25 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1918
Page
1
Readers learn of a dramatic wartime letter from Crown Prince Willie describing front line battles, American troops and German civilians. The missive portrays pride in German advance, frustration with American forces, and requests guidance for conduct as the war rages. The piece also notes a separate hospital update on a young soldier, detailing care and hopeful recovery following a head injury.
Blamarck North Dakota October 24. Reg gttanta withdraw their declaration of intention to become. The young widow withdraws his. declaration of Lenton in order to stand by the army and who later is General (era? regret for bia' lite, tor. f bbe alt.
A. W. McMasters, a Donnybrook farmer, confessed in U S district court to forging the name of Deli Patterson on a seditious letter to Lieut enant O Leary A B E. He was sentenced to three years in Leavenworth with sentences to run concurrently. McMasters, 42, said he opposed Patterson for the legislature and acted to benefit himself. He appeared with his wife and child, and was backed by Senator McCumber and Senator Gronna during 1909–1911.
County registrants are urged to join essential industries or war work as the state outlines non essential trades. The labor service plans munition plant guidance and exempts certain workers while agriculture is deemed essential.
Reginald P. Coleman, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Coleman, describes life at a major French aviation camp in September 1918. He notes thirteen fields, various aircraft, training as an aerial gunner, and recent meetings with generals and U S officials. He mentions home paper mail, weather changes, and his wish for more letters from Bow Bells friends.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a wounded hunter incident near Jamestown and a Republican candidate McParland driving to Jamestown for support. The report mentions county judge race, farm issues, cattle concerns, and school matters with vague references to health and outbreak warnings.
Mya Hugh Sparks of the Hous holder Flats was attacked in her home by four men at 2:80 last Sunday morning. She was struck, knifed, and thrown from a window after being held in bed. She was hospitalized and is recovering. Suspicion falls on her husband, with a warrant issued for non support and possible motive traced to prior abuse.
Minot ND October 24 Juline Berg a prominent Lansford resident is burned to death when his home caught fire from an oil stove around two o clock Wednesday morning. He had returned home after working in the country and was found dead hours later. Unmarried, Berg had lived in Lansford for years and previously worked for Dammann Implement Co. He was about thirty and his death cast gloom over the community. In Conway burglars blew open the bank vault and safe stealing about $3000, plus parcel post robbery from the post office.
Fargo N D Oct 24 Henry Mehmert a North Dakota man was charged with threatening the life of President Wilson under the February 14 1917 act. He allegedly declared he would like to see a rope around the President's neck and was arrested at Sheldon by Deputy Marshal J H Trotter. He appeared before U S Commissioner J G Pfeifer for preliminary examination.
The obituary notes the death of Mrs Nancy Carrie Quene Hans C Olson of Bowballs after a prolonged illness. Born December 28, 1860, she lived on a North Star farm before moving to Burkia county in 1901 and was married to Han G Olson. Surviving children and kin extend condolences as neighbors recall her kindness and wit.
A terse message from Hendricks County Food Administration warns that those holding wheat must limit purchases to 20 percent or more substitutes and ensure ground wheat is used properly. It calls for immediate adherence to rationing rules and pledges enforcement measures.
Washington reports plans for men who have passed birthdays to be called for service around March 3. The testimony discloses a date first disclosed by General Ci and others. About 2,399 men are to be called before July with more than two being privatcally fit for service. The plan divides October 345,000 204,000 December 197 Bo uary 147,500 February 24 among Army and Marine end.
Trachoma health initiative in LaMoure North Dakota advances toward a seaside hospital model. Officials plan time frames and facilities to address eye disease with new care approaches and potential funding streams.
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