Federal Fuel Orders Explained by North Dakota Official
Federal Fuel Administrator Isaac P. Baker explains Order IX effective April 1 1918 for coal distribution to domestic consumers. He urges stocking for the year 1918 19 and outlines how to file a single annual application with one dealer, record keeping, and dealer margins while noting that factories and public institutions are not domestic consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismark
N. D
Isaac. P. Baker
United States Fuel Administration
Particu Ia
United States
Righter Gets German Money in Four Minute Man Probe
Minot North Dakota May 16 E L Richer field representative for North Dakota division of the Four Minute Man reports in Walford that he interviewed residents who refused Liberty bonds. Wilhelm Kressler declined purchases but later showed $8,000 in time deposits and agreed to take $100 more of the third loan. He was pressed to raise $2,000 in a short time and pledged to pay more in future. Another resident, Jona Bierp, had $1,500 in time certificates and had taken one 60 bond, while one unnamed man paid $600 more to avoid a blue card.
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Minot
N. D
E. L. Richer
North Dakota
Four Minute Man
Walford
Wilhelm, Kressler
Wolford
Kater
Taleo
Jona Bierp
Fiat
Heroic Private Scott Goes Over The Top In No Man's Land
Private William Scott of Mihot North Dakota emerges from a field hospital in France after a raid on German trenches. He told doctors he feared gas but asked that his father be informed of his actions. Captain Hoover was killed. Scott left his bed to meet the Germans and was found unconscious in No Man's Land. The tale reached St Paul via George W Simmons of the American Red Cross.
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St. Paul
Minn
William Scott
Mihot
N. D
France
No Man's Land
Scott
Geo. W. Simmons
American Red Cross
Van Hook Girl Badly Burned by Gasoline Incident
A girl, Mia Juuld Kendrick, about a year old, living with her brother Henry Kendrick near Van Hook, North Dakota, was badly burned while attempting to pour gasoline from a five gallon can onto an open fire. An explosion scattered burning fuel, injuring her chest and likely causing severe burns as she was rushed to a local hospital for treatment.
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Minot
N. di
Miap Juuld Kendrick
Henry
Kendrick
van Hook
Mia
Lara
North Dakota Fire Official Opposes Farm Rate Surcharge
North Dakota fire commissioner argues surcharges on fire insurance justify higher costs due to war but should not apply to farm properties. He cites lack of local fire losses and urges North Dakota state mutuals to maintain old rates. County commissioners of Burke County met to address routine business.
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Bismarck
N. D
A. Oleness
Oleness
Insurance Commissioners of
Minnesota
South Dakota
Jamsey
Clenens
North Dakota
Reed
Dakotas
Insuranes
Inrance
North Dakota Appeals for 400000 for Red Cross Relief
A 1918 notice details North Dakota seeking 400000 for Red Cross relief after 200000000 spent. It lists county allocations per capita, with Burke County asking 3000 dollars based on 3000 residents and notes on fundraising steps and May 20 23 collection deadlines.
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War Council of the American Red Cross
North Dakota
Burke County
Ted Crosg
Mem- Revaipta
Alfe Bership Lorments
Powera Lake
Buck Sent Up for Life Prison Term
Arthur Buck pleaded guilty to first degree murder in Minot North Dakota and was sentenced by Judge Leighton to life in the state penitentiary at Bismarck. Buck, 23, admitted shooting Special Agents Gowin and Devaney near the John Malloney farm, with Ticknor implicated as an accomplice. Buck was transported to Bismarck. he expressed sorrow for the victims’ families and claimed he ran from authorities after becoming frightened of a possible lynching.
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Arthur Buck
LeRoy Ware
Leighton
Bismarck
Pat Heenan
Buck
Kelsey E. Gown
Pat Devaney
John Maloney
Kiet Dougherty
Minot
Clark M. Ticknor
Herrgstad
Gowin
Devaney
Nct
Sheriff's Office
Anceroson
Towneragalp
Plutal
Anderson
North, Dakota
Vore
Public Speaking Tour Sparks Community Spirit in Bowbella
Alex Kerr delivers multiple talks on Community Cooperation to business groups and students as the North Dakota Retail Merchants Association plans June events. Local merchants contribute funds to support the effort while a state troupe may join for two days of community activities.
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Alex Kerr
North Dakota
Hep
Bowbella
Karras
Balp
B— Soren, Bartexwon
North Dakota urged to boost tractor use on farms
The state council of defense plans public meetings to promote tractor adoption, aiming to reduce mortgage burden and cut costs. Minot hosts one session to unite farmers with manufacturers and dealers, promising affordable access and efficient work power. County food administrator Stanle Hendrickson appointed at Co teau, attending Fargo convention to learn new food laws and deliver guidance locally.
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State Council of Defense
North Dakota
Minot
Stanle Hendrickson
Coteau
Fargo
Stanle
Hendrickson
Food Administration
Congress Agrees On Terms Of New Draft Bill
Washington May 16 Final steps toward completing the draft bill were taken as Senate and House conferees reached a complete agreement. The measure extends theSelective Service law to youths reaching majority since last June and compromises exemptions for theological and medical students. The plan keeps registration at the bottom of the obligation list and requires enrollment before the act's signing for students in school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Prisoner of War letter eases anxious mother in Minot
A Minot mother receives a Red Cross postcard from her son Private Hector B Hollman later identified as Hector B Roltman reporting capture in Germany. He says he is wounded but well and writes with his left hand from Gefangenen lager Bayreuth. The Red Cross confirms support and clothing deliveries and ten pounds of tobacco weekly.
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Tam
Hector B Roltman
Aaraeth
Minot I
Hector Roltman
Germany
Red Cross
Berne
Switzerland
Red Cros
Rome
Hector B. Hollman
Gefangenenlager
Bayreuth
Hellman
Minot
Gilbertson Election Now Assured
In Burke county the candidacy of Carl Gilbertson of Lignite for county superintendent of schools appears set to win in the June primary by a large majority. He leads a strong local show despite limited travel funds and time, with much support centered on his consolidation work in Lignite Schools.
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C. A. Masters
Secessor
Masters
Carl Gilbertson
Burke County
Gilbertson
Gilbertson mi
Hhis Tae
Epa
Gilverteon
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County Fuel Administration Committee
Great Lakes
Righter
Jim Ugham
Coteau Hall
van Hook Birl
Court House
Seguion
oAen
Diréétorw
Tharae
Thik Tung Im
Oficera
Finance Committee
McAdoo
Pittsburgh
Presbyterian Church
Westminster
Iowa
Anamosa
Nedreloe
Ward
Folter
Winnipeg
Ticknor
Atty EF. R. Sinkler
Alex’ Garr
M. Bising
Chinook
Mont
Mr. Esing
Balleves
Renee Tits
Canada
Lake Say
Pat
Cana
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