McKenzie County Soldiers Entrain at Williston
McKenzie County quota selections for immediate service entrained at Williston, bound for Camp Dodge Des Moines Iowa. The Friday group includes Chas J McGuillan Edward S Ferguson John O Hatter Ben G Warnke Chas W Kerr John C Ryan.
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McKenzie County
United States National Army
United States
Williston
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Iowa
Chas
J. McGuillan
Edward S. Ferguson
John O
Watford
Randall
Court Strand
Schafer
Chas. J. McQuillan
Production Mix of Schools and Food in Rural Areas
The August Child Labor Bulletin reports farmwork as the main reason for school absenteeism in Oklahoma, with 73 121 absent days tied to farm work, 44 143 to illness. It notes 51 percent of farmworkers are retarded in grades, urging strengthened compulsory education and broader enforcement beyond local districts. War amplifies these issues, exploring children’s roles in food production and farm labor needs.
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Child Labor
Oklahoma
United States
National Child Labor Committee
Veterans War Work Safety Checks Stir Debate on Child Labor
The report criticizes state superintendents for excusing children from farmwork with little scrutiny of needs, locations, wages, or safety. It warns that such actions risk long term educational harm and broader quality of life for the next generation.
Wheat price set at two dollars at local elevator
Government price controls keep No. 1 wheat at $2.00 at Williston elevators, lower than Chicago and Minneapolis Duluth terminals. New rule halts futures trading while flax oats and other grains remain unaffected. Store closing for two days before fall reopening with Wooltex and Printzess lines highlighted.
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U. S
Chicago
Minneapolis
Duluth
Williston
Federal Commission
Boston Store showcases upcoming season fashion at Milady
Style and quality vie in windows as Boston Store unveils new season dresses suits cloaks and fur trimmed jackets. Silver tone cloth and north wind ready long cloaks promise warmth and elegance while mannish blue serge and printedress fabrics lead the line. Readiness for opening noted with weekly window specials and the latest Dernier Cri fashions.
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Boston
Milady Williston
Milady
Solomon
Public Sanitation Talk Advocates Publicity and Inspections
A wartime style essay argues for public scrutiny of food shops and the use of universal inspections to ensure pure food. It asserts women’s clubs can influence local vendors and urges scales, fair weights, and accurate labeling to protect health and costs.
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Food Department
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Wellner
America
England
International Paper Co
Official Bulletin
George Creel
Wilson
Addison T. Smith
Idaho
Orpheum
Schultzes
Jack Bean
Jumping Marvel
the Peoples | Exchange
West Broadway
Government Board
W. A. Garrison
Garrison
Bubbes
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