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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
20
Commander C B Fry describes discovering jumping ability as a youth after a terrier chased him into an orchard. He recalls leaping a ditch and hedge to escape, then climbing a plum tree as the dog retrieved a toad, noting the fear of hydrophobia and a long pause before jumping again.
A British correspondent in France describes a wartime iron foundry operated largely by Breach women and girls under supervision of men. Despite bomb damage, the workers produce heavy components with clean, precise work and a strong stance amid air raids. Also noted are Tunis reservoir prospects and ancient Roman irrigation ruins.
A large crowd gathered at Riverside Park for a Republican rally and picnic in North Dakota. Speakers included state treasurer John Steen and Congressman F D Norton who urged unified support for the war and government while condemning I W W and Bolshevik ideas. Attorney General candidate Geo P Homnes and Railway Commissioner M P Johnson spoke on political and farming issues. A late rain interrupted the program and a reception followed at the Leland hotel.
A long list of local happenings covers visitors from Burlington and Minot, a hospital operation for Katherine McKenzie, several draft and military notes, a funeral, agricultural work in Montana, a nurse of 8 1 2 pounds a baby girl, and a Red Cross meeting raising $15. Names include F N Fuller, D Skinner, Chas McKenzie, William Steen, Rogers Lumber Co, E J Bowman, Geo Mueller, Otto Boltz, Chas Wistrom, Mrs Wistrom, Mr and Mrs Campbell, Gunder Kively, Louis A Larson, Irwin Williamson, L W Brubaker, Nels Hanson, Bill Marshall, John Skoglund, Bennie Olson, I M Oseth, James Lighthall, and R J Woodrow. The draft schedule calls for 10 000 from Minnesota and 2 000 from North Dakota starting June 24. The note mentions a funeral at Central Avenue East and Rose Hill cemetery and a Red Cross event at J E Christianson home.
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