Today in History revisits the November 18, 1917 edition of the Grand Forks Herald and highlights a story about Grand Forks and surrounding areas exceeding their fundraising quotas for the Y.M.C.A War Fund. Continue reading for more details.

Reports indicate city has subscribed $7,200 to the War Fund

Optimistic returns come in from all parts of state

New York, Nov. 17.—A new grand total for the United States of $29,151,649, in the drive for the $35,000,000 Y.M.C.A. war fund was announced tonight by Wm. Sloane, chairman of the National War Work council.

The drive will continue with unabated vigor on Monday.

Dr. John R. Mott, General Secretary of the Council, asked announcement that all who may not have been approached personally by canvassing teams, send money or pledge to Cleveland H.

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