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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1918
Page
3
An early electrical device advertises Al,LEY-LIGHT as an electric light solution for farm use. The copy emphasizes constant readiness and suitability for rural settings, targeting farmers seeking reliable illumination.
Paris reports a weeks long clash in Cambrai St Quentin and Soissons as Byng Rawlinson Debeny Mangin's armies press toward Germany. Crown Prince Rupprecht and Boehm rally with orders to hold or die while Von Hindenburg notes the threat to fortresses and Hun frontier. Fierce mid field grapples show Hoches not yet defeated.
In a fierce morning assault on a three mile front east of Epehy and Lampieres the British, amid a severe storm, broke German positions near Le Petit Priel Farm and Le Cattelet Copse. By mid action 300 to 400 prisoners had been taken and fighting continued before the Hindenburg line.
The U S government sent 200 soldiers from Camp Dodge Iowa to Cando North Dakota to harvest the wheat crop. The move aims to relieve labor shortages caused by the draft and enlistments. Barnes county has already used soldiers for threshing, with about 200 on site and ready to return to duty.
In wartime America job ads reveal a 300000 to 400000 worker shortfall in common labor and near equal strain in skilled labor. Connecticut and Maryland plants report 35000 skilled vacancies. a major munition plant seeks 2000 machinists. Employment services push non essential vocations to boost productivity while a domestic love story shows personal strain amid wartime upheaval.
Mike the Airedale Terrier leaves home to serve as a war dog. The scene captures his retreat under the bookcase as he puts his tail between his legs. Copyright by George Matthew Adams.
Milan editor Dr. Marino Borsa reports Italian reception of Tillman’s suggestion that Wilson send a large American army. He views it as recognition of Italy’s situation and cautions against overreliance on an eventual Austrian defeat to gain Bohemia and Slav independence while Austrian forces remain on the Piave.
Johanne Mable Holland administratrix of the John Holland estate Valley City Barnes ND gives notice to creditors and all persons with claims against the deceased to present them with vouchers within six months of first publication. Claims should be sent to Room 17 Gray Block Valley City ND. Dated Sept 21 1918. First publication Sept 26 last Oct 17.
Notice by Barnes County Court to all respondents in the estate of Martin E Jaten deceased. Hearing to approve final account and distribute residue set for October 19 1918 at 10 AM in Valley City Court House. Respondents may appear and file exceptions in writing. Named administrator Charles E Jaten seeks discharge and closure of administration. Publication dates September 19 to October 10 1918.
Washington reports more than 1 750 000 American troops have embarked, 150 000 more than last count. St Mihiel sector now ten miles from Metz and Conflans, Lorraine line stabilized. British capture 10 000 prisoners in the Cambria St Quentin area, Haig’s front three miles from St Quentin.
Paris reports French troops captured Renay last night and repelled a cutter attack at Castres. War office says operations continued east of Toulouse and near Le-Chand de prison with artillery activity around St. Quentin and north of the Aisne.
Washington Sept. 21 Provost Marshal Crowder will move quickly to end evasion in American shipyards. Following a Philadelphia walkout protesting easy jobs for pugilists actors and other workers in ship building, new regulations were issued and will be enforced immediately in yards nationwide.
Market report items cover South St. Paul cattle hogs and sheep receipts with price ranges, Minneapolis grain quotes for wheat corn oats rye barley flax. Also sales ads for an eight room house and two high grade Short horn bulls. Estate notice by Alice M Fridd seeks creditors and claims with six month filing window.
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