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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1914
Page
2
Subscription notice states a yearly price of $1.50 in advance, available at the post office in Valley City. Mentions Gioia Paper of City and County, detailing mailing and paper distribution.
The Austrian government issues a ministerial decree denying emigration to men under 34. They must show proof of military service and reserve status to cross the frontier. The measure, amid war-time economic strain, will cause hardship, especially in overcrowded Galicia. Many peasants seek work abroad but return with savings to buy land.
A Jackson Patriot commentary columns criticizes Col Roosevelt's alleged discovery of a new Amazon tributary, joking that it may be an old river rebranded, while praising his geography instincts and noting political angles around the 1912-1914 era.
A heated article defends Col Roosevelt's geographical claims against British critics and questions the Constitution and courts, the Sherman Act, treaty obligations, and Morgan banking influence. It presents strong pro Roosevelt sentiment and flags ongoing disputes over his river theory.
A Valley City audience hears a strong defense of Colonel’s river claims and hunting exploits. Critics press for evidence while the speaker asserts the river’s length and nature tales with witnesses and weight loss notes. Rex theater hosts Clye Improvement League next Monday showing city snap shots.
Direct service via the Nesian line and Scandinavian American routes is discussed with Edwin Gjerdrum of Valley City N D as contact. The Farm Mercantile Company pays top market prices for potatoes eggs and butter. Alderman Sim Mason travels to Minneapolis on city business. The Sheyenne club met socially in honor of Mrs Presler who is leaving due to the Presler family moving to Fargo with hostesses Mrs Benson and Mrs Hilborn hosting a pleasant gathering.
Practical health hint notes foot pain from coins or bursae, then outlines flat foot and high arches. It explains how high arches shift weight to heel and ball, causing early pain as plantar fascia works, and describes bilateral heel pain signaling fat foot or rheumatic tendencies. One sided heel pain usually from bruise or strain.
Dick Ames and Nella Brewster mend their quarrel through a church rummage sale. Letters misplaced by Alexander reveal forgiveness and rekindle affection as Dick helps sort clothing and confront petty mischief. Charity proves its own reward when reconciliation follows and Alexander is sent away.
To the voters of Barnes County I announce my candidacy for Register of Deeds at the June 24 1914 primaries. A Barnes County resident since 1873 I have never before run for county office and pledge honorable efficient service if nominated and elected.
Pete Reid’s tray house toppled into a cess pool in Dr Lang’s back yard. The pool broke through and an animal submerged for an hour before recovery. A derrick was used to lift it out and it was chilled but walking today. Sam Mikkelson reports strong Overland sales with 16 cars sold this year and more inquiries. He heads east this afternoon to demonstrate to buyers.
Miss Winn of the Domestic Science department at Normal school has been ill at Riverside hospital but apparently improved enough to leave the hospital today. P. M. Krogstad of this city is visiting Winona, Milan this week.
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