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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1918
Page
2
The Weekly Times notes federal questions on using German prisoners for farm labor, comments on rival Grand Forks daily, and reports the US Senate defeat of a woman suffrage amendment. It urges frugal park upgrades, criticizes park land purchases, and warns against political patronage from city leaders amid war costs.
A long brief paragraph surveys wartime moods from Europe to America. It notes German setbacks, Allied gains in Palestine and France, and the need to fund the war via Liberty Loans. It comments on language used for enemies, Arab cooperation with Britain, education in Spanish, and the political climate in the United States amid calls for restraint and realism.
P D Norton refutes Lemke claims of a rising slush fund, condemns Townleyism and McKenzieism as dangers. He defends independent Republican stance, praises anti McKenzie efforts, and warns against demagogic socialist trends in North Dakota politics.
A curdled survey notes recurring topics from influenza nicknames to captured German scientists and postal heft. It critiques the loneliness of novelty, hints at Allied progress with Otto Schmiernase and gas warfare, and jabs at postwar trade fears and liberty loan pledges amid wartime traffic.
Fargo October 5 Congressman P D Norton Third North Dakota district declares the blight of ism and declines a reelection bid He urges exposing Seagers and the Townley circle of social and economic ideas describing them as visionary plings and demagogues while commending the Democratic state central committee for its work within the party
In an informal opinion Justice James E. Robinson notes no restraining order blocks the secretary of state from certifying constitutional amendments for the ballot. The court has not issued a ruling on the Treadwell Twitchell case, but the amendments may still be placed on the November ballot.
A reader notes concerns over ballot amendments affecting military voters in North Dakota. The letter argues delays and absentees could render ballots uncast, asserting many eligibles will be unable to vote if Supreme Court places amendments on the ballot. Written by F. J. Wicks, oculist, the note warns of nonrepresentative turnout and urges careful consideration before election dates.
Dr Mellenthin a regular medicine graduate and North Dakota licensed provider offers free examination on his trip visiting major towns. He claims to treat stomach liver bowels blood skin nerves heart kidney and other ailments without surgery for chronic conditions and invites calls to arrange a consultation. Address 836 Boston Block Minneapolis Minn.
The article notes sheep provide food and clothing and warns that even if the war ends tomorrow, it would take ten years to replenish exhausted stockpiles.
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