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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1919
Page
4
The issue-pressed Valley City paper reports a Townley disloyalty verdict, debates Gov Frazier and a soldier friend suggestion, and criticizes a push for government controlled newspapers. It also notes Bryan predicting press control, Chicago women planning a national anti profiteering league, and wheat era relief measures while praising Major D S Ritchie.
A 1919 article by Albert F. Porta warns of a near unprecedented weather catastrophe from December 17 to 20. It cites a rare planetary alignment involving Mercury Mars Venus Jupiter Saturn Neptune Uranus and a naked-eye sunspot, predicting massive solar eruptions, atmospheric storms, floods, and earthquakes across the United States.
A weathered scientific note warns that solar activity will intensify as the sunspot nears the eastern horizon of the sun's disk. Expect powerful storms eruptions and earthquakes in the near term, with outcomes uncertain beyond the noted dates.
Thirty South Dakota farmers, many German Russian, flock to Slope counties seeking cheap lands as drought relief. Despite losses, dairy income from cream checks and rising corn yields keep farmers financially stable. Groundbreaking on Slope land expected this fall and next spring, with plans for winter rye and fall plowing boosting prospects for abnormal yields.
Adjutant General G. Angus Fraser credits the state country newspapers with mobilizing 30,000 men through free publicity and prompt space, noting their front page notices and rapid response. He asks readers to recognize the country press’s pivotal role and expresses ongoing gratitude from the adjutant general’s office.
A group of Fargo employers declines to comply with the workmen's compensation act assessment. They argue the premium method is discriminatory and unfair, noting nonhazardous trades are taxed higher than hazardous ones. The state attorney general may pursue action against nonpaying employers.
The Bank of North Dakota announces it is ready to conduct business with state and national banks in the state. Depositary bonds requirements are outlined, with state banks spared from bonds while national banks must file new depositary bonds. The bank will accept outside state deposits at fixed rates and offer real estate loans at six percent, with reserve deposits earning two percent.
A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Hinchberger on Thursday. Rev Dalton to hold services at Clark City hall Sunday evening. James Meis home from Fargo and harvest updates. Frank Stillings family reunion at L K Stillings home Sunday. Rose ONeal returns to Candyohi Minn after visit with Gene Hinchberger family. Local residents attended Fargo soldiers homecoming. Roy Stillings Arthur Kee and Asmond McLees went. Mrs Baker of Langdon visiting daughter. Sam Stillings family from Tantda visited, Jones family returned from Moose Jaw trip.
Herman Stern left Saturday night on No. 2 for Detroit Minnesota with his family for an extended trip to New York to shop for clothes. Sareele expects to be gone for weeks.
Valley City residents hosted and visited relatives from Jackson Minn and St Paul as families gathered for a Ladies' Aid event, a Sunday school teachers meeting, and an array of dinners and parties. Notable moments included Mr and Mrs Harper hosting, Thad Getchell's return to Ray N D, and a surprise party for Miss Idalis Larson before her move to Washington.
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