Townley Criticism and War Time Policies in North Dakota
The weekly Times-Record discusses Senator Sherman’s charge that supporters of Townley fund German interests, argues many farmers join the Nonpartisan League for perceived government fairness, and notes Townley’s initial anti government stance softened by wartime sentiment. It also calls for conserving manpower, regulates pool halls, and advocates flax planting to aid the war effort, praising prohibition and Willard Fulton boxing debate as a misuse of funds.
Prodigal Senator Faces Backlash Over War Policy
The Memphis Commercial Appeal comments on Senator Gronna of North Dakota who opposed war measures and draft laws but now shows repentance. The piece portrays him as cautious and out of step with constituents, suggesting his political career may end as North Dakota voters reject his shift. It frames his 11th hour repentance as unlikely to win support.
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Groupa
North Dakota
Senator Gronna
Gronna
Senate
Memphis
Went
Laws
North Dakota press to meet in war publicity drive
The North Dakota Council of Defense calls state newspapers to a Bismarck conference to plan a war publicity campaign. Editors from country papers will gather with leaders like Dr Willard G Bleyer and Dr Thomas F Moran to stamp out sedition and boost Liberty Loan support, many traveling at their own expense.
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King
Reserve
North Dakota
Kaixer
Bismarck
State Council of Defense
Willard G. Bleyer
University of Wisconsin School of Journalism
Thomas F. Moran
Purdue
Burr Williams McIntosh
New York
North Dakota Council of Defense
Bismarck Tribune
Liberty Loan zeal and hidden foes in Griggs county
The Cooperstown Sentinel-Courer warns readers that wearing a Liberty Loan button does not prove loyalty to the government. It cites locals in Griggs and Barnes counties who bought bonds yet secretly champion the enemy, likening some to sheep in wolf's clothing and urging vigilance among patriots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Trubshaw
Valley City Times-Record
Percy
Griggs County
Barnes County
Cooperstown Sentinel-Courer
Bro
Wolf
Patriotism Through Thrift Stamps and War Savings
A World War era appeal urges turning patriotic feeling into practical help by buying Thrift Stamps and War Savings Certificates. The message links stamp purchases to military needs, noting amounts for bread, bullets, khaki, and rifles, urging support via the U. S. War Saving Committee led by Geo. H. Hollister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindenburg
France
Saviry
U. S. S. War Saving Committee
Geo. H. Hollister
Salvation Army huts near the trenches win soldier respect
In France soldiers thank the Salvation Army for food and comfort at huts near the lines. The old mockery fades as the service becomes playful and practical with "Soup and Salvation" giving way to "Pies and Piety" and even "Doughnuts for Doughboys." The piece urges readers to honor the effort and not snicker at the curb meetings.
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Paris
France
Salvation Army
Salvation My
Salvation
Lvation
Soldier Boys
Postal law change sparks nationwide magazine rate rise
The July 1 start of a new postal regime aims zone based rate hikes for magazines and newspapers, heavily affecting national magazines that must localize circulation. Opponents call Congress actions unpatriotic, branding them a tax on information and enlightenment. Roosevelt City name proposal in North Dakota prompts local discussion.
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Congress
Parcel Post
Expresa
America
Uth Herald
Senator Chamberlain criticized for war policy and sedition plan
The Duluth Herald reports Tory supporters attack Senator Chamberlain calling him pro war and hostile to civil liberties. It notes his proposal to funnel treason and sedition cases to court martial was vetoed by President Wilson as unconstitutional and un-American. The incident exposes Chamberlain’s perceived untrustworthiness and un-American stance during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Chamberlain
Republian
Wilson
America
Duluth Herald
Grain smut treatment urged to boost war effort in Barnes county
The Times-Record reports a government agent urged farmers to treat all grain for smut, warning that neglect harms war production. He stressed prevention as critical, noting flax and barley remain to sow and that every bushel is vital to win the war, with Barnes county lagging rivals. Two railroad commissioners, C. W. Bleick and M. P. Johnson, plan to seek re election, insisting they will run with or without league endorsement after a Far go non partisan convention.
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Times-Record Office
North Dakota
United States
Barnes County
Department of Agriculture
Times-Record
C. W. Bleick
M. P. Johnson
State Railroad Commission
Townley
Fargo
League
Catholic Women Active War Workers Unite for Victory
Catholic women nationwide join war effort through the International Federation of Catholic Alumnae and the Knights of Columbus with 50 000 members. They back Liberty Bonds food conservation Red Cross soldier relief and child education while aiding housing for war workers and moral zones around Army cantonments.
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Dennis A. McCarthy
Knights of Columbus Committee On
International Federation of Catholic Alumnae
United States
Canada
Women’s Council Ofational Defense
National War Council
Knights of Columbus
Red Cross
Champ Clark Offered Missouri Senate Seat Amid Talk
A fragmentary note discusses Champ Clark potentially filling the Missouri United States senate seat after the late Stone and warns of Republican opposition. It also mentions Senator Porter J. McCumber pushing industrial conscription and a draft age of 18 to 62, with critiques of age and patriotism. Judge A A Bruce accepted a law professorship at the University of Minnesota and will move to Minneapolis after his term ends.
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Champ Clark
United States
Missouri
Stone
Champ
Republicana
Porter J. McCumber
McCumber
A. A. Bruce
State Supreme Court
University of Minnesota
Minneapo
North Dakota
War Garden Army Inspires London and Paris Youth
Winifred Black describes how children in London rooftops listen to distant guns while Paris pupils shelter in basements. They sing while waiting or marching, joining the broader war effort through school gardens and the spirit of resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Black
Eiter
Department of the Interior
London
France
Paris
United States War Garden Army Draws Children to Civic Duty
A patriotic piece describes children from all grades joining a nationwide effort to grow food for soldiers. Mothers, clubwomen, and settlement workers organize gardens in boxes and vacant lots to supply onions and other crops, while public sentiment binds rich and poor as Americans united in support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States War-Garden Army
Fies
Mothers
United States War Garden Army
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
Ragamuffin
Belgium
Soldier Roy Iverson Sends Postcard from Camp Grant
Station Agent J J Chamberlain received a picture postcard from Camp Grant Rockford Illinois on Monday from Roy Iverson formerly a fireman on the local pusher here. Iverson says he is getting accustomed to his new duties and is in the 32nd Engineers 8th Provost Company. Barracks 427 Phone 4 for engraved calling cards.
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J. J. Chamberlain
Camp Grant
Rockford
Roy Iverson
Roy
32Nd Engineers
8Th Prov
Barracks 427
Republican candidate for sheriff seeks June 1918 primary
Political notice from a resident of Cuba township, born 1878 in Haines county, announcing candidacy for sheriff on the Republican ticket. He has farmed in Cuba township for 15 years, previously worked on his father’s Marsh township farm, aided Sheriff Stenshoel, and pledges to enforce laws impartially if elected.
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Barnes County
Haines County
Cuba Township
P.O. King
Valleyony
Marsh Township
H. C. Stenshoel
Local notices announce candidates for county commissioner and school superintendent
Henry T. Lee announces re election bid for County Commissioner First District and seeks support from Barnes County electors. J Whalstan announces candidacy for Superintendent of Schools on the nonpartisan school ballot at the June 1918 primary. Fingal N.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
Whalstan
Pol
Fingal
Announcement to seek school superintendent nomination
A candidate announces intention to run for the office of superintendent of schools in Barnes Comer and respectfully asks for support at the June 26, 1918 primaries. The notice appears under a brief, formal political announcement style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superintendent of Schools
Barnes Comer
Pada
Nelee
Barnes County sheriff candidate seeks Republican support
Engbeet Larson announces candidacy for sheriff of Barnes County on the Republican ticket and earnestly solicits support at the primary election to be held June 26. The notice appears as a political appeal from a local candidate.
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Barnes
Pemary
Pol
Engebeet Larson
Yaelf
Barnes County
Aidte
Primary Election Date Announcement Stirs Local Office Plans
A local notice proclaims a date for the Barnes office candidacy amid political ads. The announcement outlines scheduling for the primary election and related campaign activities, signaling a formal step in the electoral process.
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