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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
3
A North Dakota opinion piece argues慎慎 caution in political reform, urging thorough public digestion of changes. It warns against overreliance on government advisers, cites Saskatchewan and Alberta debates, and likens state borrowing to risky farming debt with accruing interest.
A fragment asserts a farmer can recover from multiple ventures and urges caution to avoid regret, implying resilience and prudence as a policy for success across farms, business, and even larger communities.
Aas delivered grain to Fingal last Monday. Local residents including the Auren, Rensby, Thoreson families and neighbors made visits or errands in Fingal and Valley City scenes. Activities included fencing, road work, shopping, and multiple visits among Henrikson, Olsen, Nelson, Billet, and other families through the week.
The Sheyenne River claimed the season’s first victim when 12 year old Alvin Swenson, son of Mrs Nicolia Swenson, drowned Saturday night near Walum. He apparently fell from a boat and could not swim. Neighbors and officers searched three hours before the body was recovered between 10 and 11 pm. Funeral planned for Thursday on the Swenson farm with viewing at 825 Riverside avenue.
An wartime appeal urges Americans to substitute potatoes for wheat to feed Europe and save grain for liberty. It argues millions of bushels are available now, warns shortages in three months, and exhorts patriotic sacrifice across bread, meals, and daily use to support democracy and allies.
Dr. E C Staakman and Dr. Harry R C OBrien of the Washington Agriculture Department warned in Fargo that seven barberry bushes carried rust spores capable of infecting and destroying wheat and other grains in Cass and nearby counties. They urged destruction of the bushes, roots and all, to end the rust danger as they tour the northwest assessing crop prospects. They planned further talks with John M Hagan in Bismarck after Fargo.
A six year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Bastinet, was killed when a dise harrow ran over him while he visited a neighbor two miles north of Litchville on Thursday. Bernard Boom, discing nearby, warned the child to step back but the accident occurred. Coroner N C Holberg and Sheriff Kelly viewed the scene and found it an accident. no inquest. The family mourns the loss of their only child.
A school auditorium program by St Catherine's music class drew one of the largest audiences, with praise to teachers and organizers. A highlight featured 14 girls portraying a rainbow with color coordinated dress and flowers, culminating in the Golden Red state flower choice for North Dakota.
A large crowd enjoyed a Sunday Play Day led by a Red Cross parade at Chautauqua Park. Salvage wagons from Noltimier township boosted funds while the Municipal band energized the event and a screening of True Blue capped the day at the Armory.
A large crowd from across the county gathered for Play Day at the Chautauqua area. Visitors helped by participating in stunts and a noon lunch while a planned parade downtown loomed. This year's event supported salvage drives and Red Cross fundraising amid the war effort.
Prof Ralph M Hogan principal of the Junior high at Normal begins Army Y C A work training at Lake Geneva for four weeks. He will be assigned to an army cantonment in the United States. Before leaving he will spend a week with Mrs Hogan and Edgar in Missouri. He has served in his present role since last fall.
The following volunteers have been called to the Colors and will be forwarded to the Commanding Officer, North Dakota Agricultural College, Fargo, N. D., on June 15. Names include Charles McKenna of Litchville, Charles Bergman of Valley City, Jesse Menzie of Seal, Martin Anderson of Lucea, Edwin Reinehr of Valley City, Edwin Griffin of Tower City.
Secretary Moe arranged for Ada Starkweather to speak at the Chautauqua on Sunday evening June 30. A YWCA veteran of 13 years she will describe the war work of the organization. Father Dunne speaks on The Triumph of Democracy in the afternoon for a strong Sunday program.
Eighth grade graduation exercises were held Saturday evening in St Catherine’s School auditorium. The program featured music by the pane quartet and chorus, a comedy titled Perplexing Situation, and the award of diplomas after a short speech by Rev Father Baker. The play Uncle Ep won top praise and the Red Cross proceeds were raised by musical performances. The band closed with The Star Spangled Banner. A caption mentions auto license No 26201 and local scrap iron buying in the Times-Record office notice.
A 1918 letter from Ole Olson of Turtle City North Dakota to Sirs Robuk in Chicago praises the Nonpartisan League and seeks a microscope. He notes farming hardships, past newspaper changes, and urges support for Ligs benefits while promising political action to improve crops and drought relief. Olson asks for a strong microscope and mentions plans to introduce a bill to stabilize growing conditions and reduce crop failures.
War demand boosts pay for bookkeepers and stenographers with salaries from 1100 to 1200 dollars yearly. Mankato Commercial College invites young people to prepare by taking its courses and requesting the catalogue. Also notes Ruth Witter’s reelection after returning from Hankinson and a lost blocks and tacks item and a 1917 Ford Touring Car for sale by Carl Carlson.
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