Liberty Bonds drive gains steam across counties
Local leaders across multiple townships rally for the Liberty Loan, with quota oversubscription reported by Jesse Taylor of Oriska and widespread mobilization led by chairmen Malm Sanborn and Strand Wimbledon. Bank of Sanborn staff and regional bankers join in, aiming to beat prior county totals as districts shift to roving commissions and a Friday deadline for reports ahead of Saturdays closure.
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Liberty Loan
Ben Northridge
Grand Prairie
Geo. Isensee
Jack King
Alta Township
Noltimier Township
Wm. Kernkamp
Donl Roy
Jacobson
Larson
Dazey
Asho
Wimbledon
Strand
Martin Conlon
Eckelson
Conlon
West End
Barnes
Valley City
Earley
Minneapolis
Liberty Bond Bonfire Celebrates Liberty Day
The Liberty Bonfire lit by Governor Frazier outside Northern Seed company drew a patriotic crowd. At 7:30 they sang America and the Star Spangled Banner as Keep the Home Fires Burning echoed, the fire wagon paraded, and spectators dispersed, inspired by loyalty to soldiers far from home.
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Frazier
Northern Seed Company
Valley City Officers Lead North Dakota Unit Actions
Capt T S Henry, regimental adjutant, heads headquarters company with a team of W H Hecker, James Soules, F E Whiting, R J Hol Master and orderlies. Capt C S Rouse takes HQ duties. Every member of the unit raises Liberty Loan bonds and funds. Heart and lung exams underway for First North Dakota units. Major Hunt receives a field hospital command promotion amid staff additions. Chief Bugler Gram nearly died after misplaying Pay Lay, sparking a headquarters wide cheer.
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T. S. Henry
Valley City
W. H. Hecker
James Soules
F. E. Whiting
R. J. Hol
Henry
C. S. Rouse
Second
North Dakota Regiment
North Dakota Infantry
D. 5
Hitchie
Valley City Company
North Dakota
Col. Fraine
Ritchie
Valley Boys
Charles B. Hunt
164Th Restment Hospital Corps
162Nd Field Hospital
Hunt
R. G. Luce
Washington
Fr. Graham
North Pakers
Ralph Whie
164Th
Gram
Mear
Norv
Porterfield Named State Inspector of Explosives
Fargo reports W. P. Porterfield of Fargo has been recommended for appointment as inspector of munitions and explosives for North Dakota. The Interior Secretary Branklin K. Lane is expected to appoint him, with a state inspector to survey explosives holdings and their intended use to prevent misuse for disloyal purposes.
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Fargo
W. P. Porterfield
North Dakota
Branklin K. Lane
Valuable Positions Fall Into Hands of Allies
London reports Haig says successful operations near Poelcapelle and south of Houtholst forest with French aid. Allied forces capture strong points and southern Avienses of Heuthulst, plus fortified farms as they extend beyond the forest boundary. Germans suffer heavy casualties and 200 prisoners taken.
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London
Poelcapelle
Houtholst Forest
Field Marshal Haig
Ileuthulst
Ypres-Staden
France
Belghum
Det
Ypres- Staden
Departing Pastor and Wife Honored at Farewell Reception
Members of the Methodist church and community gathered Monday evening for a farewell reception for Rev. and Mrs. C. E. Vermilya. The program featured songs, remarks by Prof. J. H. Seymour and Prof. L. B. McMullen, and a gift of an electric coffee percolator and grill. The Vermilyas thanked attendees and bade farewell as they prepare to move to Bismarck where he becomes district superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
C. E. Vermilya
L. B. McMullen
Homa
J. H. Seymour
Vermilya
Lyon
Congregational Church
Bismarck
Fire Prevention and the High Cost of Living
A nationwide analysis links high living costs to fire waste across the U S, noting grain mills and elevators suffer massive losses from dust explosions and barn fires. Industrial fires reduce staple supplies and raise prices, while preventive measures like fire safety, lightning rods, and careful handling could lower damages and employment disruptions. The piece cites 1873 and 1907 panics as historic context and urges reducing preventable blazes to cut the cost of living.
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America
Illinois
Buffalo
United States Department of Agriculture
Big Bend
Northwest
Actuarial Bureau
National Board of Fire Underwriters
New York State
National Forest Service
United States
Chicago
San Francisco
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Liberty Bond
Camp Greene
Alarums
Dakota Regiment
Jay
First National Bank
Fred Colby
H. E McAready
Firestone
Innner
Pillsbury
Herman Winterer
Society Brand
Waste Clothes Shop
Marquisee
Pree
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