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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1918
Page
1
Nezian Clothing Campaign Week calls for all residents to gather durable garments for Belgian destitute regions. City divided into 11 districts. bundles ready for Thursday afternoon collection. All ages and both sexes welcome, plus fabric and sewing materials.
Washington, Sept 23 1918 Minnie J Nielson Valley City N C State Chairman Fourth Loan Committee Secretary of treasury designated Saturday October 5 Women in War Work Day celebration torchlight parades suggested to include representatives of all women engaged in war work letter follows Mrs WM G McAdoo
Pro vost Marshal General Crowder warned that men who feel they belong at home in essential industry should not waive exemption when filling questionnaires. A wrong waiver is a mistaken act of patriotism. Wirt Wilson urged frank exemption status to aid accurate registrant classification and avoid hardship for families and garments during war.
A. H. Gray requested a federal charter for Farmers National Bank but the secretary of state said a national charter cannot be issued. a state bank charter is possible though some backers oppose it. The group questions proceeding and Gray has not decided whether to pursue a state bank, while farmers in the area favor a national bank.
Edwin Bloom of Straus Clothing Company showcases a Washington era window titled His Liberty Bond Paid in Full featuring a cartoon of a soldier who paid the supreme sacrifice. The exhibit includes Mrs. Frank White's relics such as a flag piece from Gulflight and a ship bell. War memorabilia also include Napoleon and French medals.
German helmet, woollen shoes from France and other items form a notable display. Liberty Bonds worth seven hundred dollars enhance the window, praised for patriotism. Ed Bloom, a skilled window dresser with artistic flair, is joked about for a future Congress run through his cartoon images.
National Florence Crittenden Home organizer Miss E C Biggs visited Fargo urging farmers to donate to the Fargo institution. She reported traveling across North Dakota eleventh time, spending $20 on transport, collecting $5, and said farmers should fund the home as expenses remain high and operation depends on public aid.
A veteran-poem voice pleads to time to reverse age and grant him youth and strength to serve in France. He laments being deemed too old and demands a chance to shoulder a gun, fight for the legions, and prove his worth before doomsday.
The Red Cross urges urgent help for Belgian destitutes with a wide list of needed garments for all ages and sexes. Men’s Wear includes shirts and suits, women’s wear includes dresses and coats, and children’s wear covers shirts, skirts, and overcoats. Woolen goods, hats, and sweaters are welcome, while flimsy materials, rubber items, and nonessential items should be avoided.
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