Plenty of Coal Says Blakemore
North Dakota fuel administrator R B Blakemore warned there will be no coal shortage this winter if people follow instructions. Anthracite coal is arriving and distribution requires state approval. lignite use is being encouraged to conserve railroad facilities. Labor shortages threaten soft coal supply, but ample stock remains, with orders in advance urged.
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North Dakota
R. B. Blakemore
State Fuel Administration
A. L. Farr
Farr
Mr. Blakemore
Mr. Farr
Courier-News
Proclamation Urges Schools to Stay Open Until September 30
In 1918, Governor Lynn J. Frazier cites wartime needs for skilled workers and urges North Dakota schools to remain closed until at least September 30 to allow youth to aid farm harvests while preserving education. The plan emphasizes maintaining and improving standards and calls for broad coordination with education agencies. Mrs S A Zimmerman notes 30 Barnes County women volunteer for a three year nurses training, exceeding local quota.
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Wilson
United States Bureau of Education
North Dakota
Lynn J. Frazier
Thomas Hall
8. A. Zimmerman
Times-Record
Nurses’ Department of the Government
Barnes County
threshing season nears as neighbors visit Kathryn
In two weeks threshing will be in full swing in this neighborhood. Jens Rensby drove to Kathryn last Wednesday evening. Visitors included Jens and John F. Henrikson Ole Stevens and Martin Olstad with Peter Gregerson last Sunday afternoon. Various locals shopped and traveled to Kathryn for business and errands through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jens Rensby
Kathryn
Jens
John F. Henrikson
Ole Stevens
Martin Olstad
Peter Gregerson
Ifred Anderson
Kahryn
Nina Henrikson
Oscar E. Aas
Andrew Lund
Henry G. Aas
Valley City
John M. Thoreson
Alfred Anderson
Carl Henrikson
Carl Monson
G. O
G. C. Aas
Peter A. Anderson
John C. Haugen
Peter Gregorgen
Helge Olson
Oscar KE. Aas
Otto Kraft
Melvin Rensby
Letter From Camp Custer Soldier Franks Message Home
Frank Trader writes from Camp Custer Michigan dated August 8 1918 to his mother. He notes he is alive and well after the train trip via Chicago where he could not sightsee. He mentions first vaccination shots two more to come and ongoing drill and learning. He describes open air services and piano in barracks with good singers. He says many local Ward and Barnes county boys are present and closes with love to mother and father.
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Camp Custer
Mich
Chicago
Lyards
Ward
Barnes
Deering
Frank
Getchell Prairie visitors and local gatherings noted
Dr and Mrs Whittier and family left for Nebraska after visiting J H White home. Lelia Vernholt returned home after a month with Mrs E Harper. Mrs M M White entertained at supper with several Whitchers and Cummings. Ladies Aid met. ice cream and cake served. Relatives picnic at Whitchers then dinner at J H Rogers. Numerous neighbors attended events at White and Getchell homes. Ladies Aid Luther an Free church to meet at Bernt Peterson’s home six miles west on Robert Anderson farm. Everyone welcome.
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Wm. Ronzheimer
Ladies’ Aid
Charles Whitcher
Fred Getchell
Whittiers
Whitchers
Getchells
J. H. Whitcher
J. A. Rogers
Dorothy
Ames
J. H. Rogers
M. M. White
Dimmer
Mary Cummings
Nellie Whitcher
Whitgee
Fargo
Florence
Blanche McClaffin
Ayers
Varlyam
Farrell
J. H. White
The
Lutheran Free Church
Bernt Peterson
Robert Anderson
Valley City County Board Proceedings 1918 Adds Bills
The Valley City North Dakota county board met August 5 1918 with all members present. They audited and allowed numerous bills including county auditor staff salaries county hospital costs and supplies for schools and road work. New bids for Holter and Benson bridges were awarded to N M Nielsen and contract drawn. The board adjourned to 2 p m and reconvened September 3 1918.
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G. Nelson
Salary
J. M. Baillie
Sary
Constance McPherson
Mabel Winkler
Esrestre Hilma Qlson
Henry E. Nelson
Foe
F. Krug
O. Betes
Irgens
Teresa
Salary County Register of Deeds
Chas
Moordale
Perce Board of Health
County
Anna Kopp
Cook
Cora Iverson
A. E. Simonitsch
Ital Fda
Rheinschmide
Maid County
Hazel B. Nielson
Ad of
Annie G. Baillie
Salary County
Martha Knutson
Vae Smith
County Hospital
Laundress County
Alma Bettin
Emma Haggart
Coun
Janse Elly
B. Ritchie
Clara L. Larson
AW. Macdonald
Sam Hayes
Jamel Canon
Chas, Olson
Jaun- Agnes Edin
Beath Enter
Valley City
N. D
Thea C. A. Nelson
Serie Nelson
Turiner “Whorstenson
A. Bourbannis
Minnie
Myrtle “Robinson
Anna Sotien
Emma Pederson
Cash Advanced Express
Thompson Yards Inc
Anna “Sather
Eliza McChaffin
Jennie
Sarah McTavish
John T. Weber
Beers
Ewes
Tillie
Susan’ W. Heckman
Petra Johnson
Enning
City
Hospitaig
Water County
North Dakota
Dakota Brug County
Frank Flora
Farmers Co-operative Elevator
Hetlkama Bros
Marshall Oil
Benet Packing Co
Wyman Partridge & Chandise County Hos
Midwest Chem. Pro. Co
Pes County
Hospital View Co
Towering County Hospital
Straus ‘Clothing
Seres
W. L. Witter
County Farm
A. Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Barchus Farm
Charles Es Lund
Court House
W. F. DuVall
Feataliaans
Myivo, Aldahl Mercantile Co
James Kelly
Tom
Davis
Harry N. Olsby
Ole B. Nelson
C. W. Nelson
Fred D. Ewell
iTelephnite Ca
New Dakota Independent Telephone Co
City of
Wyttenbach
Vmovink
Nan
L. 8. B. Ritchie
Geo. Wiadlett
T. X. Calnan
Randlett
Spring Creek
Thordenskjold Township
Thordenskjold
Alta
Naltimier
Grand Prairie
Baldwin
Consolidated School of
Pillsbury
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Aggpanes
Blakemore
Sheyenne Valley
Frank Trader
Getchell Prairie
Board of County Commissioners
Simonstach
Cash Advanced Peoples Co-operative
Traci Or
Groceries County Hospitl
Henry T. Lee
A Nelson
Barnes’ County
W. Nelson
Fulton Meat Market
Meats
Geo
Stora Bros
Garner Jantz
Eckel
Abe Eckel
Irs
C. James
North Daks ._Co
Litchville Bulletin
Whisesty
Wm. Kean
Ty Commi
John Ward
Holberg
Howard Opdahl
Lillie Seng
L. Ko Age
Telchos
Gudmestad
N. Rasmusson
Frank Heim
Martin Conlon
BBC Iin Ceecainess Sere
Holter Bridge
Benson
K. He Schmidt
N. M. Nielgen
Benson Bridge
Holter
J. A. Jardine
Holter 'S
N. M. Nielsen
Br Ldge
N. Me Nintney Way
O. M. Roe
Barnes Inty
Beng
Baldwin Township
Grand Prairia
Noltimier
Alta Sopnahin
N. P
C. H. Carpenter Lumber’ Co
Laverne
Township Board of
O. K
Carl Thiel
Walker
Sal
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