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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
3
A concurrent resolution proposes amending Section 121 of Article 5 of the North Dakota Constitution. It calls for referral to the next general election and outlines eligibility rules including residency and tribal status for qualified voters.
Proposal to amend Section 215 of Article 19 to drop the word Reform and insert Learning in the constitution. Chapter 86, Session Laws 1917 outlines the change as part of school law revisions.
The document outlines amendments to rename the State Reform School to State Training School and sets the permanent public institutions list from the 1889 congressional grant. It specifies government seats, universities, normal schools, and an endowment land grant allocation to support educational and charitable institutions, with locations in Bismarck Grand Forks Park River Valley City Devils Lake Mayville and Grafton.
Butter can be kept by placing in glazed cracks and filling to within one half inch of the top. Add a salt layer, cover with water, and seal. Keeping quality depends on cream quality, with butter from sweet cream lasting longest. poor cream yields poorer keeping quality.
Amending sections to tax land improvements and limit school funds investment. References Section 202 provisions, Article 11 Section 177, and Section 162 of Article 9. Includes proposed language on improvements on land and government powers, and a 1917 Chapter 94 legislative citation.
A historical text outlines a proposed constitutional amendment in North Dakota to regulate investment of school funds. It references approval by the House of Representatives and Senate, and mentions bonds, debts, and funds managed by school cooperatives in counties and townships.
State of Xorta Dakota Ceusty of Burisigh issues notice from the Assembly of a Norin und forrs Pret at the Oppitel in Wiemarck. Dates in July 19th era specified for attendance and procedure.
A Brunswick prisoner held by Americans reflects on liberty, praising the United States as a free country and contrasting it with his homeland where rulers dictate harsh tasks. He cites Thomas Paine's idea that a ruler can command even to “eat straw.” He expresses appreciation for political freedom gained in America.
A Columbus Ohio State Journal note extols happiness from helping others and the simple pleasure of gifting candy to loved ones, highlighting joy found in small acts of kindness and shared treats.
Paris observers say no armistice or peace will result from President Wilson's message to Germany. French opinion is divided with some satisfied yet others believing Wilson could have avoided a halt by not replying or by stopping negotiations. Allies are expected to respond with terms or an armistice framed to protect involved peoples.
Washington reports Republicans and Democrats sharpening rhetoric ahead of the Senate session. The dispute centers on President Wilson and his appeal for Democrats’ reelection, with charges over war policy and peace terms with Germany. Heflin provokes House friction by linking remarks to the president’s address.
Washington reports that a major Italian offensive could finish Austria if victorious the experts say. Earlier possibl e clan movement against Austria linked to forces fighting Bulgaria and the Italian attack. Delays have surprised officials.
American forces in France drive Germans from the Bourgogne Forest north of Grandpre in a sharp wedge and push eastward behind enemy lines threatening a cut off northwest of Grandpre. Earlier action near Bantheville saw advance to ridges north of the village.
Paris dispatch says the inter allied consultation will resume Tuesday in Versailles with allied premiers present. Col. House arrives in Paris with Admiral Benson and Joseph J. Grew and will meet Lord Milner and lunch with General Haig General Bliss and Benson.
London reports British and French forces press the attack along a fifteen mile front between Lys and Escaut. Gen Haig says British troops capture Odeghem and Inguykhem while French forces reach Zoulte nine miles northwest of Audenarde.
Washington reports on October 26 that fighting on the American Verdun front persisted with heavy combat. General Pershing announced that U S forces advanced slowly amid stubborn resistance from enemy troops.
Thos J Mooney of San Francisco labor leadership petitions the US Supreme Court to review the California Supreme Court ruling upholding his murder conviction for the San Francisco preparedness day parade bombing. German newspapers debate whether the Kaiser should abdicate to secure peace.
London dispatch reports the Daily Mail says arrangements are complete for a general election in Great Britain before Christmas. The timing and local political mobilization appear poised to shape nationwide campaigns and party strategies ahead of year-end polls.
Vienna reports continued bitter fighting east of the Piave where allied troops have forced a crossing. The Austrian war office issued the update today detailing ongoing combat and strategic movement in the region.
German newspapers predict Gen. Von Seckt, chief of staff to Gen. Von Mackensen, will succeed Gen. Ludendorff as head of the German armies amid the Romanian campaign.
Paris reports Germany faces a destiny moment as Wilson’s ultimatum looms. A curt reply could end armistice efforts unless Kaiser era forces are reined in. Washington notes Turkey offers peace terms to France and Britain, signaling possible surrender and withdrawal from the conflict.
Germans open a heavy assault on both sides of the Meuse to dislodge Americans from heights captured, as U S troops repulse the attacks and advance along a ridge north of Bantheville in France.
British forces report gains along the western border of the Mornal Forest capturing Engel Fontaine and Mont Carnel this morning. Additional advances were made at Le Quesnoy Vallenciennes railway. The villages of Odonez and Maulde east of Tournai were taken. Republics Signaling Interest in US Treaty Network Nine Latin American republics express willingness to negotiate postwar treaties with the United States. Talks with Uruguay underway. treaty signed by Lansing and Uruguayan foreign minister Brum and ratified by the Senate. Ecuador, El Salvador, Peru and Haiti among others notifying the State Department to join.
Solf stated the German government rejects claims it will not follow Wilson's principles and supports regulation of Alsace Lorraine by peace negotiations. French offensives along a fifty mile front between the Osse and Aisne extend gains with advances of about two miles and the capture of Montiers.
Copenhagen reports official dispatches from Vienna indicate preparations for the demobilization of the Austria German armies are underway.
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