Supreme Court denies rehearing in auto case in North Dakota
Bismarck an Aug 7 The supreme court denied the writ of mandamus sought in rehearing on the motor vehicle laws passed by the last North Dakota legislature The court held that section 202 of the state constitution allows submitting amendments in one proposition when they relate to one subject and share a main purpose It also upheld the 1914 amendments to sections 176 and 179 on uniform taxation and sustained the tax commission in placing moneys and credits on the classification list The decision settles questions on the motor vehicle law the money and credits laws and farm improvement taxes enacted under the same provisions It notes Pauline McFarland and Prof H S Pisson hosted a picnic for Sook friends and visiting ladies Beryl Packard Esther Bentson and Jean McLaughlin attended Mare Harkins visited from the capital city and will sing anew for the baby Paco. W J Curren ordered over 300 cars of lignite coal J A McDougall of McVille ND visited Valley City
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Bismarck
Supreme Court
North Dakota
State Tax Commission
H. S. Pisson
Pauline McFarland
Beryl Packard
Esther Bentson
Lidgerwood
Jean McLaughlin
Hunter
Shock Troops Geting Popular Rallying Farm Work
Ross Hardwick led a group including Mat Krogh Charles Luessen Jr Art Wiley D M Roe W J Carroll Charley Davis Carl Sanders and Vic Swanson to farm work at Kathryn Sunday and Monday They cleared about 150 acres in four hours earning high praise from L B Hanson who sent the Times Record a note saying the town boys gave splendid service and performed without a miss showing teamwork and steadiness
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Ross Hardwick
L. B. Hanson
Kathryn
Mr. Hanson
Times-Record
Hanson
Mat Krogh
Charles Luessen, Jr
Art Wiley
D. M. Roe
W. J. Carroll
Charley Davis
Carl Sanders
Vic Swanson
Light Always Ready electric light for the farm
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Lalley
Newspapers to Be Made Smaller in Print Run
A 1917 era notice states newspapers will shrink daily editions by 15 percent and Sunday editions by 20 percent to save paper. The item also includes a cold remedy ad for Doan's Kidney Pills, with a Valley City resident praising relief after six boxes, plus a brief classified query about 100 feet suction hose and a price quote.
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Washington
Valley City
Dean
Lina Hovelson
Ath Avenue
Doan
Graduating Exercises at Normal Valley City Hold Diplomas
The summer term of the State Normal School of Valley City closed with simple graduation exercises. Miss Ida Myhro gave a reading, Prof. J. B. Meyer sang a solo, and President McFarland spoke as thirty eight students received diplomas across curricula including Standard, Home Economics, Kindergarten, Public School Music, Special Primary, Commercial, Manual Training, Four Year Elementary, One Year Elementary, and others.
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State Normal School of
Valley City
Ida Myhro
Chicago School of
Expresson
J. B. Meyer
McFarland
Virginia
Catherine, Burt
Hail Storm Causes Noted Crop Damage on Local Farms
Herbert Weston reports a Friday hail storm damaged potato and rutabaga crops on his farm and W H Pray's, with plants stripped to stalks and fields pounded and shellled. Damage details remain uncertain across other nearby farms.
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Herb Weston
W. H. Pray
Notice to Registrants and Summons in North Dakota Case
Notice to Registrants seeks forty volunteers for American Lake Washington on August 26. Also a summons in Barnes County North Dakota District Court directs Archie Miller and others with an estate or lien interest to answer within thirty days, with no personal claim, regarding Lots 3 4 5 6 in Section 24 140 60. Aug. 29 publication marks last notice.
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Archie Miller
State of
North Dakota
District Court
Valley City
N. D
LEE Combs & L
B. Ritchie
Township
Barnes County
LEE Combs & L. S. B. Ritchie
Surprise party marks McFarland thirty four year milestone
Community members including faculty graduates and former Normal School board members surprised President and Mrs. George A McFarland celebrating their thirty fourth wedding anniversary at home Monday night The night featured playful stunts refreshments and warm congratulations as guests called the event a genuine happy occasion worthy of life’s meaning
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George A. Mc Farland
Normal School
McFarlands
J. B. Meyer
President McFarland
McFarland
Proxy
Shock Troops At Burl Carr Farm Cut 560 Acres In 2.5 Hours
Eleven men led by Burl Carr shocked 560 acres of grain in two and a half hours as binders and shock heads struggled to keep pace. The crew, praised for speed and efficiency, included Charley Otto L. S. B. Ritchie Jim Buttree Art Bonhus and many others, with Carr supervising and remarking on the remarkable effort and community spirit.
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Burl Carr
Carr
Burlis
Charley K. Otto
L.S. B. Ritchie
Charley
Ritchie
Jim Buttree
Art Bonhus
Jack Fearing
Dr. Roberts
Doc
N. C
Fred Jacobson
Mr. Carr
German Morale Drops After Defeat
Amsterdam reports that German morale sank after a recent defeat. Critics note silence, gloom, and fear of German forces retreating along the line. Some papers credit Gen Haig with a setback, while weather is blamed for muted British French gains. Officials may be signaling evacuation of territory between the Aisne and Somme.
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Amsterdam
Haig
Erman
Ayre
Somme
American Casualty Lists Update War Department
Washington reports three casualty lists totaling 305 names, lifting Franco American Marne offensive totals to 5,019. Among the latest list is Private James Bruce of Lemmon North Dakota listed as severely wounded on Sunday afternoon.
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Washington
War Department Aad
James Bruce
Iem
N. D
French and Allied Forces Press German Lines Near Lassigny and Somme
London reports heavy fighting along the Chaulnes and Roye sectors as French troops advance from Gury toward Lassigny to outflank German positions. American and British units push toward Perrone on the Somme north bank as artillery concentration grows. Crown Prince Rupprecht has used eight divisions with many reserves likely remaining.
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London
Gury
Lassigny
Chaulmes
Roye
Bray
Perrone
Somme
Vie
Crown Prince
Ruppecht
French Advance Near Lassigny and Roye
Paris reports continued French progress in the Somme region with Roye and Noyon nearly uninhabitable. Our lines push within about two miles of Lassigny as forces penetrate Thiescourt Wood, easing to within a mile of the town. Premier Clemenceau returned from the front stating optimism.
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Paris
Roye
Noyon
Lassigny
Thiescourt Wood
Clemenceau
Close to important case with the French Army advance
French troops close in on the base of Lassigny within two miles as Gary and Loges Wood areas shift. Allies pressure German forces west of Roye while fronts show little change elsewhere. Herman Winter steamer reported sunk then later said to be safe after submersion updates.
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Lassigny
Gary
Loges Wood
Contaol Rae
Roye
More Americans to Italy in World War II buildup
Rome reports Franklin D. Roosevelt confirms additional American troops will be sent to Italy after a conference with Premier Orlando. British dispatches place casualties at about 100,000 in the Picardy battle as forces advance near Roye. Armancourt and Pillory have fallen and progress along the Somme includes repelling a counterattack south of Lihons.
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Italy
Rome
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
Roosevelt
Orlando
London
Roye
Armancourt
Pillory
British War Office
Somme
Merricourt
Epinehen
Lihons
Allied presses push toward Somme as German lines falter
In a field report dated August 12, Von Der Marwitz and Von Hutier struggle to hold a retreating German front as Allied forces advance along the Somme. Artillery dominates nearby towns including Roye Chaulnes Nesle and Perrone as the Somme defenses buckle.
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von Dermarwitz
von Hutier
Somme
Roye, Chaulmes
Nesle
Perrone
Many Enemy Planes Destroyed in Allied Action
London reports the destruction of 80 German bombers with an additional 42 possibly lost. British losses include 35 aircraft unable to return to base. Actions dated August 9 and 10. Amsterdam notes three German generals relieved for neglect near Montdidier and soldiers at St Questin tried by court martial. The Kaiser is said to be in Brussels.
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London
Ministy
Amsterdam
Montdidier
St. Questin
Brussels
Russian Socialist Executed for Murder in Ukraine
Paris reports the Russian Socialist Revolutionist Dankof was executed on Saturday for the murder of Von Eichorn, the German dictator in the Ukraine, according to advices received.
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Paris
Dankof
von Eichorn
Ukraine
Lenine and Trotsky Escape to Crownstadny Island
Berlin reports say Lenine and War Minister Trotsky fled Bolshevik Russia from Moscow to Crownstadny Island. The move rapidly joins war-time rumors among Berlin authorities and press outlets as of August 12.
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Lenine
Trotsky
Paris
Berlin
Moscow
Crownstady Island
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