12 000 Prisoners Taken by French and Italian Forces
French and Italian troops have launched major offensives in Flanders and the Trentino region, driving German and Austrian defenses back. About 12,000 prisoners have been counted, with losses of generals and machine guns. French airmen and Italian bombers aided infantry as fronts shifted across Verdun and Isonzo areas. Canadian troops near Lens press toward final objective as Ypres actions continue. A fishing trip note and Jamestown marriage rumor conclude the column.
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Flanders
Verdun
Flava
Adriatic Sea
Avecourt Wood
Meuse
Boise de Chaume
Urat
Isunzo
Crown Prince
Triest
France
Lens
Belgium
Oituz
Trotus
Berlin
Yser Canal
Aljane Front
Moldavia
Foksham
Sereth
von Mackensen
Petrograd
U S Destroyer Plants Pushed to Limit in Sub War Plan
Washington Aug 20 Preliminary steps toward arming the navy with more destroyers were taken at a conference with shipbuilders and engine makers. Builders reported how much they could expand facilities within current capacity to speed production. Navy officials will study the data to form a definite plan, aiming to place the United States first in destroyers, key to countering submarines. The main hurdle is securing engine facilities as destroyers’ speed and sea worthiness make them essential for protecting cargo ships and transports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Daniels
United States
Couple ages 105 and 103 laid to rest beside each other
In Burleigh county, Mr Brown died at 105 and Mrs Brown aged 103, the first North Dakota couple to reach such ages. Both born in Ireland, they settled on a homestead after marriage and remained state residents. A Sunday afternoon concert by the First Regiment band amused a large crowd at the park.
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Bismarck
Patri He Dev
Leeds
Brown
Mrs. Brown
North Dakota
America
Ireland
Burleigh County
Coates
Friendly Aliens With First Papers Subject to Draft Orders
Regulations for the draft deny exemption for friendly aliens with first papers beyond those accorded U S citizens. Provisions state such aliens declaring intent to become citizens may be conscripted same as Americans. Also notes a Fargo Courier-News wedding at Jobast nezon near Gurdar N D with Anna Johanneson and Franklin Hall, Rev. Olafson officiating. Attendants included Ella Johanneson and Robert Hall. Bride wore white marquisette. bridal bouquet of white roses. After a five course dinner the couple left for Winnipeg and will reside on Mr. Hall's farm near Edinburg N D. Also mentioned guests Lew Craswell and family.
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Biemarck
Charles Liessman
Liesaman
United States
Fargo
Miss Johanneson
Sugar Control Seen as Hoover Desires Change
Representatives of the New York coffee and sugar exchange met food administrator Herbert Hoover to discuss sugar price stabilization. Beet sugar producers joined to review marketing plans for the million tons to be produced this year, with prices eyed from 6.75 to 7.50 per hundredweight. No agreement was reached as talks continue, with potential future government regulation under the food bill and a goal of voluntary distribution and price reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange
Herbert Hoover
United States
Mr. Hoover
Food Administration
Welch Passes In Ten Minutes at St Paul Exam
Gordon M. Welch, who came from Williston North Dakota, holds the record for being the only man passed in ten minutes. From entry to departure the ten minute period included bed examination and signing the certificate. Welch had been in Williston for weeks and had a prior physical exam there, with papers not sent to the local board. He stated he would not file exemption if the local board accepted. The test was perfect.
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Welch
Williston
Mess Fund Dance Planned by Valley City Ladies
The Ladies Committee will host a mess fund dance at the Armory next Friday Aug 24 to aid Company Gs front line meal needs. Men bunking there expect permission to stay late for the event as music will fill the hall and tickets support soldiers meals. Mrs Moestead and Amy Weat Salem Wis guests of Mrs Mikkelson at 216 Eighth Ave.
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Company G
Valley City
Barnes County
Company G Receives Edison Army and Navy Phonograph Presented
Mrs D Ritchie and Marc Harkins aid in delivering an Edison Army and Navy model phonograph to Company G after about ninety minutes of work. Donations from local firms total many dollars. cabinet features rugged construction and dust protection, shipping ready. Phonograph on display at Dakota Drug Co with records available.
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Ritchie
Marc Harkins
Company G
Edison
Russell Miller Milling Co
Barnes County Implement Co
Carl J. Olson
F. W. Heldel
Thompson Lumber Yards Farmers Elevator Co
Stacy Mercantile Co
Army
Navy
Army and Navy
Dakota Drug Co
North Dakotans Arrive Safely at Camp Cody
Enderlin Independent reports North Dakota and adjacent states' troops arriving at Camp Cody Deming New Mexico for a three month training camp. A large contingent from Iowa Nebraska and Nebraska units join 35000 guardsmen. Camp construction continues as officers organize sites passes issued for entrants. Lieutenant Joe Underwood receives commission in the Officers' Reserve Corps.
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North Dakotans
Camp Cody
Deming, N. M
Enderlin Independent
Underwood
Joe Underwood
Valley City
Wyane
Veon
Fargo
Joe
Ft. Snelling
Pred Underwood
Enderlin
Deming
N. M
First
North Dakota Infantry
Iowa
Iowa Cavalry
Nebraska
North Dakota
Owa
el Paso Union Station
F. L. Winn
24Th Negro Infantry
Mexico
Charles H. Miller
W. E. Foulks
Foster
Deming City
A. P. Blocksom
San Antonio
H. T. Allen
U.S. to Back 250 Million Loan to Carranza Regime
Washington reports that after two years of seeking aid, the United States has signaled moral endorsement for a Mexican loan. Mexican leaders aim for at least 250 million dollars, with 160 million authorized and 100 million sought for railroad rehabilitation. Supervisory conditions and expenditure guidance are expected from Carranza.
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Washington
Carranza
Mexico
State Department
Mexican Congress
Fletcher
Blondy
Gardner on When Selective Service Man Becomes Soldier
Washington notes debate over when a selective service registrant becomes a soldier and faces penalties for desertion. Officials cite no formal oath requirement. enlistment occurs at the moment named in the notice. Drafted men owe allegiance though no voluntary oath is taken, with oath serving regular volunteers. New Rockford and Valley City travel news follow as local notices.
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Washington
Selective Service Army
Crowder
Guilton
Selective Service
Regular Army
United States of America
State Board set to raise telephone assessment over 100 percent
North Dakota’s board of equalization tentatively raises assessments for many telephone exchanges. Larger exchanges gain 100 to 125 percent, while smaller ones under 500 phones see no change. The board will hear public utility representatives on August 23 seeking possible reductions.
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State Board
Bismarck
North Dakota
Board of Equalization
State Board of Equalization
Fargo
Fargo Exchange
Grand Forks
Northwestern
United States to Set Price of Army Sugar
The sugar industry pledged to supply 100000 tons annually for navy and army in 1917 1918 at a price fixed by the food administration based on a committee of refiners beet sugar producers and Cuban and other planters. A Washington meeting followed with a Hoan defense advisory group. In Sweets Miss Nellie Whitcher hosted a launch party honoring Miss Badhe of Grand Forks with a pleate lunch and merry evening.
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New York
Navy
Army
Food Administration
Cuba
Council of Na- Hoan Defense
Washington
Nellie Whitcher
Sheyenne
Miss Badhe
Grand Forks
Theevening
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Scha
Irg-Ogilme
Ypres
Steenbeke
Haig
L. B. McMullen
W. N. Palmer
W. M. Wemett
Lake Clitheral
McMullens
Indiana
Catherine
Jamestown
Ferdinand Schaumberg
Jamestown High School
Misa Doris Jean Ogilivie
U.S
Lew Craswell
Baby Jean
Carrington
W. Z. Craswell
Hoover
Inbt
Bank OF Valley City
Middlewest Trust Company
Capital
Gardner
New Rockford State Center
C. Schmidt
A. Olsen
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