North Dakota editors back nonpartisan stance against socialists
In Valley City a Republican League slate is praised for seeking a clean state administration. The piece argues against Townley’s socialist influence, urges unity between farmers and business, and questions moves to oust State Normal president McFarland without due process.
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Lincoln Republican League
Minot
S. W. W.ism
John Steen
Kraabel
Minnie J. Nielson
Barnes County
Nonpartisan League
Townley
North Dakota
Northakota
League
War Swindlers Target Soldiers Parents Warned
The Courier News warns of war time scams preying on families of soldiers. Telegrams claiming furloughs and requests for telegraph funds invite theft, while delivery and camp letters may urge sending money care of general delivery. A fake war book agent also claims government authorization to sell a book.
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War Department
United States
Courier-News
Aewk
Substitutes Versus Patriotism in Food During Wartime
An appeal from Mrs. Thomas J. Vincent urges American women to accept substitutes like barley flour, arguing they aid digestion and support the war effort. The letter cites baby health, French soldiers’ diet, and calls for loyal patriotism while criticizing local German bias and political figures.
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United States
Kaiseriam
Thomas J. Vincent
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Leaders fight disloyalty claims by nonpartisan league
The Duluth Herald questions the nonpartisan league's loyalty and cites opposition claims as unfounded while noting disloyal sentiment in politics. It cites public arrests under espionage laws, contrasts La Follette’s stance, and warns of a possible unseating of Valley City Normal president Geo A. McFarland as regents consider action.
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Non-Partisan League
Nonpartisan League
Havpartiasd League
Duluth Herald
Postoffice Department Costs and Losses Highlighted
A public read argues the post office uses vast public buildings at no cost to the department and that salaries through the treasury total 3 million annually. It cites 1865 to 1915 revenues and expenditures showing a 279 million dollar loss plus ongoing indirect losses up to 8 million per month, labeling it a socialist example.
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Postoffice Department
Ouracle Samuel
Postoffice
Treasury Department
Daily Times-Record praised for telegraphic news page
The Sanborn Enterprise notes the Valley City Daily Times-Record under Mr Trubshaw prints condensed telegraphic news. It highlights how the front line war news raises reader interest and commends the paper for this service.
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Daily Times-Record
Valley City
Trubshaw
Europe
Department of service—Sanborn
Doyle Accepts Democratic Nomination for North Dakota Governor
A letter from renceda Doyle declares acceptance of the Democratic nomination for governor of North Dakota. The loyal American citizen emphasizes courage and readiness, warning against the non-partisan juggernaut while praising North Dakota safety and stability amid earthquake fears.
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Renceda Doyle
North Dakota
Doyle
Wreck memories and rail safety call for action
The Casselton wreck prompts warnings as boys ride on blind baggage to Fargo and Jamestown. Valley City youths are named as culprits and parents urged to intervene. Other notes discuss Townley politics and Germany's peace terms with the Allies.
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Casselton
Fargo
Jamestown
Valley City
How Texas Sells Thrift Stamps
A Dallas cafe menu lists Thrift Stamp options alongside meals, showing stamps priced at 25 and 30 cents with various dishes. A busy patron says he plans to buy stamps with his lunch, illustrating thrift stamp use as a patriotic wartime gesture and War Saver effort.
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Dallas
Tex
Home Happenings in Congregational Newsletter
The weekly church paper reports 43 readers from church and school with colors and mailed to camps overseas. Rev Willard Croaby Lyon edits with Auxiliary Guild funding, aiming to keep service members connected with home through prayers, time, and money.
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Congregational Church
Willard Croaby Lyon
Sealed bids sought for sale of Old Poor House grounds
The Barnes County Commissioners announce sealed bids for sale of all buildings on the Old Poor House grounds at 8 o clock p m Monday June 3. The winner must pay cash at time of shipment. The board may reject any or all bids. C W Nelson County Auditor Barnes County Valley City North Dakota April 22 1918.
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Shif Ted
C. W. Nelson
Barnes ‘County
Valley City
N. D
Mrs Shannon Arrives for Visit Before California Move
Mrs. J Shannon arrives in the city Saturday evening from McHenry. She is the guest of Miss Jessie Sargent and her mother and will visit friends before leaving Wednesday for Fargo then Minneapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Shannon have sold their Minneapolis home and plan to move to California.
Barnes County Sheriff Candidate Seeks Republican Nomination
A Barnes County farmer residing in Cuba township announces his candidacy for sheriff on the Republican ticket in the June 26 1918 primaries. He was born in Barnes County in 1878 and has farmed locally for 15 years on his Cuba township farm after assisting on his father P O King’s farm nearby. He asserts familiarity with sheriff duties and pledges to enforce laws impartially if elected.
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Barnes County
Barnes
Cuba Township
P. O. King
Valley City
Wes Township
H. ©. Stenshoe
Candidate for Barns County Superintendent of Schools
Electors of Barnes County invited to support candidate Nellie B. Whitcher at the June 26, 1918 primary election for the office of Superintendent of Schools. The notice requests votes and outlines campaign solicitation.
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Barnes County
Fingal
Aioe
Barnet
Nellie B. Whitcher
Candidacy Notice for Barnes County Sheriff Race
A candidate announces for Barnes County sheriff on the Republican ticket. The notice urges support in the June 26 primary and is signed as Pol Ad by ENGERBET LARSON and A J PASSMEL requesting reader backing and campaign tours.
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Barnes County
Engebret Larson
A. J. Passmel
Catholics lay corner stone at Fingal church
A group from our city traveled to Fingal on Sunday to help lay the corner stone of the new Holy Trinity church. Rev. Father Baker spoke, with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sherman and family, James Kelly and family, and Dan Datley and family among the local attendees. The day was hot but pleasant and the trip was enjoyed by all.
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Fingal
Holy Trinity Church
Father Baker
Paul Sherman
James Kelly
Dan Datley
Black bull calf found near John Winkler property
A black bull calf was found at a residence last Thursday. The owner may recover by paying all charges. Contact John Winkler at 924F to claim. Found notice dated 5-4-8twp.
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John Winkler
Valley Poe 2 You Auctioneers Policy Plan
A brief note discusses efficient banking and auctioneers adopting a policy plan. It mentions Secure L A Harris and the Valley area, implying a strategy for streamlined, reliable transactions. The fragment hints at applying policy discipline to financial and auction activities.
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L A. Harris
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