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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
4
A flurry of names marks daily life with visits from Jamestown Fargo Wimbledon and more. Officials and service members travel through, with influenza deaths noted and a local wedding announced.
Miss Dorothy Jagd returned home from Camp Dodge where she helped nurse her brother who is ill. He later recovered enough to report back for duty. S. H. Nelson of Finley North Dakota, former legislator, campaigned against the current leadership as a Democratic candidate.
Dr. L. S. Platou from Fargo helped the family prepare to move. They expect to relocate early this week and take a Fargo flat for the winter. Platou has built a fine Fargo practice and serves as president of the E Bank. Friends extend best wishes as the family leaves the city.
J. E. Buttree is confined to his room with a prevailing disease suspected to be influenza. The flu has disrupted daily visits from several lively friends and left the old shop quieter than usual.
No fines will be charged on books loaned by the public library which become overdue during the quarantine. Books may be returned within three days after the quarantine is lifted. Staff are preparing magazines and pamphlets for quick access for the busy winter ahead.
Valley City reports improving flu conditions in Fargo with schools to reopen, while local health officer Dr. Pray warns to maintain vigilance. Readers learn of families’ travels, medical care, a batch of bass released into the Sheyenne River, and assorted local notices from residents, businesses, and the railway.
County Auditor Nelson sent many absent ballots to soldiers and some are being returned to be delivered to the correct precincts for election day opening. Observers would like to view these ballots but cannot. A bet suggests soldiers will favor Joe, Doyle for governor.
The flu outbreak has cut local business activity as residents stay home to avoid infection. East coast reports suggest the disease may have peaked and should improve in the coming days, spreading westward like a wave across the country.
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