Major Frank Henry ends four years as North Dakota land commissioner
Major Frank Henry concludes his four year term as North Dakota land commissioner on Aug 31. He will resign to focus on military duties as commander of the first battalion of the First regiment, planning to be succeeded by W. J. Prater. Henry cites efficient, non political service and notes farm loans bonds and school land fund growth during his tenure.
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Frank Henry
Ismarek
Frank Hunry
Tomeyrom
North Dakota
Biskeys
William J J. Prater
Burleigh County
Major Henry
L. B. Hanna
Henry
North Dakota Guard
North Dakota Volunteers
Brownsville
Fort Still
Okla
Frazier
Mare Henry
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Land Department
Board of
University and School Lands
HL. Simmons
Adams
W. J. Prater
Legislative Assembly
Senate
Board of University and School
Bread Price Cut Ties To Wheat Fix At 2.20 A Bushel
Washington reports a 2.20 per bushel wheat price fix from the 1917 crop leads to lower bread costs. A flour and bread dealer license system will start noon, though small dealers are exempt. The move aims to keep bread affordable while preserving baker and flour mill profits. President Wilson announced the wheat price after three days of committee deliberations led by Dr. Harry Garfield.
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Washington
Chicago
Wilson
Harry Garfield
Harvest Postpones Railroad Hearings In North Dakota
Bismarck August 30 The railroad commission announced postponement of hearings on special matter planned for early September due to the harvest. The Sept 4 Medina telephone and railroad hearings move to Sept 19, and the Bismarck railroad crossing hearing shifts from Sept 6 to Sept 20.
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Bismarck
Railroad Commission
Medina
Maps Initiative Boosts State Wall Maps Distribution
Bigouret Aug 20 The railroad commission met to approve printing 1000 wall maps of the state for distribution statewide after many requests. The action reflects a general demand for such maps during the recent weeks and aims to provide broad public access.
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Bigouret
Railroad Commission
Horses Wanted Buy 6 to 9 Year Old Sound Horses
Buyer seeks 6 to 9 year old horses any color except white. Must be sound and weigh at least 1100 pounds. Contact H. McCready Valley City.
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McCready
Valley City
Dutt
Royal Russians Fill Gaps Made Through Desertion
Deserters weaken Russian lines west of Rok ehanti allowing German forces to push forward. Loyal troops were redeployed to fill gaps between Treshti and Fokehanti as Russian commanders reinforce the trenches. In Moldavia, Kerensky vows severe punishment for arma-bearing cowards amid rising disaffection. Austrian and Italian fronts see renewed pressure with over 500 prisoners taken. French and Belgian fronts report light activity, mainly artillery duels.
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Rokehanti
Teutonic Amea
Dcnt
Kezci Vasarhely
Treshti
Fokehanti
Bukowina
Moldavia
Kerensky
Moscow
Fokshanti
Germany
Bainsizza
Cadora
France
Belgium
Gov Frazier names two more regents for Board
Gov. Lynn J. Frazier announced the appointment of George A. Totten of Bowman and Robert Muir of Jamestown to the state board of regents to succeed Bull Soow of Bowman and J. A. Power of Leonard whose terms expired July 1, 1917. The appointments take effect immediately amid Attorney General Langer’s ruling that the prior holders were illegally serving. Langer said the investigation will be presented to the governor when completed.
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Bismarck
Lynn J. Frazier
George A. Totten
Bowman
Robert Muir
Towner County
State Board of Regents
Bull Soow
J. A. Power
Leonard
Frazier
Langer
Messrs
Leon and
Power
William Langer
Regent
I Sant Tony
PL Ladd
The
Agricultural College
Board of Regents
Prisoner Lang Escapes From North Dakota Penitentiary
Bismarck Aug 30 Frank Lang alias Lang Langkowski once convicted of murder and sentenced to life in Hettinger county escaped today from the state penitentiary. Guards noticed his absence after a team of horses tied near the pit drew attention to the break. Authorities cannot account for the escape as yet.
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Bismarck
Frank Lang
Lang
Langkowski
Hettinger
Mr Koehn Praises Doan's Kidney Pills in Valley City
Valley City resident John M. Koehn says backache and dizziness plagued him until Doan's Kidney Pills were taken. He reports quick relief, noting strengthened kidneys and fewer headaches and dizzy spells. He cites cold-related kidney discomfort improved after doses. Doan's Kidney Pills cost 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo sells them.
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Valley City
Koen
Dean
John M. Koehn
R. F. D. Mail Carerer
Ninth Avenue
Third Street
Doan
Mr. Kohhn
Foster-Miliurn Co
Buffalo
Fighters Pause to Adjust Lines on West Front
London reports Major General F B Maurice says pauses mark western front operations after major weekly advances. He notes Italian front readjustments and Austrian reserves, with German weariness in Flanders, plus Russian and Romanian fronts facing setbacks and British majority casualties in France and Ypres Situations.
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London
North Sea
Italan Seacoast
F. B. Maurice
Cordoza
von Vackensen
United States
France
Ypres-Sens
Navy Recruit Sends Interesting Letter
John Wallace White, stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station, writes from Detention Camp about travel from Minneapolis and St Paul, a welcome banquet, vaccination, and daily routine. He notes limited contact with home, Sunday Bible services, and plans to ship out soon as training continues.
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B.A. Pray
John Wallace White
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Naval Training Station
Great Lakes
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minnesota Club
Palace of Sweets Sold to Hairston and King
The Palace of Sweets passes to Hairston and King who take over Monday and plan to make all candy and ice cream in house plus a luncheonette. Hairston has 27 years in the business and was with Stern Bros and American Beauty in Minneapolis. The shop will be renamed the Palm Confectionery and kept in first class condition.
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Palace of Sweets
Hairston & King
Hairston
Stern Bros
American Beauty Confectionery
Minneapolis
Joe
Palm
Old Valley City Resident Dies in West Medford
Mrs. ia Goodale, 54, wife of Henry W. Goodale, died suddenly at her home at Tenth and Grange streets after months of illness. She collapsed after breakfast and died in her husband’s arms. Burial will be in Medford’s I.O.O.F. cemetery. She was active in Methodism and United Workmen. Survived by three children Milo, Frank, and Ina.
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Medford
Ore
Mail Tribune
Mra
Ia Goodale
Henry W. Goodale
Tenth and
Grange Streets
Mrs
Valley City
North Dakota
Milo Goodale
Veteran James Healey Burial After Fatal Car Crash
James Healey, a longtime Valley City resident and Grand Army Post member, died at Riverside hospital after being struck by a car last Saturday. His funeral took place Monday at the Episcopal church with First Regiment and Company G escorting, burial in Wondbine Cemetery under Grand Army auspices. An obituary notice will follow.
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James Healey
Riverside Hospital
Episcopal Church
Wondbine Cemetery
Grand Army
Valley City
Healey
Laid to Rest Mrs Barbara Henrickson dies in 1917 at 83
Mrs Barbara Henrickson died August 22 1917 at her son Wreger's home aged 83 years five months ten days. Born March 12 1829 in Norway she moved with husband to America in 1888 he died 1892. Survived by four sons Peter Adolph Gregor John of North Ransom county and two daughters Kristine Ma line in Norway. Four sons Ole Lars Hans Martin and daughter Maren preceded her. Funeral held at home and Ft Ransom church August 24 conducted by Rev Anderson.
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Kathryn Recorder
Barbara Henrickson
Wreger
Kvitonget
Moe i Ran
Norway
America
Peter B
Adolph
Gregor
John
Ransom County
Kristine
Maline
Ole
Lars
Hans
Martin
Maren
Ft. Ransom
Rev
Anderson
Bad Man Arrested After Intimidation Near Fingal
Frank Clark known as a one man gang was jailed by Sheriff Kelly after terrorizing residents around the Wm. Kurtz farm near Fingal. He faced Judge Moe who set Friday for counsel. Clark invited organizers of his group to lead his defense as he opted to come quietly.
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Frank Clark
W. W
Miner Rescues Comrades From Burning Lincoln Mine Shaft
Virginia Minnesota August 30 Frank Mattson descended a burning Lincoln mine shaft without a mask and saved fellow miners Oscar Pakkala and Joe Reinsche. The two were revived by pulmotor. 200 miners had been trapped but all escaped. The mine later blocked and closed with water unavailable for salvage.
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Virginia
Minn
Frank Mattson
Lincoln Mine
Oscar Pakkala
Joe Reinsche
Mattson
Menaba
Lincoln
Sanborn Forms Home Guard Company
Sanborn establishes a Home Guard unit at city hall with C H Taberg as captain F P Clare and R H McKeen as lieutenants and P B Molitor as first sergeant The group aims to guard food supplies stored in local elevators and to drill in military tactics as a patriotic local defense effort fostered while the national guard serves federal duties.
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Sanborn Enterprise
City Hall
C. H. Taberg
F. P. Clare
R. H. McKeen
P. B. Molitor
Threshers Wanted by State Farmers
McDonald federal labor representative reports demand for labor not large now but state can place workers. Applications for threshing jobs exist across North Dakota that cannot be filled. Earl Pegg arrives from Oakes to work at Pegg garage and live with the Pegg family. Frank Schmidt travels to Moccasin Montana then Cartwright North Dakota to visit relatives.
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Bismarck
McDonald
North Dakota
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Mart Mason
Fourth Street
Valley City Furniture Co
Taliang Sti
Gov. Frazier
Regent Board
MR. Koehn
Teuton
Flanders
Czernowitz
Korniloff
Navy
Tokn White Wallace
College of
Saint Teresa
Winona
Minnesota
National Bureau of Education
North Central Association of Colleges
Secrtary
Conservatory OF Music State
Department of Home Economics and Art
Old Valley City
West
Donald Neimant
Gilman Mudgett
West High
Sanborn Home Guard Company
Sanborn
Earl Pegg
Oakes
Pegg
B. J. Pegg
Earl
Br. Pegg
Pegs
Frank Schmidt
Harvey Brownley
Schmidt
Cart- Wright, N. D
Harry Batterteli
TRE Dustor Chichester
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