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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1920
Page
6
Andrew Ross explains that fall plowing creates open, porous soil that absorbs fall moisture, promotes faster decay of organic matter, stores moisture for drier periods, and reduces pests. Early plowing also saves spring time and allows weed-infested patches to be plowed again before freezing to pulverize soil, setback weeds, and improve future crops.
The pamphlet extolls stacking to clear land, save labor, and protect grain. It notes thrashing from the stack reduces crew size, preserves escaped wheat, and prevents volunteer crops. It urges thorough cleaning of machines to avoid mixed grain. Maranis wheat is praised as Northwest standard and must stay pure.
The sow thistle and several weeds including chili peas bindweed kinghead mustard and cockle threaten wheat quality. Summer fallowing is best but weeds hide in winter fence rows and should be burned when dry. roadside weeds must be cut. Remove brush heaps to avoid hot fires damaging wire. watch posts during burning.
Farm Bureau urges farmers to combat smut in wheat by treating grain with formaldehyde solution to remove smutted kernels. The article notes the serious cost of smutted grain, its impact on grading, and a recommended method to prevent losses across the wheat belt.
The article notes wheat price movement tied to car availability for handling the crop. Last year's winter wheat sat in the country due to scarce cars, likely affecting spring wheat prices. Farm bureaus face a problem and must plan immediate storage solutions in elevators, home-made bins, or on the farm, with farm storage being cheapest.
Distinguished Americans including William B Taft Charles Hughes and Cardinal Gibbons urge local celebrations starting June 4 to honor the establishment of free institutions in America. The piece recalls 1620 Pilgrims and Virginia’s first assembly, with 1920 framed as a year to renew Americanization and patriotic dedication through religious and civic expression.
Tourists damaged the ancient Mullan tree on the old Mullan trail between Wallace and Coeur d Alene prompting protection steps. Forest service officials submitted a petition to create a national monument area approved by authorities to preserve the historic marker of Captain John Mullan’s Fourth of July canyon survey work.
A thrifty young man visits a young woman often but has never taken her to a show or out for ice cream. The family's body of observers, including the ten year old brother, note his stinginess as the couple speaks by the fireplace. The boy quips that thinking by the fire is saving many, prompting a witty exchange about frugality.
The French war sloop Aldebaran is conducting valuable wireless telegraphy experiments near the Chatham and Bounty Islands. Lieutenant Gulerre, a wireless expert, will likely present results to the Washington wireless conference. New Zealand reception from French instruments intrigues continental experts as New Zealand lies opposite France. The Aldebaran claims to test a comprehensive system measuring reception strength, following early American pioneer work.
The Philippine Sugar Industry reports five modern mills to be built in Negros P I L with total capacity of 000 tons of cane daily. Ten mills already operate in the district at 3,000 tons daily. The central movement for better equipment likely continues until every sugar district can support a central with modern mills. Centrals pay farmers 55 percent of the value of the sugar obtained.
Twenty young Salvation Army sisters who cooked doughnuts for soldiers in France organize a brass band in Philadelphia. The note, from Baston d Transcript, hints at life’s risks when a man plays the game of life and his last card is played.
A marriage license was issued in Fargo for Thomas J. Willett of Chippewa Falls Wisconsin and Lila A. Komrosky of Valley City North Dakota. Local updates note visits, a dance at Rudolf Hotel, political organizing in Bismarck, and community news including school trips and club activities.
Col Paul Johnson of Mountain D visiting Senator Frank Ployhur and Burl Carr. Johnson, a former legislator and anti Townley candidate, was in Jamestown for Alliance Insurance meeting. Also noted are I W W presence and a Guild social honoring Mrs. McKinney, a former local resident with many friends.
A letter argues against wartime sugar restrictions in hotel and cafe dining. The writer notes sugar is plentiful and should be on tables as before the war, criticizing smaller eateries for omitting it while larger hotels and cafes keep it available. The piece states meals become slim when sugar is missing from sauces and desserts.
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