Germany Optimistic Over Three Years of War Claims
Berlin reports Tageblatt review of the third year of the world war. Central Powers have gained tens of thousands of square kilometers of territory and strengthened military capacity while France declines. The Entente allegedly lacks unlimited ammunition and production. Occupied areas total about 548 737 square kilometers versus French and Austro-HungarianRussian holdings at 25 500 square kilometers. The piece suggests German public desire for peace and growing confidence in victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
The
Tageblatt
Germany
France
Navy
Somme
Belgium
Russia
Rumania
Serbia
Montenegro
Albania
True Bills Returned By United States Grand Jury Fargo
Fargo reports thirty four true bills from 54 cases before the federal grand jury with six true bills today. District Attorney M A Hildreth notes one major anti trust case among today's indictments as among the first of its kind in North Dakota. The grand jury may wrap up next week.
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United States
Grand Jury
Fargo
Federal Grand Jury
M. A. Hildreth
North Dakota
Uncle Sam Seeks More Help With Typewriter Exams
A single applicant attended the recent typewriter examination and many more are needed across quartermaster corps naval establishments and other field service branches. A follow up exam for both men and women is set for August 17, 1917 with salaries from 900 to 1000 dollars yearly. An additional forest clerk exam offers 1000 to 1200 dollars a year, and field clerk roles in Reclamation Service up to 125 dollars monthly. Applicants need at least one year of clerical business experience and should read the posted notices at the Valley City post office and apply for Form 1871 and Form 1424 with the district secretary in St. Paul Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quartermaster Corps
Field Service
Forest Service
Reclamation Service
Valley City
Eighth Civil Service Dist
St. Paul, Minn
Adjutant General Receives Master List For Draft
Bismarck on July 30 the official list of numbers drawn under the selective service act arrived at the adjutant general's office. Two copies were sent to all local exemption boards statewide. The lists guide the first draft's medical examination call and include a summary of exemption board instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Adjutant’ General's Office
Muster in Band and Field Hospital at Lisbon Picnic
Captain Murphy mustered the Field Hospital corps and the First Infantry band in Lisbon amid a town holiday. Idlewild Park hosted a day of boating and a big dinner with a forthcoming Friday benefit picnic featuring ball games races and a dress parade culminating in a military ball. The units now total 89 and 32 members and may depart for the training camp soon. Mrs Ole Knutson hosts granddaughter Dorothy Pierce from Moose Jaw Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Murphy
Aedvice
Field Hospital Corps
Idle- Wild Park
Selven
Soldier Boys
Summer Socials and a Quiet Wedding in Ashtabula
A Ashtabula community notes lively gatherings and visits as families host boat trips birthday parties and a Red Cross meeting. A quiet wedding at the Parsonage unites Helen Anderson and George Heyer with simple fare and departure by train for Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Savaides
Helen Anderson
Ashtabula
George Heyer
Robinson
Seorgette
Barnes County Grain In Demand for Seed
Martin S. Hagen Field Crop Inspector of the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station plans Aug 6 13 in Valley City to meet farmers and collect seed quality information. He asks local business people to submit fields for disease study or seed quality potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Record
Valley City
N. D
North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station
Martin S. Hagen
Cupful of Bird Shot Extracted From Boy's Leg
Mandan July 30 a cupful of bird shot was removed from Nick Berger's right leg after a gun misfire in a jackrabbit hunting outing. He was brought from Center to Mandan for medical treatment following the accidental discharge by a friend during the hunt.
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Mandan
Nick Berger
Minnesota scientists test poison gas immune with British gas mask
In Minneapolis on July 30 a new poison gas was tested in the British recruiting mission offices. Inventor Prof Geo A Geortner and Dr George Holme aided by Prof A D Hirschfelder demonstrated that the British gas mask grants immunity, while a German mask failed. Masks loaned by Major J F Templeton were used at the test. Also noted, Mr and Mrs Orrin S Mason hosted Mr and Mrs Dan Mitchell of Marshalltown Iowa, sister of Mrs Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Ross A. Geortner
George Holme
University Farm
A. D. Hirschfelder
University of Minnesota Medical College
J. F. Templeton
Major Templeton
Vimy Ridge
No Man's Land
Patriotic program and church events in Montgomery area
The Montgomery Sunday school plans a patriotic program at the old Biel schoolhouse with a patriotic pageant two speeches by Rev C F Bublitz and Rev Geo Jeffreys, plus solos and songs. Ice cream and cake will be served. Sunday school at 10 am and preaching at 8 pm by Rev Jeffreys. Various locals visited, and Miss Etta Bruns is improving after hospital stay.
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de Re
Montgomery Sunday School
Old Biel
Fred Biel
C. F. Bublitz
Valley City
Geo. Jeffreys
Wesley Chapel
Carlson
John Salzman
Earl Nortimier
John Marshal
Herman Noeske
Fargo
F. C. Schroeder
John Bertram
Bell
Jeffreys
Epworth League
George Iverson
Henry Kranz
F.C
Barley harvest begins as locals report farm work and visits
In Sheyenne Valley notes July 10, neighbors record barley harvest starting, and multiple visits and business trips unfold. Peter Gregerson and Jena Henrikson travel in Kathryn, Andrew C Nelson and Sam Torger son tour Valley City, others assist with haying and harvesting tasks. Numerous residents, including Jens Rensby and John F Henrikson, make purchases and trades, with extended family visits around Kathryn and Oriska.
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Peter Gregerson
Jena Henrikson
Kathryn Lhst
Lina Peterson
Ida
Nina Mearikson
Sidney Gregerson
John F. Henrikson
Christian Magen
Julius Henrikson
Andrew C. Nelson
Sam ‘Torgerson
Valley City
Jens Rensby
Kathryn
John
Thoreson & Co
Helge Olson
Oscar FE
Aas
Oriska
Herman Luddicka
Mads
Jens and
Melvin Rensby
John F
Community notices and visits fill a bustling Sunday
A long list of local residents share visits and travel from Kathryn to Daily, Fingal, Lucca, and Redstone. Shoppers Ole Hagen and John Henrikson frequent markets. churches host picnics and meetings. barn and barley harvests begin as residents report work, arrivals, and farm plans amid summer heat, with several families visiting relatives across towns.
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Christian Hagen
Arthur Thoreson
Alfred
Oscar
Henry G
Oscar Aas
Helge Olson
Eddie Aas
Kathryn
Marie Henrikson
Andrew Westby
Ole Hagen
Adolph Aas
Sharon
Oscar E. Aas
Jens Henrikson
John F. Henrikson
Lina Pederson
G. O. Aas
Dick Wrede
Fin
Community Notes From Stewart July Visitations and Heat
Stewart July visits list Robberies and family gatherings with names Rohde Schafer Potter and Miller visiting from Valley City. Several calls on Will Potter and Fred Rohde occur while Minnie Dotting Emma Schafer and Mary Rohde visit. The piece notes extreme Dakota heat and wind as a new experience.
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Louis Rohde
Will, Potter
Fred Rohde
Alice
Sanborn
Jacob Schafer
Louise
Bertha
Schafer Farm
Minnie Dotting
Valley City
Emma Schafer
Mariam Rohde
Will Potter
George Schafer
Conrad Quist
Mansfield
Fred Tabbert
J. H. Miller
George Dotting
Oliver Brobst
Wm. Rohde
Dakota
Meili brothers visit Adrian father’s home by auto
Meili brothers from Adrian visited their father’s home Sunday traveling by automobile. Mr and Mrs RB Marschke and Darttinia returned Sunday from Drake. Marschke expresses delight.
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Nome Tribune
Meili Brothers
Adrian
RB. Marschke
Som
Darttinia
Drake
Marschke
Allison family visits brief Brainerd trip to Annan, Minn
Mrs Allison and her children from Brainerd left with Mr and Mrs D L Allison for Annan Minnesota. They will visit for a time before returning home after their stay with relatives.
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Otto Hedmark
Fargo
Peter Furgeson
Canby
Minn
John Gresvold
Vie
Wm. Herzog
Alma Retshus
Ulen
Mary Skramstad
Anna Krgeland
Martha Larson
Hilmar Johnson
Agnes Skramstad
John Hamre
Odin Krageland
W. H. Wilberg
Harmony Ladies’ Aid
John Relshus
Messrs
Henry Ylvieaker
Sheldon
T. Torgerson
John Holland
Leonard
P.M. Hanson
Minnesota
Kragland
Odin
Halstad
Mar
Skramstad
Rye
C. P. Miller
Hernoon
Tribune
Hteett
Brainerd
D. L. Allison
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Uncle Sam
Cooperstown
A. Tm
N. P
Wimbledon
Adjutant General
Ole Knutson
Miss Dorothy Pierce
Moosejaw, Canada
Getchell Prairie
Varlynn Ayero
John Koch
Sheyenne
Ayer
Adelaide
Nathan White
Dan Murl
Margaret
Inkster
Lavaides
Mildred Nelson
Dorothy Rogers
Eleanor Holcomb
Jean Getchell
Ruth Taylor
J. A. Rogers
J. H. White
Mrs. Grubbr
J. J. Rogers
Charles Whitcher
Will Harper
Canada
Barnes County Grain
Orrin S. Mason
Dan Mitchell
Marshalltown
Iowa
Mitchell
Mr. Mason
Noltimier
Sheyenne Valley
Northwest
Thompson Yards, Inc
R. C. Wolfe
Valley City, N. D
Bergen
Lucca
Milwaukee
Jens Jenson
Miss Ida Jenson
Buffalo
Buffalo Red Cross Society
R. C. Mueller
Wythe
Stickney
Fingal
Chas. Gage
Page
D. G. Ellsbury
Fred Dahl
New Rockyard
Wt. Portiss
Enderlin
H.R. Tendick
Claude Phillips
Nome
Bert Shaw
Binford
Light Brigade
Thomas Head
Moosejaw
Can
Joe Haskins
St. Paul
A. R. Borchardt
Thoreson Bank
Berthold
Is Bank
G. Sund
Nystal
Watford
Nystul
Eastedge
Stewart
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