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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
2
In a midwestern notice, the piece argues selective conscription excludes no one beyond age limits yet urges enlistment across branches. It frames service in the regular army navy national guard and marine corps as accessible paths during wartime uncertainty.
A humorous country newspaper yarn recounts absurd claims from a dying man about a swallowed Uno and a carpenter. A doctor jokes of a thermometer death, a bystander recalls a revolver swallowed, and a man in alcohol death. It ends with a critique of liquor interests and wartime truthfulness about grain use and saloon control.
Citizens who registered June 5 are urged to preserve their registration cards with utmost care. No duplicates will be issued, and a worn or unreadable card could cause trouble when shown to an officer. Carry in an envelope and have ready for inspection.
The piece rails against foreign nationals and urges American unity amid looming conflict. It touts loyalty to Uncle Sam, claims Americans everywhere share the same flag and homeland, and portrays non citizens as outsiders in times of war.
The wedding of Miss Margaret Sandy to Frank Shearer was held at the Sandy home in Moorhead with 18 attending. Rev. H. W. Frost presided. The couple plans a two week trip to Minneapolis and Superior before settling in Dazey where Shearer is postmaster.
Svea's Fine School staged a patriotic closing program at the consolidated school 23 miles southwest of Valley City. Graduates Anna Sortland and Gertrude Blake spoke on America's Work in the War, with speeches and songs by students and staff, including Miss Dorothy McFarland and Stuart Stevenson.
A fragmented verse piece blends fishing lore with a song of the open road. The speaker extols plain living, brotherhood, and modest dreams, contrasting simple pleasures with worldly ambition. References to fishing, nature, and shared humanity frame a nostalgic, lyrical reflection.
Poignant verse recalls boys sent to war and the town’s quiet aftermath. Also reports Miss Clara L. Larson addressing East School District 60 about food conservation amid wartime needs, with teacher Gina Johnson organizing programs.
The 1914 hail insurance in North Dakota collected 2 142 000 dollars, while payouts reached 2 946 900 dollars. Net losses for the insurers totaled 804 000 dollars, with steep overhead and commissions bringing total dead loss to at least 1 500 000 dollars. Brimer township residents Thos Kane and daughter Edisa visited the city Thursday.
The Normal school stageed the Pageant of Growth on campus Tuesday night before about 1500 spectators. Father Time Hermes Alma Mater and Democracy led student departments in colorful costumes depicting school progress. Alumni praised Martha E. Dewey who wrote and directed the production.
The Hastings Farmers Co operative Elevator Co held its annual meeting last Thursday electing H J Peterson C W Erickson A Kj lby Lars S Reiten A Eggen Henning Stoneberg and John Arves as directors for the coming year with Arves new to the board. The board organized naming Peterson president Erickson vice president Reiten secretary and Stoneberg treasurer. They bought a 25 horsepower engine for the main house to power grain cleaning and plan an outside scale for coal weighing while handling of four by lumber was postponed due to funds. A wedding joined Miss Margaret Sandy and Frank Shearer of Dazey at Moorhead with a Minnesota lakes honeymoon. Sandy will return to teaching in Dazey and her sister steps into a similar role in Hankinson next year.
Mrs John T. Condit of Westhope, formerly Olivia Wagle of this city, is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs C P Wagle on Normal Avenue.
Hundreds gather at the State Normal School to honor President George A. McFarland on his twenty-fifth year of service. Alumni lead ceremonies, the band performs, and speeches praise his work and the school’s growth into a national model.
Miss Georgia E. Turk and George H. Tout were married at the bride’s home with Rev. Lyda officiating. The couple, both well known in Valley City and Montana circles, will reside in Malta, Montana after a honeymoon voyage via Fargo and the Great Northern.
An advertisement invites readers to join a commercial training program at Mankato Commercial College to prepare for fighting Mfe's battles. The notice promotes sending for a catalog as recruitment material. A brief item mentions Mrs Burl Carr and her daughter Jeff visiting Maddock to see Mrs Carr's mother, Mrs Pinkham.
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