QR SALE Two high grade Shortborn bulls in good condition
For sale by C. F. Leussen & Son Falley City. Two high grade Shortborn bulls available. Also for sale a span of 1100 lb work mates with colts at side and a set of harnesses. George A. McFarland contact 17-6th-2tw. Maxwell touring car model 117 overhauled. Phone 75. CL Granger 8-4twp.
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C. F. Leussen & Son
Falley City
Aswet
Arnesses
George A. McFarland
Maxwell_ touring car
CL Granger
Make Yourself Necessary Through Mankato Commercial College
Ad urges readers to enroll at Mankato Commercial College in Minnesota to gain marketable skills. Promotes free catalogue as a doorway to career trends by taking a course at the institution.
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Mankato Tormerercial College
Mankato
Minn
Wicks Glasses Shop Ad Appeals to Fit and Style
Local advertisement highlights eyewear fitting and style at Wicks Block. Provides phone number 492 for appointment inquiries and emphasizes personalized service to ensure proper lens fit.
New Custard Grebe Reported at City Park
A caller says a new bird named Custard Grebe joined the city park collection. Charley Otto supposedly brought it back, stirring curiosity about its origin and the playful tale of custard attached to the name. The custodian approves the new addition and it may attract park visitors in coming days.
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Charley Otto
Charley
Times- Record Office
New Shocker Recruits Impress In Field Work
Chief Swanson reports two new recruits M J Englert and C J Olson from The Fair store showed strong effort in the field Olson worked hard until dark and kept steady courage while Eng lert cleared substantial land despite a joking habit. Farmer Mrs Esby praised the workers noting looks can be deceiving and the team pleasing to her.
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Swanson
M. J. Englert
C. J. Olson
Mr. Olson
M. J
France
Mike
Goods Advancing in Cost at Valley City Granite Works
If you plan a monument or headstone this fall place your order now. Prices rise every 30 days due to skilled workers entering the army. Valley City Granite and Marble Works promises quality over quantity with a large stock on hand to fill orders quickly.
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Valley City Granite & Marble Works
Professor Switzer Writes Letter From Yellowstone Trip
Yellowstone Park, Wyo. Aug 20, 1918. Prof Switzer describes a ten person party touring Mammoth Hot Springs and Bad Lands at Medora. He notes helpful staff, includes mentions of Emma Halvorson Dennison Ruth Thane and Myrtle Holmes, and plans to stay until mid September while enjoying the work and observing the park. Temperature mornings 29 to 32 degrees.
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Yellowstone Park
Wyo
Cannon Camp
Trubshaw
Mammoth Hot Springs
Medora
Dakotas
Emma Halvorson Asay Dennison
Mammoth
Ruth Thane
Myrtle Holmes
List of Registrants for September Call No 1234 in Barnes County
An announced registry lists many individuals including Oscar Axel, William Jungnitseh, George Legge, Nick Hoffart, Carl Breske, Melvin Hellickson, Earl McLain, Edward Harris, Marcus Pederson, Axel Olson, Otto Stoll, Gustave Monson, and others. The local board seeks six class one planthe rs in areas such as mechanics, blacksmiths, carpenters, concrete workers, and radio operators to report by the 27th.
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Barnes County
Oscar Axel
William Henry Jungnitseh
William Huberty
George Legge
Nick Hoffart
Carl Breske
Melvin C. Hellickson
John Berntson
Earl McLain
Edward E. Harris
Marcus Pederson
Axel Olson
Hickray Arron Walter
Peter Heinze
Oliver Syverson
Axel Gunner Forslund
Carl Salthammer
Carl Jensen Rogne
Carl George Johnson
Carl Oscar Holt
Storm Ravages Heman and Potter Townships
The Monday storm caused immense damage southwest of here in Heman and Potter townships with hail and wind destroying buildings and pounding uncut grain. Grain losses and ruined structures mount to thousands, including a granary valued at 1700 dollars and a large barn. Weather brought six to eight inches of rain and widespread washouts.
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Heman
Potter
Nelson
Times-Record
L. C. Kjelland
Iver Wilkinson
O. P. Enerson
Athenian Military Training Mandates Two Years at Piraeus
Athenians practiced broad universal military training with youths required to serve two years of garrison duty at Piraeus the port of Athens, reflecting a system closer to modern European models than other ancient schemes.
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Europe
Piraeus
Athena
Nancy Chooses Love Over a Soldier After Tea
Nancy, torn between two suitors, discovers the man she believed ideal is married with children. Dick proposes marriage on the spur of the moment after a tea with a different man, and Nancy agrees, planning a quick wedding with Uncle Will to perform the ceremony.
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Nancy
Uly
Jtve
Galahad
Harold Field
Miss Day
Will
Tre
Galnhgd
British Advance All Along the Somme Line
Aug 26 report says British Army moved swiftly along the entire Somme front from Arras region to the river Somme, with heavy rain hindering fighting. New Zealanders are fully supported on both flanks as troops reach Sapignes Behagnies and high ground eastward near Bapaume.
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Somme
Arras
Hindenburg
Henrn
Bapaume
Sapignes
Behagnies
German Government Responsible for Lusitania Sinking
New York Aug 26 The imperial government of Germany through an act of piracy is responsible for the sinking of the Lusitania. In a 45 page opinion Judge Mayer of the Federal court absolves the Cunard company from liability suggesting that the German government be made to settle when peace terms are made. Relatives of the victims and survivors sued the company for damages aggregating six million dollars.
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New York
Germany
Lusitania
Mayer
Federal Court
Cunard Company
Officers and Men Decorated In Afield Ceremony
One hundred twenty six officers and men of an American unit that excelled in the Marne fighting were decorated Sunday behind the lines in Lorraine. Sixty six heroes were not present. An American general led the medal pinning with American, British and French officers as bands played national airs.
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Marne
Lorraine
Big fight brewing over work or fight amendment in senate
Washington Aug 26 a major clash was forming over the work or fight amendment as a final hearing opened on the manpower bill. The House passed the measure giving the War Department just what it sought and it was expected to pass the Senate similarly with a possible vote on the work or fight provision despite a prior House defeat.
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Senate
Washington
House
War Department
Revolution Frustrated in Russia August Day
Moscow dispatches say a planned August 2 revolution led by Grand Duke Alexis to halt troop dispatch to the Czech front was thwarted. Eight executed. white guards killed, with reports of activity in Volodya Vladimir and Vintheorel. ENDORSE THIRD CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR St Paul Minn Aug 26. Minnesota labor convention backs David Evans Democrat of Tracy as independent governor candidate with pledge to oppose future prohibition votes.
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Amsterdam
Moscow
Alexis
Volodya
Vladimir
Vintheorel
St. Paul
Minnesota Labor Convention
David Evans
Tracy
Minn
America Will Force a Settlement Over Lusitania Loss
Washington reports America will enforce damages and claims against the German government after the war for the Lusitania sinking. Relatives of the victims are the primary beneficiaries of this reimbursement plan and the sole method identified for compensation.
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America
Washington
British Extend Drive North Into Arras Sector
London reports Field Marshal Haig says British forces struck at three this morning along the Scrape river and pushed forward on both sides of the Somme. Favreuil was captured as part of the advance.
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London
Arras
Scrape River
Field Marshal Haig
Favreuil
Somme
Will Germany Use Her Fleet This Fall or Next Spring
Washington observers weigh a possible move by Germany to send a fleet this fall or in the spring after London reports of bets on such a contingency. The question spurs speculation about German naval strategy and timing.
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Germany
Washington
London
Seaplane Collision Off Fire Island
In fog Saturday night two U S seaplanes collided twelve miles off Fire Island. Three men are missing and the Navy reports persistent search efforts have yielded no trace.
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Washington
United States
Fire Island
Navy Department
Artillery fighting reported in northern and eastern fronts
Paris reports artillery fighting last night between the Ailette and Ainse rivers and in the Roye and Beaurains region. The Vosges saw two German raids repelled with prisoners taken.
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Paris
Ailette
Ainse
Roye and
Beaugraignes
French War Office
Vosges
British reach Hindenburg Line at Monchy and Guematte
British forces in a new Scrape advance reach the Hindenburg Line this afternoon. They seize Monchy le Preux and Guematte, marking a significant penetration and village captures in the offensive.
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Hindenburg Line
London
Monchy-le- Preux
Guematte
Allies Bomb Constantinople in Night Assault
Amsterdam reports two allied air squadrons attacked Constantinople on Wednesday night, according to official dispatches received here. The dispatches confirm bombardment activity in the Turkish capital amid ongoing military operations.
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Constantinople
Amsterdam
Samuel Gompers Heads to Europe in AFL Leader Trip
New York reports Samuel Gompers president of the African Federation of Labor is en route to Europe based on an announcement received today.
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Samuel Gomphers
Europe
New York
Samuel Gompers
African Federation of Labor
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Candy Shop
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Peyton
P. B. Gravely Tobacco Company
Danville, Virginia
Prof. Switzer
U. S
P. B. Gravely Tobacc
Banville, Va
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