Protocol Signed for Army Recall in Mexico Crisis
Atlantic City reports a protocol for conditional recall of U S troops from Chihuahua and for joint border patrols with Mexico. The agreement hinges on Carranza signing and Villa’s actions, with a debated extension if conditions worsen. Secretary Lane defends U S policy toward Mexico and praises Carranza while urging orderly resolution and continued enforcement against bandits.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Chihuahu
Ith
United States
Mexico
Carranza
Pull
Ae Prllantie
J. J. Pershing
Wilson
Villa
Chihuahua City
Chihuahua
Jim J. Pershing
Iwo
Lecy Lane
Proclamation Sets National Thanksgiving Day for 1916
President Wilson proclaims November 30 as a day of national thanksgiving and prayer. He urges Americans to worship, give thanks for peace and prosperity, and to aid suffering peoples hit by war through charitable contributions and relief. The proclamation is dated November 16, 1916.
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Washington
United States
Winners of 160 Acre Fort Assinniboine Tracts Drawn in Havre
Havre Montana land office lists the 160 acre Fort Assinniboine tracts winners. Tracts 79 and 80 drew Clinton R. Clark of Wisconsin and Noah F. Clark of Havre. Each tract valued about 15000 dollars. Seventy one Havre residents won contested tracts. Contested units require 50 cents per acre annually for five years and Montana homestead residency rules.
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Havre
Mont
Land Office
Fort Auuinniboine
Clinton R. Clark
Praderville
Wis
Noah F. Clark
Laredo
Montana
North Dakota
B. Eugene Murray
Americe
Arthur L. Upham
Crosby
Ray Rousseau
John J. Alvound
Pekin
Henrietta J. O'Hara
Minot
Arthur Hutchinson
Glenburn
Jessie Berger
Ortley
Clarence R. Withers
Surrey
Louis F. Vollmer
Marie R. Kelly
Michael R. Ell
Berwick
Olaf Rude
Alexander
Millard A. Petit
Lester G. Armstrong
Glenburg
Horace J. Willis
Lansford
Smooth Versus Scabby Potatoes Demonstration At Farmers Convention
Jake Hastgate demonstrated the difference between scabby and smooth potatoes at the Devils Lake Farmers Convention. He peeled ten pounds of each type to show food-unit losses, finding scabby potatoes retained about 5 1 2 pounds after peeling while smooth weighed around 1 1 2 pounds. The test argued for eliminating scabby potatoes from the field and cooking with skins to preserve food units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Hastgate
Devils Lake
G. F. Independent
Aid North Dakota Health Drive Urges Wide Citizen Support
A civic appeal urges every man and woman in North Dakota to buy a few items to fund health relief for the unfortunates. The call emphasizes mass participation to ease suffering and bolster health programs statewide.
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North Dakota
Fake Horse Buyer Warned Farmers and Banks
Sheridan County authorities warn farmers and bankers about BF H Smith posing as a horse buyer for a large live stock firm. He forged drafts totaling large sums and used branded horse lots to entice sales. The imposter is reportedly gone, and communities are urged to beware of similar strangers.
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Sheridan County
BF. H. Smith
Big C
Pol
Drexelmith
Chicago
Keith
Poplar
Smith
Glasgow Courier
Three Important Farmers Meetings In Williams County
Meetings set for Buford and Trenton Dave King farm December 2 Wildrose Anderson's Hall December 6 Ray In Town December 9 Williston Armory December 15 to explain the Federal Farm Loan Act and outline National Farm Loan Association plans with officers at Ray Williston and eastern Williams County voters urged to attend to understand the law even if not seeking a loan.
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National Farm Loan Association
Buford
Trenton
Dave King Farm
Wildrose
Anderson's Hall
Ray
Williston
Armory
National Farm Loan Associations
Williams County
Nahi
Grenora
Fires, price hikes, and crime haunt North Dakota towns
Reports from Hottineau to Helena to Minot flag rising lignite coal prices, a large fire at Deering’s Fred Allen store, and widespread missing persons and bootlegging activity. Sheridan, Valley, and Grant counties record multiple deaths from fire, trains, drowning, and violence.
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Fred Allen
Deering
Mr. Allen
Sheridan
Valley Counties
Mont
Former Tioga Man Killed In Montana
Ole Peterson, 56, a farmer from Tioga North Dakota, was accidentally killed near Oswego Montana when struck by a freight train while talking on a depot platform. He had moved from North Dakota to Oswego a year earlier and left a wife and seven children. Coroner ruled accident and burial planned at Horse Creek.
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Glasgow
Mont
Ole Peterson
Horse Creek
Oswego
Peterson
Montana
Tiowa
N. D
Norse Creek
Rural Carrier Examination Announcement for McGregor Bonetraill Wildrose
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a rural carrier examination to be held at Ray and Williston on January 13 1917 to fill positions at McGregor Bonetraill and Wildrose.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Ray
Williston
McGregor, Bonetraill & Wildrose
Glasgow Man Drowns Skating on Milk River
Walter Shanley, Clerk of Court for Valley County, disappeared while skating on the Milk River near Glasgow after 3:30 PM Friday. His body was found about 60 feet below an ice hole one day later. he fought to stay alive with skates still on his feet.
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Glasgow Courier
Walter Shanley
Court House
Culbertson
Ben Ganley
Shanley
Onear
Cutting
Ima
Williston
Valley County
Glasgow Drug Co
U. S
Chuck Wilson
Shioues
Farm Loan Act May Prompt State Law Changes
The Farm Loan Commissioner must examine each state’s land title conveyance, recording, mortgages foreclosure, and homestead exemptions to ensure protection for first mortgage holders. If any state laws fall short, the Federal Farm Loan Board may deem such mortgages ineligible. Governors can request Board findings on state deficiencies, with North Dakota’s potential Torrens-style title registration noted. Lawmakers in 1917 urged to consider this issue carefully.
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Farm Loan Commissioner
Federal Farm Loan Board
North Dakota
Williston Delegation Planned for Chicago Live Stock Show
Williams county will be well represented by a Williston group of stockmen and businessmen at the International Live Stock Show in Chicago. Fifteen have filed definite plans to travel on the Great Northern North Dakota Farmers special departing December 4, with more expected to join. Those registered include C. L. Gemberling, B. E. Markie, John Hannegref of Epping, J. Seton, Joe Shannon of Wheelock, J. A. Cooper, A. L. Burdick, W. W. Keltner, Mr. and Mrs. China Arnt, A. E. Seace, John Lindholm, and Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Wingate, Simon Westby of Williston.
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Williams County
Pominent
Coago
Great Northern
Morrill
C. L. Gemberling
E. Markie
John Hannegref
Epping
J. . Seton
Joe Shannon
Wheelock
J. A. Cooper
A. L. Burdick
W. W. Keltner
China Arnt
A. E. Seace
John Lindholm
L. C. Wingate
Simon Westby
Williston
Young Norwegian Discovers Gold In Arctic Quest
New York reports 35 year old explorer Laden returns after three years in the Arctic. He claims natives showed hammered gold and quartz samples while detailing dangerous journeys from Fort Churchill to deep north explorations. Laden plans no scientific survey, aims to link Eskimos to American Indians by language and music, and brings back Eskimo recordings.
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New York
Christianen
New York City
Leden
Hudson Bay
Ead Heela
Horfield Inlet
Abe Natchilka
Pear Bootha
Elvislika
Wayer River
Fort Churchill
el Beereteepa
Waldorf- Astoria
Baki~mos
Tey
Mart
Alaska
Laden
University of Norway At
Christiania
The
Geological Survey of Canada
Washington Star quotes on Washington’s legacy in war and peace
Senator Sorg jokes about fitting George Washington between preparedness advocates and pacifists. The Washington Star notes the phrase First in war and first in peace is debated for its political resonance.
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George Washington
Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Williston Pioneer Wm Black Visits City for Business
William Black of Williston, a prominent early figure in western North Dakota, spends the day in Stanley transacting business matters. He is noted as a pioneer of the region.
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Wm. Black
Williston
Mr. Black
North Dakota
Stanley
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Great Northern Fregght
Francis Joseph
Ausment
Ayin-Mungury
Schoenbrun Castle
Archduke Charles
Carly
Austria-Tuungary
Francis Perdinand
Helena
Helena High School
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Carson
Grant County
Morton
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California
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Congress
M. Clyde Kelly
Guy Campbell
Northwest
Tioga
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Christian Leden
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