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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
3
London reports on September 15 that Lord Asquith told Parliament no official information reached the Ministry of War about repeated rumors of German soldiers abusing the Red Cross flag and harming wounded or killing women and children.
The 25th annual North Dakota W C T U convention will run September 24 to 28 in Fargo. The Commercial Club and W C T U coordinate, with a banquet September 24 and speakers including Elizabeth Preston Anderson and Prof EB F Ladd. Meetings in the Presbyterian church, banquet at the Commercial Club.
The state legislature submits ten proposed constitutional amendments to voters at the general election on November 1 1914 for approval. Secretary of State Thomas Hall notes the measures have passed both the Twelfth and Thirteenth Legislative Assemblies and will be presented for elector approval.
A 1911 1913 constitutional proposal would give the people of North Dakota the power to initiate laws and to approve or reject legislation at the polls. It outlines thresholds for petitions, the legislative path for initiated measures, and rules for referendums including timelines and presidential assent.
Mandan North Dakota September 11 free trees for farmers will be tried over the next five years at the Great Plains experimental station near Mandan. W A Peterson and Max Pfander recently visited Saskatchewan where Canada distributes free trees to western farmers. The US plan mirrors the Canadian method with farmers agreeing to care for growth. Canada spread about 10 000 trees annually from Indian Head Saskatchewan and North Dakota aims for at least 60 000 from Mandan Station each year.
Paris reports that allied forces pushed about 37 miles against German lines in four days of fighting. British and French crossed the Main near La Ferté-sous-Jouarre and Charly, pursuing retreating Germans and taking prisoners and weapons. Russian guard fell back between Chateau Thierry and Vitry le François as heavy combat continued near Camp de Mailly. In the center and right, gains were reported in the Forest Champenoux with high casualties on both sides while morale and health remained strong. No confirmation of Maubeuge’s fall was received.
Women of the state plan exhibits and programs for the General Federation of Women's Clubs meeting to be held in Jamestown October 13 to 16. Departments include Health Child Welfare Pure Food and Tuberculosis. Education. Home Economics. Art. Civic and Conservation with speakers from Jamestown Grafton and Grand Forks. Exhibits on crafts books and libraries, hot lunches for rural schools, and an Elk's Hall venue are arranged.
Agricultural columnist E A Greenwood advises on silage from carefully timed corn harvest to proper silo filling. Emphasizes waiting for ears to glaze and avoiding premature cuts, using water when needed, and thorough packing and ventilation to prevent mold and maximize usable feed for cows.
Dispatches report on the northern front after taking Serlin, troops continue the offensive with a continuous artillery duel. Berlin communique claims the 22nd Russian Army Corps from Finland was defeated at Lyck and West Ade.
British troops met and defeated a German force of about 400 that entered Nyassaland in British Central Africa. German losses were seven officers killed and two field and two marine guns destroyed. rank and file losses were heavy but not yet known. White British losses included four killed and several wounded. Fragmentary reports also note renewed bombardment of Belgrade and Belgian forces pushing toward Louvain.
Manchester Mass September 11 Austro Hungarian ambassador Dumba released a wireless from Vienna noting the emperor continues in good health. He adds a new battle has begun in Lemberg as Russians spread false victory reports while Austria evacuated Lemberg without fighting and claims the 10,000 prisoners cited by Russia are invented.
Count de Lichter Velde of the Belgium commission described the Belgian people's sufferings as beyond imagination and appalling both in scale and detail. He said the commission may depart for Washington tomorrow to present Belgium's case to Secretary Bryan and await President Wilson's return.
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