Wilson Sends Message to North Dakota Troops at Camp Greene
President Wilson urged the 18 000 soldiers and civilians at Camp Greene Charlotte to duty and unity as Americans. Secretary Baker spoke of liberty and global partnership while North Dakota troops joined a world series crowd for the event and a photo with Baker followed.
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Camp Greene
Charlotte
N. C
Wilson
Baker
Houston
United States
England
France
North Carolina
Sion
Great Assembly
Guy Dowen
Second
Montana Band
Chinook
Mont
Cowen
Methodists End Meeting and Farewell to Harriss
Rev H Styles Harriss longtime Methodist pastor of Williston Williston area leaves for Lishony next week after guiding a debt free church with rising membership. Farewell sermon set for Sunday as Rev Harriss departs to new duties amid community wishes for success in the new assignment. Grand Forks chosen as 1918 North Dakota annual conference city with officers elected and talks on religious outreach and temperance given during the Dickinson meeting.
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H. Styles Harriss
Willistonly
Harriss
Lishony
Harviss
Stinson
Devils Lake
Grand Forks
North Dakota
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dickinson
R. J. Cooke
D. D
A. W. Brown
H. H. Moore
Edward Burling
James Anderson
Williston Players Earn Spots On North Dakota U Team
Two Williston men earned places on the University of North Dakota football squad in the fall. Orville Bruegger appeared at left guard in the opening game, and Frank O Laughlin also made the squad though he did not play in Saturday’s game. South Dakota defeated UND 19 to 0 in Vermillion, with Lynch scoring three times and McKinnon adding a score. Captain Helmkey steered the visitors’ defense at key moments.
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Williston
North Dakota University
Orville Bruegger
Frank O'Laughlin
Vermillion
S. D
University of North Dakota
University of South Dakota
South Dakota
Lynch
McKinnon
Helmkey
Conference Highlights Prohibition Law Focus Across Regions
The report lists numerous towns and individuals connected to a conference stressing laws enacted for prohibition. Names span from Bowbells to Minot and include educators, officials, and community leaders, marking a broad regional push and last-session emphasis.
Red Cross Meeting Notice for Williams County Chapter
Notice announces a Red Cross meeting of the Williams County Chapter to appoint an Executive Committee review reports and conduct business. All chapter and branch members are eligible to participate as directed by the Executive Committee. Temporary Secretary H W Bratelien signs for the chair.
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Iming Ton le
Tait
Williams County
H. W. Bratelien
Officer Transfer Signals Promotion at Camp Dodge
Albert Gug gendahl moves from clerical work in the Mastering Office to a similar post in the Quartermaster Department. The promotion follows his supervision of staff and reflects confidence in his abilities as the National Army trains at Camp Dodge. He expresses enthusiasm for Uncle Sam’s care of the forces encamped there.
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Albert Guggendahl
Albert
Uncle Sam
National Army
Camp Dodge
Letters Address School Attendance and Clothing Shortages
A sequence of letters discusses school attendance for children of school age who have not enrolled this fall. It notes frequent failures to attend due to lack of clothing and says cases are investigated and relief methods provided where needed.
Migratory Bird Rules Revised for Open Seasons
Federal and state notices announce changes to migratory bird regulations effective October 1. Key shifts include a half hour hunting permit during open season and revised September to December dates across multiple states with regional adjustments for Wisconsin, South Dakota, Oregon, Washington, Nevada and Pennsylvania.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
South da
Oregon
Washington
Nevada
Pennsylvania
Rep
New Watford Bank Opens For Business
The First State Bank, Watford opens its doors October 3 in a newly completed building. The bank lists staff including W. H. Westergaard of Wilson as president and Geo. W. Nelson, a former thief at the Farmers State, as an officer.
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Watford Bank
First State Bank
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New Banking Institution
W. H. Westergaard
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Geo. W. Nelson
Farmers State
Barrett Becomes Cashier at Watford Bank Point
Barrett and W C Lindsay are named as cashier and assistant cashier at the Watford bank. Lindsay is a former Wes tergaard Blair employee. Barrett, previously Watford Supply manager, is well known in McKensie county. The new one story brick bank building includes a full basement and modern details, opening with 15000 dollars capital.
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Watford
Misfits and vaudeville acts at the Orpheum headline week
The Orpheum bill features The Three Misfits, the Mapes & Louise duo, and Kate McDuffy, a famed solo whistler and bird imitator. O Laughlin Williams present The Soldier and The Maid sketch, highlighted by athletic feats and gun spinning. A wedding between John R. Settle and Ella Timmerman was held at the bride’s home.
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Orpheum
Aza du Mapes
Louise
Kate McDuffy
MecDuffy
O'Laughlin & Williams
John RB. Settle
Ella Timmerman
Rev
Harriss
von Fallowringe Thes
International Go to Sunday School Day set for November 4 1917
A North America wide drive urged by the International Sunday School Association calls all state and provincial bodies to observe November 4 1917 as a uniform Go to Sunday School Day. The plan aims to boost attendance by millions and promote Sunday Schools as an evangelistic and educational force, support temperance pledging, Bible study for soldiers, Red Cross and food conservation efforts, and closer church school ties to front line members.
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International Sunday School Association
Marion Lawrance
North Kota
Employer Officers’ Association
Red Cross
Sunday School Council
God
Jesus Christ
Minot Oct 20 Football Schedule and Carnival Notes
The high school grid team plans a game with Minot this Saturday and Sidney on the 27 with Fargo being courted for the November 3 date. Walter Camp urges temper control and safety in football while a school carnival is set for November 9 to fund community schoolcenter efforts.
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Minot
Sidney
Fargo
Walter Camp
School Street Carnival Aims For November 9 Social Event
The senior high and past schools plan a Friday evening street carnival with multiple attractions under faculty supervision and student help. They urge no conflicting events nearby to ensure a successful community gathering and announce posters for reminders. A Bottineau county vaccination case upheld the school board’s quarantine admission policy, with a state court decision awaiting Supreme Court ruling before local steps.
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Niy Yard
Pasetce
Burr
Bottineau County
Bottineau
Farnand
State Board of Health
Supreme Court
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Governor Frazier
George B. Dean
Clarence True Wilson
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Asher
Alexander
J. W. McKenzie
Balfour
Voltaire
T. S. Brown
H. Ll. Maunder
Bowbells
Coteau
Rober Moore
Buford
Trenton
T. T. Kies
Cundo
Theodore Sharp
Cathay
Wm Burng
Charbanseat
Elmer Duffy
Ieaza
Alfred Roess
Columbus
Kermit
Landers
Urs Rpio
J. Wy Prishee
Driviny
Clem Dayies
Tuiseith
Thorne
Montague Bickle
Pillmore
Silva
Grace City
Tianita
Tiffany
J. W. Tilbuens
Crate
Ladd
McIntosh
Granville
J. T. Begearly
Harikes
C. Smith
Harvey
W. W. Gunther
Kenmare
W. A. Winnett
Kris
Pleasant Lake
Fields Hale
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