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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1921
Page
4
Editorial attacks the recall election battles as recall supporters push back against league propaganda. It notes parties mail initiated laws, bond selling rumors, and a dwindling campaign fund tied to the Airedale pup auction. The piece mocks league tactics, cites disputes between Brinton and McClintock, and predicts independents will voting down the league on the 28th.
A forum notes four mass meetings in the state next week to gauge support for Lemke’s campaign. Fargo event at Scandinavian American bank corner features viewing the bank’s accounts and cancelled checks tied to state funds and firms linked to Lemke. Attendees may subscribe to Lemke’s paper to aid debts as meetings move to his Courier-News and statebuilt residence lawn.
The piece argues no universal holiday exists in the United States that embodies happiness and kind acts without sorrow or sacrifice. It lists major holidays like New Year’s, Lincoln’s and Washington’s birthdays, St Valentine’s, Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Armistice Day, noting their varied associations and appeals. It concludes by urging a dedicated day devoted to happiness and kindness.
The confectioners mark a golden opportunity by praising Sweetest Day in October. Expressions of friendship appreciation and devotion are urged as the best acts of kindness on Candy Day.
W R Porter of the Agricultural College urges digging potatoes as soon as mature after a state wide survey. North Dakota’s potato crop is projected 10 percent above average with good price prospects. Frosts could hit any time, so late varieties like Green Mountain must be dug promptly to avoid losses and shipment difficulties.
Oscar Lund once a Valley City land dealer was arrested in Kansas City on swindling charges involving professor Knute Lokensgard. The indictment cites a $1 075 debt from a land deal. Lund’s brother, the late John Lund, was known as Lund the Land Man. Deputy Sheriff Tom Sullivan heads to Kansas City to secure custody.
A Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co team of deaf and dumb workers in Akron fields a strong football squad with sign signals. The four year old silent squad has beaten speaking teams, plans a Washington DC trip to face a semi professional squad, and draws large crowds. Silent full back Seinen sohn is praised by E B Conner for potential college level play.
U tchell Prairie items note social visits among local residents including Mr. and Mrs. Chas Whitcher and others. The piece includes a Sunday school and church schedule led by Rev. Nugent, visits to Fargo, and ownership declaration for the Times-Record with P R Trubshaw named as editor and publisher.
The October National City Bank monthly letter notes uneven recovery with active cotton and woolen goods but rising raw cotton and higher costs. Mills face higher material prices and lower consumer prices, while retailers push for price reductions. Debts are being paid or reduced as confidence improves but competition keeps profits tight. Wheat export pace and AR and AU crop prospects influence prices into next harvest.
An analysis argues that 1921 production figures and unemployment reflect imbalanced industry costs and weak federal exchange. It calls for reducing industrial costs, aligning wages with demand, and using long term, nation-wide policies over mere talk or scattered conferences. It stresses shared welfare and coordinated action by labor leaders and employers.
Ralph Schuder of Grand Prairie spent Sunday evening at Mrs J H Whitcher's home. Mr and Mrs J H Rogers Mr and Mrs Jay Rogers and family dined with Mr and Mrs Harvey Taylor in Valley City. Christ Largon and family from Litchville N D visited Lloyd Sampson. John Nakel of Greens township visited Chas Whitcher's. Donna Grube stayed Friday night with Harriet Whitcher.
Rev. Allen O. Birchenough of St Thomas N D is one of five wire pastors at the M E conference in town. The paper praises his fighting spirit in the last political campaign against socialists, his Red Trail lecture, and his eloquence that won Minot delegates.
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