Increased Imports of Manufactures in War Trade Policy
The editorial notes that manufactures for further use in manufacturing and ready-for-consumption goods require heavy labor. It cites Germany Austria and Belgium trade cuts, describes first eight months of the current year showing imports at 529 million, and warns that postwar policy under tariff-for-revenue and liberal imports risks U.S. industries as Europe and the Far East adapt to war and peace conditions.
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Europe
Germany
Austria
Belgium
Far East
Farm youth urged to stay on the land amid city temptations
A wartime editorial urges young men from farms to resist urban glamour and crowding, arguing most fail in cities while farms hold greater opportunity. It stresses unity for Americans of all origins, loyalty to the flag, and quotes Decatur on national duty.
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Dross
Williston Concert Honors The Star Spangled Banner
The Williston Concert Band played The Star Spangled Banner to 1000 residents last Sunday, urging future concerts to feature the anthem prominently. The piece inspired audience respect and the hope that national pride remains central to civic events.
Foundations of Standardization and National Character
The passage urges a shift toward standardization to avoid a nation of mollycoddles. It argues that cooperative production and marketing across communities will reveal weakness in overly dependent individuals, pushing toward clearer standards and organized effort.
Weeks Madden plan wise war watchdogs urged
The New York Times highlights Civil War scandals and wartime fraud risks. Senator Weeks and Representative Madden back a joint congressional committee to oversee war conduct and expenditures, citing their business experience and need for vigilance against irregularities.
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Times
Canada
Congress
Senator Weeks
Massachusetts
Madden
Illinois
Fostering Community Spirit in North Dakota's Williams County
The piece urges a shift from individual gain to community prosperity. It stresses North Dakota as a single large community and Williams County as a key unit, calling for higher collective ambition and practical steps to raise the overall welfare of town and country.
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North Dakota
Williams County
Perkins Failure Stirs Debate Over Bean Diet Plan
George Perkins leader of the Mayor Mitchel Food and Market Committee explains why his proposed bean and corn diet for Gotham’s poor failed. Wormy beans and poor quality led to widespread dissatisfaction amid education officials and a Ray County school attendance controversy.
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Perkins
George Perkins
Mitchel
Bows York
New York Journal of Commierce
Oskaloosa Herald Reflects on German-American Loyalty
A brief editorial contrasts disloyal Germans with 99 loyal German-Americans, emphasizing steady public support in times of trouble and patriotic duty within the community.
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Oskaloosa
Uae
Republic
Northwestern educational meeting draws record Minot crowd
Minot hosts a larger Northwestern Educational meeting than any prior event with strong Williams county presence. Miss Peterson spoke on Teacherages, and Supt. L A White discussed Things Worth While in Our High NOTICE FOR BIDS McKenzie county Farmers Telephone Co invites sealed bids for Wilbur township line construction starting April 28 at 2 PM. Work begins at Andrew Bjorlo place and follows Indian Toon bridge to Williston line. poles require one crossarm. supplier to provide materials. right to reject any or all bids reserved.
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Williston
Northwestern
Minot
Williams County
Peterson
Supt. L. A. White
McKenzie County, Farmer’s Telephone Company
Welbur Township
Foteline
Panger Sch House
Wilbur Township
Andrew Bjorlo
Toon Bridge
Willston Hine
McKenzie County Farmer’s Telephone Ca
D. W. Vader
Weekly Health Letter Tasked by State Public Health Laboratory
Parents and guardians urged to report feeble minded persons especially children not receiving medical attention or housed at the Feeble Minded Home at Grafton. Public peace officers pressed to locate unreported cases and notify the States Attorney in their county. State Health Board officials Langer Call and McGurren sign the notice.
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State Public Health Laboratory
University of North Dakota
Grafton
William Langer
State Board of Health
A. M. Call
C. J. McGurren
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Elizabeth Gill
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Renee
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Anna M. Peters
Zon Co
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Nanna E. Newlander
Elizabeth Gil
Mabel Connolly
R. P. Groves
Et Laughrey
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Elizabeth Elle
Viola Megow
Cecile Mi
Minnie Meyers
H. A. Boorman
Paul Jones
Ida M. Renn
Sigrid Sorem
Alice Anderson
Esther M. Jack
Cordelia Nelson
Johanna Monson
Luella Conley
Belle Cutten
Glas & Berg
E. C. Elkema
Ruth Andersen
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