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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1920
Page
2
A long political column rails at the nonpartisan league, townleyism, and farm wheat varieties. It cites Ladd guidance on D5 wheat, woman suffrage ratification, and Montana politics, comparing campaigns of Cox and Harding, with calls for public scrutiny of leaders and funds. It notes shifts in Fargo government, draft of local papers, and border liquor trade criticisms.
The Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce releases July 1920 figures showing exports at 654 million dollars, up from June’s 631 million, while imports fall to 67 million from June’s 663 million. Seven month totals reach 4.902 billion in exports, up 6 percent from last year, and imports sum to 3.482 billion, up 78 percent.
The Minneapolis Journal notes a low weekly Argentine shipment of 55 000 bushels versus 4 100 000 the prior August, and daily Minneapolis receipts of 381 250 bushels. With 1 198 000 bushels exported in one day, North Dakota appears to command the market. Farmers urged to market only as needed to cover bills, while speculative sellers may be forced to buy back at higher prices. Argentine shipments for last four weeks show 227 000 bushels versus 350 000 a year before, with total shipments since Jan 1 1920 at 189 247 000. There is no wheat left for export in Argentina.
The speaker urges turning from disaster to clear vision and forward action. He argues that dwelling on a past fire or blame diverts from progress and moral strength. He cites Washington Jefferson Hamilton Jackson Lincoln and Roosevelt as examples guiding a better future.
Carl Weisman and family relocate to Minneapolis where he has a position with a plumbing and heating concern. Household goods shipped yesterday. they will depart for Minneapolis in a few days. Flour prices ease to about 37 for a 98 pound sack. local mill quiet as rush period nears. No. 1 dark wheat at 2.28 for Valley City. Pettibone Directory Co. asks movers to send new addresses to avoid misdirection. Mrs. Cuyler Anderson and infant James visit Valley City. she plans to return to Fargo to accompany husband to Cathay N D where he will head schools next year. During summer Anderson led the government employment agency.
A plan to place an artistic display with electric lights around it in about thirty days is described. It will use colored glass and metal and illuminate to create a brilliant effect. Piller is also praised for his belief in town improvements.
The piece urges youths to prioritize schooling over easy pay and short hours. It notes banks and knowledge as lasting assets, warns of aging awkwardness if delayed, and calls for more students and a new Valley City high school to improve facilities and morale for both city and farm youth.
Thursday notices list visitors and residents in Fargo Valley City and nearby towns. Shoppers D O Barber and Mrs T Bradley are seen in the city while O E Anderson and Clara Hoff plan short visits. Local figures John Molstad, W S Willson, and A L Stee conduct business. a firemen drill is announced for 7 30 p m. a watch artist H Hildebrand remains at large. The Sinclair Oil plant nears completion and four US airplanes from Mineola to Nome arrive. Plumber wage strike in Fargo continues with both sides silent as talks stall.
Local Getchell Prairie residents hosted dinners and gatherings including Edna Whiteher's dinner for about ten friends and Mrs. S. E. Harper’s event honoring Mrs. M. M. White and daughters. Marguerite Rae and John Patrick Healy announce their 1920 marriage in Minneapolis with home to Belt Montana after October 1. E. C. Hilborn reports Estevan crops and Prairies Nurseries growth in western Canada.
E. H. Briggs ships a new 140 hp generator for the Valley City Interurban Railway, doubling the capacity of the present plant and promising better street railway service. Charles Pettit, census taker, nears completion with city population estimates, while Pettibone marks his thirty ninth year as directory publisher.
Mrs H B King and Mrs Robi Anderson of Northwood Iowa arrived last night as welcome visitors at the home of their sister Mrs Fred Jensen and Sarah Schulz of the Fair Store. They recall a five year ago auto trip, praise North Dakota crops especially corn, and hope to visit again. The North Dakota Federation of Women's Clubs annual meeting will be held in Bismarck October 5 to 8 with events starting October 5 at the public library. Governor Cox attacks Harding with charge of reaction. Harding defends honesty and standards in diplomacy and industry.
Governor Zier announced appointments to several state boards and four delegates to attend the international congress against alcoholism in Washington, D C, Sept 21 26. Delegates include F L Watkins W J Hutchinson G H Quigley and Elizabeth Preston Anderson.additional board and trustee appointments listed for Soldiers Home retirement fund nurse Beaniee board of barber examiners veterinary medical examiners embalmers and related posts in counties including Richland Stutsman Ransom Cass Benson Barnes Grand Forks and Wells.
J P F O Connor democratic republican candidate for governor profiles his platform for state efficiency, lower taxes, and fair trials plus a history of public service from Grand Forks County. The piece details his education at North Dakota and Yale, law career, legislative record, independence, and advocacy for farmers, infrastructure, and workers compensation.
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