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The Ward County Independent

Location

Minot, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1919

Page

3

Heavy hail storm north of Minot ruins rye crops

A severe hail storm north of Burlington and Minot damaged thousands of acres of rye early Friday morning while heavy rain offset losses. Farmers Nick Clouse and others suffered rye losses with some fields nearly wiped out. rain totals near the Yuly farm reached about three inches, and water covered low spots.

Burlington Minot John Kells Nick Frank Clouse Eugene Landphere Lynch Lang Glenburn Yuly Nick Clouse

Hero of the Argonne Returns to Minot in Victory Badge

Merriett J. Hurd arrived back from France wearing a Victory badge with two stars for St Mihiel and Meuse Argonne service. He fought with the 90th Division and suffered injuries while describing the war’s heavy fighting. His brother Hallie soon returns home, signaling a large family reunion.

Merriett J. Hurd H. A. Hurd France Ana Merriett St. Mihiel Meuse-Argonne Merriott Hallie United States Hurd

U S Army Health Leading War Record Amid Casualties

In a study of World War I service, the American army’s sick and wounded records fill 4.3 million cards. Ninety four point four percent were fit for duty. only 5.7 percent were noneffective, with disease causing 3.4 percent of that. Of 195,000 Americans wounded, the Medical Corps saved 185,000 lives. A. E. F. deaths reach 72,723 with breakdowns by causes. The venereal rate was low, typhoid nearly absent, pneumonia reduced, and overall health outcomes praised.

A. E. P.onf Petha Mask Elenalad Af Disnacae

Farmers Plan Action Against Pests After Farm Meeting

Farmers of the township called a Tuesday meeting to arrange county poison use to halt pest damage. Mr Reigstad said damage was minimal. A Plowman tractor pulling a wagon for the Jol Jones carnival slid toward the Mouse River bank but trees and brush prevented a plunge.

Upham H. M. Erickson Security State Bank of Minot Brinkfort Reigstad Bae Jol Jones Carnival Company

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