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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1913
Page
2
Entry recorded at the Valley City post office in North Dakota as second class mail matter. It is the official paper of C. and County.
The five per cent discrimination clause in the tariff law targets goods carried on American ships and lowers costs against European rivals. Treasury lawyers warn it could slash at least ten million dollars from revenue as many nations lack treaties. Courts may interpret the rule, with potential shifts in Germany France and Britain demands. The policy could favor Asian and South American commerce where rivals lack shipping.
An editorial in the Minneapolis Tribune argues that government price fixing is rejected in free markets and that high meat prices do not spur production. It cites the American Meat Packers and notes farmers are reducing meat production amid centralization, with Illinois stockmen blaming distance, freight, and lack of home markets for lower yields.
The packers' association warns that if west production declines, the U S must find a way to secure meat for the nation. They urge small farmers to raise at least two beef steers yearly and to settle old ranges quickly. The plan rests on self protection against rising meat costs, not mere patriotism. North Dakota reports rising seed corn interest and larger immigrant settlement expanding diversified farming. Immigration records will be high, with many new settlers purchasing developed lands and introducing scientific farming to replace the old one crop system.
The piece argues that Col Roosevelt’s travels will educate readers about South America as East Africa was covered, broadening knowledge of geography and economics. It contrasts Europe knowledge with South American ignorance and urges readers to gain a practical, expansive view of the Western Hemisphere through press output and continuous reading.
The Times-Record joins other papers in opposing Andy Miller for the United States Senate. Editorials condemn his qualifications and criticize the legislative action last winter, arguing it did not bolster his bid.
Immigration officials report North Dakota has the highest year of new settlers linked to corn gains. The state increased corn acreage by about 100 000 acres this year with forecasts of a larger rise next year as farmers plan new plantings. The corn belt’s expanding acreage signals ongoing settlement and agricultural growth across the region.
Mrs. George Isensee arrives from Sanborn to visit Mrs. H A Ramoth. Tuesday Club delegates named for North Dakota Federation meeting. Mrs. B C Murray returns from Duluth. J E Jones travels to Ellsworth. Argelli Davis to return from Chicago and Wisconsin visits. attends Milwaukee Norwegian Methodist Conference. D E French of Aldrich visits. plans trip home. Mrs. Henry Irgens visiting in Bismarck. J P Ellis to return from Miles City. Farm horse shipment expected for P Bills. Mrs. EB Pray gravely ill at home. E Moore of Valley City Greenhouse away on business. P G Davidson returns from Pillsbury bridge project. B B Wolff sells European Hotel to Mr Cready. Eben Lawson of Willmar Tribune visiting. Frank Kramer and wife off to Dazey. Kramer to return to N P depot soon. Valley City cabinet site purchase negotiated by Fiice. building to move. Real estate brokers Wollt and Wellm host Moorhead banker MT Wellm.
A tall, strong widow from Grand Ledge marries Pete Hipps, a small, timid deputy. She declares to the sheriff she wants the deputy job, and the pair confront a town chorus of mockery. With courage she and Pete confront trouble, arrest a dozen malcontents, and win respect as a formidable team.
Rattling the skeleton mixes local events from Valley City. Bonds planned for 20000 dollars for sewer and improvements. Mill and brick factory setbacks. New bookkeeper at Farmers and Merchants Bank. Arthur Miller arrives to head Valley City Roller Mill. Distillery relocation chatter and a Barnes County fair in late September. Economic data and time-worn telegraphic verse finish the page.
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