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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1918
Page
4
Allied lines report heavy fighting along the Vesle with German forces holding river heights while American and allied troops cross the river. Artillery and infantry actions intensify as snipers and machine gunners are cleared from Fismes and surrounding areas amid rain swollen roads.
Washington reports 498 American casualties from the Franco American drive in five lists sent by Gen. Pershing. The total announced thus far reaches 1214. Of the new figures 358 are army men and 140 are marines. More lists and figures are expected today as the war department continues to release updates.
In The Hague a Berlin Bossiche Zeitung article hints at a German retreat to the Meuse. A neutral traveler from Berlin says Germans fear ultimate defeat. Retirement would surrender occupied French territory and two thirds of Belgium.
Des Moines reports corn authority Harry C. Wallace warns heavy rains are needed as southern Iowa drought risks widespread loss. June and July rainfall totaled 5 and 9-10 inches, about two inches short of moisture. Across the corn belt, Wallace pegs the crop at 2,850,000 with an estimated weekly loss of 60,000,000.
North Dakota rules require retail flour and sugar sales be logged on Federal Food Administration cards signed by buyers and kept by merchants. Flour limits vary by household and labor needs with exemptions for remote workers, while sugar sales require special certificates. canning limits apply and exceptions exist for farmers and threshing crews.
Monday's Daily Major Hunt reports arrivals from Grand Forks and local visits. A major travels via car until muddy Casselton roads force a No. 7 to the city. Letters from L. S. Wylie publish soldier news. Ed Meldahl's car collision with a motorcycle boat date. Adolph Dahl returns to Gamble Robinson Prt House work. Freeman Anderson, son of P. J. Anderson, leaves for railway mail service after a police exam, age 19. Louis Stillman and sisters visit from Washburn, recalling State Normal school days. J. W. Eberly and family arrive from Iron River Wis to thresh this fall. Mrs. Craswell returns from Langdon, aiding Fargo Crittenden Home. P. E. Knudson of Eckelson visits for business. F. S. Coats of Aberdeen also in town.
Friday notes John Russell leaves for Seattle No 3 Mrs M Bentson from Lidgerwood proudly greets new grandson Thomas Richards visits Valley City Miss Aileen Deming heads to St Paul J C Hoffert and wife guests at Kindred Hotel Local ad plans interrupted by new papa J R Marquisse welcomes baby boy Dr A W Macdonald presides Jessie and mother rest Arthur of Leal in town Pore master Batcheller travels to Bismarck Louise Moore to Darey telephone upgrades at exchange Percy Trubshaw seen in Kindred hotel crew of 18 workmen disembark No 3 for Tacoma but stay valley bound H J Russell visits from Weiser Idaho O A Barton from Fargo James Gimblett calendars seller visits LealMisses Coop Coyle Granger weekend hosts Lieut Hill in city then No 1 west Herman Stern returns from buying trip noting strong Minnesota crops
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