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Newspaper

The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1918

Page

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Captain on furlough in Minot with cavalry unit

Captain and Mrs. E. and daughter Elizabeth return from Fort Riley Kansas where the captain leads a troop of the 811th Cavalry. He praises cavalry life and training at Fort Riley, noting long days and the tough rider program. Also reports visit by former Minot residents and notes Governor Hanna's Red Cross message about notifying families when North Dakota boys are hospitalized in France.

Elizabeth Fort Riley Kan Big Stock Farm Union National Bank 811Th Cavalry Camp Irant Naila Port Riley Grill Person France L. B Hanna Bismarck N. D L. B. Hanna North Dakota Red Cross Bismarck Friends Hanna American Red Cross Place de la Concorde Paris Loers

Rye Head Reaches Seven Inches Long in Des Lacs

Waterman of Des Lacs brought an example of his winter rye to the office on Wednesday. Heads measure seven inches and hold about 180 grains of grain each. He has 460 acres of rye, which promises a good paying crop. Rye is yielding better than expected with many fields showing ten to fifteen bushels per acre.

Waterman Des Lacs

Doyle May Not Run Against Frazier

The Minot Rotary Club luncheon featured William Jennings Bryan who spoke on Rotary duties and opportunities. He recalled honorary memberships and warned that local political races nearby could shape the contest between Doyle and Frazier with party maneuvers and possible independent bids.

Doyle Frazier William Jennings Bryan Minot Rot Club Bryan Kenmare Waverly EB. A. Long Flint Mich Lincoln Neb America Rotary Club John C. C. Converse Willis-lyn Scratchon Bismarck Voters League Guvetor LABOR Loyal Legion Lodge Independent League John Steen John Burke North Dakota Steen Jim Norton

Larson Thorsrud Wedding Ties City to Fargo

The marriage of Misa Alice Helend Larson daughter of Mrs. T. Larson to Martin Thorsrud who has worked with the New York Hardware and Furniture Co occurred in Fargo on Wednesday July 8. The couple will reside in the city and have many friends extending best wishes.

Thorsrud-Larson Misa Alice Helend Larson T. Larson Martin Thorsrud New York Hardware and Furniture Co Fargo

Death of Hans Magnuson at Blaisdell Homicide of Death

Hans Magnuson of Blaisdell dies at Northwood hospital following a light operation that developed into tetanus. Born October, 187?, he lived in Hubbard County before homesteading near Blaisdell. Funeral held at Shel Creek Lutheran Church with large attendance. wife and five children survive along with parents and a brother.

Mans Magnuson Northwood Peterson Fas Orakog Sandmore Horkys Hpbbard County Minn Minnesota Menominee, Mich Blyigdell Hongst Hans Farmers’ Elavatar Co Shell Crack Lutheran Church Hontinalion Tok County Sociallat Shel Creek Miso Anno Lrekke Twas Bomidji Great Falls Montana Mra Magnuson

Alma S. Andet Sandstrom Dies at Ellis Home

Miss Alma Sandstrom of Battle Lake Minnesota died at the home of Mr and Mrs Lewis Ellis Monday afternoon at 4 15 o clock after a brief illness from tonsillitis She came to Minnesota March 1 and had lived with the Ellis family since then Her brother Adolph Sandstrom of Battle Lake left Tuesday with the body and the remains will be interred at Eagle Lake Minnesota She was born in Sweden 43 years ago and came to America at age seven The surviving member of the family is Adolph.

Alma Sandstrom Battle Lake Minn Lewis Ellis Adolph Sandstrom Eagle Lake Mias Sandstrom Ellis Minot Sweden America Adolphy

Clam Diggers Seek Rail Link From Minot to Max

Clammers reap harvest as prices jump from 86 to 844 dollars per ton for clamshells. Muscatine shell boat crew paid McGregor and Prairie du Chien diggers 34 dollars per ton for runs of the boat clams, triple or more than years past. Atty Davis opens new offices amid Hoosier Picnic at Riverside Park with program including Long and Burns, Rev. Brickert, and music. State Defense Council plans three railway connections linking Cannonball to Milwaukee line, Watford City to Sanish, and Minot to Max, as Carroll heads to Washington to press Secretary McAdow. Montana farmers pass Minot en route east seeking new homes after drought.

McGregor, Towa McGregor Prairie du Chien Muscatine Mississippi State Council of Defense Cannonball Milwaukee Road Fort Yates Watford City Sanish Minot Max Dorr Carroll Council of Defense Washington McAdow Carrall

Will Elect Officers of South Prairie Red Cross

A South Prairie Red Cross branch meeting is set at Shay school house Freedom township on Sunday afternoon July 14 at 8 o’clock. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected by members in attendance.

Labor Loyal Legion Elks Wome Shia City E. J. McKeane T. B. Huff K. E Leighton J. G. Belanger D. H. Phillips A. D. Dugenstein A. Grow John Lynch P. Vandensever Frank O'Dell Oicers South Prairie Red Crowa South Prairie Red Cross Branch Shay Freedom Township

Hawley Young Lady Recovers From Assault

Hawley Minnesota July 5 Folden a local victim of a dental assault remains in a Detroit hospital recovering from severe injuries. The attacker will be arrested. The incident occurred near the farm home of Foldens parents after her cries drew neighbors to help. Four cars from Surrey left for Cando Monday for a Brethren district meeting. several named individuals and families will be away four days.

Hawley Hawley, Minn Ala Folden Detroit Miss Folden Cando Surrey Brethren District D. Lambert Lingafelt D. T, Dierdorff Will Clouss J. H. Cover

Townley and Gilbert Favored by Minnesota Supreme Court

Minnesota Supreme Court rules Townley president of the Nonpartisan League and Joseph Gilbert did not violate state law by circulating literature on the war. Martin County cases on alleged enlistment discouragement moved through demurrer and certification to the high court. Justice J. Hy Quinn authored the opinion reversing the lower court order.

Minnesota Supreme Court Townley St. Paul Minn Aay A. G. Townley Nonartisan League Doseph Gilbert Tate Martin County Supreme Court Gilburt State Supreme Court E J Hy Quinn

Indians Pledge Loyalty At Red Cross Celebration

A North Dakota Indian celebration at Elboycats raised about 5600 for the Red Cross. The event featured tribally themed tableaux, a 20-piece Washburn orchestra, and addresses by Congressman Norton and Rev. W J Trutchinson. About 1500 Indians on the reservation participated or visited their homes.

Elboycats Red Cross America John Smith Poeqhontas Benny Ross George Martha Washington Lincoln Warbara Freitehie Liberty Washburn Congressman Norton Rev W. J. Trutchinson Bismerk Wounded Pace Bnemy Hert North Dakota A. Ponde Ruub Rad Cross Society

Worthy July picnic aids Red Cross at Perry Johnson farm

A July celebration south of Sawyer on the Perry Johnson farm attracted many picnickers despite dust. Activities included a 2 pm patriotic address by B D Skinner, a ball game won by single men, tug of war and dances delayed to July 11. Funds raised for the Red Cross totaled 22 dollars 50 cents.

Sawyer Perry Johnson Red Cross B.D. Skinner

Teacher Works In Field Near Merrifield North Carolina

Gladys Allen, a teacher near Merrifield, North Carolina, operates a 28x86 tractor on G. W. Asbury's field. She began as a regular farmer the day after school vacation started and continues farming from early morning to late evening. She plans to run a binder on zoom as harvest begins.

Gladys Allen Merrifield N. C G. W. Asbury Miss Allen

Rates Rise as Northern States Power Lines Telephones

The Northern States Power Company announces higher electric and telephone rates to offset rising operating costs due to high coal prices and freight costs fixed by the government. Minot manager J. B. McGuire cites government fixes and suggests rate changes may be temporary as the nation seeks revenue stability. The new power rate becomes 12 cents with a one cent per month surcharge. telephone rates rise by about twenty percent across general classifications, effective after July 1.

Leoters Northern tSaten Power Company J. B. McGuire Minot Pulte Wilwa McAdoo Huth Wilsoy McAdoo Mitalter W. Wy

Billiard and Kool Men Plan Closure During Harvest

About thirty five members of the North Dakota State Billiard and Pool Hall Association met in the Association of Commerce rooms. President Regan led a discussion on eliminating illegal practices and keeping venues clean. The Adaocinum supported closing all pool and billiard halls during the harvest period to aid crop conditions.

North Dakota State Jilliard Men's Association Association of Commerce Regan State Billiardien’s Association Bcord Adaocinum North Jeaicott

Minot Merchants Recall Keene German Spy

Minot merchants remember Paul Hy Keene once a broker who frequented business locations. He was arrested at his St Paul home and interned at Port Oglethorpe Ga as a German spy. Government agents tied him to pro Kaiser sympathies and statements praising Kaiser Bill.

Minot Keene Paul Hy Keene St. Paul Port Oglethorpe Fle Kaiser Kaiser Bill Reena

Kelso Appointed Revenue Collector to Start Duty in St Tul

Alty Kelso Lands Good Position With Government Ality Chas De Kellen has received the appointment of Revenue Collector and gone to St Tul to report. He leaves his legal practice with Atty C B Davis in charge. The post carries a salary of 3750 dollars yearly and is regarded as a favorable appointment. Many Minor friends congratulate him on his success.

Alty Kelso Chas. de Kellen St. Tul Atty C. B. Davis Davis Relea Carles

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Fort Riley Cavarey Onspending Y Brance Ben Glazer Abe Bader Council Bluffs Misx Sarah Glazer Fort Dodge Iows Abe Bader Srand Kaiser Bae Des Moines Iowa Camp Dodge Bryan Guest Ward County Independent Hans Magnuson Blaisdell Hwand Hospital Tetanus Alma S. Andet Rom Ellis Home Old Home Atty, Davis Ally B. Davis Lve Riverside Park Long E. A. Long Minor Association of Commerce John Burns Alfred Schrad Restling Lydia Smith Soligs Kyle Prof. Clarke Rev. Brickert Wabash Mateldia Trouth McGuire Northern States Power Co
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