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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1917
Page
1
Washington officials pressed for a clear Sweden stance after Sweden's Buenos Aires legation reportedly relayed German orders via Count Luxburg. A diplomatic breach with the United States is not anticipated, but Sweden must disavow responsibility while navigating internal pro German circles and ongoing Swedish neutrality amid German propaganda.
A U S Department of Agriculture survey urges North Dakota to increase rye acreage by 11 percent next year to meet national bread grain demand. Rye resists weeds, requires less labor than other grains, and can be sown in September with early sowing likely avoiding heat.
Straus Clothing Company plans its semi annual fall Style Show next Monday September 17 at 8 oclock. Music souvenirs and living models will showcase mens boys and ladies garments and footwear amid a large store display. The event offers insight into fabrics tailoring and new models and invites all to attend.
Miss Frieda Krenz visited Valley City on Thursday after noon. Mr. and Mrs. Thiel Raveling flew to Valley City Monday afternoon. Emma Beil assists Mrs. Styles during threshing. Mr. Hanson and son Wille went to Valley City Saturday and returned Sunday. Sophie Hangon visits relatives in Valley City this week. Diamonds grow popular in Noitimler township and prospects rise.
Last Thursday morning Rudolf Hotel passed to new management as Mr Sidden and Mr Redner took control from Mr Varco. Sidden comes from Minot where he ran the Waverly hotel while Redner, from Rockwell, Iowa, is an experienced hotel man. Varco will relocate to Minneapolis. The transfer is welcomed and expected to boost patronage.
Farmers oppose using Liberty loan funds if farming interests suffer. Farm Mortgage Bankers association board elected to open its fourth annual convention in Minneapolis. Officials warn against withdrawing capital from farming, proposing a standard farm foreclosure exemption law and study of existing state laws for wartime service. The gathering will draft a standard law to present to Congress.
Fargo Sept 11 Dr Gen A Newsalt of Fargo was re elected president of the Universal Chiropractors association at the sixth annual meeting held in Davenport Ia Reports at the meeting showed the organization flourishing with a large increase in members Newsalt said the Davenport commercial club gave the convention a cordial reception and the city did itself proud in its entertainment of chiropractors He was accompanied by Mrs Newsalt to the convention
G A Petersen of Company G visited Litchville after a week end. The letter outlines Hermes farms south of Elkselson with pieces of macaroni and wheat totaling 320 acres, raking times, threshing costs, yields and values. It argues farming labor pays, noting specific figures and estimated returns.
County Auditor Nelson urges residents to obtain hunting permits immediately as the auditor's office is very busy. Permits should be secured before Saturday since the office closes Saturday evening. Those planning to hunt Monday should not delay and complete applications this week to ease the workload.
Washington announces 14 550 000 dollars in federal funds for rural post road work for the year ending June 30 1919. North Dakota receives 229 585 91 dollars as part of the third apportionment with prior allocations of 4 850 000 and 9 700 000 for earlier fiscal years. The Bismarck Tribune notes WGC UT officers elected in Mrs William Suckow’s Avenue C home with Suckow as president and delegates named for the Valley City state convention September 21.
Buenos Aires September 9 Swedish minister Baron Lowen denied sending any telegrams to Berlin via the German charge at Buenos Aires. He said he has not sent nor caused any telegrams from the legation. Washington announced that Count Luxberg’s cipher dispatches passed through the Swedish legation to Berlin, a revelation stirring a diplomatic scandal as Argentine officials seek explanations.
The Knights of Columbus aim to raise 3 million dollars for entertainment caps and rest rooms for soldiers behind the front. Knights and non Catholics are welcome to contribute, with Darby O Malley coordinating local efforts. Amasa P. Peake notes Congressman Young supports fair bread prices to sustain wartime production. A party including Dr Skennard and Misses Egge returned from a two week ant trip visiting Minneapolis Sioux Falls and Davenport. Olger Olsby travels to La Margo for medical treatment with brother Harry.
Washington reports the food administration aims to reduce bread costs by eliminating wasteful baking practices and securing baker cooperation. With wheat stabilized and flour profits set, Hoover expects a potential 20 percent price drop once new crop flows to mills, proposing standardized loaves of 18 ounces at six cents and 14 ounces at five cents, though retail prices remain outside direct control.
Government crop report details state and national forecasts for corn, wheat, oats, barley, flaxseed, potatoes, and hay. It provides Sept 1 forecasts, last year production, and price averages with numerous figures for both North Dakota and United States quantities and values.
London reports England awaits Sweden's explanation of Washington disclosures on using its diplomatic service to relay German legation dispatches from Argentina. Swedish elections in progress influence the response, with critics saying neutrality was breached and diplomacy abused, risking Sweden's moral standing and wartime relations.
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