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Newspaper

The Weekly Times Record

Location

Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1922

Page

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Prominent Farmer Nelson Disappears Near Luverne North Dakota

Nels Nelson a 50 year old single man living 3.5 miles north of Luverne disappeared Friday noon after taking ladies to a Ladies Aid meeting. His car, clothes, and personal effects were found at home. Neighbors doubt suicide and a search by aviator Earl Fladeland will scour the area for clues.

Luvern Mr. Nelson Sheyenne Nelson J. A.kramey Earl Fladeland Porland N. D Luverne

West Motor Sales Company opens Ford service on Main Street

W W West withdraws from Embertson West to form West Motor Sales Company with Ford agency and service. Quarters secured in Reidman Ellis building on Main Street in Valley City where Ed Kramer Walter Wicks and Norman Froid join to run sales and service. The Times-Record commends the move and invites the public to visit for Ford cars trucks and tractors and prompt service.

W. W. West Embertson & Weat Ford Company West Ford Agency West Motor Sales Company Reidman & Ellis Ford Main Rustler Ed. Kramer Embertson & West Walter Wicks Norman Froid The Norman Times-Record Valley City Main Street

National Guard to Duty in Walcroff Strike Zone

Three companies of National Guard left Brunswick Georgia for Walcroff to quell rioting that erupted yesterday. The detachment includes one infantry one machine gun and one headquarters company under Colonel Poole. Additional companies of the 122nd Regiment stand ready at Saint Simon Island to deploy if needed.

Brunswick Walcroff Georgia Poole 122Nd Saint Simon Island

Labor Agencies Open to Meet Harvest Labor Demand

State and federal labor offices in Fargo Bismarck Grand Forks Minot Devils Lake Oakes Jamestown and other cities announce free employment services to recruit harvest workers. Officials urge cooperation with county agents and local labor groups while warning against any charging fees. The piece notes railway fare barriers and a pending conference with rail officials in St Paul to secure reduced rates for harvest travelers. Joseph A Kitchen, State Federal Employment Director, invites ongoing input on labor and crop conditions.

Fargo M. B. Bowe Bismarck Herman Brocopp Grand Forks D. B. Morris Minot Clyde L. Nelson Devils Lake Michael Noonan Oakes Ed. Stock Jamestown Mabel Foreman South Jin Washington St. Paul Joseph A. Kitchen

Train Hits Bus At Gallivan Crossing Near Hugo

N P train strikes a Taylor Bus two miles south of Hugo Minnesota killing 85 year old John Vadanis and injuring eight others. Three passengers escape with no injuries. Albert Waddle age nine suffers multiple leg and arm injuries. Driver says brakes failed sun in eyes and he didn’t see the train in time.

St. Paul Minn John Vadanis Taylor Northern Pacific Gallivan Crossing Hugo Albert Waddle

Urge McCumber to again seek Senate place

The Pembina Fioneer-Express urges Senator Porter J. McCumber to run as an independent for United States Senate in the fall. The paper notes the need for North Dakota to keep a powerful senator and discusses prospects for independents, a Republican ticket, and the Jamestown agreement, with focus on the Nonpartisan League conference in Bismarck and upcoming battles for both house and senate control. Districts like Benson, Nelson, and Golden Valley are seen as likely battlegrounds.

Pembina Fioneer-Express Porter J. McCumber United States North Dakota J. F. T. O'Connor Senator McCumber McCumber Nonpartisan League Bismarck W. J. Church Lange House Senate Benson, Nelson Golden Valley Bismarck Tribune

Critical wheat rust threats loom over Cass County fields

Agricultural expert Willson warns Black stem rust has reached alarming levels in Cass County wheat. Weather over the next week will determine damage, with hot days and dewy nights risking widespread loss unless cool conditions return. rust already evident, especially in less resistant varieties, and in the valley.

Casa County BE. A.willson Cass County Agricultural Legent Isaya Mr. Willson Agricultural College

Lake traffic tie up looms at Duluth harbor

Duluth Minnesota July 12 Lake carriers and small steamers face a week of shutdowns due to a coal shortage at Duluth Harbor. Major operators such as M A Hanna Pittsburgh Steel and Tomlinson had ordered coal weeks earlier to cover the season.

Duluth, Minn Duluth M. A.hanna Pittsburgh Steel Company Tomlinson

Safer Than Cash Travelers Checks Ad Pitch

A vintage advertisement promotes Travelers Checks for travel funds. It highlights compact durable wallets, denominations of 10 20 50 and 100 dollars, low cost, and protection against loss embarrassment and delays while traveling for business or pleasure.

Valley City's Peeping Tom Reports Shake Residents

Police log three calls on Saturday night describe a stranger attempting to enter homes on Park Avenue Fourth Street and West Fifth Street. Darkness hid his features, residents warned to stay quiet and lights off to aid an arrest.

Park Avenue Tom Cannon Fourth Street West Fifth Street

Mother Sends Heartfelt Thanks for Clothing Aid

A Rolla North Dakota mother expresses deep gratitude for a donated clothing box and further gifts from neighbors and a storekeeper. She recounts delays, the care taken in sorting outfits, plans to repurpose fabric into sheets and pillowcases, and vows to acknowledge each contributor.

Rolla North Dakota Trubshaw

O Connor Denies Withdrawal From Senate Race

Grand Forks North Dakota July 17 J F T O Connor tells United Press he will not withdraw from the senate race despite rumors, citing faith with his supporters and Independents. He recalls 1910 speeches and predicts 300 this campaign while noting Nestos cannot be defeated without an independent on the ballot.

Grand Forks N. D J. F. T. O'Connor United Press Senate O'Connor Frazier Nestos

Grainmen's Union Adjourns 1922 Meeting After Officers Chosen

The Grainmen's Union adjourned after the afternoon program and officer elections for the next year. General A. P. Pesky spoke on the Great Lakes St Lawrence Deep Waterways project. L. H. Palmer was elected president, B. C. Hanson vice president, G. H. Bruns secretary, J. P. Peterson treasurer. Directors: CG F. Schoen, Dan Haffey, J. H. S. Thomson. Attendance by sixteen hundred members was poor, leading to adjournment after business.

Grainmen’s Union A. P. Pesky Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Deep Waterways Peake L. H. Palmer Hurdsfield N. Dak B. C. Hanson Hastings G. H. Bruns Valley City J. P. Peterson CG. F. Schoen Oriska Dan Haffey Eckelson J. H. S. Thomson

Mahoney Blocks New Plan at Minnesota Labor Meet

William Mahoney of St. Paul blocked a push to endorse the One Big Union at the Minnesota federation of labor convention in Crookston. A radical resolution to back the plan was rushed, but Mahoney’s amendment to refer it to local unions passed, marking the first defeat for the proponents.

Crookston Minn William Mahoney St. Paul Minnesota Federation of Labor Rascals Mahoney

Best Wishes From Kind Friends

A brief note of appreciation echoes through circles of friends who stood by during hard times and offered aid when it was most needed, conveying generosity and lasting goodwill.

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New Business Institution National Guard N. P Spaper Mr. O'Connor League Courier-News Willson Bank of Valley City Peeping Thomas Mrs. Trubshaw Tom JF. T. O'Connor
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