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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1922
Page
4
The Weekly Times-Record of Valley City North Dakota lists an entry filed with the post office as a second close call matter.
Senator Ladd staunchly supports Andrew Miller for federal judge, hoping a pro farmer, corporation-backed bench aids state agriculture. The piece cites tax debt plans, treasury notes nearing $6.5 billion, and Governor Nestos urging retrenchment to curb rising taxes while praising road caution and fiscal restraint.
The Beach Advance argues the International Joint Commission approved a St. Lawrence waterway and Duluth Superior canal linking the Great Lakes to the ocean. It claims lower water rates, farm profit boosts, and regional prosperity, while warning eastern interests and New York waterways may lose business. The piece urges western support and unity for the project.
The piece argues that mixed jury service for both sexes erodes social reserve and the old chivalry that governs interactions between men and women. It notes discomfort with discussing private matters in mixed company and questions whether freedom from social constraints outweighs the loss of polite restraint and courtesy in modern society.
The editorial condemns the practice of sending flowers and candy to prisoners awaiting trial for heinous offenses. It argues such displays reveal a troubling public fascination and calls for fair treatment of defendants without rewarding alleged diabolical acts. It views crush-like sympathy as sickening and inappropriate.
Witnesses describe movements night of tragedy at the Prescott Hotel. Mrs Van Vorst and Jack Smith recount hotel activity while Captain Welch and police test noises on the roof to verify alleged sounds. Taxi driver identifies a young couple but cannot confirm after death. Adjournment granted for further proceedings tomorrow morning.
The state boys and girls achievement institute report shows 67 delegates own average property worth 203 dollars each, including 31 Liberty bonds and 285 war savings stamps. Total values cover bank discounts 4791 dollars, livestock 4817 dollars, farm crops 1081 dollars, and 192 dollars in boys implements plus 480 dollars in girls furniture.
Getchll Prairie items report social visits among residents. Louis Bonde and Carnell Cresap hosted guests Wai Martin and Varlyn Ayres returned from Fargo, Mahlon Ronzheimer spent weekend in Fargo, J H Deskin visited Rogers family, and Mrs Chas Whiteie visited Valley City. Herman Hoffman and Lester Cresap visited Wm Hill.
Torkel Umden Andrew Walen Will Martin and Levi Etzell visited Valley City for a summer trial now underway Levi Etzell files report on a lively Odd Fellows hall event in Rog ers Monday night with an old time dance. Dick Bezley performed songs and danced at 80 years old EL McGarry and Miss Alice Farrel delivered a fine duet. The hall was full despite bad weather and the party continued until 4 30 a m.
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