Lecturers for Better Roads Programs Open to Communities
The department invites communities to apply for a lecturer on road improvements and will fund travel for large audiences. When possible, groups nearby should combine lectures to reduce costs. If a lecturer cannot be sent, lantern slides may be loaned on payment of express charges with a 90 day return. The department also offers practical highway aid, surveys, model systems, and bridge work guidance, and can assign engineers for county road studies to improve materials, drainage, and construction methods.
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Office of Public Roads
Department
Pool hall proprietor killed by lightning
Geo Molton, owner of the Alexander pool hall, was killed Tuesday morning when a bolt struck as he stood in his barn door. He was an Elk and Exalted Ruler. Welliver of his lodge notified Des Moines about the death and the Des Moines lodge asked Williston to provide floral tokens and assist as needed.
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Geo. Molton
Alexander
Mr. Molton
Welliver
Molton
Des Moines
Iowa
Des Moine
Williston
South Africa Forces Accept Surrender in Southwest Africa
Pretoria July 9 General Botha, commander of Union of South Africa forces, accepts the surrender of all German military forces in German South West Africa. After quelling the rebellion against British authority Botha led British operations and invaded the territory in February, with reports of continued success and fortified command.
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Pretoria
South Africa
Botha
Union of South Africa
Armored Motor Cars Used In Gallipoli Attacks
A Reuters dispatch from London details British and French forces using armored turret cars in Gallipoli trench warfare. The vehicles moved through dust and shell holes to the Turkish front, opened fire with Maxim turrets, scattered the enemy, but endured hits. The day yielded a large Turkish prisoner haul and the capture of several German officers and sailors from Goeben and Breslau.
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London
Gallipoli
Reuter
Royal Naval Air Service
Eres
Goeben
Bresjan
Williston Sanitation Reforms Prompt Action Across City
J M Gurren notes Williston’s sanitary upgrades urged by Health Officer Dr LaBerge. Recommendations demand sewer use or sanitary closets, storm alley garbage disposal, and frequent manure haulage. Shuttering insanitary dwellings and restricting live fowls near eateries improve odors and safety. July 3 1915 Devils Lake North Dakota.
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Williston
LaBerge
State Board of Health
J. M. Gurren
Devils, Lake, N. Dak
Fine Rain Boosts Crops Across the Region
A light rain last Friday night refreshed fields and boosted crop prospects. Farmers report steady soil moisture, with improved growth potential for wheat and corn as showers continue across the area.
Tragic double murder suicide near Park River
T.G. Moi, 86, of Bemidji Minnesota, killed Miss Ima Gutterud 19, of Thief River Falls, and then shot himself at the Aitken farm near Park River North Dakota. Notes reveal insane jealousy and a forced signed statement denying Moi blame. An inquest was started after discovery by farm hand John Snow.
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Park River
N. D
T. G. Moi
Bemidji
Minn
Ima Gutterud
Thief River Falls
David Aitken
Moi
Perio
John Snow
D. L. Sjugstad
McIntosh
Mol
Girl
Olafson
Miitterud
Holland Di armitions and Neutrality Support
New York reports Rev. Van Dyke says Holland backs Wilson policy, ready to defend neutrality, with an estimated 350 000 mobilized. He notes Dutch resolve mirrors US stance, urges firm action against violations, warns of costly quarrels and lost friendships in a global conflict.
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New York
Holland
United States
van Dyke
Henry van Dyke
Luxenburg
Wilson
Germany
Mn Shipping i
Dedicated Mountrail county courthouse to be unveiled
Stanley North Dakota July 9 planning a July 14 dedication with Goy L B Hanna and United States Senators Py J McCumber and A J Gronna set to speak. New fireproof county facility features accessible offices large vaults a farmers rest room electric plant underground jail and modern plumbing with bubble fountains as visitors anticipate a memorable event marking local progress.
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Stanley
N. D
Mountrail County Court House
Mountrail County
Goy
L. B. Hanna
United States
Py J. McCumber
A. J. Gronna
Gome
Fort Buford Farmer's Club Meet and Picnic Grounds Plan
About fifty people attended the Fort Buford Farmer's Club meeting at the Cateys east of Buford. Delegates from the Buford Commercial Club discussed creating permanent picnic grounds with a committee to arrange site details. New officers and a secretary pro tem were elected, with Dr. J. B. Frasch replaced as president by Bova Kline.
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Fort Buford
Minneapolis Tribune
Carey
William Dishon
F. M. Shatswell
G. L. Welsh
G. W. Ritter
J. B. Frasch
Bova Kline
Boyd Kline
P . Beisel
Nt Roy
Elizabeth Newmann
Treas
John Catey
Bombardment Prevented at Guaymas by Diplomatic Protest
A planned general bombardment of Guaymas by the Mexican gunboat Guerrero was halted after Admiral Howard aboard the USS Colorado and foreign consuls protested. The commander agreed to fire only on trains and ships used for enemy troop transport and not on the rest of the city. The Bonita remains anchored in Guaymas harbor.
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Guyamas
Mexico
San Diego
Carranza
Guterrero
Admiral Howard
United States
Colorado
Howard
Guierrero
Bonita
Many Killed in Big Storm Rips Midwest
Chicago reports by today’s figures indicate between 50 and 100 people killed and many injured as a violent wind and rain storm sweeps from Nebraska to Ohio. Cincinnati sees 35 dead and 15 missing, boats on the Ohio River drowned. Missouri towns St. Charles and Gilmore destroyed by tornado. Marshalltown and Davenport report damage. crops hit in Hardin County Iowa. widespread flooding in Illinois basements inundated. regional losses in millions. The storm also strains crops in Tama and Ground counties with barns unroofed and stock unharmed. The storm’s reach prompts dramatic property losses and flood damage across several states.
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Chicago
Nebraska
Ohio
Cincinnati
Ohio River
Missouri
St. Charles
St. Peters
Gilmore
Marshalltown
Iowa
Tama
Ground
Hardin County
Towa
Garwinfi Tama
George Kiensle
Picnic Postponed At Perimental Farm Event
Picnic advertised for last Saturday at the experimental farm was postponed due to unspecified reason. Meal planned and local eatery listed as sponsors, with residents urged to await new date and details.
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Perimental
Russian Third Army Retreat Amid Fierce German Cannonade
British eyewitness reports details of the German counter stroke against the Russian retreat after crossing the San. Heavy artillery and air attacks disrupted Russian lines while a significant force massed on the Carpathians flank. Some corps and regiments suffered severe losses as the retreat continued along the San with persistent artillery fire and aerial activity. The Russian commander and staff remain vigorous, insisting the battle is not over and more troops are arriving to sustain the defense and offensive positions.
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Third Army
River San
Carpathians
Third
Two Farmers Slain by Lightning Near Flasher
Mandan North Dakota July 8 lightning struck near Flasher killing Ray Stone 24 and Marion Stone 26 both farmers while hauling rock to build a bridge. Ray drove and Marion rode when a storm broke. the team escaped unhurt and ran away. Bodies lay on the prairie after the blast.
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Mandan
N. C
Ray Stone
Marion Stone
Flasher
Ray
Marion
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Dardanelles
State Health Board
RIS
Park River Girl
Aitken
Aitkin
Whole World
Mounthail County Court
Uncle Sam
Oregon
Tower of Jewels
Farmer's Club
Davenport
Pleasant Valley District
Rock Island
Moline
Ilinois
Lyric Theatre Management
Lottie Pickford
Shea
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