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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
4
A Greek public crisis unfolds as Constantine is recalled to the throne with 98 percent support. Britain France and Italy warn Greece against resuming affairs, threatening trade and credit restrictions. The piece questions the League of Nations amid postwar power tension and Canadian whiskey influx.
The article warns that a Bank of North Dakota rule forbidding withdrawals unless approved could set a dangerous precedent and threaten private banks by redepositing funds and refusing warrants. It suggests counties counter with warrants drawn on the state bank to force transfers without cash. It also discusses immigration policy and proposed tests.
William Lemke leads a united public front against further utility rate hikes as farm product prices fall by half. Big business press urges farmers to accept losses while those same interests push higher charges for telephone, light, gas, and rail services, with profits shrinking nationwide.
A Fargo paper criticizes proposed utility rate hikes while arguing prices should fall. The editorial supports Lemke as attorney general to defend public rights and opposes any increase, urging utilities to accept losses rather than raise charges. It calls for better service rather than higher rates.
The American Exchange Bank promotes a Christmas Club savings plan begun during the holidays. Members deposit 1, 2, 5 or 10 cents weekly with scaled payouts after fifty weeks, or choose higher weekly amounts. The program encourages regular savings and financial habit formation across the community.
The Helena Area of the Methodist Episcopal Church covers four states and includes about a thousand churches. A convention is scheduled at Jamestown North Dakota on December 9 and 10 with leaders from various departments and speakers including Dr W H Neil Dr L E Lorele and Bishop Charles Wesley Burns.
A mariner told the Times that the mild winter allows farmers to start feeding early in October and continue into April. He said the pattern reduces stress on stock and helps farmers manage feeding costs despite lean times.
A farmer says current mild conditions will keep hay prices down next spring due to ample supply. He adds that savings from reduced stock feeding costs may offset losses from declines in wheat and other grain products.
A Litchville area farmer reports that many loads of wheat are being driven into Litchville daily as farmers are compelled to sell at current low prices. Loans from credit companies are due, and note holders demand payment, forcing sales near break even while merchants also liquidate surplus stock.
Shoppers swarm Valley City stores during gift season as toys for children and practical presents for adults fill counters. Many items like trains, dolls, razors, pipes, dishes, furniture, and fruit attract buyers who favor usefulness over frivolity amid cheaper candy and nuts.
At Harder of Finley North Dakota is in Riverside Hospital with injuries feared fatal. He rode in a car driven by Charles Schumacher of Moorhead Minnesota when the vehicle turned turtle about seven miles south and east of Valley City.
Special attention given to the St ine ice glasses. Wicks Block. Phone lo. FOR SALE 12-20 Rumley Tractor one year old Valley City we Mfg. Co
Wanted advertisement seeks farm owner to register cash price and full property details. Contact D. F. Bush in Minneapolis Minnesota with complete description and asking terms.
One black and one red steer about two years old taken up on November 12. Owner may recover by proving property and paying charges. Call Henry Simons, two miles north of Valley City.
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