Mexico City Fear of Attack by Carranzaists
Washington reports Mexico City faces a new threat from Carranza forces under General Gonzales who evacuated the capital as Villa and Zapata columns near. Food shipments are cut off and civilians fear further suffering as the railroad east of Apizaco is held for troop movement. Secretary Lansing comments on the consular recall while reports note heavy hail damage in North Dakota and surrounding areas.
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Mexico City
Carranza
Gongales
Zapata
Villa
Vera Cruz
State Department
Gonzalez
Obregon
Aguas Calientes
Querretaro
Puehilva
Apizaca
Pachuca
American Red Cross
Lansing
Shanklin
Government explains the new corn grades bulletin issued
Washington July 16 The new United States Department of Agriculture bulletin No 168 clarifies the government corn grades adopted since July 1 1914. It divides commercial corn into six classes plus sample based on moisture color damage and foreign material with 11 general rules. The bulletin offers methods to obtain representative samples and includes a color plate. Free copies available by application. Taste Mr and Mrs Hensler Marion spent Sunday in the city.
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Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
Gulf Ports
Atlantic Seaboard
Grain Dealers’ National Association
Minnesota
Illinois
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Department of Agriculture, Commerce and Industries
South Carolina
United States Department of Agriculture
Note Ready in Few Days From Washington
Washington reports President Wilson and Secretary Lansing prepared a note on submarine warfare to Germany. The draft will go to the cabinet and be sent abroad likely this week. The note will restate the US position, brief in length, and urge assurances for American lives at sea on lawful missions. Secretary Lansing awaits word from American passengers aboard and may launch an investigation into the British liner Orduana incident if no report arrives soon.
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Washington
Wilson
Lansing
Germany
United States
White House
State Department
Back From Trip To France Rev Father Berne Returns
Rev Father Joseph Berne former assistant pastor with Father Sailer at Saint Catherine church returned last week from France and is visiting in Valley City with Father Sailer and friends. He spent a year in France mainly Marseille is well and happy to return to America especially North Dakota to resume his labors in the Catholic mission field in North Dakota.
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Father Joseph Berne
Father Sailer
Saint Catherine Church
France
Valley City
Marseille
America
North Dakota
Eld
Have a Fine Garden on Elmwood and Crescent Avenues
A garden tour along Elmwood and Crescent avenues showcases a profusion of northern vegetables. The standout is Mr. and Mrs. John Holaman's plot at Elmwood and Crescent, reflecting meticulous German gardening and North Dakota's truck farming potential.
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Elmwood and
Crescent Avenues
John Holaman
Crescent
North Dakota
Hints for Auto Owners from Grand Forks
Grand Forks July 19 advises keep storage batteries filled with water. If distilled water is unavailable use rain water not touching metal pipes. Inspect batteries weekly whether in use or not. Check generators to ensure proper current to batteries. If current is off, clean copper commutator with a cloth soaked in gasoline while engine runs. Department of Engineering College of Grand Forks.
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Grand Forks
Department of Engineering
College of
Germans Will Take Warsaw in British War News
London readers face the prospect of Warsaw falling as German field marshals von Hindenburg and von Mackensen drive toward the city. Russian Grand Duke Nicholas faces a near-impossible task defending the capital amid German pincers from north and south.
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London
Warsaw
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von Mackensen
England
Nicholas
Russia
Galicia
Ross Man Places Electric Light Plant in Ross
W J Hannah proprietor of the independent elevator this week placed an order for a 20 horsepower electric engine and generator of the latest types. This system will furnish the town with electric lights and make Ross among the best lighted towns in the state.
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Ross
W. J. Hannah
Independent Elevator
Hannah
Return to Iowa Home After Honeymoon Visit
Mr and Mrs Elmer Taber spent their honeymoon as guests of Mr and Mrs Kirk Taber and left Sunday night for their home in Clarion Iowa where Mr Taber owns a drug store.
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Elmer Taber
Kirk Taber
Clarion
Iowa
Mr. Taber
Encampment Declared Most Successful Ever Held
Devils Lake July 19 The encampment at Rock Island closed with the regiment entraining and units heading to various posts. Lieut Wineman leads a machine gun squad to Sparta Wisconsin for practice while Adjutant General Thoraldson remains to finish duties. The state plans a $3500 annual appropriation. General Thoraldson supervised arrangements with Sergeant Rock as custodian. The camp aimed to train men for service, focusing on field discipline and notable gains in sanitation.
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Rock Island
Lieut
Wineman
Grand Forks
Sparta
Wis
Thos. Thoraldson
Rocksland
Thoraldson
Sergeant Rock
Lfe
Militia Machine Gun Platoon Ordered to Sparta Wisconsin
The Rock Island headquarters orders the First regiment now encamped to send a machine gun platoon under Lt Wineman of Grand Forks to Sparta Wisconsin for special machine gun operation.
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Devils Lake
N. D
Rock Island Military Reservation
Wineman
Grand Forks
Sparta
Wis
Party at Mrs. Fletcher’s Home Saturday Evening
A delightful party hosted by Mrs. A. H. Fletcher drew about 40 guests Saturday evening. An elaborate luncheon was served, with guests enjoying informal conversation and hospitality in a social gathering atmosphere.
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A. H. Fletcher
White Met With Two Governors In Hotel Lobby
In Grand Forks on July 19 Governor L B Hanna of North Dakota and two former governors met unexpectedly in the Hotel Dacotah lobby. Ex-Governor Frank White arrived from Valley City to join Dr J D Taylor, while ex-Governor B L Sarles has long resided in the city. White led North Dakota from 1901 to 1904 and Sarles served as governor in 1905 and 1906.
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L.B. Hanna
North Dakota
Dacotah
Hanna
Pembina
Hamilton
Frank White
Valley City
J. D. Taylor
B. L. Sarles
White
Mr. Sarles
Neighborly Study Club Recites Favorite Recipes
Mrs. Harding and Mrs. A. L. Tenney hosted the Neighborly Study club for a Monday afternoon session. Members shared cooking recipes and household hints while exchanging ideas. Refreshments were served, and several guests attended. The next meeting is planned for Monday August 2 at Mrs. W. M. Greenwood’s home on Wighth Avenue South.
Curtiss 15 Called as an Expert Witness
Prof. C. O. Curtiss of the Normal School commercial department left Monday evening for Jamestown. He was summoned as an expert witness on a case being tried there in court. Curtiss has a national reputation in writing and signatures and may be needed for one day only.
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C. O. Curtiss
Normal School
Jamestown
Curtiss
60 000 Acres of Grain Hit by Hail
Grand Forks N D July 18 Heavy crop damage hit the Forest River Walsh county district and smaller areas around Park River Farmers report losses from thirty percent to total crop In all both storms which were independent of each other left about 60 000 acres of fine grain severely damaged
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Grand Forks
N. D
Forest River
Walsh County
Park River
Johnson
Jamestown Man Dedicates New Barn With A Dance
Jamestown July 18 O J Seiler dedicated his large new barn on Cold Spring farm north of Jamestown with a dance attended by about 500 people from miles around. About 53 autos parked, barns filled with teams, abundant refreshments, and a temporary milk shortage promptly solved by the caterers. Cold Spring Farm spans 960 acres along the James River, with 980 acres of timber and a stock farm development including an acre of wheat.
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Jamestown
O. J. Seiler
Give Miles
Cold Spring Farm
James River
Surprise Linen Shower for Miss Lauritson at Bonde Home
A linen shower and cookbook party for bride to be Miss Anna Lauritson was held Monday evening at the Bonde home on East Main street. Thirty five ladies attended and presented gifts. Friends of Mrs. James Daily Jr. joyfully report her typhoid illness has improved notably after two weeks.
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Anna Lauritson
Carl Bonde
East Main Street
Lauritson
James Daily, Jr
Valley City Boys Fined for Absence From Camp
Sherwood July 19 Everett Rap ey nine year old son of Mr and Mrs L W Raney of Prosperity township suffered a broken arm leg and rib when a work horse kicked him during stable to field transfer Immediate medical care got him resting easy toward recovery Mrs John Kromer and Miss Lillian Kromer of Eckelson visited A J Lee home Monday Nine members of Company G absent from the annual encampment of the state militia at Devils Lake were rounded up and brought before First Lieut F D Graham Judge Moe outlined Senate Bill No 260 allowing arrest and jail for failure to pay fines The nine were fined eight to ten dollars each and paid The encampment attendance for the North Dakota national guard is a problem enforcing the law could force disbandment or stricter compliance
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Sherwood
Everett Rapey
L. W. Raney
Prosperity Township
Devils Lake
F. D. Graham
Co. A
Bismarck
Mudgett
Moe
Nori Dakota National Guard
Get Together Welcomes Newcomers at Valley City
Mrs. Platou hosted a 16 guest afternoon for new arrivals in Euclid Avenue and cooked music and conversation. Noting the social aim, the event encouraged friendships, community warmth, and ongoing efforts to help newcomers integrate into Valley City society.
Auto owner to appeal case in district court
Jamestown July 2 L W Holder builder of the Medina school faces a district court appeal after a justice court judgment in a damage suit over road use He stopped the auto more than a hundred feet from a frightened horse seen on the open prairie and the case will be heard in December.
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Jamestown
L. W. Holder
Medina
Justice Court
District Court
Henry Henry Named Regimental Adjutant Misreported
A Devils Lake report wrongly stated W A Stickley was appointed regimental adjutant of the First Infantry North Dakota National Guard. The correct appointee is Capt Theodore S Henry who succeeds Capt R A Thomson. Henry has long service including the Spanish American war and Philippine insurrection with Company G. Stickley serves as sergeant major.
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Devils Lake
W. A. Stickley
First Infantry
N.D. MG
Theodore
Henry
Cal. Praine
R. A. Thomson
Stickley
North Dakota National Guard
Equity meet planned in Devils Lake at town venue
Devils Lake July 18. A plan to stage a major equity gathering on July 28 and 29 gathers steam. Speakers include Major Murphy, United States Senator La Follette, E G Dunn, George M Loftus, and others with Nordon invited to preside. Up town relocation aims to draw large crowds.
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Devils Lake
George 8. Loftus
Major Murphy
Minot
Equity Movement
United States
R. M. LaFollette
Wisconsin
E. G. Dunn
Iowa
George M. Loftus
Chautauqua
P. D. Nordon
Farm news: Sam Mikkelson buys Waterloo tractor
Sam Mikkelson has just received a new Waterloo farm tractor and holds the agency for their line, though the machine will likely serve his own farm. Mrs Frances Hougen returned Saturday from Harvey after visiting relatives.
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Sam Mikkelson
Waterloo
Ine
Frances Hougen
Harvey
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