War Aims of the United States Restated in Congress
President Wilson, addressing Congress, outlines fourteen world peace principles aligned with Britain's war aims. Key points include open covenants, free seas, abolition of trade barriers, armament reductions, equitable colonial adjustments, and a League of Nations to guarantee independence and territorial integrity. The plan seeks a just, stable peace and to reduce war provocations. The full message to follow next week.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
David Lloyd George
Russia
Belgium
Alsace-Lorraine
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Ruma
Serbia
Montenegro
Balkan States
Turkey
Ottoman Empire
Dardanelles
General Association of Nations
United States
Why We Are Fighting a Graphic Poem Summary
The poem urges readers to understand World War II stakes by recalling grim scenes across the Atlantic and on Belgian and French soil. It insists France and Belgium endure German aggression, with images of ruined villages and suffering women to justify the war’s necessity. It ends urging subscription to the Graphic.
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France
Germany
Belgium
Hell
Control of binder twine prices set by Food Administration
Washington in 1918 the Food Administration will control binder twine supply through voluntary agreements with makers to stabilize prices, curb hoarding, and route product to farmers at lower costs. Henry Wolfer will head the effort. North Dakota’s 30 million pounds annual need highlights the nation’s push to reduce prices from 1917 highs while acknowledging higher material costs.
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Washington
Food Administration
Granger
Henry Wolfer
Minnesota State Penitentiary
North Dakota
A. B. Clancy
Fargo
International Harvester Co
England approves Lloyd George war aims statement
London newspapers unite in approval of Prime Minister Lloyd George's plan for Britain's war aims. The Times calls it the most important state document since the war began, praising its moderation while warning it could be used by enemies. The Daily Mail lauds its simplicity and democratic tone, though some allies may challenge terms. Only the Morning Post criticizes.
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London
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Germany
Austria- Hungary
Russia
Shellicose Morning Post
The
Times
Daily Mail
British public backs Lloyd George war aims statement
Across papers the nation accepts the premier's address as a united stance for peace terms and victory. The Daily Telegraph notes it may ease anxiety, while The Daily News calls it a war landmark aligning with Wilson's policy. The Morning Post urges victory as the single war aim.
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Lloyd George
Daily Telegraph
Germany
The
Daily News
Wilson
Daily Express
Morning Post
Red Cross Sends A Fine Shipment In December
District workers across the region mobilize for a December shipment of over one thousand articles. Men women and children toil in busy districts as the Red Cross reports significant distribution and readiness.
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RED Cross
Red Cross December allotment including hospital shirts and bed wear
A patriotic Red Cross unit lists its December allotment for January shipments. The items include 38 hospital bed shirts 15 pairs pajamas 20 convalescent robes 19 pair bed socks 200 triangular bandages 10 abdominal bandages 7 pillow cases 45 pillows 94 wash cloths 46 handkerchiefs 78 sweaters 106 wristlets 200 pairs socks and 2 mufflers. Two shipments are planned for January about the fifteenth and the last of the month.
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Red Cross
Red Croes
Degree of Honor Card Party and Dance Planned
The Degree of Honor schedules an old time informal dance and card party at their next meeting on January 18 for members only. A light lunch will be served with a 50 cent charge per couple. Twelve card tables will be set. the event aims to attract younger members. Mr and Mrs Edward Metz, recently visiting cities, return and plan housekeeping on first avenue east in Kassix residence.
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Degree of
Edward Metz
Kassix
First Avenue East
Non Partisans to Hold Meeting Here
The Nonpartisan League calls a meeting at the Armory in this city on Saturday the 19th of January. Walter Thomas Mills will be the speaker, known for his oratory and expected to be an engaging presenter.
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LN Armory
Will
Walter Thomas Mills
Townley
Mills
Seed aid request to congress for 6 million dollars
Secretary of Agriculture Jane David Houston urges Congress to appropriate 6 million dollars to buy and sell seed to farmers at cost. The funds would serve as a revolving fund to procure seed for food and feed crops, store and transport it, and furnish it to drought-stricken areas in Texas, Oklahoma, North Dakota, Montana and other states, with urgency to safeguard next year’s harvest.
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Congress
Washington
Jane David F. Houston
Secretary of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of the Treasury
District of Columbia
Texas
North Dakota
Montana
Indiana
Southwest
Oklahoma
Northwest
United States
Corn Belt
Corn
Kansas
North Dakota College Basketball Hope and War Session
North Dakota plans a strong basketball season with seven players from the 1917 championship team and a schedule of eight games. Governor Lynn J. Frazier calls a special session in January to address seed grain, feed, and state finances, aiming for a brief three to four day meeting to mobilize wartime food production and seed aid for counties.
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H. 8
Williston
Tioga
Fairview
Poplar
Stanley
Bismarck
N. D
Lynn J. Frazier
Frazier
State Council of Defense
Long
Washington
Federa
J. N. Hagan
Agriculture and Labor
North Dakota
Opposition to Secretary Baker Intensifies in Early 1917
Washington reports growing calls for the retirement of War Secretary Baker amid protests that his pacifist roots hindered war mobilization. Supporters credit quick, efficient organization of a wartime machine. critics press for Theodore Roosevelt to take the post. Congress and public letters flood lawmakers as debate continues.
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N. D. Baker
War Department
Baker
Mr. Baker
Theodore Roosevelt
Mayave
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