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Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
4
Publisher Cameron quotes President Wilson on uniting across time to complete the labor operation. The Wahpeton Times presents the message as a guiding motto for readers and workers.
National Red Cross notes detail the division head reorganizing as a supply depot in France. Pamphlets hooks and posters from Washington replace shrapnel and solid shot, all tied to the Christmas membership push distributed to chapters. Packages are opened and inspected, contents checked, and repacked for different operators. The drive relies on extra shipping clerks and urgent processing as winter advances and soldiers abroad await equipment.
Secretary of the Navy directs ship and training station commanders to accept no sweaters from sources other than the Red Cross. Forty first division troops at Mineola await orders to sail for France after being equipped with Red Cross sweaters, wristlets, and sacks. Northern Division reports shortages as France and camps strain supplies, with purchases failing to meet demand.
The article debates U S loaning funds to allies and bearing interest in wartime, arguing it may be wiser to avoid new obligations and focus on existing bonds. It urges prudence, national duty, and preventing excessive military costs while supporting allies through careful financial policy.
Notice lists letters as advertised at Wanperon North Dakota postoffice dated December 5. Names include Mrs Hart, Miss Mabel Schroeder, Geo Allen, H Frudell, D Rose, Albin J Nelson, John Schmitt, Philip Sletmoe and others. P. M. Rittenhouse signs the list as postmaster.
A speech stresses national unity and Patriot duty behind the war savings plan. It argues victory depends on both soldiers valor and civilian thrift, urging every citizen to support certificates and conserve resources for America’s war effort. The talk links responsible saving to sustaining military success and economic strength.
A Port Madison native, fourth generation Bennett enlists in the army as a grandson of multiple veterans. The article traces a lineage back to War of 1812 and Revolutionary War ancestors, noting uncles who served in earlier conflicts. The piece emphasizes family military tradition across generations.
Henri Barbusse, famed French writer, recounts a grim trench assault with brutal realism. He portrays waiting amid nervous laughter, the rush into fire, and the desperate search for comrades after a night of hell, showing soldiers as exhausted humans rather than killers.
The Universalist church in town, forced by property sale to relocate, used its social roots to establish a parsonage. Rev Janes Houghton, ousted from his home, led efforts that raised four thousand dollars for a rear church parsonage with work to begin soon.
Congregational Church lists schedule for Sunday services at 10 30 morning worship 12 noon Sunday School 6 30 evening Young People Society 7 30 mid week meeting Thursday. Pastor F E Stilwell invites all to attend.
Washington dispatches show cabinet talks circling government ownership as a possible national transport policy. The administration leans toward ownership as a solution but faces broad public resistance and fiscal barriers from wartime loans. Officials acknowledge railroads need relief, revenue, and removal of burdensome laws, framed as simple administrative fixes rather than radical nationalization.
Roschee's German Syrup is advertised to drive colds from the system quickly. A trial bottle or full-size bottle is offered at Henry Miller Co's Drug Store.
Classified notice offers furniture and household items for sale. Includes references to use, payment terms, and locations. Mentions seller as responsible men and also notes sale in cities and towns with full particulars to address for details. Includes age and accusations references.
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