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Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
1
Ole Tew, a pioneer settler and leader, died last Monday morning. The longtime community figure is mourned by neighbors and local organizations. Funeral arrangements will be announced by his family.
Ole Tew sixty six, early settler and county builder, dies after a year long illness. Born in Wisconsin 1851 he homesteaded in Dwight township and helped found the county’s farms and churches. Survived by two sons and three daughters, funeral at home then Wild Rice Lutheran Church Dwight.
Wahpeton youths headed to Fargo to enlist in the Ambulance Corps and other Army units. Isadore Englehart Frank Jansen William Frank Gilbert Karst Roy Bergin Clarence Morris Clarence Wolfe Max Cameron planned to join the Ambulance Corps with others considering Battery support. One recruit, Frank Karst, faced eye sight issues and Frank Hodel anticipated in Texas, with letters from home greatly welcomed.
The County Agent discusses office days on Fridays and Saturdays and urges calling before long road trips. A call for about thirty fresh dairy cows is noted, with local prices ranging from 80 to 90 dollars, while buyers expect 100 to 150 dollars. Federal Farm Loan Bank at St Paul has loaned 90,000 dollars with another 9,000 due by January 1. Banks may loan stock purchases at five to seven percent, creating a chance for farmers to finance land and stock.
A fragmentary editorial voice argues against pacifist stupidity and warns that Pan-German dominance would end free industry. It stresses loyalty to freedom at home and abroad, warning that isolation or complacency harms the nation and allies.
The Adjutant General warns North Dakota registrants that failing to return seven day questionnaires to local boards triggers loss of deferred classification and exemption rights. Local boards will mail forms from December 15 with five percent sent weekly until all receive copies, emphasizing prompt action to avoid disqualification.
In remarks from Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo in Baltimore bankers meeting, he rebutted fears that fiscal year expenses will overwhelm resources. He stated spending estimates are overstated and that Liberty Loan success proves the public’s readiness to meet needs.
Copies of the Liberty Loan Source Book Liberty Loan Primers and other Liberty Loan material can be obtained upon request from the chairman of the Liberty Loan committees in each Federal Reserve District or from the Federal Reserve Banks.
The Richland county board reports on new draft rules requiring all registrants to answer questionnaires for the national army. District boards act only as appointees. questions cover classification and appeals. Provost marshal general urges maximum volunteer support, with mailings to start December 15 for 20 days.
A report shows bread priced at 15 cents per loaf in North kota and lower rates in Minnesota Montana and South Dakota at 10 cents. The writer urges action against profit taking by bakers and retailers, warning of prosecutions under the Food Act if prices persist.
Fans adopt a series of late conventions with the first to be held in New York New States. Others will follow in additional states as organizers conduct the work and arouse interest among workers in the various sites.
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