Investigations Sought Into North Dakota Pool Halls
North Dakota pastors urge governor to investigate pool and billiard halls in Fargo and across the state. Resolutions ask Home Counsel of Defense to close such venues during World War I and the reconstruction period, citing 600 halls and 21,000 men’s petty gambling and time waste. Rev. C W Finnall speaks. resolutions forwarded by Rev. Edward Berntsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Fargo
Pontopidan
Norwegian Lutheran Church of
Argo
State Council of Defense
North Dakota Enforcement League
Home Council of Defense
C. W. Finnall
Edward Berntsen
Pontoppidan Lutheran Church
Fragmentary Quote on Society and Youth Burden Bearers
A partial line discusses a factor to society and a constant temptation, an undermining force for boys viewed as future citizens and burden-bearers. The text reflects concern about influences shaping youth as next generation leaders and caretakers.
Dean Woodhams Leaves for Georgia YMCA Camp
Dean Eugene Woodhams former head of music at the State Normal School departed yesterday afternoon with Mrs Woodhams and their two children for New York City to receive final instructions at International Headquarters before heading to Camp Oglethorpe Atlanta Ga to work in camp recreation for the Army Y M C A Our best wishes go with him.
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Dean Eugene Woodhams
Department of Music
State Normal School
Army Y. M. C. A
Dean Woodhams
Woodhams
Michigan
New York City
International Headquarters
Camp Oglethorpe
Atlanta
Efficient banking and auctioneers secure policy plan
Valley City figure I. A. Harris is linked to a policy plan encouraging efficient banking and auctioneering. The item implies a results driven push under a Times-Record context, noting matching efficiency themes and local emphasis on financial and auction processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. A. Harris
Valley City
Long Struggle Foreseen On Western Front Says French Commissioner
Washington reports that America must expect a prolonged and bitter struggle on the western front with Allies outnumbered today. Martin de Bailly, French high commissioner to the United States, arrived from France and asserts Germany plans a long continued battle as efforts to split French and British forces have failed.
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Washington
America
Martin de Bailly
United States
France
Bids Sought for Old Poor House Grounds in Barnes County
County commissioners invite sealed bids for sale of all buildings on the Old Poor House grounds in Valley City North Dakota. Bids due Monday June 3 at o clock p m with cash payment required if accepted. Board may reject any or all bids. Attest County Auditor C W Nelson. April 22 1918. M M Noxon and S J Noxon visited Valley City from Luverne staying at Valley Hotel.
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Board of County Commissioners
C. W. Nelson
Barnes County
Valley City
N. D
Kaiser Wilhelm Answers Devil Letter From War Front
Berlin, April 22, 1918. Kaiser Wilhelm replies to a reader’s mock letter, boasting of wartime “trustworthy workers” and jabbing at Americans, noting Hindenburg’s stomach trouble and Ludendorff’s tongue injury, while urging coal conservation and signaling hope for a more successful drive.
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Cooperstown
Berlin
Germany
Devil
Sammies
France
United States
Uncle Sam
Kaiser Wilhelm
Hindenburg
Ludendorff
Hades
Don’t Get Pinched Traffic Rules From Chief Dahlgren
A Fargo city guide lists Chief of Police Dahlgren’s “don’ts” for drivers. The rule set warns against speeding when passing street cars, driving recklessly, failing to have lights, and other unsafe habits. It urges cautious driving near schools, at crossings, and around pedestrians, with reminders to stop for signals and report accidents.
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Fargo
Valley City
Dahlgren
Don
R. R
Valley City Iron and Metal Company Ad
We are buying up all kinds of junk, rubber tires, copper and brass. Scrap iron in small lots and carloads. Will pay you what your goods are worth. Take advantage of the market. Call us before selling your scraps. Calls promptly answered. Inquire for prices. Phone 330.
Tyler Hoiland Leads April Class At Great Lakes Target Practice
The April class of the Armed Guard School at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, led by Tyler Hoiland, conducted target practice against mock submarines. Ninety crews fired three inch fifty calibre guns at 1,900 to 2,150 yards, with the conning tower and base targets destroyed before a farewell mast cut.
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Great Lakes
Tyler Holland
Armed School of
Hoiland
John Holland
Armed Guard School
J. G
John Rowan
Armed Guard
Lake Front
Camp
Paul Jones
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Myhro & Aldahl Store
Main St
Bush & Gerts
Stevens
Lillie T. Iverson
J. Res
L J. van Houten
M. D
Gray Block Valley City
E. A. Pray, M. D
Graduate Univ. of Pennsylvania
Winterer & Ritchie
Lawyers Valley City
Theodore 8. Lindland
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank
N.D
R. E. Labbehusen
C. E. Johnson
City Drug Store
Valley City, N. D
Georgia
Sloan
Sloan’s Liniment
M. M. Noxon
8S. J. Noxon
Valley Hotel
City
Luverne
Kaiser
Valley City Iron and Metal Company
Normal Avenue
Normal Ave
Tyler Hoiland
Ree. C
Agency
Granger Lend
Scotts Emulsion
Scott's
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
N. J
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