Coal shipments to North Dakota communities lag per plan
Eastern North Dakota cities have received about 5 percent of their 1918 anthracite allotment while Head of the Lakes dock companies move 33 percent of the season's coal. Fargo, normally 18 000 tons annually, would drop to 14 400 under current rules and has only about 400 tons. J P Hardy of the Fargo Commercial Club urges I P Baker to issue a blanket order directing dock companies to distribute coal proportionally to each North Dakota community to meet 80 percent of prior winter's demand. Representatives from Fargo Grand Forks Valley City Jamestown Wahpeton warn of a critical outlook as shipments fall behind.
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North Dakota
Head of the Lakes Dock Companies
Fargo
J. P. Hardy
Fargo Commercial Club
Jin
I. P. Baker
Grand Forks
Valley City
Jamestown
Wahpeton
Baker
Bismarck
N. D
Pargo
Conference Request Compliance Steps Advised
The writer seeks guidance on the steps taken to comply with the conference's request. The open-ended note requests an outline of actions performed and planned to meet the conference's stated requirements. It signatures with a courteous closing.
Cattle thieves active in North Dakota and Montana
Cattle rustling reported near Golva and Alphia North Dakota and Ollie Montana. Some 176 head stolen this spring and summer with no clues. Farmers appeal to State Council of Defense. a vigilance league forms at Alpha. Losses include Strom Brothers 30 head, A A Vincatte 50, Henry Funk 35, M K Bowen 35, John Tyler 25.
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Bismarck
Golva
Alphia
Ollie
Montana
State Council of Defense
Alpha
Council of Defense
Strom Brothers
Mont
A. A. Vinclatte
Ollie Moi
Henry Funk
M. K. Bowen
July Weather Summary Shows Better Rainfall This Year
Rainfall in July 1.54 inches, improving over 1917's 0.61 inches at Valley City. June 1918 had 0.76 inch versus 2.28 inches in 1917. May was favorable with 3.04 inches this year, 0.02 in 1917. Normal May-July totals at Valley City are 9.89 inches, while 1918 three-month total is 5.67 inches, below the normal. Highest temperature reached 98 degrees on the 21st, with record low 65 degrees on the same date. several days saw 90 degrees.
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Valley City
Advertising for Bids on Sheet Iron Office Building
Sealed bids will be received for our sheet iron office building with bids opened August 15 at 10 a m at our office. Bids must be accompanied by 10 percent of bid amount. Building to be removed within days after transfer. Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Dated July 18. Farmers Elevator Co. J H S Thomson Met. Old newspapers for sale at Timer Record office.
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Farmers Book. Elevator Co
J. H. S. Thomson
Met
Retired Melrose Pastor Rev Thomas Sims Honored
Rev Thomas Sims D D resigns after twenty one years as pastor of the First Congregational church in Melrose Massachusetts. The Woburn Associations of Churches commend his faithful stewardship and appoint him pastor emeritus while he remains a friend and influence among the churches.
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Thomas Sims
D. D
Congregational Church
Valley City
Dr. Sims
Barnes County
Dakota Territory
Woburn Council of Churches
First Congregational Church
Melrose
Alexander Session
Edward H. Buck
Henry A. Stevens
Brighton
Albert G. Bale
Sims
Mass
Woburn Associations of Churches
Congregational Council
Woburn Association
Woburn Association of Churches In Council
Doctor Sims
Howard J. Chidley
Thomas ©. Ashby
Frederick I. Brown
Committee On
Year of sweetness and mercies in a June 1918 verse
A devotional verse urges filling the year with sweetest things and praises, noting mercies from the King of Kings. It is followed by a small notice for Thomas Sims, D. D., DK. F. L. Wicks OCULIST, with Wicks Block address and phone number.
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Thomas Sims
F. L. Wicks
Wicks
Red Cross Fundraising Rules Issued by Barnes County Chapter
The Barnes County Red Cross chapter issues strict guidelines for raising funds. All entertainments sales and similar efforts need prior approval from the chapter executive committee or chair. No funds may be spent without officers’ authorization. The message urges cooperation and warns against misuse of the Red Cross name. George A. McFarland chairs the committee with G W Hanna as secretary.
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Barnes County
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Nurses Registering to Fill Enrollment Forms Arrived
Those interested in joining the nursing work are asked to come and fill the application blanks and enrollment cards now available. Chairwoman Mrs. S. A. Zimmerman leads the committee with Mrs. F. E. Ployhar and Mrs. Geo. Drake assisting.
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S. A. Zimmerman
F. E. Ployhar
Geo. Drake
Winterer Combs and Ritchie Form New Law Firm
The Times-Record reports the formation of Winterer Combs and Ritchie, a new partnership in the city. Herman Winterer, practicing since 1883, joins with Lee Combs, a 20 year veteran, and L B Ritchie, the youngest member and state attorney, to form one of the state’s strongest firms.
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Times-Record
Winterer, Combs and Ritchie
Herman Winterer
Combs
Minneapolis
Lee Combs
State Bar
Ritchie
Blessing of Service Flag at St Bernard’s Church Orisha
A patriotic gathering at St Bernard's church Orisha blessed the splendid service flag on Sunday night. Very Rev John Baker V G spoke in a splen did patriotic talk. The ceremony was witnessed by a very large congregation.
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St. Bernard's Church
Orisha
John Baker
V. G
Hillside Beauty for Sale Standardbred Trotting Mare
For sale Hillside Beauty a registered standardbred trotting mare brown in color weighs 1180 pounds last on scales foaled 1906 by King Amos dam Montana Beauty by Marvel granddam Santa Claus by Magic. Sound as a dollar and has run a mile in 2.24 over half mile track. Inquire at this office.
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Hillside Beauty
King Amos
Montana Beauty
Marvel
Santa Claus
Magic
Prodigal
Queen Amy
New Firm Sets Up at Former First National Bank Site
The Times Record announces a new firm moving into the space after offices are fitted at the former First National Bank. Mr Combs will relocate once preparations are complete, and officials extend best wishes for success.
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First National Bank
Combs
Times-Record
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