Board Delays Exemption Calls and Lists Disqualified Recruits
The focal exemption board ordered cancellation of 38 conscripts slated for Des Moines training on Oct 3, citing equipment shortages. Local agents warn no blank exemption forms will be supplied. those seeking claims must prepare their own or hire a lawyer. A long list follows of privately discharged and reclassified conscripts after medical and agricultural grounds were examined, with many names from Bowbells, Portal, Powers Lake, and surrounding towns. The Rogers Lumber Co announces hay distributions at cost to farmers to deter cattle shipment, with yard agents available to coordinate orders.
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Focal Exemption Board
Des Moines
Iowa
Focal Board
Joseph Henry Mark
Coteau
John L. Dignan
Guy Helmer
Portal
Archie A. Curtis
John Edgar Ergin
Bowbells
Nick Funk
Iyer P. B. Johnson
Flaxton
Raymond C. Wynman
Powers Lake
Pred le Roy Henry
Thos
Medhus
Columbus
Brainsy W. Coons
Harold Swanson
Bophiua W. Schmelling
Kenmare
Henry Peterson
Harold
Tewell Portal
Knute Rysgeard
Battleview
Judas M. Strand
Norma
Trygve Thompson
District Board
John H. Hauge
John Nyquist
Oscar P. Peterson
Larson
Martin A. Osberg
Peter Hanson
John Iverson
Earl Aukerman
Bowbella
Joel Salander
Maurice Monson
Powers
Albert W. Gabor
Lakota
Lara
Anderson
Die Bjertness
Frederick Peterson
Arthur R. Axelson
Power
Lake
Ernest J. Harms
George G. Stonehouse
Kingsford
Beak
Canada
Goodwin Olson
James H. Miller
Gustaf Jackstad
Arnt J. Anderson
Ite
Myrin O. Bonsness
Stampede
Melfin O. Glorvick
Forman
F. Woon
Comfrey
Minn
Henry 0. Tullus
Rogers Lumber Co
Hebron Girl Confesses Fires In Small North Dakota Town
Katie Meiasner a 15 year old from Hebron confesses to setting several fires including a hay stack blaze and two home fires. She admits stealing savings banks from local children and states involvement after a two week probe by the state fire marshal and States Attorney L H Connolly.
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Mandan
N. D
Katie Meiasner
Firebug
Hebron
Adam Beyer
Sauter
Dastardly Crime Enacted At Rugby
In Rugby North Dakota on a Thursday night at Ole Tofte's farm a cruel act mutilated three horses with a double edged blade. One horse died from internal wounds while the other two, four year olds, were severely slashed. Sheriff sought clues but none could be found.
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Rugby
N. D
Ole Tofte
Tofte Township
Mr. Tofte
Kenmare School Case Decides for Defendants
Judge Fisk of Williams County dismissed a three year old dispute over a $17 000 judgment against county officials for warrants cashed earlier. The ruling required the county to pay $10 000 to the First National Bank of Kenmare, with about $7 000 already disbursed.
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Kenmare Journal
Kenmare School
Jtw
Fisk
Williams County
First National Bank
Nea
Suit Over Judgment Against School Board Ends Favoring Bank
P M Cole and others sued claiming illegal judgment and school board fraud. About $10,000 collected under a special tax was tied up by a restraining order but Judge Fisk ruled for the bank and district and released the funds.
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P.M. Cole
Leighton
Fisk
Hig
Bank
Oklahoma Farmers Feed Wheat To Hogs In Northeast Countie
Oklahoma City official report shows wheat substitute use widespread as corn shortfall and price controls press farmers to fatten hogs with wheat. State board of agriculture cites corn scarcity and perceived arbitrary pricing by government as main drivers.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Food Administration
State Board of Agriculture
Red Cross and Patriotic Meeting Planned at Coteau Hall
A large Red Cross gathering is scheduled for next Saturday evening at Coteau hall with Rev. Erickson of Minot to explain the organization's object and wartime actions. The event, free to all, includes a patriotic talk and aims to mobilize support from residents near and far.
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Red Cross
Coteau
Erickson of
Minot
Coteau Hall
Erickson
North Dakota
Minot man injured in Niobe branch train accident
James McCormick, about 30, a prakeman from Minot, fell from a mixed train on the Niobe branch of the Great Northern when knocked off by a stock shute. He was found unconscious and taken to Bowbells for treatment for a dislocated right hip, facial lacerations, back injuries, arm cuts, and bruises.
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James McCormick
Minot
Niobe
Great Northern
McCormick
Bow
Grain In Stages Fired By Wobblers
In Martin North Dakota on September 27 police report eight wobblies seen near the Fred Stickle wheat field before eight stacks were set ablaze. Stickle, returning to battle the fire, was fired upon as the assailants opened fire. his windshield was shattered but he escaped unharmed. The grain was completely destroyed.
Uncalled For Criticism of Bowbell Red Cross Efforts
Local critics in Bowbell dismiss the Red Cross drive while the organization reports steady support and active efforts. Treasurer notes receipts and buttons worn by patriots reflect broad community backing as kits mittens and socks are prepared for service. Critics urged to focus on constructive help rather than petty politics or unfounded doubts.
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Bowbell
Red Cross Society
American Red Cross
Betrek Penulta
Red Cross
Indies
Red 10
Bowbells Gravel Contract Awarded to W C Martin
At a special Bowbells city council meeting the graveling contract for streets was awarded to W C Martin who owns the local gravel pit. Work starts immediately with Main Street from the Great Northern to the Sea depots first and Second Street toward the Herman Endreson residence. Prices set at 1.16 per cubic yard with Martin supplying and spreading gravel.
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Bowbells
W. C. Martin
Thi City
Martin
Ss Many Team Ag
Sas Ai
Local citizen urged to undergo pro Germanism exam
The text critiques a man described as sour on the world and suggests he submit to an examination for pro Germanism. It notes he should keep his unfavorable views quiet and questions his loyalty and stamina to support a cause. It also mentions W J Laws and his daughter traveling to Minot for school arrangements.
Public School 10 Opens With New Teachers Next Week
The Bowbells Board of Education schedules Public School 10 to open Monday with a full staff. Miss Hilda Hayden was replaced by Miss Uena Hilgers in grades six and seven. Prof. L. L. Hydle says he will meet new and prospective pupils Saturday afternoon. Desks have been revarnished and new equipment ordered. No vaccination certificate will be required for enrollment as the state board had no authority to mandate it. Most teachers are already in the city. others arrive today or tomorrow.
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Bondbells
Hilda Hayden
Uena Hilgers
L. L. Hydle
The
Tribune
Bowbells Board of Education
State Board of Health
Burglaries Hit Paxholm Store in Foxholm
Madsen and Bugge department store at Paxholm North Dakota was robbed Thursday night. About 28 pairs of shoes caps and other goods worth around 200 dollars were stolen. A suspect named K E Lavport was arrested in Des Lacs with burglar tools and one matched shoe pair. Police suspect three robbers camped near Foxholm prior to the theft.
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Minot
N. D
Madsen & Bugge Department
Paxholm
Nedreloe
K. E. Lavenport
Des Laca
O'Donnell
Foxholm
Portland
Ore
War Department plans increase regulars to five million
The War Department outlines a program to raise the regular army to five million men as part of preparedness efforts. Details include recruitment scales, training expansion, and funding considerations intended to strengthen national defense.
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WAR Department
Governors Approve Plan for Expanded WWI Draft System
Washington report states Provost Marshal General Crowder will summon the remaining 8 million drafted men to local boards. Governors signaled willingness to accept the majority verdict and the War Department explains new authority from Congress is needed to grow the army beyond 2,032,000.
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Washington
Crowder
Baker
United States Army
War Department
Congress
Minot barber dies after gunshot wound in crisis
Marion Brown a barber who worked in Minot and Fessenden North Dakota shot himself during a personal crisis at a Fessenden barber shop. He died in a Minot hospital the next day leaving a wife and two children.
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Minot
N. D
Marion Brown
Dyer
Fessenden
Brown
Bomb disrupts separator sabotaged near Washburn
A grain soaked bomb concealed in a threshing machine bundle exploded near Washburn on September 27, destroying a separator owned by Barnick Gros. Police report several prior sabotage attempts with iron fed into the machine. Investigations continue with limited progress.
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Washburn
N. D
Barnick Gros
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City Council
Schults
Schultz Bros
Hbilla
United States
W. J. Laws
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