Federal building examination for men age 18 to 45
An employment exam will be held at the Federal building on Saturday August 24. The open test is for men aged 18 to 45. Entrance salary starts at 1000 dollars annually with a maximum of 1400 after five years. Applications and instructions are available from Alfred J. Gilles, local secretary, at the post office.
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Federal
Alfred J. Gilles
Banbourne
Aloe Tel
Cibo
eGans Cap
Brany
Fouma
Wil
Garesia Tose
American Transport Miracle Boosts War Effort Across Ocean
The article highlights a surge in American troop and seller movements to Europe, with about 1.5 million transported in six months. It credits railroads, navy, and shipping for rapid mobilization, citing Sir Joseph Maclay’s praise and McAdoo’s assessment of railroad policy progress.
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Europe
Batte Front
Joseph Maclay
McAdoo
Railroad Administration
Ten Nine Men to Leave August Camp Lewie Quota
Nine or more men depart on August 28 at 6 15 am for Camp Lewis near Seattle Washington from the county quota of 29 volunteers. Names include Lilliegard Emil Aber crombie Howard Frances Fatr 4% Schmite Peter Mantador King Join Bernard Radellt Otto Lidgerwood Moore George Edwin Halley Joseph L Fairmount Vaderwerff George Collings Guy Bernard Hei Minn Ebel Paul Flan Axel J Christine Anderson Enoch Kindred Marine Earl Bakker Alfred Bernard Lelnen Herbert Wahpeton Ness Harold Heltman Jacobchick Frank Gilles Frank Peter Liably William Andrew Van Buren Philip M Berglund William Arthur Wahpeton Edward Campbell.
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Camp Lewie
Camp Lewis
Seattle
Wash
Lilliegard
Ingman Emil
Abercrombie
Howard Frances
Fatr
Schmite
Peter
Mantador
King
Bernard
Fairmount
Radellt
Otto
Lidgerwood
Moore
George Edwin
Halley
Joseph L
Vaderwerff
George
Collings
Guy Bernard
Wyndmere
Hei
Ness
Harold Heltman
Wahpeton
Jacobchick
Frank
Gilles
Frank Peter
Liably
William Andrew
van Buren
Philip M
Berglund
William Arthur
Waheton
Edward
Campbell
Spencer Dies After Long Illness At Home
E W Spencer, longtime editor and newspaper worker born in Ohio on August 4 1849, died at his home after a two year battle with Brights disease. The funeral, led by Rev Hobbs and Rev Myrick, was held at the church on Tuesday with interment at Fairview cemetery. He leaves a wife, a brother and two sisters.
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E. W. Spencer
Mr. Spencer
Ohio
M. E. Church
Hobbs
Myrick
Fairview Cemetery
Ife
Paul and Purdon Form New Grocery Firm
Paul and Purdon have purchased their partner Wesley Oliver's stake and will run the business as Paul and Purdon. For four to five years the firm operated as Pat Oliver and Purdon. Oliver, the retiring member, left for Larent county near Rutland to farm.
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Paul & Purdon
Messrs
Paul and
Purdon
Wesley Oliver
Pat, Oliver & Purdon
Larent County
Rutland
Federal threshing inspector urges proper harvest handling
Mr I D Oliver, a Federal Threshing Inspector, has been in the county performing duties of his office. He notes a large crop and warns against wasteful threshing. He urges locals to ensure timely and quality threshing to protect property and yield.
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I. D. Oliver
Demands on Allies Shape Postwar Raw Material Deals
The fragment notes German demands on the Allies seeking concessions in postwar raw material distribution and restoration of wartime tonnage, reflecting tensions over after war dispositions and shipping capacity. The text indicates Allied responses and potential ships and materials at stake, showing a contested economic order after the conflict.
Do Not Burn Straw Piles Save Fertile Black Soil
Threshing proceeds as farmers consider straw management to protect black soil. Weather favors burning straw piles yet cautions urge threshing into corners or yards and trampling by cattle for manure. Experts warn against burning to preserve soil moisture and fertility for future crops. The piece notes losses in fertilizer value and cautions about rust and spring risks, mentioning a stock breeders sale at the county sale.
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Mwe
Richland County
P. Wolt
County Agricultu
McAdoo urges stable 4.35% Fourth Liberty Loan rate
Secretary McAdoo declared the Fourth Liberty Loan should bear 4.35 percent interest to stabilize government borrowing during the war. He warned a 0.25 percent spread on $10 billion would raise $25 million annually, funded by broader taxation and affecting all classes through consumption taxes. He urged the nation to support a fixed rate to prevent later interest increases.
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McAdoo
Onda
Intrest
Ras
Civil service exams raise wages for Wahpeton post office
Government departments in Washington will hold weekly civil service examinations for stenographers and typewriters. Alfred J. Gilles notes the starting salary increased from 1100 to 1400 dollars annually. Exams to hire mail clerks and carriers for the Wahpeton post office will continue until the shortage is filled.
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Washington
Wahpeton Postoffie
Alfred J. Gilles
Wahpeton Postoffce
New Army Draft Ages Proposed From 18 to 45
Secretary Baker and Senator Chamberlain announced a plan to extend the draft age to a minimum of 18 and maximum of 45. The measure would split ages 18 to 21 into three classes and call younger men first, with 31 to 45 to follow, as Congress prepares to act. Officials cautioned no immediate exhaustion of manpower is seen under current selective service calls.
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Washington
Baker
Congress
Senator Chamberlain
Senate Military Committee
Chamberlain
Crowder
Chamderlain
Congregational Fundraiser Planned at Island Park
A congregational event will be held next Wednesday at Island Park under the Taulies’ Aid society. Attendees are asked to bring their own luncheons including singar and dishes. coffee and cream will be furnished by the aid. The children’s festival and supper follow at the usual time. Everyone connected with the church is welcome.
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Augsland Park
Taulies’ Aid Society
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