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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1920
Page
3
Indianapolis News recounts Tom Genolin narrating a bizarre fishing tale from a dream. He describes an early morning fishing incident with a posted stream and five beautiful bass, including a dream catch that mirrors the real event.
The Minneapolis Journal argues Americans show apathy at patriotic outdoor displays. It notes parades often stall as crowds refrain from cheering, while sports and campus events show louder, explosive yells. A national, expressive cheer could unify and energize public demonstrations.
A new automatic stereopticon offers 46 to 200 lantern slides per show with a 7000 candle power light, auto-advancing screens every second and direct or alternating current compatibility. It suits traveling salesmen and educational displays, with broad uses for home entertainment and more.
Charles, two weeks into kindergarten, loved the song When the Sun Wakes Up at Break of Day. He heard Mrs. Blaker above the classroom and, returning home, insisted his version was correct, singing When the Sun Wakes Up or Blaker's Ox.
William Windjammer appears glum as Tim recounts the moment he flaunted his supposed French skills before the family and a French maid. The exchange, marked by miscommunication, underscores tensions in the household dynamics observed by The Home Sector.
A high school girl Miss Winifred Fi Montevideo presents an essay on Thrift and Savings under the U S Treasury drive. The piece argues thrift as essential, detailing why saving matters and how to spend, save, and invest wisely to reduce waste and stabilize national finances. The program involves schools workers manufacturers bankers farmers and households through Savings Stamps and Savings Certificates, linking education to government securities sales.
Summary of Liberty loan issues detailing First through Victory loans with amounts from 2 billion to 6.985 billion dollars, interest rates ranging 3 to 4 percent, dates from 1917 to 1919, maturities 1922 to 1947, redemption options from 1932 onward, various denominations, and tax exemptions with estate and inheritance tax considerations. Entities include Liberty Loan programs, dates, amounts, interest rates, redemption rules, denominations, and tax statuses.
Louis B Tim, secretary of a major New York shirt company, told the Ohio Retail Clothiers and Furnishings Association meeting that the $25 silk shirt is at hand and his firm has orders for $6,000,000 worth of silk shirts. He said there has never been such a craze for silk shirts and noted that prudent buyers know other weaves offer better service.
Thrift advice warns against slick sales pitches and hollow promises from firms with only smooth talk. It notes women drive many household purchases and urges households to police expenses, guard the budget, and keep conscience alert. It also quips that a fool and his Liberty Bond are soon parted.
A ten year old LaCrosse boy Edward Kersten wrote Secretary of the Treasury David F. Houston on March 12 1920 praising his four War Savings stamps. Officials say Houston was pleased to receive the letter and the lad felt a personal touch had been made.
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