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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
8
Grain trimmers face choking dust and hard labor as ships depart quickly for Europe. Pay ranges from 3.50 to 6.00 per thousand bushels with higher rates for off hours. Workers endure fumes, long shifts, and need exact loading to avoid ring offs while spouters push through the perilous holds.
Postmaster General Burleson authorizes county seat postmasters to stage parcel post displays at county fairs and gatherings this fall. The aim is to show rural residents how to use parcel service, with sample boxes and containers, literature, and demonstrations conducted by postal staff. Exhibits will rely on free space and low-cost prepared shipments for preparation and display.
The article notes sharp U S price increases for food and staples as continental war reduces European supplies. Bacon, beef and meats rise ten percent. olive oil up 30 to 40 cents a gallon. sugar gains over four cents a pound. Tea, coffee, wines and flour also climb amid shipping and insurance factors. Officials say U S can consume its own 3,000,000 barrels cottonseed oil. outlook remains dependent on harvests and war developments.
Paroled criminals Jones and Howard manipulated the pardon board to secure release. Jones forged Joseph Brown’s name on a letter offering work to Howard, enabling Howard’s parole. They then planned robberies, with Howard accused of stealing tools and both men serving sentences to their maximum terms.
The article details papal election rites from the conclave process to crowning rituals. It notes voting rules, ballot phrases, the dean’s inquiry to the pope elect, the kiss of peace, and the public announcement from the palace balcony. It also covers the sacred college composition, funeral rites for Pope Pius, and a brief civil service anecdote.
Fragmentary local tale reports Cyrus Bunn nearly swallowing a four inch snake after drinking from a hose. The item mentions a roadside display and a door painting moment, with a humorous tone typical of small town journalism. The text also includes fragmented remarks on banking leaders denying alarm during wartime and a public caution to avoid withdrawing funds.
A fragment quotes Macaulay on freedom noting that freedom cures the evils of emancipation. It argues that exposure to sunlit liberty reforms bias and ignorance, proving that people learn to govern themselves once freed. It warns against waiting to be fit for freedom.
British forces native under terrific German attack at Mons Belgium inspire firm enthusiasm. Losses admitted as heavy but details are withheld for now. Raw dispatches indicate courage and steadiness despite fierce fighting as the Allied line holds.
News arrives of Grace Wylie-Crawder Dien dying last week in Canada from heart disease. The Wylie family once lived in Valley City before moving to Canada about four years ago. Mrs Crowder is survived by a baby of undetermined age.
Fire at the LaBrasch hotel at Spiritwood Lake noon Sunday destroyed the eight second floor rooms over the kitchen. Children present were in danger. one three-year-old was rescued with smoke effects and sent to Wimbledon for care. Property loss included furniture, stock, butter, eggs, and guests’ belongings. Insurance was low and total loss estimated at least 3500 beyond insured value. Additional notices follow about creditors and court summonses from nearby Valley City and Fargo, with details on estate claims, lawsuits, and loan offers.
Long guidance on selecting seed corn prior to frost, detailing ear quality, size, depth, and rows. Emphasizes early maturity, proper curing, and ventilation to preserve germination. Mentions soft dough stage as alternative, and cautions against freezing during storage. Ends with notes on curing and storage conditions and a brief, abrupt transition to Germany-related war notes.
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