War rhetoric ruled a public offense by Minnesota court
The Minnesota Supreme Court holds that remarks slandering Red Cross and war activities during World War I amount to a public offense.Geo W Freerks of Wahpeton, formerly an attorney, argued that the language was indecisive but the court says listeners would conclude the country had no cause for the war.
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Red Cross
State Supreme Court of
Minnesota
Ing
Y. M.C. A. Knights of Columbus
United States
Geo. W. Freeerks
Ortonville
Wahpeton
Supereme
Freerks
Thomas Finley
Robert Jones
Julius Fenner
John Bull
New York
England
George T. Bunn
Ptéme
Farmers to get price increase for wheat profits
The plan proposes raising wheat prices to offset higher freight rates in the Mississippi Valley and Eastern terminals. A committee of traffic experts is preparing an outline this week detailing the needed advance, aiming to preserve farmers’ real position despite rate changes. Details will come gradually as the plan forms.
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Missippi Valley
Food Administration
Colfax Farmers Club Meeting Planned
Colfax Farmers Club schedules a gathering as members look to discuss upcoming events and club activities. Officials and local residents are encouraged to attend at the planned venue.
Government seeks more stenographers for federal service
The Civil Service Commission clarifies that starting salaries for stenographers in Washington remain 1000 to 1200 dollars yearly, with 1200 dollars for minority cases. The War Department hires at 1100 dollars and may promote to 1200 after three months. Demand remains high. experienced applicants are favored. details from J. Voves at the local post office.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
War Department
Adore’igher
J. Voves
The
Civil Service Commission
North Dakota warns of grave fuel shortage this winter
North Dakota faces a severe coal shortage as lake ships lack cargo and rail cars strain movement. lignite becomes chief supply while grain exports drain cars, risking widespread cold and economic disruption across Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. local farmers clubs plan demonstrations while Fordson tractors arrive for county distribution.
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North Dakota
Minnesota
South Dakota
Lake Superior
Atlantic Seaboard
Great Lakes
United States
Wyoming
Montana
Head of the Lakes
Pos
Trade Your Liberty Bond Appeal by Third Liberty Director
S McAdoo and A R Rogers, with one director of the Third Liberty Bond, urge an appeal to encourage support for Liberty bonds amid wartime financing efforts.
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Treast
Rogers
McAdoo
Liberty Town
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A. R. Rogers
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TS. Army
Port Rilow
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National War Savings
National War Savings Committee
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