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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1913
Page
2
Valley City Times Record notes its role as editor and manager publication. Subscription pricing listed at $1.60 annually in advance. Card records show post office filing as second class mail matter for Valley City North Dakota.
The piece condemns anonymous communications as cowardly and dangerous to individuals public servants and families. It recalls a painful private experience with an unverified accusation and urges readers to ignore such letters. It notes North Dakota pardon board actions and warns of vigilantism unless reform passes.
The Times-Record defends Valley City against perceived crime misperceptions. It argues the town is not morally inferior, cites past crimes as in other towns, and praises local authorities for prompt action. It urges readers to focus on educational value rather than sensational claims.
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a blood strengthening tonic to prevent colds grippe and rheumatism while claiming it enriches and energizes the blood. It emphasizes cod liver oil free formulation and portrays the product as a long trusted remedy aiding warmth and circulation.
Valley City merchants urge early Christmas Eve closing to boost shopper satisfaction and avoid last minute crowds. Proponents argue early shopping aids proprietors and clerks while ensuring a full holiday by encouraging purchasing a week before Christmas.
A Valley City discussion considers hiring a policewoman to patrol streets in late afternoon and evening. Proposed duties include guarding children, ensuring they return home on time, and supervising juveniles while dismissing concerns about “mashers.” The piece also questions political corruption claims involving Bloom and a state fund, urging clear denial of charges from the Bismarck Tribune.
The Weekly and Evening Issue of the Times Record will visit about 4 500 tomes and cover a large territory. An advertisement in the Times Record can make the rounds in a couple of days and bring home a load of results.
The Times Record notes 15 changes in women fashion including V necked and high necked styles and a dealer advertising big cuts in ladies skirts. The piece hopes advertisers meet results but doubts current skirt fashions will endure further reductions.
The state reports unusually mild conditions with no snow delaying outdoor activities and benefitting stock raisers. Merchants note weak early business but end of week shopping surge signals strong Christmas purchases and expectations of solid year end sales.
The Bowman Citizen argues that the recent blazes were a deliberate attempt to destroy property rather than an accidental event. Local readers are urged to consider the paper’s stance on safety and responsibility.
The notice describes methods for preparing a turkey for cooking including loosening the skin and removing innards. It provides step by step actions in plain terms and cautions on cleanliness and safe handling during dressing and final removal.
State papers are promoting the display of shop windows as a public advertising effort.
In a Wall Street tale set at century’s close, James Rigdon manipulates stock tips to exploit Miss Martindale and her family. As Onatora Copper soars then crashes, the scheme collapses. Rigdon’s calculated betrayal leads to a bitter reconciliation and a kiss, exposing the cost of using love to profit.
A short tale follows Frits the baker's boy failing to catch Neddy the donkey. Frustrated, he tries tricks, but the master uses a carrot to lure Neddy, halter slips on, and the donkey happily leads the cart away while Frits learns not to call him stupid.
A Valley City Mother's Club chapter outlines the aims of the National Congress of Mothers. It urges better parenthood, school cooperation, and legislation for juvenile courts. It cites German infant care training and compares costs of crime with education and agriculture to argue for reducing criminal supply.
A citizen argues saloon victory protects moral standards as women face dress scandals while a separate Bismarck trial sees a rape case held behind closed doors with a father of twelve as the complainant. Times-Record want ads note results.
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