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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1918
Page
2
County information appears as a postal notice in Valley City resume, with the paper entering the week as second class mail matter. The brief text notes origin and mailing status for the publication.
Michigan readers analyze Henry Ford's wartime conduct and its impact on patriotism and national policy. The piece contrasts Ford’s wealth and influence with draft exemptions, condemns antiwar propaganda, and cites Roosevelt and Clemenceau while urging unity for victory.
A northwest business figure lamenting the lack of discounted rail fares for home seekers argues for broader rail policy to promote settlement in the north and west. He cites farmers and families moving to wheat lands and stock ranches, urging reconsideration of future low-rate offerings.
The piece notes barber price rises for haircuts and shaves due to higher costs, questions if prices will fall postwar. It reports Tuesday elections in several states, highlighting Mississippi where Senator Vardeman was ousted, and Nebraska where Norris appears secure though a later challenge may come. It observes politicians’ shifting fortunes and cautions politics are unpredictable.
The Literary Digest reprints Samuel S. Dale arguing 20,000,000 pounds of wool wasted on hand knitters for soldiers. Major Boehm notes soldiers rarely wear sweaters. knit abdominal bands would trap trench vermin. Government to cut yarn to Red Cross. Dale says one mill knitter can match 7,500 hand knitters, question unresolved. jest about spanking critics.
A list of young men departed on Monday August 26 for Camp Lewis. Names include Yasha Keat Ba aenzinger George Hoenatine Walter Greb Kenneth Sollin John Eggert Jr Elmer Olson Amos Rood Walter Kranz Rheinhold Gahlhoff Elmer Morgan Donald Bailey Frank Huber Samuel Calhoon Harry Olson Howard Zweizig John Weeter Tony Steanen Arnold Hill Oscar Nelson Peter Faul Harold Flach Ole Warberg Erickson Ralph Young Elmer Winter Earl Walter Peter Langema Paul Pett Elias Peterson Julius Dermets Herman Gehloff Edward Olson Louis Green Christian Dokken Charles Fagerstrom Oscar Severson John Siomas Harry From Lewis Nayes Hen Niehaus.
Voldemar Johnson, a painter, fell 25 feet from the second story window ledge at the Normal school while painting the frame. He struck a branch of an elm tree, suffered serious internal injuries, and was taken to Riverside hospital by helpers with Dr. Macdonald attending. Recovery expected, but condition unclear.
Tyrance argues truth is multifaceted and no single dogma holds all. The piece critiques rigid certainties and urges openness in interpretation while acknowledging complexity in understanding reality.
Mrs Datley and her family announce moves from Valley City to Fargo. Fifty church ladies escorted her to a social at St Catherine’s church. Mrs John Deibler read a fitting paper and presented a cut glass vase. A luncheon followed as neighbors wish them well and reflect on many shared times.
A July 31 1918 letter from Major Mudgett discusses posters circulated among the Allied forces in the AEF. He notes a gas advertiser link and urges reading the posters pasted in the Valley City Gas Company windows. The writer praises Allied progress and casualty expectations while hoping for the end of German offensives.
Residents of Newark Delaware were startled when two young women appeared on Malo street wearing ankle watches. Drivers swerved and crowds gathered as curious onlookers asked the time. The neatly dressed pair drew attention as they walked past shops while the watches drew surprised remarks from an old resident.
A group of Patagonian capitalists won a government concession to build a packing plant at Rio Grande in Tierra del Fuego. The plant aims to create a market for local sheep and cattle stock and spur regional industry. On February 2 operations began with the killing of 10,000 argmats.
Farmer Coratossel comments on Josh's unusual clothing and its use to deceive the enemy by making him appear as a plain peasant. The dialogue questions the tactic and whether it overreaches Denkermoofilng in its disguise.
The electric ray, a Pacific coast fish from central California to Santa Barbara, is common in Monterey Bay. It bears an electric organ of hexagonal cells along its sides, capable of discharging shocks that can heat metals, decompose chemicals, and produce sparks. A small discharge can cause pain, and the ray tires after several shocks before its organs recover.
Local editor hails Adry H Pfusch of this city as a clean, splendid soldier. The 164th Infantry promotion places him as second lieutenant, with praise for his drill leadership and service in Company G. Family, hometown ties, and fellow soldiers cheered his advancement.
Threshermen are urged to save grain as part of food conservation. The pledge urges proper machine repair, dry ripe grain threshing with committee approval when needed, avoiding overcapacity, canvas for cleaning, careful feeding, regular engine power, raking shock rows, tight bottom racks, and appealing to county committees to prevent waste.
Secretary McAdoo has announced the Fourth Liberty Loan will bear 4.4 percent interest. The statement confirms the rate and signals government borrowing terms for the loan drive.
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