Endorsement for Minnie J. Nielson for State Superintendent
Barnes County officials praise Minnie J. Nielson for public instruction leadership in Valley City North Dakota. They commend her teaching career and reforms, noting rural consolidation growth and strong administration. The endorsement, dated October 3 1918, reflects confidence in her qualifications and impact on schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes County School Officers Association
Miss Nielson
Valley City
N. Dak
NCERN
Barnes County
Public
Minnie J. Nielson
I. Nielson
Barnes County School Officers Assn
Drift to Socialism Campaign Ad Sparks North Dakota Debate
Dickey County campaign group launches newspaper space ads to outline issues before the November 5 election. The first installment attacks socialism as a class prejudice and contrasts it with Democratic and Republican principles. The piece recalls IWW threats and a Minot governor’s crackdown on radical groups.
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Ellendale
N. D
Dickey County Joint Campaign Committee
Commonwealth
Promotion for Major Mudgett to Lieutenant Colonel
Mrs. Chas. F. Mudgett reports a letter from her husband confirming his promotion to lieutenant colonel on the adjutant general's staff. The major is well and the news will bring hearty congratulations from Valley City and Barnes County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. F. Mudgett
Adjutant General
Valley City
Barnes County
Ballots to the Absent Voters in the County
County Auditor C W Nelson urges residents with soldier sons in camps to send the soldier’s address, company, and regiment so an absent ballot can be mailed. Time is short as the general election nears. voters should also provide their home precinct number for proper voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Nelson
Aosramty
Death claims four victims in influenza driven deaths
The Times-Record notes the death of Miss Palma Davidson daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter G Davidson in this city likely from influenza leading to heart failure. It cites her hard work as a nurse and devotion to duty. Funeral plans are pending. Additional flu victims Henry Jacobson Green township Stanley Yule Rogers North Dakota and Maude Eaton Kensal North Dakota are listed with limited details.
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Miss Palma Davidson
Peter G. Davidson
Miss Davidson
Davidsons
France
Times-Record
Stanley Yule
Rogers, N. D
Herb Weston
Maude Eaton
Kensal
N. D
Riverside Hospital
N. D. Holberg
Apples arrive in Michigan with several varieties
E. L. and R. C. McGee announce a Michigan delivery of apples including Spies Baldwins Greenings and Kings. The shipment lists multiple varieties available now.
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Michigan
Spies
Baldwins
Greenings
Kings
E. L
R. C. McGee
Hon Lee Combs to Speak on Patriotism in Jamestown
Jamestown invites Hon Lee Combs to speak on patriotism next Sunday afternoon at 2 in the opera house under Fort Seward Lodge A. O. U. W. auspices to celebrate the lodge's fiftieth anniversary. Combs was chosen as top speaker from a lodge-selected class for his noted ability. The lodge displays a service flag with sixty seven stars for members in the colors.
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Valley City
Jamestown
Lee Combs
Opera House
Brethren of Fort Seward Lodge A. 0
U. W
Order
Combs
Hodge
Congratulations to Herman Stern for North Dakota War Relief post
Henry Morgenthau congratulates Herman Stern of Valley City North Dakota on his appointment as a member of the state committee for the North Dakota campaign for Jewish War Sufferers. He notes North Dakota’s support for humanity and expects success in raising one hundred thousand dollars to aid three million starving in war zones.
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New York
N. Y
Herman Stern
Valley City
N. D
Jacob H. Spiff
Louis Marshall
Nathan Straus
State Committee
North Dakota
Henry Morgenthau
Sharing the Joy of Life Box of Candy Joy
A Columbus Ohio State Journal note extols happiness from helping others and the pleasure found in giving loved ones candy, framing sharing as the key to a meaningful life.
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Lfe
Columbus
Ohio State Journal
Mourning Brassards for families of fallen servicemen
The Red Cross local chapter will distribute Mourning Brassards to widows and parents of deceased soldiers and sailors, with others in the family at cost. Each arm band of black broadcloth bears a gold star, worn on the left sleeve as a dignified national tribute. The Civilian Relief Committee handles distribution and has compiled a list of 12 reported deaths so far, with more districts yet to report.
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The
Red Cross
Civilian Relief Chairman Calls for Fair Reporting
C. G. Naeseth, chairman of Civilian Relief Co, warns that faulty reports must not cause any intended recipients to be overlooked, urging careful and accurate communication.
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C. G. Naeseth
Civilian Relief Co
Election Prospects in North Dakota Vote Outcome
The piece argues opposition to socialism can be defeated by mobilizing voters. It notes 159000 eligible male voters, expects total turnout above 120000, seeks defeat of constitutional amendments, and supports S J Doyle for governor. It cites past primary results with 54000 for Frazier, 37000 for Steen, 10000 for Democrat, and 20000 abstentions.
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North Dakota
S. J. Doyle
Frazier
Steen
Doyle
Castanets described as percussion instruments novelty
Castanets are hollow nutshell shaped drums bound by a thumb band and struck by fingers to create rhythm. The Moors introduced castanets to Spain, from which the name castanulas derives. They were once widely used in ballet and opera.
Christmas Boxes 1 procedures for sending to soldiers abroad
The Barnes County Chapter of the American Red Cross outlines rules for Christmas parcel boxes. Soldiers overseas and navy personnel may send or receive labels, with inspection in Valley City by November 15 and packing limits of eight by eight by either eleven inches, weight limits, prohibited items, and required markings.
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United States
U.S
Barnes County
American Red Cross
Valley City
Red Cross
Navy
Army
Express
Fleet Supply
Twentyninth Street
Third Avenue
South
Brooklyn
N. Y
New York
Civistmas
Mildred Noltimier
Barnes County A. R. C
N. D
Enameled Ware Cleaning Tip
A brief note advises using a pinch of ordinary salt with oil to clean enameled ware and keep it looking new.
Do Present Work Well With Diligence and Purpose
The text urges focusing on current tasks as the path to greater aims. It notes some people seek more significant work yet procrastinate on present duties. It argues that well executed work clears the way for important future tasks and growth.
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J. H. Rogers
Getchell Twp
P. P. Pickett
Leal
C. O. Langer
Geo
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M. M. White
Getehell Township
J. F. L. Bohnhoff
Townley
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Republican Party
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Wilson
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Taft Burke
Idaho
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Henry Jacobson
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