Germany Accepts Armistice Terms Ending World War I
The Armistice ended the Great War after 1667 days of conflict. Marshal Foch’s terms demand demobilization of Germany’s army, surrender of part of her fleet, dismantling of the rest, and evacuation of occupied France and Belgium. Germany to recall troops from Russia and Romania. Emperors William II and Karl I fallen. Bulgaria’s Ferdinand fled. Turkey’s Mohammed V killed.
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Draft cancellations flood Bowbells amid influenza crackdown
Army draft bells were called off early Monday as Burke County faced strict influenza bans on gatherings. Local orders halted 252,000 moves and November calls for 300,000 men, delaying Camp Dodge and Camp Winfield departures. Some draft boards to disband soon. few further calls expected. Officers reported no public demonstrations and casualties to be fewer, with disease and accidents still possible.
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Armistice Signage Keeps US Troops in Europe
Washington reports signing the armistice ends World War I but American forces will stay active. Troop movements to France continue on a reduced scale, with Pershing’s expeditionary forces likely retained in France during the peace talks. Debates over disarming, guarding the enemy, and possible garrison duties abroad continue as policy makers decide the postwar drawdown.
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Stores Close at Six Oclock North Dakota War Measure
Federal Fuel Administrator orders North Dakota stores to close by 6 PM on weekdays and 10 PM Saturdays to conserve coal and petroleum use during 1918. Applies to all businesses lighted or heated with such fuels. exceptions for wood fueled shops. Violations carry Lever Act penalties. Dated October 23, 1918 in Bismarck. OVERRUN in butter making explained by Bucock test showing 28.5 percent overrun. extension division note from North Dakota Agricultural College.
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Lignite Celebrates Armistice in Bowbells
William Bell, a popular Lignite blacksmith, reports a loud celebration in Lignite last Monday evening after news that armistice terms were signed. The Bowbells crowd and a local band contributed strong noise as townspeople marked the Kaiser’s surrender with fervor. Bell, though slightly lame, joined in with enthusiasm.
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Classification of Men 19 Stopped Draft Action
Washington reports draft boards ordered to stop classifying men under nineteen or over thirty six and to withhold questionnaires for registrants not yet sent out. Officials say orders soon to cover all such questions. Immediate induction paused as boards disqualify certain age groups amid controversial calls. Lieutenant George Van Camp, a former ambroye officer, was killed in action during the conflict.
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Price Committee Fixes New Prices For Burke County
The price fixing committee of the United States Food Administration in Burke County sets maximum cash and carry prices for food items. Wholesale prices available by contacting food administrator S. Hendrickson. List covers flour, rice, sugar, beans, canned goods, evaporated milk, syrups, butter, lard, bacon, ham, beef, poultry, and paper waste notes. Merchants charging above prices must justify why they cannot sell at established rates.
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Red Cross Appoints Flu Committee in Bowbells
The Red Cross named ward chairmen L. L. Hydle J H Mohr and John Norlin to direct aid for Spanish Influenza cases in Bowbells. They will authorize assistants, report new cases to secretary Geo H Phelps, and organize family relief. Volunteers urged to sign up for caregiving and household help with ward leaders coordinating, compensation at ward chairman discretion.
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Burke County Goes Nonpartisan in Wide Election Shift
Burke County reports show nonpartisan league wins across most state offices with a 2 to 1 margin, while amendments tilt uncertainly. Official Burke county tallies list gubernatorial and legislative races, showing mixed support and strong league performance, with county totals around 1500 votes and a statewide trend toward nonpartisan results.
Farm Bureau program and local sales figures from Burke county
A study notes Farm Bureau as a county farmer organization with state and federal funding to aid farm development. It highlights a vigorous sales agent, Mr Glaspey, praised for driving bidding and crowd morale. War Department plans at the Agricultural College offer veterinary practice with free plant use and boarding. Rotation returns cite 2049 per five-year wheat cycle at North Experiment Station Farm.
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Col Glaspey Praised Auctioneer Reach West and South
Col R F Glaspey, famed beer auctioneer in this region, visited Bowbells this Tuesday. He told The Tribune that his fall sales were highly successful and outpaced previous years when money was stricter. He noted many sales booked between now and spring 284, expecting continued activity and strong demand.
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