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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1914
Page
2
The Valley City Atlas Postoffice in North Dakota edition serves Barnes County as an official paper, listing second class mail status and community notices for residents and local businesses.
The war in Europe will disrupt world cotton trade until peace. US and Britain dominate raw cotton use, with Germany and Austria-Hungary shrinking, while Allied production declines threaten half of their consumption. The United States will bear much of the postwar demand and fill gaps left by disrupted global supply.
The Minneapolis Journal argues Canada should bar married men from enlistment without their wives written consent. It claims such rules halve volunteer supply, reduce postwar burdens, and strengthen national resilience. It warns Europe could face long-term manpower loss and feminist pressure as war drags on.
The Valley City Chautauqua gains evident public backing as Sec Karr reports two weeks of canvassing yielding 2500 in gifts including four at 200 and one at 500 from donors 12 to 40 miles away. State press coverage and national publications amplify statewide interest in the enterprise.
Sentleman volunteers publish articles on the undertaking as a financial campaign proves successful. Interest grows around Sec Karr's claim that 100000 of endowment for the institution is feasible. A generously endowed Chautauqua could boost the district and state, signaling strong donor confidence as money speaks.
State central committees of the parties meet in Bismarck to organize and formulate platforms under state law. The process places the platform ahead of candidates, who may influence it after sessions. Governor Hanna supports enforcement of the prohibition law, while Hellstrom’s stance remains unclear and awaited.
Township 142-58, now known as Ashtabula, forbids hunting with dogs. Violations will lead to prosecution for trespass. Town Clerk John Logan dated Aug 41, 191d. The Germans must cover the fortress as they did at Namur and proceed across the two rivers. Sir John French predicts allied positions invite a German disaster in a decisive battle.
Instructions by Wilbur J. Carr chief of the US consular service outline a simple procedure for sending money to relatives stranded in Europe. Send a certified check draft or postal money order payable to chief bureau of Accounts state department with full name address and city. The funds go to the nearest American consul who will issue a local currency draft upon the state department payable to the payee at the consulate.
An American narrator travels near Rome seeking Cicero's villa, encounters poverty and suspicion, hosts a tense night with locals, and uncovers a French archaeologist prisoner held for ransom. A risky escape follows as a fellow captive assists in seizing a weapon and slipping away to safety.
Augustus Ray Tice, eighteen, was fatally injured Friday when he was thrown from a binder while assisting in harvesting seven miles north of Larimore North Dakota. He died Saturday at Grand Forks hospital after a transfer due to car tire issues. Funeral held at Methodist church, burial in Bellevue. Family and community express deep sorrow for one of Larimore’s brightest youths. Deceased was brother of Mrs. H K Dwight of Valley City.
The AzteCan Red Cross announces the charter of the steamer Hamburg to be renamed Red Cross and sail Saturday for Europe with a dozen hospital units aboard. An American crew under retired naval officers will man the ship, flying both the American and Red Cross flags by act of Congress. France and Britain recognize the ship’s neutrality. Rear Admiral Aaron Ward will command in England.
A local letter denounces a Jewish woman as a tool of a Menace crowd accusing her of slander against Catholics. It condemns a Protestant minister for endorsing her tirades and calls for peace in a community stirred by sectarian rhetoric. Also quoted are World War I maneuver details about the Somme area fortifications and German offensive routes toward Paris via La Fere Laon Rheims Amiens Peronne St Quentin.
North Dakota farmers clubs are urged to boost state corn acreage by saving seed during Seed Corn Week from September 1 to 10. Clubs decide the best local time, hold seed meetings, and plan itineraries to teach members how to select seed. The future yield depends on careful in-field selection and shared knowledge.
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