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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1919
Page
2
Trueshaw weekly edition of the Valley City North Dakota newspaper enters its second class mail status at the local post office as the record item for the period.
In Chicago many oppose the peace pact without reservations while supporting a league of nations in general. The piece criticizes the administration's drive, laments oversuperintendency fights, and notes editor Strieb’s exchanges. It reflects strong anti pact sentiment, calls for independence in journalism, and discusses coal strikes and national leaders’ positions. It mentions Senator Borah, Johnson, and McCormick supporting a nationalist stance and argues for American primacy and non entangling alliances.
The article notes President Wilson tours the country arguing for the league in its present form while Republicans and supporters watch crowds swell. It accuses Wilson of making the trip a Democratic move, keeping politics out of it, and claims he favors a partisan approach to secure U S participation. labor unrest and inflation are cited as other pressing issues.
A farmer arrived Saturday with a bundle of barley causing a grain trail, tracing a grain box mishap through town. The text notes misread measurements and an implied error at home, with a scattered grain path along the way and potential impact on nearby workers.
The text notes that differences in grain weights lead to disputes between sellers, buyers, and railways. It argues that inspectors must ensure a consistent weight in each car to avoid widespread trouble and millions of dollars in losses annually.
In Bismarck North Dakota three Occident Elevator Company managers LeRoy Irving R J Schott and W R Gentz were arrested and bound over to district court on charges of aiding and abetting unfair discrimination. Farmers Pfeiffer and others reported paying higher prices at other plants, triggering state investigation by Attorney General Langer. If found guilty the Occident Elevator Company may be suspended from business and its charter cancelled.
The Sioux City Tribune voices strong support for Roosevelt, saying the clarion voice would guide peace treaty decisions. It contrasts Republican dissent, noting they worry about amending the treaty and returning to Germany to seek new signatures.
The notice lists Mr and Mrs Trussell leaving Wednesday for Virginia after visiting Harper and Martin households. Ida and Florence Holcombe hosted dinner with Helen Harper Edna Whitcher and Adelahe nd Marian White. Thos Pierson and family planned trips to Wimbledon to visit Mrs Stroud. The Borcher and Getchell households hosted guests, with several Harpers and Martins traveling or hosting through the week.
Thursday diary items report births, travel, and business from Parshall to Valley City. Rev Gotaas families welcome a fine baby boy. several locals including Wallin, Straus, Tucker, and Yeager appear in city matters. A court divorce case, farm deals, and Red Cross wartime plans blend with schedules, road news, and local travels.
In a stream of brief notes, residents discuss travel plans of local figures like Mr. Laminga and Mrs. Larmnon, while club women eye governor’s mansion occupants. Fading rugs from a department store and a claim of expensive Oriental pieces surface, hinting at social ironies and political undercurrents in Mandan and Bismarck society.
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