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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
2
Readers report protests and editorials about President McFarland at Valley City Normal. The Times-Record quotes faculty concerns, board unity, and calls for a transparent, politics free leadership change. Public safety notes appear regarding reckless driving in town.
A Minot newspaper column urges scrutiny of parole decisions for McFeek who killed his wife years ago and contrasts with John Steff’s long penitentiary term. The piece ties local crime to broader wartime governance and criticizes league organizers amid seditious rhetoric concerns.
Lincoln Loyalty ticket nominee John Steen defended his loyalty to the government and vowed to dedicate every state resource to the national war effort if elected. He contrasted his sincerity with rival politicians, claiming he would govern for all people and oppose corrupt practices.
The Democrats elevate Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska to the head of the foreign affairs committee a move seen as partisan and likely to unsettle allies. Critics warn the action may reflect public pressure and harm perceived sincerity abroad.
The State Board of Regente closed a two day session at the Normal, denying former presidents E A Pray and Hugh McDonald admission and a hearing. A second demand for President McFarland's resignation emerged with a rumored state funded withdrawal bonus. Faculty attendance was selective and several members indicated they may resign or be dismissed.
A terse note references evolving views in American labor circles and a warning about socialist pressure. It cites German news as influencing perspectives and characterizes defeatist attitudes as dangerous.
The author laments how adults shape the future seen by boys. He describes fearing a world built on iron and glass, and the urge to act through charity, religion, and the Red Cross to save children as crowds pour from schools and streets. He urges personal responsibility.
An open competitive exam for unskilled laborer positions will run May 11 through May 25 in Valley City North Dakota to fill a Civil Service vacancy at the Valley City post office. Applicants must be US citizens aged 20 to 50 on May 25, with Civil War veterans and certain disabled veterans exempt. Salary is 660 dollars annually. Details and forms available from Vernon T. Gale at the Valley City post office building.
The message requests notification for Davidson farm regarding a turn to the right in the middle of the oqtare eae host-wine calves.
A 1918 proclamation urges a nationwide Children under five program. It cites preventable early-life ailments as a major cause of military unfitness and child mortality. The Children’s Bureau will register weights and health data, with local committees aiding data collection and campaign efforts through May 18, 1919.
The following names left Saturday over Se Seo Tine 2 a8 service of the government in the national army. They entrain for Frank W. Kress St. Paul C. Sent Webster Wis id Pierce Molad City Idaho Pad W. Koerner Dubuque Iowa Victor Monson Grafton N. D. Gentave A. Tychton Fingal PE Aumeth Valley Gy Wo A Bets mat in Joseph upper Valley a H. A. Eckert Valley City l Andrew Johnson Valley City David Blasberg Valley City Arthur Whitehead Valley City W. L. Witter from Minneapolis says the sten away from his daughter for mastoids is over and that Wednesday evening accompanied her to Minneapolis. W. S. Ferguson and family and Ed Haldakh and family spent a day at lose Wharton’s Sunday. Mrs Birds ie Wharton formerly Miss Agnes Meld shi report a pleasant time crops look good.
In France the US Marines are called Devil Dogs by Germans for fierce fighting while the French nickname them the millionaire soldiers for sharing pay with locals. Marines reportedly give away entire months pay to support destitute French families. Found black bull call with owner to claim by paying charges. Old newspapers for sale noted.
Several candidates declare for Barnes County offices in 1918 primaries. Carl King seeks sheriff on Republican ticket and cites local farming ties and prior service with H C Stenshoel. Other notices announce candidacies for county superintendent, county commissioner, and superintendent of schools.
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