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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1921
Page
2
The editor condemns public spending on page ads and urges a prosperity drive through increased buying. It cites unemployment among two million American workers, urges support for prohibition enforcement, and praises Dr. L S Platou as a potential governor. The piece warns against a buyers' strike and calls for organized efforts to stimulate demand and reduce wage-pressure politics.
The piece discusses strong sentiments against any verdict on Officer Jensen before proper trial. It notes two sides exist and urges restraint. It also covers tryouts for a district music contest at the Normal on March 25 and the state contest at the University of North Dakota, listing winners in soprano alto boys voices piano and noting a violinist from Valley City. It then shifts to Valley City community notes from Getchell Prairie about social visits, anniversaries, and local visits with names and places such as Harper, Getchell Prairie, Valley City, Hillsboro, and White.
A Valley City meeting at City Hall discussed organizing a local country club. Dave Ritchie was named temporary chairman with Eugene McFarland as secretary as about 25 to 30 residents voiced support and a three member committee including C. R. Simpson, Dr. A. Zimm erman and T. J. Moe was formed to select a site.
Bismarck March 18 Attorney General Wm Lemke has declared a systematic war on whisky runners and liquor traffic. He orders three chief law enforcement fleets to equip high power cars with Browning machine guns and to "make good" or resign. The state is divided into three districts with Deputy Inspector Rev F L Watkins heading the northern and border area from Minto to Grand Forks. Chief Inspector HB Dunbar will cover the western and southern regions, with Watkins and Serbo leading other districts to curb illegal traffic and white slavery periphery.
State enforcement chiefs vow a wide campaign from Wells to McKenzie counties to suppress liquor traffic and human trafficking. Local officers will cooperate fully while officers who fail in duty may face prosecution. Federal agents will coordinate with North Dakota authorities to seal the border and uncover stills.
Carl R. Kositzky former state auditor states he opposed a third party in North Dakota and will continue to oppose it. He recounts hearing of the movement during the legislature and notes Walter Maddock’s alleged involvement. Obert Olson says Independents and nonpartisans have shown support since newspaper reports emerged.
The Valley City American Legion bangerball team defeated Coach Spalding's Normal team 22 to 28 to claim the city championship. The game featured a steady Legion lead and strong effort from Normal, with standout play hampered by a missing star. Both clubs completed strong seasons, with Legion already having the state Independent title and city crown.
The big silver loving cup won by Valley City High School teams was placed in the Dakota Drug Co. display window yesterday. It is a pretty and expensive affair. The boys feel mighty proud, and the cup is one of the finest ever awarded to a championship winning team in the state, reflecting Minot’s efforts to ensure the tournament’s success.
County Agent T X jalan says farm wages will be considerably lower this summer than the past two years. Calnan reports from North Dakota South Dakota and Minnesota indicate a general wage scale of 40 to 46 dollars a month in Barries county. A Wheaton Minnesota meeting aimed to keep farm wages in the three states as uniform as possible with weekly condition reports posted in conspicuous places for farmers. Wages are expected to be broadly similar across the states for typical summer work.
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