Barnes County Records Unusual Profits Amid Prolific Harvest
In Calvin Iowa? No, the piece notes Barnes County's extraordinary crop yield under adverse conditions. Authors cite 900000 acres, mostly tillable, with wheat near 2 500 900 bushels and lofty prices. Livestock, dairying, and diversified farming boost wealth. war economies push values into millions. A night church service is ordered for rural telephones.
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Barnes County
North Dakota
Red River Valley
Farley
Congress
Less Than Half in N. D. Claim Exemption
North Dakota completed the draft registration summary showing 65,600 men aged 21 to 30 registered on June 5. Among key figures are 74 colored registrants, 7,242 aliens, 596 alien enemies, and just under half claiming exemptions for dependents or industrial reasons.
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Bismarck
North Dakota
Washington
Youngster Dragged and Killed by Saddle Accident
Willow City reports Jake Cole aged 12 died when his saddle turned and his foot caught in the stirrup, dragged for miles before the horse stopped. His father found him as he died. Card of thanks from Mr and Mrs C H Carman thanking neighbors and Chief Swanson for support.
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Willow City
Jake Cole
Jacob Cole
Valley City
Chief Swanson
C. H. Carman
Card of Thanks for Thoreson Family Loss
The Thoreson family expresses heartfelt thanks for sympathy shown after the recent bereavement of husband, father, and brother. Gratitude is extended to all for deeds, actions, and floral tributes, shared by Mrs. M. Thoreson and family members including Arthur, Lindis, J. M. Thoreson, J. G. Thoreson, O. W. Thoreson, Christ Thoreson, Carl Thoreson, and Ole Thoreson.
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M. Thoreson
Arthur and
Lindis Thoreson
J. M. Thoreson
J. G. Thoreson
Christ Thoreson
Carl Thoreson
Ole Thoreson
Cupid Again Scores Victory at Eckelson
Sanborn Enterprise reports the Aug 3 1917 wedding of Ralph E. Pirnie of Eckelson and Isabelle Wittig of Eckelson, officiated by Rev L G Moultrie. Guests included Miss Myrtle Whipple and H S Engerbretnen. The couple, with groom’s father J E Pirnie and sister Vera M Pirnie present, planned a wedding supper then left on No 8 for a honeymoon in South Dakota before settling in Eckelson.
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Sanborn Enterprise
Ralph E. Pirnie
Isabelle Witty
Eckelson
Valley City
L. G. Moultrie
Myrtle Whipple
H. &. Engerbretnen
J. E. Pirnie
Vera M. Pirnie
Hekelson
South Dakota
Enterprise
Green Township Consolidated School Improvements
The Green township consolidated school is greatly improved for the coming year with a private electric light plant recently completed and tested. Lights over every door illuminate the gymnasium auditorium barn and school yard. The kerosene powered system promises ongoing community benefits for many years.
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Green Township Consolidated School
Ye Olde Tyme Recruits Letter Reveals 1799 Tactics
Washington reports public release of a 1799 recruiting officers letter detailing early methods like open rendezvous and frolics to attract crowds, with notes on jail inmates and a $12 payoff. Present recruiters now require clean criminal declarations. Mrs Hamlin of Enderlin visits Mrs Tenney in Riverside.
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Washington
Marine Corps
Hall
Model office training school promises top bookkeeping jobs
A bold recruitment appeal from the Model Office Training School describes strong demand for bookkeepers and stenographers, touts high placement rates among merchants and bankers, and invites readers 16 and older to write for full details on tuition, dormitory board, and employment prospects.
North Dakota Governor Praises Young Officers at Fort Snelling
St Paul Minn Aug 10 Governor Lynn J Frazier of North Dakota and Governor Peter Norbeck of South Dakota visited Fort Snelling for a sham battle between the Red and Blues. Both praised the young manhood and noted strong support for state ownership of elevators while reporting dry conditions in western areas and good crops in the Red River valley and southeast.
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St. Paul
Minn
Germany
North
Governor Frazier
Minnesota Club
Frazier
Nonpartisan League
Minnesota
North Dakota
Red River
Bismarck
Disney’s Knock on Wood Wooden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Leslie EB Disney celebrated their wooden wedding anniversary Thursday evening at their North Eighth avenue home with about 18 guests. Dancing and refreshments followed by gift exchanges brought merriment as the couple looked forward to more years together.
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Leslie EB. Disney
North Eighth Avenue
Mrs. Disney
Equipment Arrives for Headquarters Company G
Equipment for the Headquarters company and Company G has arrived. The members are busy getting outfitted with shoes and clothing. The effect promises a sharp appearance.
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Company G
Field Crop Inspection for Seed Listing Planned
Martin Hagen of the Agricultural college plant disease and seed survey says field crop inspection is under way with the division of plant pathology collaborating with the seed laboratory to locate high quality fields of grain flax corn potatoes for seed listing in 1918. Growers between Wimbleton and Minot should apply to the state seed commissioner to have their fields inspected and listed, with Hagen touring the area again before fall.
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Martin Hagen
Agricultural College Plant Disease and Seed Survey
Valley City
Hagen
Wimbledon
Minot
Agricultural College
First National Employees Bid Farewell to Departing Staff
Gashler and Mrs. John Tracy hosted an informal dinner Tuesday evening for the First National Bank staff their wives and clerks in honor of Major C F Mudget R J McDonald and Paul F Hart who are soon to leave with their regiments for active service A social hour followed the meal. Covers were laid for 16.
Swedish Lutheran Pastor Accepts South Dakota Charge
Rev. Ernest A. Martell, pastor of the Swedish Lutheran church, resigns after three years in Valley City and accepts a charge near Vermilion South Dakota. He and Mrs Martell plan to depart Aug 29 for a northern Minnesota camping period before moving to their new field. Farewell sermons set for Aug 19 in Swedish and English. E L Bow returns to Durand after visiting Valley City.
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Ernest A. Martell
Swedish Lutheran Church
South Dakota
Vermilion
Martell
Minnesota
Fergus Falls
Grove City
Valley City
Rey
Jess
Hobart
County Auditor Reports First Day Examinations
County Auditor C W Nelson reports on the first day of examinations for 74 drafted men. Seventeen claimed exemption as married, two as sons of widows, one underage registrant to be cancelled, one exempt as a divinity student, eight already with Company G1, eleven failed to report, fifteen did not file exemption claims but were certified to the board.
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C. W. Nelson
Adjutant General
Railroads mobilize freight cars to move crops
Northwest war board gears freight cars for crop movement. G W Muranne notes car supply better than last year as merchants urged to ship early. War time rail traffic may spike demand for equipment. coal into the territory is scarce. Mankato Commercial College advertises trained clerical help.
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G. W. Murnana
Twin City
Muranne
War board reviews war purchases aims to curb profits
Washington officials detailed the new war industries board plan to curb excessive profits on war material sold to American and allied governments. The policy faces opposition over enforcement without new laws, with officials debating use of rail access and export controls to enforce fair prices and prevent price gouging for public goods.
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Washington
New War Industries Board
War Department
France
War Board
Congress
al- Med
Sabé Kicked to Death by Horse in Granville Farmyard
Alvis Fraine four-year-old daughter of F G Fraine died in Granville when a team of horses kicked at a dog in the barn yard. The impact crushed her skull, killing her instantly. The incident occurred at the Fraine home as the child played with the dog.
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Sabe
Granville
Alvis
F. G. Fraine
Park Region Luther College Fergus Falls Ad
Park Region Luther College Fergus Falls Minn offers Normal Training four years Academic Classical or Scientific four years Shorthand and Typing two years Commercial two years Sub preparatory Domestic Science etc Model School for Practice Teaching Tuition 340 per year Room 35 to 48 per year Good wholesome board at cost Open Oct 1 For catalogues contact Francis Peterson Principal
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Citaloe
Francis
Peterson
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N. D
Cupid
W. L. Hamlin
Enderlin
Mayd Tenney
Riverside Avenue
Bismarck Business College
Bankers
Merchanti Snd
Chicago
United States
Canada
G. M. Langum
Pres
Bismarck, North Dakota
New York
Castoria
Infante
First National
E. L. Bow
Durand, Wis
Mankato Commercial College
Mankato, Minn
Park Region
Luther College
Fergus Falls, Minn
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