The Armistice Following the close of the Fourth Liberty Loan, the war work went on during October at the usual pace, until about the middle of the month, when the influenza epidemic which was sweeping the country at that time made its appearance in various parts of this county. It became necessary for the Board of Health, the Board of Education, the Council of Defense and the City Council to consider ways and means, resulting in an order closing all public gatherings during part of that month. Before this epidemic had abated and on the eve of the departure of a large contingent of Morrill county's sons, came the welcome news of the signing of the Armistice. Morrill county tore loose all bonds of restraint and indulged in a celebration of the happiest day of its history.

War Work Drive

The last drive was the United War Work Drive of the seven united agencies of service and mercy which was in progress at the time of the Armistice. The status of this drive early in December was as follows :

Bayard $ 7,125.50

Union 298.00

Bonner 270.00

Yockev 67.50

Court House Rock 330.50

Broadwater 673.00

Camp Clark 1,500.00

Eastwood 456.21

Wier-Lisco 262.50

Goodstreak 84.50

Hickerv 55.00

Storm Lake 370.00

Redington 316.00

King 50.00

Haynes 312.25

Total for county $12,170.96

Victory Loan

The Fifth or Victory Loan campaign was planned in May, 1919. The quotas of the precincts was fixed by townships as follows :

Bayard $92,000.00

Bonner 7.500.00

Broadwater 17,000.00