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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
3
The public should understand that health and comfort this winter depend on merchants and families stocking fuel, food, clothing, and other essentials during summer. By storing before rail traffic peaks, everyone reduces shortages, aids war efforts, and helps soldiers while avoiding winter suffering.
Notice for high grade or registered breeding sheep contact L. A. Wood Valley City. Also four Red Polled bulls of serviceable age offered by the same owner.
Chief of Police E. H. Swanson led 18 men to shock 160 acres in five hours at Mrs. Ole Esby farm, five and a half miles north of town. The squad, including I. J. Moe and others, performed with high spirits, earning farmer praise and proving city workers can excel in rural work and foster community harmony.
A group of storm troops hired by Nelson shocked 30 acres on his farm in four hours earning fifty cents an hour. The owner praised the workers despite sore wrists and a lame back, saying they are worth hiring again, while the boss sat nearby supervising. The piece closes with a prompt about writing to a soldier this week.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Nancy Henry was held at Fingal Sunday afternoon with Rev. E. P. Getchell of this city delivering the sermon. A city quartet provided music. Interment followed at Woodbine cemetery. C. A. Olsen of Valley City Furniture Company arranged arrangements.
SGT Kernkamp writes from the army notes his training as second lieutenant, recalls days with the Whittler's Club and G Company, salutes fellow soldiers, praises France and its people, and asks editor not to publish to avoid self promotion while sending best wishes to the Times-Record and Valley City.
Saturday Tower City residents gathered at the Grand theater to see The Unbeliever. Attendants included Mrs. Lansburn Mrs. Geltman Mrs. Stine Mrs. Mink Mrs. Couren Mrs. Lockard and daughter Mae Mrs. W E Clark and Mrs. Frank Berry whose sons are serving in France find the show of interest due to their connection to the war effort.
Mr and Mrs W T Craswell traveled to Fingal Sunday for the funeral of the late Mrs Nancy Henry with Mrs Craswell singing. They were joined by Mr and Mrs J A Dedrick and later toured Fort Ransom. Dr W B Thomas of Jamestown College and his wife and daughter visited the Getchell farm nearby. Della Link, a leading Tower City farmer, spent Saturday in town on business.
M H Dreyer proprietor of the Dreyer Ready-to-Wear store returned from a New York and Chicago purchasing trip. He reports fall and winter fashions arriving while prices rise and promises the finest collection of ladies suits coats and dresses Valley City has seen. Allied troops push west of Bray amid Somme actions with French gains and British moves near Lihons.
Cooperstown Chief of Police Anton Christianson died at a Fargo hospital on August 7. He served Cooperstown as police chief for many years, earning praise for bravery, fairness, and conscientious service as a strong citizen and official.
Engebret Larson had his Ford stolen during the election. Thieves were caught in Ramsey county after breaking into a place and stealing a tire. Sheriff Kelly brought them from Devils Lake. they will plead guilty and face district court sentence soon. Mrs. J D Jones visited and left for St Paul. John Anderson and son were from Cuba yesterday.
The Swedish steamship Sydland was sunk by a submarine 120 miles southeast of Cape Sable on Thursday afternoon. Thirty survivors have landed at the port. Captain Larsen reported the attack began with a warning shot before bombs in the hold caused the sinking.
Paris Aug 12 The French war office reports the situation between the Avre and the Oise unchanged. During the night Marquivillers and Grivelliers region six miles east of Montdidier were bombed.
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