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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1918
Page
7
United States Tires report new mileage and serviceability records with higher construction standards across all stages from crude rubber to finished tires. The improved standards are claimed to enhance car efficiency and meet wartime practical economy demands.
Clarence Shrum the first Valley City veteran to return from France came home Friday night with rheumatism and heart trouble and was discharged. He served with the American Expeditionary Forces, was at Gondrecourt hospital, left March 24, reached the U S April 10, and has since been in Newport News and Lakewood New Jersey hospitals. He plans to try again if health permits and notes government rations were good. Also notices: lost a 34x4 tire on a demountable rim.
About 9 o'clock Friday night a kitchen range on a wooden floor ignited fire underneath and spread to the attic. Tom Collins detected the smoke and the alarm. firemen arrived quickly and confined the blaze mainly to the cafe rear, with water damage and some chopping needed. One occupant caused a distraction by chancing a window, but no one was harmed. The fire department performed well in preventing a citywide disaster.
Barnes county farmers are warned that J. H. Sampson offers to handle all stock at 75c per hundred with expenses paid. He claims experience will secure better prices and safer market transport. Phone 85. Also, Mrs. J. Williams of Courtenay, N D, shopped in the city Saturday.
The last group of young men from Barnes county entered government service and were sent to Camp Dodge Iowa. The list includes Hjalmar Hanson Valley City Louis F Marschner Rogers Edwin L Colby Pillsbury Maurice Verchelde Marion James O Hanson Kathryn and many others from Valley City and nearby towns. Additional draftees from Minnesota Iowa and Montana follow in the same contingent.
Vote totals from multiple counties in North Dakota report primary results for congressman in the Second District. Counties include Emmons Pierce McHenry Stutsman McIntosh Eddy and others with Young and Hanchett as leading candidates. Also an insurance ad notes hail protection offered by Farmers Alliance at cost.
The Grand Prairie consolidated school held its graduating exercises on Friday. Supt Minnie J Nielson presented diplomas and Rev W G Lyon delivered the class address. Seven eighth graders and one high school student graduated. Hazel Nielson and Miss Wright performed musical selections. Minnie Nielson notes county reports suggesting a likely majority vote for her as state superintendent.
A historical list details registrants mailed questionnaires on June 25 and June 26, 1918. Includes numerous names and hometowns such as Valley City Wimbledon Dazey and Oriska. The document enumerates 102 individuals with varying states and cities, reflecting a broad outreach.
Washington June 28 following are some of the soldiers who have died in camps during the week ending June 21 At Camp Lewis Wash Martin Donoghue Belfield N D and W E Blaisdell Paynesville Minn
E. L. McGee, agent and director, announces insurance on rye and other crops at 67 dollars per thousand, urging farmers to insure against bail and related risks as they conduct business.
Bismarck June 29. Federal farm labor expert R D Bailey urges every citizen to interrupt private pursuits to help harvest. He notes a large crop, limited transient workers, and the need for state and local labor committees to enroll all male workers and distribute help efficiently. Roosevelt quotes urge patriotic effort and support for war tasks.
The North Dakota Press Association will meet in Grand Forks on July 12 and 13 with Hon J Adu Bede and Alex Karrboth delivering messages. The program includes prayers, addresses, committee appointments, reports, and a public meeting led by J Adam Bede, plus an officers election and a picnic.
The supreme court affirmed a Brown County court ruling in a child neglect case. Testimony cited a physician De Meyerling who described injuries to a newborn near birth, including a severely disfigured right ear. The report notes a mistaken incident and mentions unrelated vocational ad text.
The twenty third annual tourney of the North Dakota State Sportsmen's Association will be held at Grand Forks in July with 500 dollars in prizes. The article notes Grand Forks' hospitality and expects attendees to enjoy the event.
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