Preservation Calls for Game Protection Now in North Dakota
A 1917 editorial urges action to preserve pinnated and sage grouse and other species in North Dakota. It warns that delayed seasons risk extinction and cites Hornaday’s warnings about buffalo and passenger pigeons to stress urgent conservation. Officials of the M W A are elected with installation slated for January 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
North Dakota
Missouri River
William T. Hornaday
Wilfe Protection Fund
Northern Plains
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Hanna Ends State Service of 25 Years
Governor Louis B. Hanna resigns after 25 years in state service spanning the legislature and governorship. He began in 1895 in the house, later served in the senate, and held cabinet roles. A portrait hangs in the executive offices as he plans a long vacation and possible Europe trip or front-line travel if the war continues.
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Bismarck
N. D
Louis B. Hanna
Capitol
House
Roger Allen
Senate
Treadwell Twitchell
Fargo
Budget Committee
Old Guard
Hanna
Europe
46 Women Perish In Asylum Fire at St Ferdinand de Halifax
In Quebec on a cold Saturday night the St Ferdinand de Halifax asylum burned, killing forty six women inmates and a sister who died while rescuing others. The Sisters saved 135 inmates and thirty girls. high winds and frozen pipes hampered efforts. Property loss is estimated at 100000 dollars. cause unknown.
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Quebec
Sisters of Charity
St. Ferdinand de Halifax
Next House of Congress Lacks Party Majority
Revised figures on returns of the last election show neither Democrats nor Republicans will have a majority of the next House necessary to elect a speaker. A handful of minor party members will determine control. Current totals: Democrats 218, Republicans 214, Independents 2, Progressives 2, Prohibition 1, Socialist 1, contested 2.
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Washington
Contested seats shape speakership vote in divided House
As 218 votes are needed for a majority, Democrats and Republicans rely on independents whose stance remains quiet. Key figures from Pennsylvania New York Minnesota Louisiana and California affect the outcome with party leaders pressing for solid caucuses and shifts in the contested districts. The balance hinges on the seating of four to twenty seats and the potential liberal banner guiding early conference plans.
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Kelly
Pennsylvania
Randall
California
Clark
London
New York
Schall
Minnesota
Pelly
Fuller
Massachi
Martin
Louisiana
Barchfeld
Guy Campbell
New Jersey
Scully
Robert Carson
Representative Gardner
Representative Mann
House
Capitol
Mann
Gardner
Prussia
America
Lenrott
Wisconsin
Mann- Lenroot
Frazliers Recommendations and Food Adulteration Notice
Continued recommendations call for board of regents action, extended authority, rural school focus, and greater funding for consolidation and standardization. A North Dakota Food Department chemist certifies a six month analysis through December 31, 1916, finds certain listed foods and beverages adulterated or misbranded.
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Frazlier
Board of Regents
Adulterated and misbranded foods list certified in Williams County
The Williams County North Dakota auditor certifies a list of adulterated and misbranded foods as provided by E. F. Ladd, Chemist and Food Commissioner. Items include gelatin ice cream, cider vinegar, fruit jam, ice cream, creamery butter, and other dairy products from multiple companies, with notes on fat content and illegality. Certification dated January 1917.
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F. Ladd
Alma K. Johnson
Notary Public Cass
County
North Dakota
Oy Commission
Feldman Dairy Co
Devils Lake
N. D
Twin
City Wholesale Grocery Co
St. Paul
Minn
Minot Grocery Co
Minot
N. Dak
Foley Bros. & Kelly
Seneca Brand
Empire Provision & Produce Co
Chicago
Ill
Hendrickson & Co
Aneta
Jahnke Bros
Rock Lake
Danvang
Pure Food Mfg. Co
Mandan
National Fruit Products Co
Memphis
Cavalier
Tlegal
Capital City Bottling Works
Lismarck
Mlegal
Jamestown Bottling Works
Jamestown
Williams
Also Mentioned on This Page
Williston Graphic
Marie A. Corbett
Official Paper OF
Williams County
Willie
Williston
Ulacore
O. L. Merriman
J. Reed
G. M. Thomas
Albert Wehr
Alfred Wolf
J. Sentry
W. F. Snyder
W. ©. Francis
Jos. Weeley
Harvey Oil CO
Cleveland
New
Rockford Transcript
Jannuary
Northwest
House of Congress
Me. F. Ladd
North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station
Eagle Store
Eagle
Mens & Boys
Lot
Union
Ladies Wool & Fleeced
Lyric Theatre
Creamery Co
Ilegal
Paris Confectionery
Boach & Korbal
Crosby
Meg Eal
Gary
Son
Crosb
Cary & Dairy
Fairview
Mont
Bridgeman-Russell Co
Grand Fooks
Johnson Ice Cream Co
A. J
Spielman
New England
American Cider Co
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