Times-Record warns against sensationalism and sugar rationing
The Times-Record criticizes sensational headlines from Minot about German Crown Prince victories, explains war news timing, and outlines sugar rationing policies effective August 1. It reports North Dakota Red Cross fundraising success, local political fusion talks, and calls for park road improvements in Valley City.
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Minot
Times-Record
Paul
Fargo
Twin Cities
Timesecord
United Press
New York
American resolve on Marne and war talks amid campaign notes
Crowds praise American push on the Marne front while a conductor cites the long distance conquered by “the men to eat that distance up.” The Times Record notes German peace aims via Spain are unlikely and outlines allied leverage for a just peace. The Courier-News criticizes automobile war profiteering and comments on North Dakota political appointments and primary results showing Frasier leads Steen.
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Marne
Melchoir
Pants in need of pay from readers hums a sharp plea
Tower City Topics laments editors’ low pay and broken pants as subscribers fail to settle dues. The piece urges readers to send even small contributions to avert winter without garments, framing a moral call to support local journalism.
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Tower City
Big mobilization in July to send 300000 to France
The war department plans to ship 300000 American troops to France in July, a rapid and significant buildup despite the ongoing submarine threat. This illustrates the government’s swift wartime manpower deployment.
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United States
Europe
War Department
France
France and America Unite in War Aims on Bastille Day
President Wilson sends greetings to France on Bastille Day, praising the Franco American partnership. He says the war defends freedom and humanity, and calls on allied peoples to join in a noble pursuit of peace and justice, noting the French flag flying at the White House.
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America
Wilson
France
White House
Military unit sizes and ranks illustrated with sale maps
The piece lists army unit sizes such as infantry platoon 250 men and firing squad 20, plus unit structures from major general to corporal. It notes public interest in war maps and promotes The Times-Record maps for one dollar, claiming they show battlefields and other valuable details.
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the Times-Record
Potatoes Boosted in 1917 War Effort and Recipes
Government experts report over 700 000 extra acres of potatoes planted last year as US Food Administration pushes potato stocks into trade channels. Potato soup is promoted as a war dish with a tested recipe using milk onions butter substitute malt celery salt pepper cayenne parsley and barley for garnish.
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United States Food Administration
United States
Rhodes Scholarship exams postponed for this year
The Rhodes Trustees in London announce postponement of all Rhodes Scholarship selections for the current year. Eligible candidates remain qualified for future rounds. Qualifying exams will be held October 1 and 2 in states with candidates. North Dakota exams at the University in Grand Forks. notify committee chairman President Thomas F Kane University N D by September 12, 1918.
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Rhodes
London
North Dakota
Grand Forks
Thomas F. Kane
University
N. D
Proclamation Calls Unemployed to Register in War Effort
Governor Lynn J. Frazier of North Dakota issues a 1918 proclamation demanding all state, county, and municipal officers enforce full employment. The order directs registering the unemployed, reporting idlers, and ensuring able bodied persons ages eighteen to fifty work in useful occupations until the war ends.
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Commissioner of Agriculture and Labor
North Dakota Lest of Defense
Shasmuch
North Dakota Council of Defense
North Dakota
Bismarck
Lynn J. Frazier
North Dakota Seizure Order for Rough Fish Seining 1918
North Dakota State Council of Defense issues a wartime order allowing rough fish harvesting from state waters under supervision. Nets and traps may be used with permits, guiding limits, river restrictions, and a five cent per pound cap. violations are misdemeanors. Adopted July 8 1918.
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North Dakota
State Council of Defense
Game Board
Game
Des Lacs Lake
Mouse River
Missouri River
State Council of Defense of
Bismarck
Enrollment of United States Student Nurse Reserve
Governor Frazier calls for North Dakota women to enroll as student nurses for war service. State quota set at 370. campaign urged from July 29 to support frontline troops with trained care. Action coordinated with Surgeon General, Red Cross, and National Defense nursing committees.
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Food Administration
Belgium
Red Cross
Knights of Coluumbus
Salvation Army
Europe
United States
The
Louisiana
Porto Rico
Java
France
Italy
Atlantic
America
North Dakota
Red Cross War Fund
Red Cross War Council
Washington, D. C
Union
Fargo
N.C. Young
Harry Curran Wilbur
United State
North Dakota Council of Defense
United Army
American Red Cross
Council of National Defense
Bismarck
Lynn J. Frazier
Are Men Too Particular About Women's Furs
A newspaper reader quotes two gentlemen debating women wearing furs in summer. One argues fur cloaks reveal poor judgment and could undermine support for suffrage. the other mocks ear hair tufts. The discussion notes some women hide imperfect ears with hair.
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Iife
Exposed Ears Spark Fashion Debate in Ohio Journal
The Ohio State Journal notes that while some mock modesty by covering ears due to fashion, truly sensible girls leave ears exposed and thank God for them, reflecting a humorous take on current style norms.
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Ohio State Journal
Seized eggs spark Minnesota action across Dakota line
Ten carloads of eggs from Newburg North Dakota were seized by Minnesota authorities after being shipped across the Dakota line. Over the past year Minnesota dealers have lost about 1.5 million dollars to decomposed eggs, prompting calls for stricter banking and enforcement under the Policy plan. A Valley City option is mentioned in relation to the Times-Record ads.
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North Dakota
William D. Knickerbocker
Dogden
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U. S. Marine
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Knickerbocker
Paris Island
Newburg
Minnesota
Dakota Line
L A. Harris
Valley City
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