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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1920
Page
6
A WWI infantryman hid in a shell hole during bombardment when a dud shell landed and failed to explode. He found the fuse defective and the shell bore the number 1718 on both the shell and his identification disc. He reported to command with a smile, saying his helmet saved him.
An article recalls Albert Wall’s daring experience with early American aviation and his fearlessness in the field. It notes a NYT report about a bold mission sending 24 American pilots to pilot new machines alongside seasoned crews despite risks.
The article discusses new commerce degrees at the University of London including a bachelor of commerce and a master of commerce. It envisions modern languages taught as practical subjects with Polish, Czech, Romanian, modern Greek, and Asian languages among others, aligning with U.S. educational ideas.
In a remarkable 24 hour ordeal near San Francisco the thirteen year old Harry Andersen steered the schooner S N Castle, arriving 94 days from Apla with copra, to save his father the captain his sick mother and three crewmen after the ship began leaking at twelve feet daily.
The US Geological Survey notes 25 operating gold lode mines in Alaska in 1918 with seven small prospects. value fell from 4,581,453 in 1917 to 3,473,317 in 1918 due to the Treadwell disaster and labor shortages, especially in Juneau.
A government safety bulletin catalogues common industrial accidents and ladder falls. It lists high place falls, level falls, and trips from fixed objects, with examples from construction, mining, and machinery.
An anecdote from Rev. FL W. Macdonald’s reminiscences recalls a clash between a Free Church and a United Presbyterian drover. They trade barbs until the U P man condemns his foe’s ancestry, ending with Your father was a thief and your mother a witch. Maybe they was. But they wasn’t U. P.
A wealthy individual declares a plan to begin public life in the United States Senate. A friend suggests charity work, but the speaker emphasizes a Senate career as his aim for serving others.
A Birmingham Age-Herald snippet notes a college professor seeking a job with modest pay and emphasizes his readiness to prove his abilities despite not detailing specific skills. He mentions studying abroad and holding multiple degrees, hoping for a chance to showcase his qualifications.
A witty exchange frames law practice as perseverance. A young lawyer asks for guidance if the case fails and an older attorney replies with the adage to try again. The quip echoes courtroom resilience and enduring trial craft.
A text on gaining cooperation by giving a fair equivalent through helpful, cooperative service. It advises studying the desires of others, acting with good will, and earning favorable treatment by delivering efficient work that supports the employer’s goals. It warns against resistance and urges proactive responsibility.
Feodor Dostoevsky famed as Russian Dickens used Omsk as a backdrop for Crime and Punishment reflecting criminals encountered there. Omsk linked Moscow to Central Russia Orenburg and Turkestan on the Trans Siberian route about 200 years old near Birmingham or Paterson. Cossack hub with St Nicholas church housing Yermak banner tied to Siberian expansion.
A Wise World Magazine writer describes an Italian juggler with a gray-bearded assistant. The act features two large baskets and a python. The performer uses a rope tied to a cloth, suction cups over the eyes, and lifts the snake basket by eyelid grip and suction, a feat said to be unique.
Mrs Dubalte comments on Grabcoins and wintering in Florida while Mr Dubwaite doubts they can afford it. The topic appears in society pages and is noted as still being done.
A Birmingham Age-Herald quotation discusses Glidwitz's mentality questioning his views on the League of Nations and railroads. The exchange notes he has not expressed opinions or plans on these topics, suggesting uncertainty about his stance.
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