University Convocation to Feature Noted Lecturers this Winter
The State University plans an ambitious winter program with local and outside speakers. Maude Hayes will read Zangwill's Next Religion, Elmer Forbes of Boston will speak in October, and President Sparks of Pennsylvania State College is slated for October 24 under the University Extension Division. Florence Kelly speaks October 26 in Grand Forks, with other convocation speakers to be announced. The talks, open to the public, echo a rich lecture and music program in a college-town setting.
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American Unitarian Association
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University Extension Division
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Grand Forks
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Episcopal Church
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Mrs Lov and daughters return from four months in Norway
Miss Camilla and Carrie Lov atuen returned last Saturday from a four month trip to Norway. They visited Christiania for three weeks, Bergen, Nordfjordeld, and Kabelwaag to see old friends. Mrs Giselius, their sister, had left for Minneapolis then joined the group later. Political talk is light.
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Nordfjordeld
Kabelwaag
R. Giselius
Slater
Minneapolis
Marriage Licenses Issued in Judge Irgene’s Office
The following marriage licenses were issued in Judge Irgene’s office in recent days. October 2 George C Amundson of Valley City and Ruth N Lundquist of Valley City. October 8 Carl M Walden of Syea Barnes County and Anna M Aarstad of Syea. October 3 John Bick Valley City and Marie Carlson Hobart N Dakota. October 3 Harry Didier of Anderson Barnes County and Katherine M Stroh of Sanborn North Dakota.
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George C. Amundson
Valley City
Ruth N. Lundquist
Carl M. Walden
Syea
Barnes County
Anna M. Aarstad
John Bick
Marie Carlson
Hobart
N. Dak
Harry Didier
Anderson
Kathrine M. Stroh
Sanborn
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Canadians Study Our Farming Methods
The Minister of Agriculture and twelve associates visit Barnes County to review the progress of the Better Farming Clubs. They plan to incorporate the local plans into a broader Canadian general plan of work underway now.
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Canada
V C Boy Taking Railroad Course at Yale Ties for Stadium Role
Clinton Spurr, Valley City High and Yale graduate, is nearing top of a Baltimore and Ohio railroad course and invited to manage the opening of New Haven’s new football stadium. The Bowl will seat 6,000 with space for 1,000 cars and 1,000 ashers, reflecting Spurr's noted Yale career and early athletic management duties. Valley City High School takes pride in his rising achievements.
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Normal School Plans Community Cooperation
The State Normal School expands community cooperation with a music program in four nearby towns. Four music teachers will travel from Valley City to teach private lessons, supervise school music, and help form town bands or orchestras. Twelve week private lessons cost fifty cents per session to cover travel and instructor remuneration. Assignments include Bernice Widdifield Leal, Josephine Wright Orisha, Marion Towne Spiritwood, Martha Sebby Fingal, with Prof. Perfect directing bands at Oriska Fingal Leal Dazey and Nome.
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Leal
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Marion Towne
Spiritwood
Martha Sebby
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Oriska
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Nome
Siege Guns of the Germans A Surprise in Liege
Albert J. Leroy reports from London on the German siege guns used at Liege, their deadly effectiveness in knocking out forts, the rail to move the guns, and the brutal conditions for wounded. He recounts German treatment of Red Cross personnel, his own arrest as an English spy, Belgian factory workers aiding the Germans, and Belgian civilians refused double wages to assist the invaders.
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Leroy
Red Cross
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Olland
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Antewerp
La+roy
Steamship Ticket Listing for Eivind Gjerdrum
A brief notice from Valey City North Dakota lists steamship ticket options to or from Scandinavia for Eivind Gjerdrum. It notes possible routes and pricing details, reflecting travel availability in the era.
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Airships Useful for Observations say Experts in New York
New York reporters note that aerial craft serve mainly for observation and information gathering in war, not destruction. Aero Club of America members and Captain Edward Hecker discuss European conflict lessons, stressing height and weight limits, defense buffets, and the high cost of sacrificing airships for non vital attacks.
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