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27 Dec 1917
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Williston Graphic in Williston, North Dakota
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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
1
What Can I Do to Help Win the War
A World War I era plea urges readers to conserve food. The Graphic explains that 1917 wheat surplus has been exported and only enough remains to feed Americans until next harvest. The call emphasizes using corn meal, rye, oats, barley, and rice instead of wheat to aid soldiers and Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
America
Food Administration
England
France
Italy
Williston Schools All Join Junior Red Cross Effort
Williston closes the year with every pupil enrolled in the Junior Red Cross after students and families raised funds. Contributions from parents, a Sunday School class, and a group of girls who formed a Junior Red Cross last summer funded memberships for all children. This civic act reflects strong community support and school pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Red Cross
Junior Red Cross
Chicago
Minneapolis
H. K. Brown
Syrian Society Telegrams Celebrate Jerusalem Victory
A Williston North Dakota note from December 13 1917 sends congratulations to General Allenby and the Allied governments for Jerusalem’s fall. Sir Cecil Spring Rice's embassy reply thanks the United Syrian Society and forwards thanks to His Majesty's Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
United Syrian Society Organization
Williston
N. D
Cecil Spring Price
Great Britain
Washington, D. C
Palestine
Allenby
France
Italy
United Syrian Society
T. H. David
Pres. E. Munger
Washington
Blossom
North Dakota
Tam
United
Arnold Robertson
Sells Interest in Ideal Pool Hall
Charles Kassis sold his interest in the Ideal Pool Hall to Joseph Esta this week. Kassis, a longtime local business man, plans a vacation and eventual move to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ideal Pool Hall
Charles Kassis
Joseph Esta
Kassis
Officers elected by Home Guard in regular meeting
The Home Guard held its meeting at the Armory with about sixty men present. Elmer O Halvorsen was elected 1st Lieutenant and Charles E Newell 2nd Lieutenant. other appointments included Noah Panger as 1st Sergeant and S Carter, F Martineau, J J Pavlick in key posts. Cpls Plummer Leon hardy Partridge Tuske Brown named for duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Guards
Elmer O. Halvorsen
Co. E
Charles E. Newell
E. W. Jeffrey
Noah Panger
S. Carter
F. Martineau
J. J. Pavlick
Frank Plummer
Paul Leonhardy
Roderick Partridge
Robert Tuske
H. K. Brown
Home Guard
U. S
North Dakota Leads Nation in Red Cross Drive
Fargo reports North Dakota's Red Cross shows the most efficient state organization after the Christmas drive. Every county submitted results and the state totals 166 164 members, about 26.4 percent of the population, with 93 062 new names added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
North Dakota
Red Cross
United States
Associated Press
Washington
The
Reports of North Dakota Soldiers Safely Landing
The Fargo Forum and the Minor News say several North Dakota soldiers have safely landed on the other side. Messages were awaited hourly with none yet heard, but the odds favor that the men are across the Atlantic and out of reach of submarines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
North Dakota
Atlantic
Secret of the Storm Country at Orpheum
The Secret of the Storm Country starring Norma Talmage comes to the Orpheum Theatre on January 1 and 2 with a 3 PM New Year matinee. The film is a sequel to Tess of the Storm Country and highlights the popular actress in the lead role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Talmage
Orpheum Theatre
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