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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
4
Cattle receipts around 2000 with a 25c rise. top price $15.50. most sales $10.50 to $14.00. Hog receipts near 89900 with 15c up. top price $18.50. bulk $18.25 to $18.40. Sheep receipts 200 with 50c drop. top price $16. sales mainly $11 to $13.
In Athens on July 31 the Greek minister lauded Italy for its fighting and affirmed that Italy has remained true to its political traditions in an interview published today.
Two hundred thousand French war widows, descendants of old nobility, have written to the Pope asking for help and a benediction for their fatherless children, signaling widespread appeal amid ongoing conflict.
Washington reports that at midnight tonight the country’s wire control system will pass under government control. Officials say operations will be largely unchanged and lines will be administered through existing channels.
Washington dispatch notes that on July 29 Gen Pershing says fresh enemy troops launched heavy counter attacks behind the Oureq front, sparking severe fighting.
Reports from Washington dated July 31 say General Pershing notes German counter attacks against American troops along the Ourcq line. The Americans have improved their positions as enemy efforts to push back the advance were repulsed amid severe fighting on Tuesday.
Washington reports Gen Pershing lists 194 casualties and 18 Marine names today. Severely wounded include H M Moorehouse of Melrose Minnesota G O Qualey of Gully Minnesota M E Leland of Benson Minnesota and T Sherman of Belfield Minnesota. Provost Marshal Crowder issues call for 5586 men for special training to depart August 15.
London reports extensive bombing operations with seventeen betel planes destroyed and one driven down out of control. Three British planes are missing. Paris notes a German command official note delaying decisive action at France and Great Britain.
Amsterdam reports three Russian grand dukes were executed by the Bolsheviks according to Moscow dispatches. One said to be Grand Duke Nicholas, former commander in chief of the Russian army, is among those killed.
London reports in the House of Commons that since March 21 the number of German prisoners on the western front has reached 14,500. J J McPherson, secretary to the admiralty, announced the figure.
Amsterdam reports German women protest the importation of Dutch laborers to replace front line workers. Thousands greet the Hollanders with stone throwing and cries of Down with the neutral job stealers.
Washington reports the German General Staff admits the Paris drive failed but vows a decisive strike against the Anglo French front. German newspapers omit any mention of American troops in the defeat.
Washington reports no official identification of the American forces that struck the Prussian guard at Fer inges. General March suggests the 42nd division, the Rainbow, likely engaged. After a rapid 20 mile front withdrawal Saturday, German counterattacks have slowed as Allies extend their gains near the Soissons Rheims salient.
Friday's item notes chiropractor O B Smebak now handling Dr Skonnord's patients at the old stand and welcoming new ones. Also covered are Miss Jessie Sargent and Mrs C H Humphrey shopping in the Twin Cities for fall millinery, Mrs J E Haskell's visit to Loon Lake, Gordon Barr's navy enlistment, and the new express arrangement at the N P depot under American Express Co. with Mr Bowen unaffected. Tom Collins returns from Atlantic City after Elks lodge trip and a train wreck near St Paul.
Clark City scene covers Valley City visitors and local activity including car purchases and land work. Names include Max Haase Seward McQueen Fred Miller Philip Stephan and farmers on the Combs and Stillings places. Red Cross work July totals list many clothing items and convalescent robes. A dance is advertised for Aug 3 at Herman Tooley's with notable local memory of Stewart Macdonald’s recent hernia operation.
In the biblical notes the text cites peacocks as part of Tarshish goods cited in Solomon's fleet bringing offerings to Jerusalem, referenced in I Kings X 22 and I Chronicles IX 21, highlighting ancient animal mentions in trade narratives.
Oriska North Dakota July 26 1918 letter to Times-Record recounts War Department notice confirming First Lieutenant Edgar A Fisher of Company M 38th Infantry killed in action in France. It outlines burial plans shipping remains home at public expense and lists steps for personal effects insurance and arrears of pay. Also mentions Camp Custer reception of returning soldiers and local Times-Record subscriber growth and local visits by Ida Simpson.
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