Local Notables Travel and Community News Across North Dakota
Monday notes list J J Moe traveling to Buchanan on No 7 and architect Eugene McFarland attending a state convention in Grand Forks. Mrs John Blomberg stays with Miss Gladys Moe, while A F Pierce reports overseas arrival of Loring Pierce. County land agent Geo L Isensee returns from northern crops tour by auto. Families tour Pelican Lake and Elmwood areas. George A McFarland searches for teachers in Chicago. McDonald cashiers in absence of Mertice Jobe. Numerous social visits, travel to Fargo and Mandan for conventions, and community gatherings raise support funds for service members with substantial collections totaling $198.57 at a fair and $130 plus at a Chautauqua. Ronald McDonald telegram confirms George McDonald enlists, joining two brothers in service.
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J. J. Moe
Buchanan
Eugene McFarland
Grand Forks
State Convention of
Architects
John Blomberg
Courtenay
Gladys Moe
A. F. Pierce
Loring Pierce
Geo. L. Isensee
Uint
George
R. W. Bassett
Chas. Peterson
Pelican Lake
Minn
Twe
George A. McFarland
Chicago
William McDonald
Mertice Jobe
C. E. Thayer
Helena Avenue
Ross Hartwick
Elmwood Avenue
North Dakota
Frank Herrick
Twin Cities
P. R. Trubshaw
North Dakota Press Association
Chrissie Budge
Lee Combs
L. S. B. Ritchie
Dent’ Minn
Howard Clark
Fargo
Clark
Putnam
C. E. Moore
Minnesota Lakes
Moore
Mandan
J. J. Earley
Valley City
Ward
George Bowen
Moe Lodge
Barnes County
Fairgrounds
Watch Us Grow As Valley City Builds Rapidly
Visitors note Valley City shows extensive new construction as business expands. Local boosters claim nearly 250000 dollars is spent on new buildings this year, urging readiness for better days ahead.
Corn syrup for canning and jelly making
Washington, July 13. Corn syrup may be used in canning and in making jellies jams and marmalades and fruit butters according to USDA specialists. Varying amounts are used with sugar and the syrup lends a modified flavor best tested in small quantities. It pairs well with strong fruits like pineapple and cherries. amounts depend on fruit type and syrup strength. FOR SALE Threshing rig 38-62 Buffalo Pitts separator 25 HP engine Nichols Shepard engine bargain P O Ludwig Valley City 15-Btd-lw
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Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Nichols & Shepard
P. O, Ludwig
Valley City
District Chairman Ramsett on Job in Valley City
District Chairman K. S. Ramsett of the State Council of Defense visited Valley City on official business last Friday. He said they would be right on the job, with charge of the Fifth Judicial District counties and supervision of grain, cream, and butter businesses among others needing attention.
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K. S. Ramsett
State Council of Defense
Ramsett
Fifth Judicial District
Holberg Introduces New Funeral Car in Valley City
Funeral director N C Holberg returned from Minneapolis with a new Northwestern Casket Company auto hearse built on Studebaker truck. The U S Civil Service Commission advertises an open competitive exam for railway mail clerk on August 10, 1918 in Valley City ND. Vacancies nationwide with entrance salary 1100 annually for men ages 15 to 35. blanks available from the secretary local civil service board at Valley City post office.
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N. C. Holberg
Minneapolis
Northwestern Casket Company
Studebaker
United States Civil Service Commission
Valley City
North Dakota
United States
Miss Mayme Brady Returns to Dodge
Miss Mayme Brady left Wednesday evening for Camp Dodge after a brief visit with her sister Mrs. James Kelly. Now in the U S service she is assigned to hospital work at Camp Dodge and was granted a five day furlough to visit friends in her hometown.
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Mayme Brady
Camp Dodge
James Kelly
Popular Teacher Leaves for Work in Alaska
Miss Mayme Brewster who has taught in the Ritchie school for several years leaves for her home at Underwood North Dakota after a visit with her father and friends she will go to Alaska where she will teach next year a farewell dance will be held for the boys drafted at Herman Tooley's farm Saturday evening July 20 with good music everyone welcome
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Mayme Brewster
Ritchie School
Sevlier
Underwood
N. D
Alaska
Herman Tooley
County Agent Real Hustler
County Agent T. X. Calnan proves to be a real hustler pulling off the Live Stock Association meeting during the fair. He has the faculty to get results and could bring worthwhile brides if the city and county join hands with this live wire.
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T. X. Calnan
Notice to Contractors on Barnes County Bridge Work 1918
Sealed bids due August 5 1918 for repairing Benson bridge abutments and wingwalls and erecting a new concrete bridge in Marsh township near Holter bridge site. Plans in county auditor office. $5 percent bid bond. full contract bond within 10 days of award. forfeiture of bid bond if unsuccessful. C W Nelson County Auditor.
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Board of County Commissioners
Barnes County
North Dakota
Valley City
Nelson Township
Barnes
Benson Bridge
Marsh Township
Holter
W. Nelson
Doctor Chas E Hunt Joins Witherstine and Wilson
Drs Witherstine and Wilson announce Dr Chas E Hunt has become associated with them and will help run their practice during the doctors absence in the army. Major Hunt recently returned from France after 14 months medical service and previously ran a large Valley City North Dakota practice.
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The
Times-Record
Trading With the Enemy Act Broad Scope Outlined
The piece explains the Trading with the Enemy Act and presidential proclamations, detailing how fire insurance and all forms of business with enemy or ally enemy entities are prohibited without licenses. It covers individuals and firms including U S citizens residing in enemy territories, and extends to corporations with enemy members.
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Washington
United States
Valley City to Host State Bankers Convention in 1919
The 1919 State Bankers convention will be held in Valley City after an invitation was accepted at Mandan. The event promises a thriving year for the city with visitors needing hospitality from residents. The Olson family is playfully blamed for several bumped traffic posts, including C. J. Olson’s near the Dakota Drug Company corner and a later incident by Wm. Olson, prompting whimsical city commentary.
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State Bankers
Mandan
Valley City
Olson
C. J. Olson
Dakota Drug Company
Wm. Olson
William
Olsons
Fargo man is new secretary
The North Dakota Bankers' association closed a two day session at Mandan. Officers elected: J. L. Bell of Bismarck as president, J. J. de Early of Valley City as vice president, eterson of Mandan as treasurer, J. C. Macfadden of Fargo as secretary. Valley City chosen as the 1919 convention city. Dr G H Hanson and wife plan to make Valley City their home again. Dr Hanson has reopened dental offices over City Dry Store and will greet friends at 826 Woodland Ave.
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North Dakota Bankers’ Association
Mandan
J. L. Bell
Bismarck
J. J. de Early
Valley City
Eterson
J. C. Macfadden
Fargo
Lonvention City
G. H. Hanson
Woodland Avenue
New Industry May Locate Here In Area
A visiting delegation reviewed prospects for a concrete factory site. Their discussions centered on finding a proper location and implementing sound business policy. I A Harris of Valley City urged following a prudent plan and efficient banking and auctioneering practices.
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Reay
I. A. Harris
Valley City
Americans Push Back Germans on Marne Road Front
American forces repel the German attack along a 25 mile front on the Marne road. Despite night rain, heavy artillery duels and aerial bombardment continue. Brave actions include a bayonet-linked counterattack and horses used to haul ammunition as sergeants Brown and Oscar Wilcox return with eight prisoners. French and American flags are shown widely as Bastille Day celebrations mix with wartime notices.
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Paris
Marne
Cassions
Brown
Oscar Wilcox
Americans Hold Line East of the Rhine in Major Battle
July 16 dispatch from Campagne reports American units holding the lines east of the Rhine. Germans attacked the allied right flank with heavy bombardment and waves of infantry, but American guns and steadfast troops repelled them with severe German losses and few prisoners. A Paris dispatch notes German plans for a 15 to 20 mile advance failed as Franco American lines remained intact.
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Rhine
Verdun
Kamerad
Bocies
Escadrills
Paris
Dromans
Chateau Thierry
Bombing of Red Cross Hospital in Paris
German airmen bombed the American Red Cross hospital at Jouy near Paris last night killing two and wounding nine. The hospital was crowded with wounded as doctors and nurses kept tending patients throughout the attack.
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Paris
Red Cross
Jouy
Great Hordes In Drive
London reports the German offensive with 25 to 33 divisions totaling 360000 to 420000 men. The force equates to about 1200 soldiers per mile on the front. French and American artillery have knocked out many tanks along the east line while allied fire in the wire entanglements yields hundreds of German dead. Destroyers and seaplanes supported the Franco American advance.
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London
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New York
I. J. Moe
Uncle Sam's Army
Chautauqua
Ronald McDonald
George McDonald
Signal Corps
Wester
Roby Peuraists
MR. Holberg
Miss Mayme Brady
Litchville
John Tracy
Mr. Tracy
Frank Flora
Sanborn
Eckelson
Leal
Getchell
Tower City
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