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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
2
The piece notes fashion changes for 1921, censuring new styles as immodest while detailing broader social concerns. It covers census figures for the United States and North Dakota, farm bureau campaigns, and political and civic issues from North Dakota to Valley City, including liquor enforcement and water system needs.
Administrators and bankers urged farmers to market 10 percent of grain monthly to ease the tight money situation. The plan aims to help both sectors as farmers pay debts and merchants clear bills. A resolution asks banks to refrain from foreclosures unless absolutely necessary to preserve property.
The Fargo Forum notes poetic justice as Attorney General Langer’s two year budget equals the sum Lemke had slashed earlier. Lemke, now attorney general, protests low funding while the independent voters control the legislature. The paper urges prudent funding to maintain state legal business.
Barnes County boys and girls earned multiple top honors at the Boys and Girls State Institute in Fargo. Notable winners include Olive Perry and Mayme McKay in Bread, Bennie Wolksi in Pork Production, Frances Emery in Turkeys, Robert Messner in Pure Bred Heifer, Mabel Lundy in Baby Beef, Ida Swanson in Sewing, with Selma Lahlum elected secretary for 1921. The group, led by Miss Clara L. Larson, also attended a banquet at the Kindred hotel after a successful play at the Normal auditorium.
Local police seek a young business man alias Alvin Anderson who passed forged checks at Straus Clothing Co. and Elgin Cafe. Supposedly signed by W. J. Carroll and bearing forged labor at the Normal School wording. Two incidents disclosed, with possible more. police in other towns aiding the search.
A report by R. S. Lewis treasurer shows only 3605 dollars and 0 cents remain to cover legitimate campaign expenses. The plan calls for one dollar subscriptions from precinct workers to wipe out the debt, originally 15000 dollars, now reduced to 3650. An appeal seeks five volunteers per precinct to donate a dollar each, aiming to settle the debt before Christmas, with remittances directed to R. S. Lewis in Fargo, North Dakota.
The Normal School announces two weeks of vacation ending with a noon holiday break today and afternoon departures on trains No 3 No 8 and No 185. Winter term begins Tuesday January 4 with expected enrollment surge as many students and staff travel home for the holidays. The Times Record prints class schedules reflecting larger attendance and adjusted arrangements.
The Valley City Normal Reserve lost to Jamestown 24 to 8 in the first game of the 1920-21 season. Coach Rhodes cited fast play and strong floor work but poor shooting as the deciding factor. a return match is planned soon. Lineups listed for Normal and Jamestown.
S D authorities expect Hildebrand to be sent to Hutchinson County South Dakota for trial after a South Dakota sheriff requested his presence with papers. He faces charges similar to those in Illinois and was previously returned here after a 90 day sentence. Indications are he will live near Barnes and Hutchinson counties for a short period.
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