Furloughs for Fraser's Sons Granted for Temporary Help
The army offers short term furloughs to farmers using soldiers’ relatives or former employees for seeding and harvesting. Applicants must file with local exemption boards using a detailed form. approvals require soldier consent and commander's sign-off with recall if needed. North Dakota expected limited benefit as many drafted men already dispersed to camps and overseas.
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Peyton C. March
March
Warrisk
North Dakota
Camp Dodge
France
North Dakota Wheat Marketing Order Issued To May 15
Official from Dr. E F Ladd states all wheat held by North Dakota farmers must be marketed before May 15 due to shortages. Failure to comply will lead to the wheat being taken to town and hauled costs deducted. Seed wheat is not affected.
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Fargo
N. D
E. F. Ladd
North Dakota
State Food Administration
United States Food Administration
Washington
Federal survey to map North Dakota wheat holdings
The Federal Food Administration under E F Ladd plans a two week survey in North Dakota to determine current food stock. Farmers will receive cards to report on hand grain while discussions on requisitioning wheat continue amid concerns of hoarding and price increases in Congress.
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E. F. Ladd
North Dakota
Federal Food Administration
Congress
Home Guard Training Letter From Camp Dodge 1918
Mike Nedoff of Co. C writes from Camp Dodge Iowa praising Home Guard drills as highly beneficial. He notes 260 men with little prior training, opportunities for advancement, and urges full attendance and continued effort by all recruits. He signs off with best wishes to the Home Guard.
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Camp Dodge
Jeffery
Williston
Home Guards
Home Guard
Mike Nedoff
163Rd Depot Brigade
Lowa
Gettysburg Address Card Text Restated in Plain Language
The famous Gettysburg Address delivered during the Civil War is summarized as a pledge to honor fallen soldiers by preserving the union and continuing the unfinished work of liberty. It expresses dedication to a government of the people and a new birth of freedom.
Government Weighing Children Aims to Save 100000 Lives
Government urged nationwide weighing and measuring of children under five as part of Children's Year. The program, begun in April 1919, seeks to protect child health, guide care, and save 100000 lives through growth records, milk safety, and nurse/consultation services. Local chairs to coordinate with state defenses and report figures to Washington.
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Woman's Committee
Council of National Defense
North Dakota
Children’s Bureau
U. S. Department of Labor
Bureau
Childen
Children's Bureau
Focal Committee
Washington
State Council of National Defense
Council of Defense
Bond drive chorus urges full quota sale in Ninth District
Chairman Rogers predicts complete bond quotas will be raised across counties through intensified organization. Counties report rapid uptake, aiming for 90 percent by April 17 and closing by April 27. The drive seeks 26 percent district participation between April 15 and 27, highlighting record district leadership and patriotism. A Canadian WWI veteran will speak at Truax Picnic on June 22.
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Rogers
Federal Reserve District
Truax
Gemberting Farm
Hall
Williams County appoints C C Mackenroth sheriff
C C Mackenroth of Williams County was appointed sheriff to fill the vacancy caused by Sheriff Strom’s resignation. He will assume duties May 1. Mackenroth has lived in the county 17 years and served 12 years as city water and light superintendent. He farms near Spring Brook with brother in law former Sheriff Carl Erickson and seeks the Republican nomination at the June primaries.
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C. C. Mackenroth
Williams County
Strom
Mackenroth
Spring Brook
Carl Erickson
Senator W. J. Stone Dies After Stroke
Washington reports the death Sunday of Missouri senator William J. Stone, longtime chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He suffered a paralytic stroke last Wednesday and had opposed the arming of American merchant ships, later reconciling with the administration on policy in line with his convictions.
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Washington
William J. Stone
Missouri
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Stone
Wilson
America
More Men Called for First of May Draft
Washington announces a fresh call for 44,843 registrants to report May 1 and 10. They will train at 11 forts and barracks, boosting total mobilized since March to over 200,000. Seven states provide most recruits led by Illinois and Pennsylvania, while Nevada and Delaware supply the fewest.
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Washington
Crowder
War Department
Wilson
France
National Army
Baker
Great Britain
Italy
Europe
District of Columbia
General Crowder
Pennsylvania
New York
Michigan
Missouri
Wisconsin
Ohio
Nevada
Delaware i
Wyoming
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John Bird
Ninth District
Ninth Federal Reserve District
W. J. Stone
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