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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1920
Page
6
Egyptian authorities intervene after Ashraf and Hamidat villagers fight in a protracted vendetta rooted in a 150 year old dog death. In a spring assault Hamidatans killed, looted, and burned. 21 men were sentenced to 19 years penal servitude in a landmark assize case.
The Red Cross demonstrates a splendid method to carry an exhausted swimmer to safety and argues that Water Safety campaigns across the United States will save lives by teaching the principle Everybody a swimmer. The aim is to spread the gospel through every water port organization, asserting that every person should swim so there is no sole lifesaver.
In Buenos Aires the mystery of a great Patagonian dinosaur skeleton found by English engineers near Neuquen during irrigation ditch excavation sparks questions. Arthur Smith Woodward of the British Museum notified Dr. Ameghino, suggesting the find was a new species specimen rather than a museum theft.
Thieves on their sixteenth raid hit the Wair ehance distillery in Gausville Maryland stripping 45 barrels of whisky. The loss is valued between 30000 and 40000 dollars and the distillery is said to be the most robbed whisky warehouse in the United States. The site is described as a lonely location.
In Webb City Missouri back yards become mining sites as Joseph Lewis sinks an 80 foot shaft behind Liberty Street. He discovers both lead and zinc ore, with lead covering expenses. In the past week he shipped a carload of zinc ore.
In Pike county at Stockdale school the compence ment will have five of eight students answering as Brown. The names Hazel, Robert, John, Ethel and Margaret appear among those answering Brown.
Washington reports scientists linked to the government warn that high food costs and cheap starches cause acidosis, a nutritional disease especially dangerous to children. They urge a mixed diet of milk, greens, fruits, and vegetables, reducing bread and sugar to prevent health decline.
Station agent Christopher Possett says wolves in Manitoba roam near Gunton Village and meet incoming trains. He obtained provincial permission to carry a gun and loaded up with ammunition, claiming wolves know railroad timetables and flock to trains.
Returns Watch Pittsburgh Pa. Another honest thief has appeared here. A watch taken from a hold up victim was returned to him. J. S. Miller says he was robbed of $7 and a watch and chain that was a family heirloom. A few days later a noise near his front door revealed the chain hanging from the knob and investigators confirmed it was his watch and chain.
Italian aircraft designer Gianni Caproni in New York reveals a colossal seaplane to carry 100 people. Driven by eight Liberty engines totaling nearly 3000 hp, it aims for Atlantic crossing potential and enhanced safety with five engines operating. Tests planned on Lake Maggiore near Milan before final flights.
London reports radiographs at the Royal Institution reveal tampering in two Dutch master paintings. In the Madonna, a missing child appears on X ray but was painted out by a previous owner. In the Crucifixion, a prayed figure traces to a man in monkish garb under the overpainted scene.
Washington reports household food spending February exactly double February 1913. Britain up 130 percent, Italy 187 percent, Germany 223 percent for foods. clothing costs in Germany surge over 1000 percent. A man’s salt price changes from 20 to 238 dollars postwar. Reading, Pa notes fees for converting a moving picture theater into a church weekly service. Rev Edward Curran to lead new St Margaret’s parish. Curran arrives from Philadelphia. parish in northwestern Reading. Gray's Ferry road and Whitewater areas mentioned.
Four ships now under the United States flag face sabotage as German or Communist agents target vessels once flying the imperial double eagle. The Imperator shows a list mid voyage, Moccasin sank after tampering, Callao and Washington suffer equipment and sea cock tampering.
After fifty years the Coliseum hosted the Via Crucis ceremony as gray clad participants reenact the ancient rite. Pope Benedict XIV established the stations of the cross in the arena where martyrs once offered their lives. The ritual ceased in 1870 when Rome became Italy’s capital. Participants include Princess Barberini and patrician men and women.
Peter Neyen on a farm near Tipton Iowa turned over a snake den while plowing. He grabbed a nearby grubbing hoe and killed 15 snakes of various kinds in the first roll and 32 more in a second roll, totaling 47 reptiles. Snakes measured 15 to 18 inches. the rattle snake was not among them.
Dr B H Warren plans a concrete tree on a West Chester lawn with a 15 foot wire frame and varied holes to attract nesting birds. A large concrete bath at the base provides running water and imitation limbs offer perching space for the avian guests.
Classified notice seeking the services of Dr F L Wicks the oculist with special attention to fitting glasses. Wicks Block listed and telephone contact 493 for appointments or inquiries.
Do not discard your worn footwear. Swanson's Shoe Shop in Valley City, North Dakota, offers repairs to extend life and keep old shoes comfortable. Also notices a stray hog taken up near Oriska, ND, inquire with W. B. Tamke.
A farewell gathering was hosted at Mrs W F Segur’s First Avenue home Saturday night as she departs Sunday for Portland Oregon to begin a new life. About thirty attendees enjoyed a hearty time and a luncheon. Neighbors gifted a fine leather traveling bag in appreciation.
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