Classifications for Selected Men Revealed at Banquet
Washington lists the 14 draft classifications under Wilson's new rules as disclosed after a New York dinner attended by Secretary Baker and Provost Marshal General Crowder. The revealed system assigns each registrant to a class from I to IV and includes special groups such as officers, firemen, and essential workers, detailing who is eligible for service and in what order.
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Washington
Wilson
New York
Baker
Crowder
Witout
Eastern Star Buys Bonds At Regular Meeting
At a Masonic Temple gathering of the Eastern Star last night the group unanimously voted to purchase Liberty Bonds with the savings of the order. A large dance followed the meeting as an usher was initiated and two affiliated members joined. The event was noted as one of the most successful in some time with refreshments served and plans for a large future party and record attendance.
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Masonic Temple
First Dakotan Died in Camp Greene
Charlotte North Carolina July 23 Official announcement: death yesterday of Pri Ral Early 18 of the 164th Infantry from blood poisoning. Parents live at Wahpeton a military funeral was held here this evening and he was shipped home tonight. Son of retired farmer Wahpeton Jack Early living in this city he enlisted in Company I First regiment and went to Camp Greene with that regiment. Reports said Charles Nelson of the same company had also died but not confirmed tonight.
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Charlotte
N. C
Pri Ral
164Th Infantry
Wahpeton
Early
Camp Greene
Jack Early
Wrota
Co. I
Flrst
Co. 1
Chas
Nelson
Boy-at-Home Campaign Club Meeting Report
The Neighborly Study club met Monday afternoon at Mrs. Carr to study modern English poet Wilfred Wilson Gibson led by Bris Luesgen. Gay proceedings, a stormy night attendance, hot supper by Mrs. Garr, next meeting with Mrs. S. S. Tittle, and informal talk on inviting new members to join, with no limit on membership and a call for earnest women to attend.
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Carr
Wilfred Wilson Gibson
Bris. Luesgen
Gay
Garr
Tittle
Howe Merchants
Better Grain Grades Promised As Result of Washington Trip
Washington October 18 Northwestern railroad commissioners led by Baer and Young discussed grain standards with Brand. He states wheat of all grades may be sold on sample under agricultural department, supporting farmers’ rights. Delegation includes Knutson and most commissioners. They will press New York on reform of the millers dominated committee fixing grain prices by sample.
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Washington
Northwestern Railroad
Baer
Young
Brand
Agricultural Department
Knutson
Minnesota
New York
Barnes
Buy at Home pledge boosts Valley City prosperity
The Times-Record promotes the Buy-at-Home campaign with strong local backing. Citizens and merchants are urged to invest in Valley City by shopping locally to grow stores, property values, and the town's overall wealth. The paper appeals to residents as stakeholders in their home town’s future.
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Times-Record
Valley City
Lye Sg
U Boat Sinks Antilles Transport. 70 Missing
The Army transport Antilles ward was sunk by a German submarine with 70 missing. The ship carried 167 survivors, including crew and soldiers. Navy officials, led by Daniels, noted swift convoy defense and incomplete casualty lists pending Pershing’s confirmation.
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Antilles
Antille
Ward
Army
United States
Germany
Daniels
Vice Ac
Sims
Pershing
Home Economic Club Purchases Liberty Band
The Home Economic club met at Mrs. Andrew Anfinson’s home with strong spirit despite bad weather. They turned $50 from food-sale proceeds to the Red Cross and decided to purchase a Liberty Band. Red Cross sewing filled the evening and a substantial lunch followed. The next meeting is set for Mrs. Erskine McCulloch on November 5 with hopes of new members.
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Andrew Anfinson
Red Cross
Mia
Erskine McCulloch
Fargo Hard Coal Shortage Prompts Hopeful Supply Imports
In Fargo no hard coal was available with dealers reporting orders ahead for several cars. Some cars are en route while others are promised for early delivery. Navigational closings on the Great Lakes later in December give optimism for more shipments this fall. Prices haven’t dropped in Fargo though reductions are noted in Minneapolis and other Northwestern cities to meet government margin rules.
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Fargo
Det
Great Lakes
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Ninth Federal reserve district reaches 63.25 million in Liberty loan drive
Minneapolis reports the Ninth District has subscribed 63.25 million of its 105 million minimum quota for the second Liberty loan. A. R. Rogers, campaign chairman, said Minneapolis totals stood at 16 million by noon and is expected to reach 20 million with all reports. South Dakota also reported 3 million in subscriptions.
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Minneapolis
Ninth
Federal Reserve District
Liberty
A. R. Rogers
South Dakota
Times
Northwest
Ninth District
Children of Farmers Aspire to Teaching
At Valley City State Normal School many students attribute their parents occupations to farming. Half the seventy one students say merchant in a broad sense, with others naming trades from butcher to teacher and beyond including policeman, minister, postal worker, tailor, banker, and many more.
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Riheeda Hold
Wen Vna Bhd
Vie Ee Ee Ee
State Normal School
Valley City
Lauritson and Martella Wedding Solemnized
On Monday evening at 7 o clock the marriage of Miss Agnes Lauritson to Arthur Martella was solemnized at the Lauritson home 722 Fourth avenue. Rev Solheim officiated with only immediate relatives present. The groom is a station agent at Alfred and will make their home there.
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Agnes Lauritson
A. P. Lauritson
Arthur Martella
Lauritson
Fourth Avenue
Solheim
Alfred
Women organize for Second Liberty Loan sales across state
Miss Julia Newton of Fargo, a representative of the Agricultural College, will demonstrate food conservation at Valley City city hall on Wednesday and Thursday as part of a winter series. The article lists county and district chairs for the Women’s Liberty Loan program led by state chairman Minnie J. Nielson, naming numerous names and towns.
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Julia Newton
Fargo
The
Agricultural College
Valley City
Frank E. Ployhar
Woman's Council of National Defense
Women’s Liberty Loan Committee
Misa Minnie J. Nielson
Fetaik
B. Thompson
St. Cavalier
Tom Smith
Langdon
Jessie Walstrom
Park
Grand’ Forke
M. G. Olson
Grand Forks
Nelson
H. B. Foster
Lakota
Ghia
H. T
H. T. Butterfield, Mayville, Cass—Mrs. F. H. Wilder
Stevie
Angot Ragen
Sherbrooke
Ransom
R. 8
Adams
Lisbon
Hichland
Dan’ Jones
Mapleton
Pred Conklin
Bismarck
A. A. Rovinson
Minot
W. A. McIntyre
Guy Hunter
Dickinson
F. W. McRoberts
Minche J. Nielson
German Harvest Is Not Plentiful
Washington reports to the state department indicate German harvests this year fail to ease the food shortage. Scarcity of fats and animal feed is noted, and Romanian and neutral shipments do not compensate. Findings vary by region, but overall supplies in most commodities remain scanty and unimproved.
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Washington
State Department
Romania
Neutrals
Washington Hears Stories of German Soldiers Deserting
An east Prussian prisoner, in an official dispatch, reports Germany’s unsettled politics and a rising socialistic spirit endangering Junker rule by spring. He recounts troops deserting officers under fire and officers hated by troops being shot in the back on battlefields.
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Washington
Germany
Junkers
Bat-Tefelds
District Lines Abolished for Liberty Bond Sellings
Effective Thursday morning the county district lines for selling Liberty Bonds in Valley City are abolished. Territory will be roving and as wide as the county. reports must be filed by Friday 5 p.m. All solicitors and district chairmen remain enlisted through Saturday night. Go to it. By order of the executive committee.
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Valley C
Americans Shun Cheaper English Bread, Millers Say
In Minneapolis on October 25 millers explained Americans would not eat a two pound loaf of English bread priced at nine cents. They argued England uses war flour cheaper but lower quality, and American buyers value ingredients, service, and wrapped packaging. Miss Perne Pickett spent the weekend at her Leal home.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Stngsand
America
England
United Press
Loring
Pillsbury Milling Company
Miss Perne Pickett
Leal
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Claus
Agricultural Bureau of State
Priton
KaAulens
First National Bank
Miss Pearl Griner
Seal
F. O. Falstad
Teachers’ Institute
Eastern Star
Sendifor
LEND
Moorhead
Kathryn Recorder
Emma Olson
Tehart Amsrud
L. E. Holtsclaw
Ney Martin Anderson
Baileys
P. H. Amrand
Charley Olaon
Farmeta State Bank
Home Economic Club
Liberty Band
Martella
Publicity Bureau
Treasury Department
LaMoure
W. Hutchinson
Sargent—Mre
Harry Camp
Coga
Ell
Dickey
Ross Canfield
Pullerton
McIntosh
Mra
Lewis Rubine
Aghey
Stutsman
J. Campbell
Jameetown
Mre
George Drake
Valley Grizgs
Tona Regner
Coopertown
Foster
O. W. McClusky
Carn
Wells
J. O. Hanchett
Harvey
Setae
A. Templa
Mclusky
Es. M. Roach
New Rockrornmsey
A. M. Powell
Devils Lake
Benson
Victor Wardropa
Leeds
Geen
Richard Wenzel
Rug Vitochor
Mamie Sorenson
Can
Mountrail
F. MacMullen
Hunley
McLean
L. Satterland
Waabairn
Valley City Chautauqua Association
Middlewest Trust Company
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