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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
2
The issue rails against antiwar voices while praising Burnquist and loyalist candidates in Minnesota. It notes Townley operatives and pro-German readers, urges War Savings Stamps, and announces fair preparations with four days of exhibits and Red Cross events starting July 9.
An American correspondent recounts a field hospital bedside near Mondidier where a wounded soldier, victim of German mustard gas, endures severe burns and blindness. The piece notes renewed fighting and German wounded arriving as the narrator recalls the boys seeking hard-won vengeance.
Washington reports a five billion dollar appropriation for field purposes to fund three American armies of 1,375,000 men each. Representative Borland disclosed during debate on the fortification bill highlighting the scope of the next year’s military build.
Miss Buswell runs the playground car at the Chautauqua and has the interest of the children. She also teaches swimming and urges Valley City children to join her classes at once to enjoy the sport and instruction.
G. A. Zabriske appointed sugar administrator with supervision of distribution. The action comes as the food administrator cites conservation measures and a shortage caused by extreme rationing steps.
London June 25 Gen Haig reports successful operations across Flanders and Picardy. Allied advances mark continued momentum in the sector with coordinated efforts and tactical gains.
Gen Pershing announces 97 casualties on the day’s list and a Marine list with 19 names. Valley City citizen John M. Koehn of Ninth Avenue and Third Street endorses Doan’s Kidney Pills, claiming relief from backache headaches and dizziness. He urges others to write to soldiers and keep up promises to write.
A county broadside urges residents to attend the fair with family and exhibits. It stresses viewing premium winners, learning from competition, and taking lessons back home to improve stock and crops. It calls for unity to make the fair a banner county event.
Paris reports French troops advanced slightly northwest of La Porte and held new positions after a German assault. The war office says successful raids occurred in the Lorraine and Woerve sectors amid ongoing combat.
Italian forces mobilize for a major offensives in Theatino areas after Piave losses. A separate note of gratitude from the Maresh Padden Dowd and Padden families thanks friends and Father Baker for sympathy after a brother’s death.
Valley City Iron and Metal advertises purchases of junk, tires, copper and brass, seeking 500 tons of iron during May and June. Calls answered promptly. prices available on inquiry. Also notes paper support, hail insurance offers, and local farm building activity with Tom Kellington and E L McGee mentioned.
The war has created overwhelming demand for Gerrepy seit and stenographers with salaries from 1100 to 4100 a year. Now is the opportunity for young people. Get ready by taking a course at the Mankato Commercial College in Mankato Minnesota. Send for our catalogue.
C J Lee is erecting a 34 by 60 barn on his Section 11 farm south of town. He notes progress by progressive farmers and dismisses talk of national decline as exaggerated, pointing to visible improvements and prosperity signals.
Rome reports Italian forces crossed the Piave from Montello to the sea except a three mile sector at Museille and Cape Sile. They occupied enemy trenches at Mount Valderalla and Mount Asolove and captured Hill 1473 with prisoners still arriving.
Washington states Gen Pershing reports further Allied advances Monday near Chateau Thierry. Local operations continued in the region with additional gains and the capture of five machine guns and other materiel.
A German counter attack against Allied lines at Torcy failed, suffering heat losses under machine gun and heavy fire. The statement notes the assault was stopped with significant casualties and no breakthrough.
Unconfirmed reports from Petrograd claim the former czar of Russia was killed at Ekaterinburg by Bolsheviks and right wing leaders who seek control of upcoming Soviet elections amid rival Bolshevik factions.
FOR SALE 1917 Harley Davidson motorcycle 16 horsepower twin electric equipped with side car Just overhauled R Kenneth McFarland phone 342 216td2two
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