North Dakota Color Line in Army Mobilization Debate
Orders wire a move of 1 percent of North Dakota s colored contingent to Camp Dodge starting Oct 27. Fraser faces a dilemma over halving an estimated 50 to fifty colored men while exemptions reduce known numbers. Officials warn of possible 2 percent action if orders stand, with broader integration of men from other states into the single colored division.
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Solomon
Fraser
Crowder
North Dakota
War Department
Adjutant General
Ham
Camp Dodge
National Army
Poor road grading causes accident near Max North Dakota
In North Dakota on October 25 State Highway Commissioner E White of Mohall flipped his car a mile south of Max trapping George L Taylor of Sherwood a commissioner from Renville County under the vehicle. White freed Taylor and both were aided by a surgeon from Garrison before Taylor was taken to Minot.
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Bigmarck
N. D
E. White
Mohall
Max
George L. Taylor
Sherwood
Renville
Mr. Taylor
White
Taylor
Garrison
Minot
Potato Heist Delays Farm Sale In North Dakota
Fessenden North Dakota October 25 reports a local man planned to sell Liberty Loan bonds but faces indecision after someone entered his cellar on the farm while his family were away. About half of his stored potatoes were taken from the cellar, with a stated value of 1.50 per bushel.
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Fessenden
N. D
United States
Agricultural Bureau
North Dakotans Refer to Camp Dodge Food Ease
Biomarck North Dakota on October 25 reports Thomass W Hughes of the 313th engineers traveling to Glendive Montana as a witness in a damage suit. He notes North Dakota sent troops with few rejections and recalls life at Camp Dodge including large chicken dinners and plentiful desserts despite minor complaints about second helpings.
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Biomarck
N. D
North Dakota
Camp Dodge
Thomass W. Hughes
Company 8
313Th Engineers
Glendive
Mont
Hughes
Ufe
Premature blast kills miner at Davia mine
N. D. October 26 Carl Riedell a miner at the Davia mine was killed by a premature explosion of powder in a room he was working in Wednesday evening.
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N. D
Carl Reidell
Ae Davia
Miner Dies in Coal Mine Blast After Miscounted Charges
A miner, Reidell, died after three powder charges exploded in a coal seam. He had left the room to rest and, returning for a final blast, was killed by flying coal chunks. He was a popular, draft-age worker with unknown family history and possible relatives near Fessenden. The coroner deemed an inquest unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reidell
Fessenden
Gun Accident Kills Little Girl in Stanley County
In Stanley County North Dakota on October 25 a seven year old boy accidentally shot his six year old sister while they played with a gun. The girl died from a wound to the side near the left hip. The funeral will be held at Ross this afternoon as relatives express sympathy.
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Stanley
N. D
BH. F. Moore
Ross
Bank cashier in Kermit dead by own action
A. C. Kotchian, cashier at the First State Bank of Ker mit, shot himself in the head with a 44 caliber revolver Monday evening. He had seemed unsettled all day and was found dead at the implement house, with burial in Lidgerwood, N. D. reported. his wife and son were away visiting relatives.
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Mr. Bonzer
Mr. Kotchian
Bonzer
Anderson takes charge of City Dray and feed barn services
The new owner August L. Anderson now runs both Bowbells businesses after moving from the farm. Residents praise his dependability and work ethic while families relocate to the Anderson farm for the winter.
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August L. Anderson
Ike
Mary Hinds
Joe Henson
Mike Shain
Jon Mike
Anderson Farm
Jersyn
Anderson
North Dakota farmers warned against misdealings by adjusters
North Dakota farmers are warned by State Insurance Commissioner A A Olsness after an investigation found National Union Fire Insurance Company adjusters using questionable tactics in crop loss settlements. The company defends its practices, saying settlements are based on crop condition and evidence. Commissioner Olsness urges farmers to demand fair adjustments and not be swayed by pressure or bankruptcy pleas.
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National Union Fire Insurance Company
North Dakota
A. Olsness
Natonal Union Fire Insurance Company
Pittsburg
Montana
Oleness
Insurance Commissioner
National Fire Insurance Company
Natonal Fire Insurance Company
Nathan H. Chase
Olsness
Chase
Olsnesa Asues
No More Gouging With Food Prices Proclamation
The notice states that all food dealers must follow the Proclamation by President Wil er and face penalties for violations under the food administration law. Licenses must be applied for directly to the licensing division in Washington DC. Hotels and related businesses currently do not need licenses. Monthly detailed reports are required and books are subject to inspection. Prices must reflect supply and be limited to ordinary, year-round levels.
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P.mt
Food Administration
Retail controls set on perishable goods and licenses
The measure requires dealers to sell perishables at reasonable advance, ban speculation and resales, and ensure delivery from producer to consumer with minimal delay. Licenses last sixty days except for specific items like cotton seed and canned goods, with hoarding grounds for revocation. Future contracts limited to forty five days with tighter rules.
Community Notes From Northgate and Nearby Areas
Local residents visit relatives and attend gatherings in Northgate Kenmare Niobe and Weyburn with plans for school terms and home repairs. Notable events include a motor accident injuring Howard Skinner near Weyburn, teachers appointed in Northgate, and moves within the area as families relocate and promotions occur.
Local Folks Visit Homes and Travel Notes
On October 25, several families and individuals were listed as visitors and travelers. Frank Vandervoort and family visited Walter Lowe’s home while Bessie Huff spent weeks at the Wm Galles residence. Adolph Anderson returned home from the fall in Myrtle Minn. The Blaska and Lux families shared a Sunday gathering at the Schweven and Amundson homes. Julie Carter and Edith Bronson spent Sundays at their homes, with John Lohman visiting Oscar Amundson, and Arthur Walsh and family plus Laura Walsh departed for Regina Sask to visit friends. W. J. Lowe and daughter Lola visited the Boral home Thursday evening. Fritz Jensen spent Sunday at the Huff home.
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Steve Blaska
Tommy Madden
Misa Margaret Sunnegen
Portal
George Leslie
Gunder Opseth
Leslie
J. B. Parsons
Minot
Pierson
Charley Madden
Mr. Pierson
Howard Skinner
Weyburn
Sask
Miks Eleanor Skinner
Essey
Canada
Sylvia Haberman
Niobe
Miller
Jesale Carter
Bronson
Flaxton
Chas. Regnall
Vandervoort
Calwellamiy
Northgate
Wainright
Mesdames Pally, Lowe and
Schwegen
Wahlswend
Red Crows
Carn G
Frank Vandervoort
Walter Lowe
Misa Bessie Huff
Wm. Galles
Adolph Anderson
Myrtle Minn
Joe Lux
Theo, Schweven
Jesel
Stock Prices Remain High For Meat Producers
Food Administrator Hoover states cattle and hog prices will not be reduced by government order. He emphasizes meat production growth through profitable conditions for producers, assuring continued high prices for some time. The note stresses boosting hog production as key to rapid gains. Divine German Lutheran services set for Kenmare on Oct 28 at 8 p m conducted in English by RB Messerli.
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Hoover
Northwest
Divine
Kenmare
Messerll
Drafted Men and Five Draft Classifications Revealed
Washington outlines five draft divisions under new Wilson rules with detailed subcategories for single men married men with and without dependents, skilled and unskilled workers, officials, and specialized personnel. The leak at a New York dinner exposed classifications calling men to service and clarifying authority over profits versus fixed prices.
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Washington
Wilson
New York
Baker
Crowder
Prices Fixed on Coal Wheat and Iron by Food Control Law
The Road Administration discusses price fixing under food control law. Prices are fixed for coal and wheat and also iron and its products by agreement with industry. The president has power to fix these prices, to buy and sell, and to license businesses over $100,000 in annual transactions.
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Food Administration
Congress
Iron and Steel Industries
Red Cross officials to tour West to report war fund use
Henry P. Davidson and Harvey D. Gibson will tour from St. Louis beginning Oct 22 visiting division managers and chapters. They aim to render an account of the 1000000000 war fund, explain policy, and inform the public about Red Cross work and progress to donors.
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Washington
Red Cross War Council
Henry P. Davidson
Harvey D. Gibson
American Red Cross
St. Lauis
Wear
Red Cross
War Council
St. Louis
Denver
San Francisco
Seattle
Minneapolis
Chicago
Cleveland
Davidson
United States
Saci
Thi
France
Great Britaan
Russia
Italy
Romania
Servia
War Fund
The
Red Cros x War Council
Cicles
Roumania
Gibaon
Robert Davis
Ewood, N. J
Ana Ae Red Cross Commission Jr My
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