Beautiful Letter From France Sparks Lodge Pledge
Last March Bowbells Masonic Lodge sent funds to Fatherless Children of Mercy to support a French war orphan Anne Anaise Maheo a seven year old girl living in Carnac Brittany France. George Hansen Worshipful Master received a letter and photograph from Anaise thanking the lodge and requesting Mr Hansen become her godfather expressing gratitude and hope for support across the sea.
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Bowbells
Slater
Carnac
the Strand
George Hansen
France
Attie Slater
Anaise Maheo
Farm Wages Set At North Dakota Meeting
Grand Forks New Jersey township and Minnesota Nelson and Grand Forks counties met with the Niagara Shawnee Farmers club at Niagara to record wage scales for haying harvesting and threshing. Wages fixed at two dollars fifty cents for haying three dollars fifty cents for harvesting and a fixed threshing rate. Attendees pledged loyalty to the government war aims and urged local townsmen to aid in harvesting crops.
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Grand’ Forks
du Jub Dt
Renue Norok Couity
Minnegota
Nelson and
Grand Forks
North Dakota
Niagara- Shawnee Farmers’ Club
Niagara
Lee Is Rush by Big Car In North Dakota
In Crosby North Dakota on July 11 a deplorable accident occurred at James Noonan’s home. Vaughan Noonan six year old son was crushed below the knee when he fell from the running board as his father Vaughan Noonan drove away. The boy was rushed to Minot hospital where doctors hope to save the limb and avoid amputation.
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S Hospital
Minot
Bejan Proposed as Sultan of Turkey Candidate
The Tribune opines on Abdellah Bejan as a potential sultan for Turkey after Abdul Hamid's death. It cites Bejan’s Turkish background, years in the United States, and familiarity with both nations, arguing he could guide Turkish affairs while boosting local recognition. The piece reflects dated editorial tone and political opinions from the period.
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the Tribune
Abdellah Bejan
Sultan
Turkey
Abdul Hamid
Abdelish Bojan
Bejan
United States
Lawauit
Bejan backed as ideal Turkish leader by local writer
A Burke County columnist extols Mr Bejan as a fit leader for Turkey, praising his decisiveness and strength. The piece jokes he would accept the Turkish sultanate if released from U S military duty, claims broad local support and predicts Turkey would advance under his leadership.
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Bejan
Turkey
U. S
Burke County
Conscripting Hay If Necessary in North Dakota
North Dakota will conscript hay if needed to force the state’s hay crop from idle non resident lands. The Burleigh county defense council approved a plan for arbitration when landlord and renter disagree on price, with final enforcement by the state council of defense.
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Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota
Council of Defense
J. W. Brander
Burleigh
Burleigh County Council of Defense
State Council of Defense
Board of Arbitration
Township Council of Defense
Wadona Abyi Tae Fessor
Attempt 10 Wreck Troop Train Near Plentywood Mont
Plentywood Mont July 11 Excitement as report says no rail across the track in front of the southbound passenger train Tuesday morning The rail placed to derail the train near Reserve was found by the engineer a suspect arrested with circumstantial evidence Strong war sentiment and fear of wobblies and German sympathizers noted as citizens appraise the danger
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Plentywood
Mont
Reserve
Wedness
Sherq
Ward School District bids for a two room brick school
The Ward School District No 15 Burke County North Dakota will accept bids until 8 PM August 10 1918 for a two room brick school with full basement. Plans at the clerk Clyde Morse and architect Geo Bugenhagen Minot. A certified check of 1 per cent of bid payable to the district must accompany bids. A performance bond equal to double the bid is required. The board may reject any or all bids.
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Ward School District No
Burke County
N. Dak
Clyde Morse
Coteau
N. D
Plana
Geo. Bugenhagen
Minot
List of Burke County Men to Leave for Army Training Camp
The Local Board prepared the Hat of men to depart on July 22 under the selective service law. Bowbella citizens plan to entertain the departing troops, with a large turnout expected. The list includes Eddie Kittelson of Battleview and numerous men from Bowbells, Powers Lake, Portal, and other towns, with many from Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa, and Canada. The names represent Burke County’s largest draft to date since the war began, reflecting wartime mobilization.
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Bowbella
Burke County
Eddie Kittelson
Battleview
Ernest J. Harms
Bowbells
Morris J. Lund
Powers Like
John G. Floberg
Norma
Christ Bjartness
Julius Brummond
Wart Gorman
Sidney
Neb
Clifford C. Moyold
Fosston
Minn
Peter Jenson
Portal
Jesse N. Hall
Stampede
Jonbn Murphy
Forsythe
Montmn Sadek
Powers Lake
Arnold Anderson
Larson
George M
New Registrants Ready in August
Washington reports Provost Marshal General Crowdey ordered local boards to exam all new registrants placed in class one under the selective draft. District and local boards with medical advisory bodies will speed the process to have class one men available for call to the color in August.
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Washington
Crowdey
Kenmare Man Kills Himself in Idaho Field
Charles Ostrand a 44 year old pioneer farmer eight miles southwest of Kenmare N D ended his life yesterday afternoon by cutting his throat with a razor. Morose behavior in days prior noted. Body taken to Olson's undertaking. inquest scheduled today. Wife and three daughters and a son aged 11 survive.
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Kenmare
N. D
Charles Ostrand
Here
Ostrand
Olson
Mr. Ostrand
One Killed as Car Hits Dog Then Rolls Over
Jamestown North Carolina July 11 Howard Opdahl 11 son of Albert Opdahl was killed and his mother father and younger brother injured about three miles from Marion when their automobile turned turtle. The family was en route to a Marion picnic after striking a dog.
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Jamestown
N. C
Howard Opdahl
Albert Opdahl
Marion
Farm worker killed by team near Mapleton
Fargo North Dakota July 11 George Curzan a farm hand on the Andrews farm near Mapleton was instantly killed Saturday afternoon when a team of horses he was hitching to a cultivator bolted They knocked him down and the wheel of the machine passed over his neck Relatives believed to live in Saskatchewan valley western Canada Remains held at Moore undertaking parlors in Fargo Curzon who had worked on the Andrews farm about three months came to North Dakota from Canada. 6- Cavalier Max Short of Cavalier draft soldier lost both feet by accidental bomb explosion during training at Camp Fremont Palo Alto California according to his father.
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Fargo
N. D
George Curzan
Andrews
Mapleton
Saskatchewan
Canada
KEPB
Moore
Curzon
North Dakota
Max Short
Cavalier
Camp Fremont
Palo Alto
Cal
Advertising on Order of C J Kopriva Bowbells N D
Advertising notice published at the direction of C J Kopriva of Bowbells North Dakota. It conveys a formal notice or request printed as paid advertisement. The item identifies the author and location and presents the material as an official advertisement rather than news.
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C. J. Kopriva
Bowbells
N. D
Minnesota Supreme Court Dismisses Townley Loyalty Charges
The Minnesota Supreme Court threw out disloyalty charges against A. C. Townley, president, and Joseph Gilbert, organization manager of the National Nonpartisan League. Indictments from the recent Minnesota campaign were found not to be based on sufficient fact. The ruling was reported from St. Paul with emphasis on national interest.
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Twin City Press
St. Paul
Twin City
A. C. Townley
Joseph Gilbert
St. Paul Dispatch
Tory
Minneapolis Journal
Vagabond Breaks Piano at Fair Pavilion
Jas. McDougal, a teamster hired by Barney Feeney, pleaded guilty to malicious mischief after smashing a piano owned by the fair association in the fair pavilion. Feeney testified he heard a crash while outside, the instrument toppled four feet from center, keys all fell out, and the piano was wrecked. McDougal is bound over to district court for trial.
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Crosby Journal
Jas. McDougal
Barney Feeney
Justice Noonan
District Court
McDoueal
Fair Pavilion
Fair Association
Mr. Feeney
Tribune
No Delay Now in Federal Farm Loans
A 1918 notice from the Federal Land Bank announces prompt farm loans with no delay. Bowbella association secretary treasurer C. J. Kopriva will write applications Saturdays in The Tribune building and explain loan details. An official letter urges submitting five to fifteen applications at a time with updated abstract and insurance policies to speed closings.
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Federal Land Bank
C. J. Keprive
Bowbells Association
Tribune Building
St. Paul
C.J. Kopriva
y-Treas
Bowbella
Uce
Congress Sets Wheat Price At 2.40 In Shift From 2.50
Washington reports Congress approved a government guaranteed wheat price of 2.40, replacing 2.50 as Senate agreed after House action. The measure passed without debate and heads to the president for signature.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Consolidation of Twin Cities freight facilities planned
A sweeping reorganization of terminal operations in the Twin Cities and suburbs aims to unite equipment and facilities. A. W. Trenholm, Federal terminal director, says the plan calls for car interchange, depot consolidation, a joint freight charge bureau, and enhanced handling of grain and flour for export and domestic delivery to prevent car shortages.
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Twin Cities
Northwest
A. W. Trenholm
County Fair Arrangements Under Way At Flaxton
President R B Town Secretary B L Wilson and Director Howard Bird visited the city to organize the county fair. The premium list will be ready soon with new items. Farmers anticipate excellent stock and grain exhibits. Improvements to fair buildings and grounds are planned. The event runs Thursday to Saturday August 1 2 3 with a full program to follow.
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R. B. Town
B. L. Wilson
Howard Bird
Flaxton County Fair
Flaxton
Farmer's Car Is Stolen Near Minot
Minot North Dakota July 11 a Ford owned by Albert Johnson a local farmer two miles south of Minot was stolen yesterday while the owner left it in the street to attend to business his young son stayed in the vehicle until tired he walked a block away to stretch then returned to find the car missing police are investigating the case.
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Minot
N. D
Albert Johnson
Ration GOAL 10 THE HOUSEHOLDERS
Washington announces coal rationing for householders to heat homes to 68 degrees with strict enforcement. Local fuel offices will issue allotments and censor coal orders, with prosecutions for excess or deceitful violations. No one will be deprived of necessary heat, but wasteful use will be punished.
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Washington
The
Fuel Administration
Department of Conl
Real Estate Transfers Listing and Names
Puraished by Burke Abstract Co. records show John O. transfers involving Andrew Young for 5000 dollars covering multiple NW and NB portions in 10-181-93 and 10-161-93. Gideon Nicholas and Annie Grubb exchange property for 1 dollar in SW ¼ 29-160-93. Undivided interest in lot 8 described as dee Fiazton appears amid other entries and initials None.
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Burke, Abstract Co
John O
Chases
Andrew Young
Gideon Nicholas
Annie Grubb
Oene
Christ J
Behults
Dee . Fiazton
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