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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1914
Page
2
Bixtored at ths post office in Valley Jats Me Dak as second class mail matter es Omeltal Paper of Barnes County.
A stockholders meeting of the Times Record Printing Company is scheduled for October 20, 1914. All preferred and common stockholders are invited to hear reports from retiring managers and officials, elect five directors, and discuss governance and measures for improved management. The board and major stockholders expect strong attendance.
Seed corn selection advises saving regional seed to suit local climate, using stalk and ear observations to pick resilient ears. It covers curing with airflow, minimal contact to prevent molding, two-person cat’s cradle stringing, and drying rules. Notes cite New York and Indiana stations on dry matter gains through ripening stages and the ear’s dominance in digestible feed.
A Kentucky country paper quoted by the Louisville Courier Journal warns rural merchants to advertise and educate the public that they offer goods locally. A faker in Irvine sold a cheap combined peeler slicer cover, while local stores peddled the same tool at ten cents, highlighting how home dealers must publicize value and stock to beat catalogue houses and itinerant sellers.
A Duluth Herald editorial cites Irvine Kentucky merchants who avoided public advertising, while a local street faker sold a cheaper version of a handy tool. The piece argues awareness drives value and warns readers the advertised option often outperforms hidden offerings.
The piece honors Rev. Fr. J. G. Sailer who has led Saint Catharine parish since 1900, praising his leadership and humor. It recounts the 1878 beginnings near the Northern Pacific Railway, the 1882 church erection, and the 1906 dedication of the current church with Sailer blessing the community’s continued growth and faith. Includes early priests and settlers like Helmea, Koch, Winkler, Tracy, and Flanagan, plus Bishop Marty’s visit in 1888 and the 1905 cornerstone laying.
The Agricultural Department bulletin urges a municipal slaughter house for Valley City citing urgent needs and better sanitation. The Times-Record refrains from detailing inspector findings, urging immediate action by ladies' clubs and health officers for cleaner conditions.
The piece debates Allied and Central powers crimes in World War I era reporting. It cites Serbian accusations against Austrians, mentions German and French actions, Belgian crimes, Red Cross protections, and Turco savagery, calling for an unbiased wartime inquiry and criticizing war’s dehumanizing nature.
A prominent Valley City clergyman said in an interview that the boy problem is the toughest part of his ministry and duty. He blamed parental neglect for letting boys and girls roam streets at night and called for stronger parental cooperation to curb youth misbehavior.
In a plea to readers, Times Record asks all debtors to pay what they owe to cover pressing obligations and steer the paper back toward a solid business footing. The appeal emphasizes fairness to patrons and stockholders and urges immediate payment of outstanding subscriptions and work.
Dr Reed of Valley City clarifies he has no plan to move his practice and will remain at the city Drug Store location where he has worked for five years. An ad story also touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with testimonials and local availability through Siegfried Pharmacy.
A tale recalls Lawrence Dudley, dubbed Crichton, famed for mastery in languages, fencing, and teaching. He tutored in the La Fourche planter family circle, faced duels with pistols and swords, killed several opponents, and impressed southern peers with his prowess and verse.
John M Koehn of Ninth Avenue and Third Street Valley City North Carolina says he suffered backache headaches and dizzy spells for three years He began Doan's Kidney Pills and felt relief from the start His kidneys have given no trouble since except with a cold He recommends Doan's Kidney Pills price 60 cents at all dealers Remember the name Doan's and take no other FosterMilburn Co Buffalo N Y
Various notices include painting work by Peder Baarstad in Valley City North Dakota. NorwegIan American Line stock subscriptions via Eivind Gjerdrum. a domestic helper wanted at Modern House Conkling Avenue. correspondence jobs offered across the county with inducements. Singer sewing machine agent and rental. an entertainment by the Auxiliary Guild of the Congregational church dated October 27. a sale or trade listing for a 14 room Valley City house. a red and white cow for sale on Rt 3.
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