America shifts to creditor nation after war debts and duties
The article notes wartime costs totaling 21.0 billion dollars with 8.0 billion owed to the U.S. by Allies, while Allied deaths run higher for France and Britain. It discusses a looming 1919 federal expenditure of about 10.5 billion, the U.S. moving from debtor to creditor, and plans to reinvest in foreign securities while expanding domestic production and trade. The piece also mentions a checker club event led by Thomas B. Murphy with prize winners and a problem column by R. Rutledge.
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America
Wei
Great Britain
France
England
Italy
Belgium
Russia
Europe
Treasury Department
United States
Thomas B. Murphy
Checker
George Leonhardy
R. R. Rutledge Black
Returned Soldiers Enjoy SmokER Dinner in Williston
A smoker and supper were given to Williston’s returned soldiers by the local Home Guards on Tuesday. The event honored veterans and provided community support through a shared meal and gathering.
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Williston
Home Guards
Church Services And Schedules Listed For Sunday
Congregational Church announces new Sunday times for services and Sunday School at 12 30. First Lutheran Church moves English morning worship to 10 30 with Bible Class at noon and evening service at 7 30. English Lutheran holds 11 30 morning service with 12 45 Sunday School and 8 00 evening service. Lent service Tuesday evening at Mrs Jacobson 610 2nd Ave West at 8. Remember library supper and sale on Wednesday April 2.
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Ax Lutheran Aid
Mesdames
Swedland
Reed
Koeneman
Eeee Congregational Church
Hitehcoe Ik
First Lutheran Church
Jacobson
2Nd Ave. West
World War discharge record initiative in North Dakota
The Adjutant General asks the county commissioners to furnish the county auditor with a free recording record for discharge certificates. This will serve as a valuable historical record for North Dakota World War history and aid future researchers.
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Board of County Commissioners
North Dakota
Soldier discharge certificates mailing advised in Williston notice
County Auditor M H Allen urges soldiers to mail or deliver certificates to Williston North Dakota for safe recording and return within about 30 days. The notice, dated March 21 1919, asks use of registered mail and warns of possible loss by fire theft and other causes.
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Williston
N. Dak
M. H. Allen
Rosy Cheeks and Freshness with Morning Phosphate Bath
A promotional note touts drinking hot water with phosphate and limestone before breakfast for a week to cleanse the digestive system, improve skin tone, banish headaches, and relieve bilious or rheumatic symptoms. It claims skin will become clearer and overall health improves.
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R. R. Rutledge
Black
King
Wishek
B. W
Torgerson
A. P. Jones
R. BR. Rutledge
White White
White
Kimonas
New Wash
Voiles
Bruegger
THE
Williston Building and Loan Association
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Thomas F. Craven
J. B. Lyon
M. Hydle
A.n.eidsness
N. B. Ludowese
W. H. Westergaard
J. A. Husebye
B. Ludowese
Tchus Gro
CIEL
Armory
Larson
St. Joseph's Church
Episcopal Guild
Rather’s
Ala Claire Brownson
Aid
Baldwin
Whorley
Treas
Nelson Valley Farm Club
Nesson Valley Farmers Club
Nesson Valley
E. G. Schollander
K. OF P
K. of P. Lodge
Castle Hall
Hamilton Fields Nupitals
Herbert Field
West Broadway
Irene Field
Orin A. Hamilton
Mr. Hamilton
Hitchcock
Gopher Post
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