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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
6
Davis Light Opera Company brings four performances to the Chautauqua program. The review lauds the troupe as one of the greatest on the road and urges the audience to attend and spread the word about this rare treat.
An economical electric lighting solution priced at a few cents a day promises easy farm illumination. The device titled ALLEY-LIGHT aims to provide ready light with low ongoing costs for rural use.
The first Chautauqua session opened Saturday with a University band concert under Prof Wilcox followed by David M Roth showing memory-building methods. Sunday drew record crowds as Dr Mars recounted his escape from Germans after years as a prisoner. Events featured Mrs Knute Froysan Mrs W T Craswell and Prof J P Meyer with more music and a talk by Mrs Demarchus on English Cathedrals. Moving pictures will conclude Sunday programs.
Stockholm reports three thousand German troops landed at Potri near Hatsin with a cruiser two destroyers and a submarine. They probably seek to occupy Caucasia.
June 25 report from Tondon says Italian forces began a counter offensive in the Montello area. Austrian resistance is strong but Italian gains are noted amid the fighting.
Monday’s Times-Record details residents and visitors from Valley City and nearby towns. It notes trips to Fargo Cort Casselton Minneapolis Grand Forks and Montezuma with hotel stays and family visits plus updates on local business Dakota Engineering and Construction Company purchases and plans and election call for returns on election night.
Washington reports counter attacks against German reserves fail as Italians break through the Austrian line at the Piave. Forty five thousand prisoners are captured along with large quantities of booty and guns.
Rome reports Italian infantry and cavalry crossed the Piave in pursuit of retreating Austrians. Cape Sale area now cleared, Montello recaptured, and enemy lines shattered with widespread Austrian losses. Italian casualties far lower than Austrian claims, while Vienna faces strategic setback and morale concerns.
The Austrian retreat continues as Archduke John and General Walmar face annihilation or surrender. The Piave is flooded with enemy dead and debris while Italian artillery and air power halt crossings. Allied air forces harass the retreat and Italian cavalry pursues the retreating Austrians beyond the Piave.
The 863rd Regiment of the U S Infantry arrived in Winnipeg to a citywide ovation the greatest for any military force here. This marks the first U S armed force in western Canada since 1812. The regiment will stay until midnight then depart for New York. Minnesota and North Dakota governors declined invitations to attend.
The state department asked Germany to hold the prisoners of war conference at Berne on August 5. Germany has agreed to the conference in principle.
Confidential reports to the state department say Germany is distributing propaganda at home to boost morale for a stronger effort next year as the current offensive winds down. The government seeks to convince citizens that Germany will be stronger in 1918 than at the start of this year's campaign.
Washington reports cabinet members clash over prohibition during Senate Agricultural Committee hearing. Secretary Daniels opposes prohibition while Postmaster General Burleson supports the policy, reflecting a sharp internal division.
Washington June 25 The draft lottery for the new 21 year old men will be conducted in the senate building at 9 30 a m Thursday Secretary of War Baker announced that 700 000 young men will learn the order of their call.
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