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Newspaper

The Weekly Times Record

Location

Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1920

Page

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Jamestown College Defeats Normal School In Thriller

In Jamestown tonight the Normal School faced Jamestown College in a hard fought 17 to 8 finish after a 4 to 2 first half. The Ellendale game followed, Normal School beating Ellendale 47 to 32 with a tight second half rally. Lineups included Rathman Watson Gunderson Thomas Carney Thiering Wright for Normal and Story Is for Jamestown, with Black as referee and Up shaw timekeeper.

Jamestown College Dustrial Ellendale Janestown College Nore Spaldini Jamestown Personias Rathman Watson Harmon Gunderson Thomas Carney Thiering Wright Black Upshaw Allen Ellendale Quint Ellendale Boys V.C.N Ellendale Normal Story Sth Personius Watson Gundergon Swannon Crabtree King Personi Dus Joe Swanson Demmer Spalding

League of Nations Comes to Reality in Paris

Paris January 16 the league of nations becomes a reality today Leon Bourgeois was elected permanent president of the council at the first meeting which opened in the French foreign office. Karl Curzon of Great Britain spoke as secretary of state and foreign affairs. Spain Argentina Paraguay Chile and Persia were among those invited to join soon and a world changing organization began its birth with calls for unity over rights rather than force.

Paris League of Nations Leon Hourgevis France League of Nations Council Foreign Office Leon Bourgeois French Society For the Karl Curzon Great Britain Fevergece Bourgeois Spain Argentina Paraguay Chile Persia United States Bourgand Woodrow Wilson Council

Pastor speaks to M. E. Brotherhood on Centenary plans

The M E church Brotherhood hosted visiting ministers outlining the Inter Church World Movement and Centenary goals. Reverend James Anderson summarized the Atlantic City convention with 1732 delegates representing 34 denominations. Dr George Mecklenberg urged actionable plans and a world wide church vision. Dr Eugene Hickman spoke on Centenary campaigning with practical evangelistic lessons. The Euclid Circle prepared supper for over 60 attendees and afternoon talks covered officer elections and church leadership roles.

Brotherhood of the M. E. Church James Anderson Fargo Atlantic City New George Mecklenberg Helena Eugene Hickman Hickman Euclid A! Aid E. W. Simpson J. S. Wilds J. H. Seymour 8. M. Harding

Reverend Lyon Re Signs Pastorage at First Congregational

The First Congregational church held its annual meeting on January 14 with reports showing strong growth. The church school enrollment exceeded 400, the auxiliaries raised over 2000 dollars, and Rev. Lyon was reelected for a twelfth year with a salary increase. He announced potential plans to seek a successor later in the year as the church plans to continue its expansion and community role.

First Congregational Church Othcery Tallowesay Pepaieing Allen Lyon Senegal Our Church Northwest

Liquor Men Push Reimbursements in Congress

Washington January 7 Representative Cabath of Minis introduced a bill to require the bureau of internal revenue to pay brewers and distillers the actual cost of unsold liquor stocks and to refund taxes on liquor that cannot be sold. Three Cincinnati firefighters killed in a five story Newton Tea Company blaze. fourteen injured.

Washington Congress Representative Cabath Minis Bureau of Internal Revenue Cincinnati Ohio Newton Tea Company

First National Bank Names New President and Directors

The Times-Record reports changes at First National Bank with John Tracy elevated to president and Herman Winterer as board chairman. Col. C. F. Mudgett becomes cashier, R. W. Bassett asistant cashier, and new directors L. S. Ward E A Pray with long-time director John Holmes retiring. The bank aims for greater efficiency and continued service in the locality.

First National Bank John Tracy Herman Winterer Tracy Winterer Bank Paa Col. C. F. Mudgett Mudgett R. W. Bassettill John Holmes Holmes L. 8. Ward E. A. Pray Wari D. O'Malley Robert Anderson The Times-Record

A J Minnis Elected President Of Farm Bureau

A meeting of the county Farm Bureau executive committee held January 10 at the extension office elected A J McInnis as president Vernon Grant as vice president and Howard Willsor as secretary and treasurer The group outlined a county wide program with community chairmen appointed and planned a February Farm Bureau news issue The committee designated T Calnan Clara Laurson and Emma DeWitt as paid editors or agents for the publication.

Farm Bureau County Extension Office A. J. Mclonis Darey Vernon Grant Cuba Howard Willson Leal James Thorson Fingal Nick Runck Wear Ed. Emery Valley City John Eggers Pillsbury A. J. McInnis Howard Willsor T. Calnan Clara L. Laurson Emma E. DeWitt

Board approves salary raises at Valley City Normal School

The Board of Administration met at the Valley City Normal School and approved a 12 percent salary increase for all faculty and staff, effective January 1, 1820. Board members present were Robert Muir John N Hagan Minnie J Nielzen and George A Totten chairman. Premier Clemenceau announced in Paris that the French cabinet would resign Sunday.

Normal School C. E. Allen Valley City Normal School Robert Muir John N. Hagan Minnie J. Nielzen George A. Totten

Chief Craswell Reports on Fires in Valley City

Chief Craswell delivers annual fire report for 1919 to Valley City officials. thirteen alarms occurred, losses totaled about 12 995 dollars with the Armory loss estimated at 12 000 dollars. causes ranged from cigarette stubs to dust explosions and overheated stoves, with several precautionary alarms. the department credits fire prevention work and urges continued vigilance and smaller losses in 1920.

Valley City N. D Russell, Miller Milling Co Cecil McKay Zetterberg

Proposal for larger fire mains to improve water flow

Craswell urges the city to build bigger water mains in the business district. He argues current mains are inadequate for large fires and that river or pumped water would be needed if fires last beyond an hour. He recommends hydrants at alleys and block corners to increase streams and pressure, and thanks Mayor Mack and aldermen for support.

General Inspection Bureau Mack Fire Department Craswell

Valley City W C H S Tops Jamestown Season Opener

Valley City High School opens with a 25 to 22 road win over Jamestown. Valley’s Busdicker and Kernkamp shine while Rathman and Thomas lead Jamestown. Second team defeats Noltimier Consolidated 36 to 23 with Wertin Thayer and DeLancey starring.

Jamestown Valley Valley City Lyon Busdicker Kernkamp Rathman Thomas Redman McDonald Luessen Farley Hoeces Curren

Russian Friends of American Liberty planned in Soviet Russia

Alexs and Emma Berkman arranged to organize a society in Soviet Russia called the Russian Friends of American Liberty. They spoke after the Buford, the Soviet Ark with 249 deported radicals, arrived at Mango Finland under escort of the Ballard. Officials noted voyage through mine fields was without incident and that American officials will accompany the deportees to the border near Petrograd before returning.

Mango Finland Alexans der Berkman Emma Goldmain United States Russia Berkman Goldman United Press Buford Ballard Kiel Hango Petrograd Hange

Women to Get Minimum Wage in North Dakota

North Dakota will set a standard minimum wage for women workers through the Workmen's Compensation Bureau under Commissioner McDonald. Hearings will start in Bismarck January 26, with sessions in Dickinson Jamestown Valley City Fargo Grand Forks Devils Lake Minot and Williston. The bureau will subpoena witnesses to assess living costs and factors for wage levels.

Bismarck Tech Workmen's Compensation Bureau McDonald North Dakota Dickinson Jamestown Valley City Fargo Grand Forks Devils Lake Minot Williston Misa Hazel Farkash Bureau Nea al le Ic Bohe Evail

Valley City Farm Loan Association Elects Leaders

Valley City Farm Loan Association held its second annual meeting under the Federal Farm Loan Bank of St. Paul. Elmer L. Wicks was elected president with Fred H. Getchell as vice president and A C Thorkelson as secretary treasurer. Directors include Elmer L. Wicks Fred H. Getchell P A Monson W S Emery M T Miller. The association has loaned $163,800 locally and the federal bank has issued nearly $40 million in the region. Mr Thayer of St. Paul attended and discussed bank operations while a banquet preceded the gathering.

Valley City Farm Loan Association Federal Farm Loan Bank of St. Paul Elmer L. Wicks Fred H. Getchell P. A. Monson W. S. Emery M. T. Miller Valley City Association Federal Farm Bank North Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan Northwest Taist Rudolf Hotel H. E. Thayer St. Paul Minn Anardiser Federal Lend Bank of

Valley City Man Honored At Meet

New Rockford N D Jan 16 The annual North Dakota county commissioners convention adjourned to meet next year at Grand Forks A three cornered contest decided Valley City won with 40 votes Minot 25 Jamestown 6 Officers elected LT L Russell New Rockford president Frank Hermes Valley City secretary treasurer T T Maloney Devils Lake vice president Executives J R Pouro y Grand Forks Ralph Walker Bottineau J S Straus Wells county G R Bibart Soo county The tax question was the main issue debated and the convention voted to leave railroad settlement to the courts rather than accept it.

New Rockford N. D North Dakota Grand Forks Red River Valley Minot Jamestown LT. L. Russell Frank Hermes

Republican State Convention Called for North Dakota 1920

A Republican State Convention is called to meet in Bismarck on January 28 1920 at two in the afternoon to nominate a national committeeman five presidential electors ten delegates and ten alternates for the Chicago Republican National Convention to be held June 8 1920. The primary to select these officers is set for March 16 1920. Gunn der Olson announces candidacy. Premier Clemenceau to seek France presidency. Nominations to be made at Versailles session.

Bismarck North Dakota Chicago Parin Clemenceat Vpte France Des Chanel Chamber of Deputies Versailles Poincstre Leon Bourgeois Senate

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Jamestoy Ellend Lloyd George Viscount Edward Gray Burgeois Viscount Edward League Earl Curzon M. E. Brotherhood James Russell Lowell England Bank of Valley City A. J. Minnis Clemencéau W.C.H.S Jimtown Farm Loan Association Meets MEET
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