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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-19
- W. L. 9WiTTER-

If asked to give a short description
OF the ice cream and lunch parlor of
w. l.. Witter one might we'll say it
was ''just little better than the 9TH
ers." Mr.. Witter has given many
years to the management OF such
places and understands the needs of
a particular trade. lie serves only the
best Of ices and has big run for
dainty lunches. A large portion of his
patronage comes from students of the
Normal school who are invited to
make this place their headquarters in
dainties Of an kinds. Mr.. Witter
handles large assortment OF the best
known makes of candies and bon hons.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-19
: PROF. F. 4. HUNT.

Prof. Hunt has just come to the city
within the past few months but al
ready has brought to himself large
clientele Of those who wish to be rid
Of the ills that flesh is heir TO. Prof.
HINT has upon his door Natural Sci
entists," and instesd OF practicing
medicine practices nature and adver-
tises that he wishes those cases that
are Of long standing or those pro-
nounced incurable. Prof. Hunt main
tains an Office in the Young block.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-19
-
MYhRO 4 ALDAHL.

3 A firm that is presided over by men
who are associated with other con-
Germs THAT are among the most pros
porous and influential in the state is
almost certain to command a goodly
patronage. This is particularly true
of the firm of Mhyro & Aldahl, deal
ers in general merchandise. The mem.
bers of the firm are H. o. Myhro, J. J.
Aldahl, H. c. Bjerness and L. P. o.
son, all men who have for years ex'
erted a splendid influence in the up
building and betterme nt of Valley City
and Barnes county.
Myhro & Aldahl mas become synony'
nous with fair dealing and just values
for more than twenty years and no ef
forts are spared BY the proprietors to
have this policy continue. When the
country was first being settled these
men located here and by diligence and
persistence coupled with rigid honesty
have risen to a position that is the adj
miration of their friends both in bust.
ness and private life. -.
. A full line of general merchandise is
handled at this store, together with
groceries and accessories. Any arti.
Gle needed in the average household
is kept for sale here and can be pur-
chased at price that is a money
saver ~ -
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-19
siEGFRtED PHARMACY.

III. J. Siegfried is the proprietor Of
the pharmacy that bears his name at
the corner Of Fifth avenue and Fourth
street. Mr. siegfried formerly was q
travelling salesman and has dealt with
the best houses in the country. there
by gaining knowledge that has aid
ed him materially in selecting stock
Of accessories that are fitted to any
community. He Is an experienced
pharmacist and employs only the
most competent help. A prescription
that bears the name Of his store car
ries with It : guarantee Of It's accur.
acy in preparation and compromising.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-19
VALLEY CITY CABINET co.

Such reputation has attended the
work of this concern that they are al.
ways rushed for time. There is no
manner of cabinet work that they are
not prepared to handle and guarantee
every article that comes from their
shops. H. Esp, the proprietor, is
acknowledged one of the very best ex-
perts in the northwest. Some of the
most beautiful and artistic homes in
the city are equipped with furniture
from this establishment.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-19
DENTISTS.

Valley City has five first class den
fists who have made business re-
markedly poor for the travelling tooth
doctor. These are DR.. J. e. and Paul
'FeatheHtone and DR.. 8. F. Gabriel.
who have Offices above the American
National bank; Dr.. w. N. Palmer, In
the Post Office block; Dr.. E. r. Rob
erts, over American National bank;
and DR.. Laughiin in the Gray block.
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s- --.,s -. ~ ,---r- . ~ f.- RS. --s--9,
EZEKIEL BROTHERS

Ezekiel Bros, are located at 513 Sixth
avenue where they maintain one OF
the best equipped and busiest black
smith shops in Valley City. They have
competent help and are prepared to
do work promptly. In connection
they have a storage house for the
storing Of furniture and other mer-
chandise.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-19
LIST OF JURORS.

The drawing OF the jurors for the
January 1913 term of the district
court of Barnes county, North Dako-
ia, took place in the Office OF the clerk
of the district court in Valley CITY,,
North Dakota, on the 10Th day Of De-
cember, 1912, and the following nanes
were drawn:
j. G. Knecht .;.r."a.~
Chas ErteQt,
E. J. Williams
Gunder o. Aas w.
Roy F. Smith
P. A. Monson
Gust Sandstrom
III. Uausch
John Koch
L. 1sensee -..
John O. Reilly
John A. Shedl
H. L. Taylor ...:
G. c. Hager
Oliver Mackey
George Houghton g."
Henry King ~Es...5
P. %. Peterson
Oscar Holberg
w. w. Breners
Otto J. Trademark
j. J. Lee
Frank Hinchberger. &-s=
John Aygran &c.. .. -
VIM. Thiel
Hugh Mcdonald
= Alex F. Secular
Bert Noltimier
T. Geo. p. Stroh f.
Howard A. Wilson =-s- ~ Isl
Nels Larson ~ ..-..
Fred Gertholz
Martin Krug
p: G. Davidson
Anthony Jongeward
ALFRED Kjelland
fN. P. Langemo
August Triebold
Cornelius Vanderwerf
Arthur Beckley
Phone society news to Society Ri
ltor, phone No. 1.
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MM1UCH of our growth during
ST. the year about to close is
U hereby acknowledged to be
- due to the influence and
goodwill of our friends and pa
irons, with whom, we are pleased
to say, our relations have been
uniformly pleasant and agree
able; and to whom we beg to ex-
press the wish for a Merry Christ
mas, and health, happiness and
prosperity during the coming
year. ..~
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-19

Phone society news to Society Ri
ltor, phone No. 4.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05

Cause
Men More
Often to Blame
Than Women
BY ANNA C. FALL. Attorney. Boston

E URlNG general practice of II years has my
to Oicate in goody number of divorce suppose
y would be foregone conclusion that should say
responsible for the increase of divorce, SINCE with perhaps
three EXCEPTIONS divorce clients have been But will
late somewhat of experience and allow the reader draw his
conclusions.
As the years passed my sym
phes have filled growing indignation seeing young
marry young girls and very shortly begin them with such
cruelty that divorce death the only alternative 1t would
almost these had deliberately entered into the marriage
relation order that they have victim of their hand
ppuate their crus upoa victim tied fast them by the bands
Of the aw-"for better o worse"
have in mind gentle, sweet-aced girl for whom had the
pleasure of obtaining divorce from such monster after her marriage
less than years duration And yet in outward seeming, the hu
band rather noese looking young Some months later
meeting the gayire Judge who had granted the divorce he stopped
and asked about the young lady, remarng 81 don't think in all
the that have been tried before remember to have heard
Of such cruelty to a wife"
believe that young of certain class into the marriage
relation far lightly than young With the accessories of
clean shave and ordinary youth may pass
embodiment of manly virtues the of unoplscad young
girl particularly by moonlight While her their marriage may
the realization of dream of home and happiness him often
only experience which he bring end at will whcn he
grows tired of it.
Among young people of slight education the
to be often true The wecondered marriages of the educated and
refined young and result in fewer divorces.
When take into the great number husbands
gone away in the morning and have forgotten to back to their
families and whose wives the of time have obtained
the ground of deserton inclined that
sponsbe for the increase of divorce than
When passing before in the moving Of
long procession of sadacd wives who night after night year and
have been compelled look upon boe oulbreabng
creatures huddd before them, and to reflect that they called 1T hus
band when still other whose
terror inspired by husbands whom drink fend pursuing their
and children with knives and axes feel inclined that
responsible for the increase women
as | said in the beginning l
be biased in my views. @T|<s-% -. " 49,
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05
TOTS IDEA or REFINEMENT
Children of Parents Who Had Just
Moved Into Neighborhood Were
Owners of Automobiles.

Little Virginia. seven years old. re-
Gently started to private school and
is hearing many things about culture
and refinement Her mother is very
careful about the children with whom
Virginia plays ard wishes to know all
about them before intimacy is permit.
ted. The other day Virginia had been
playing with some children.
What children" asked mother.
She was told about some new chill.
lren that has just moved into the
neighborhood.
But" said mother, "'you know
have told YOU not TO play with chill
dren unless | know them and say it is
all right don't know anything about
these children"
But, mother, they are perfectly cul-
tured and refined"
How do YOU know they are cul.
tured and refined?" asked the mother,
amused
We'll, they have two automobiles IN
that family" replied the small one
with decision.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05
The Penalty of PoIiteness.

When James J. Hill is in the humor
he will tell you of a particularly po-
lite brakeman in the west, who never
tired of answering the innumerable
questions put to him concerning the
scenic features along his line Usual
ly the brakeman formed part OF a
crew that comprised conductor who
was something of crouch.
On one occasion when the polite
brakeman had been for some time ex-
patiating upon the beauties OF nature
as seen from the car window, a pas
senger whispered to the conductor:
Can you tell me how the brakeman
lost his forefinger? He seems to be a
nice fellow"
Sure, he's a nice fellow" assented
the grouchy conductor That's the
trouble Why, that fellow is so oblg-
ing that he's worn his finger off point
ing out the scenery along the line. -
Judge.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05
The Wrong One.

Jones was Just putting on his over.
coat when he casually remarked to
Mrs. Jones that he would be working
overtime that night, says the Chicago
Journal.
Don't wait for me, dear" he re-
marked. Il may be rather later than
usual But, there, it cannot be helped"
At breakfast next morning he was
stonily silent and the stiffness of the
room was not even broken by the tick.
tick of the clock on the mantelpiece.
Mary, dear remarked Jones pres
emily, there is something the matter
with the clock. | wound it up last
night, too
oh, no, you didn't" said Mrs.
Jones, icily What you did wind up
was Teddy's musical box, and when
you came to bed at o'clock this
morning it was playing Home, Sweet
Home.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05
Why BACHELOR DIDN'T MARRY
One Incident In His Life Had Made a
Deep and Lasting Impression
Remains Single.

Il will tell You why don't marry :"
said confirmed bachelor. 1T is be-
cause of one incident in my life which
has made a deep and lasting impress
sion on me-"
His lady hearers were all attention.
seeming a romance
u once went to a sale Never mind
what | went for or whom ! went for.
| went. OF course. there was ire
mendous crush, and one had to push
to get to a counter and shout like fury
to attract attention Well. acct
dentally stepped on lady's skirt and
nearly tripped her up She turned
quickly, and the scowl on her face
would have made a more timid man
bolt She was evidently about to adj
dress some fierce remark to me. then
a change suddenly came over her
face.
Oh, ! beg your pardon, she said
sweetly: I thought you were my hns
band,"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05
SURELY NOT THE REAL THING.
The Lad Had Evidently Caught the
Genuine New York Spirit.

From a city apartment little Jack
was going for the first time to spend
Christmas at his grandfather farm.
As he ran up the steps Of the old
house his grandmother caught him up
in her arms and put him down. rosy
and laughing, before the great log fire
in the living room.
Isn't that fine, Jackie. boy?' she
said You don't have big log fires
like that in New York, do you?"
The boy looked with wide-eyed de-
light at the huge logs as they blazed
and cracked in the generous old fire
place, but he was stanchly loyal to
his six rooms and bath.
It's nice, grandma, but it's only an
imitation gas log, isn't it? We have
real ones in my house. "-Lippincott's.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05
The Remedy.

Not long ago Lord Kinnaird who Is
always actively interested in re
ligions work paid surprise visit to
a mission school in the east end of
London and told class Of boys the
story of Samson In concluding his
narrative his lordship added:
He was strong, became weak and
then regained his strength. enabling
him to destroy his enemies Now,
boys, If had an enemy what would
you advise me to do?"
little boy after meditating on the
secret of that great giants strength
shot up his hand and exclaimed: Get
q bottle of air restorer The Tat
tier.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05
Lack of act.

Why did you jilt Percy?"
He is lacking in tact"
Why, thought he always said nice
things?"
He does-but not always the right
things. He was protesting his love
yesterday when we passed an old
woman. | saw my cue and said:
win you love me when get old
and look like that woman?'
"'Of course | will, darling! he
cried.
so | dismissed him. The idea of
his consenting to think that l could
ever get to look like that horrid old
thing!"
Women are so particular
land Plain Dealer.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05
Young Diplomat.

Teddy, aged 4. often called on his
nearest neighbor, Mrs. Brown, who
petted him a good deal and usually
gave him couple of her nice cookies,
and ii she happened to forget to pass
them out he sometimes reminded her
of it.
His father learned of this and
chided him for begging, and told him
he must not do so any more. A day
or two later Teddy came home with
cookie crumbs in evidence.
Have you been begging cookies
from Mrs. Brown AGAIN. asked his
father, sternly.
MOI said Teddy Il didn't beg
for any. just said this house smells
as If it was full Of cookies, but what's
that to me- National Monthly.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05
His Claim to Fame.

The crowd stood around in re-
spectful silence, says the Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
What's going on?" inquired a
rude stranger from the ruifianly
west.
Hush, said the New Yorker.
Not SO loud. There's a $4,000 900
baby asleep in that house"
The rude stranger stared at the
alatial home. Then he stared at the
ovid
After which he let out yell that
must have shaken Liberty on her
down the bay pedestal.
Up came big policeman.
who are you?" he demanded.
"Me?" cried the rulfian. why
I'm tn fellow that woke up the 49,.
100000 baby!"
And taking the policemaus arm
he gayly strobe away.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05
Appreciative Sol.

Solomon Pitman. backwoodsman
had been caught on the jury in town
and was boarding with lady who
was running "A cheap boarding house
Astonished at the amount of butter
Sol was eating, she said: SOL, that
butter cost me 20 cents a pound
Yes, maam," said he, taking an
other large slice, and it's worth every
cent of it."--National Monthly.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05
~Es.,s.o G. Fa1e

As a mother in Israel and a woman of
experience and discretion, | wish to lift up
my voice in the councils of the people and
protest that not all the sartorial olfenses
are committed by members of my sex.
What is more idiotic and uncomfortable
than the masculine street garb? The coat
in summer, is an abomination, as all men
confess, yet they haven't the courage to 60
without it. Trousers are the last word in
hideousness, and have neither comfort,
grace nor modesty to commend them. And
no woman would wear stiff straw or derby
hat that left its mark in red groove
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05
Ruined.

"Heavensl" exclaimed the presi-
Dental candidate. His face went pale
and he tremhled as one stricken with
ague. 1t was clear that he had Just
remembered something of distressing
nature.
What has happened" asked the
chairman of the reception committee.
Il am undone'" the candidate groan-
ed II can never be elected after this.
forgot to shake hands with the en-
gineer on the locomotive that pulled
my train
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05
Taken Literally.

He who puts his hand to the plow,
screamed the crossroads orator must
not turn back"
What is he to do when he gets to
the end of a furrer?" asked the audi
tor in the blue jean overalls. Youths
Companion
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05

You never appoar at the parties
given by your wife and daughters"
NO" replied Mr.. Cumrox You
see, 1t isn't polite to talk about how
money was acquired But these par
ties need a lot of 1t and somebody had
to take Off his coat and hustle instead
Of learning to wear monocle."
Naturally"
We'll. ] am the family secret"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05
Disuraced.

Mrs Tinkle-They say that Mrs
Neaurich is becoming more proper
every day.
Mrs Dimple-Yes. indeed; you
should have seen how mortified she
was a while ago when she learned
that her husband owned common stock
10 "A railroad.-Satire.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05
The Same Thino.

Well" said the surgeon, things
are pretty SLOW Guess I'll go out in
my automobile and see if | cant chase
UP some business"
Don't you mean run down some
business?'" asked his friend
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05
Crafty Mover.

What makes Bligginc keep moving
further into the suburbs?"
He wants to be as near the begin
ming OF the route as possible so as to
be sure of an end seat in the open
car"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05
ALWAYS.

THE course Of true love always
ends IN bump"
Not always"
They always either bust the en-.
gagement or get married, don't theyo'
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05
A Oiplomat.

Il notice that you and your wife al.
ways agree on nearly every public
question. How do you manage it,"
Easily let her think she had our
ideas on public questions first"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05
He Knew.

Young Bachelor-l often wonder II
I'm making enough money to get mar.
ried on.
Old Benedick-Well, don't know
how much you're making, but you
aren't!-London Opinion.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05
Day and Night Boys.

Grandma--Re careful, Clarel don't
think much of the young men of to
day
Clare-Well. Just wait until you see
the one of tonight. He's a peach.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05
A Strain on Art.

Fond Mamma Here's a photo of
my little boy when he was baby,
and | want you to make one of him
as he is now.
Photographer But haven't you
brought him with you?
f. M-No; | thought you would
make an enlargement from this
Pele-Mele
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05
Cautious.

Wife-John, dear, please never tell
ANYBODY that | walk in my sleep.
Husband-Why?
Wife-They might think We haven't
any motor.-Satire
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05
WomanIike.

Shelf died. John, what would you
do?
He-Whatever You would do, my
dear, ii you were widow.
She--Wretch! And you told me
you could never care for any one else!
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05
Uncertain,

"HavA YOU ever loaned Brown any
maney?"
Il don't know
81 transferred some to him, but I'm
rot sure yet whether he considers it
loan or n present"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05
Runnjnu Smoothly.

No" said Mr. Dustin Stax, 81 never
interfere in politics"
why not?''
because | have the affairs of my
particular community so competently
supervised that | don't have to-"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05
In Political Training,

PAS going to run for office, and
ICES training now"
Training? What's he doing?"
"Burying his past and making prom.
lses for the future"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05

De Quiz-Is the correspondent OF
that publication well informed man?
De Whit should say so. Half the
time he's the only person in the world
who knows whether what he tells is
true or not
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05
Many
Men
Given
to Silly
Clothing
BY Mrs. NJ. A. PHILIPS,
Broeklyn. n. I.

around the forehead.
The laws of Modes Pesan memorable than
those governing mems areee why should mems shirts continue to
made they with Of the cloth below the waist line? Little
boys waists Of the right cut but then little boys clothing selected
by their
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05
The Wicked Motorman,

"A motorman played mean trick
on a woman yesterday"
"How was that?"
Just as she was about to get off
his car backward he suddenly re.
versed it, and before she realized what
his fell design was, she got off the car
in the proper manner"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05

A boolkeeper out of Job is natur-
ally man of no account.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05

esy it is because the themselves are to blame
The influence for good evil that exerts is through
mediums character and general department.
elevate instead of degenerate let bgin where
needed.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05
When does old ace come?

When does old AGE come?
Years are for the letting of houses, not
for counting away peoples lives" In the
older countries people remained young be-
cause they forgot birthdays. Some are
born old some grow old, some have old age
thrust upon them. There are men of 50
of better heart and mind and of better
physical strength than the average man
of 2l.
saw woman in her prime marry a
man of 2S years, who was the Oldest crea-
ture | have ever seen. He had silver hair,
bunch back and black stumps for teeth.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05

On general observation it would seem as
though the question of the day was not the
high cost of living but what the standards
of our American mothers of the future will
be-
On walking along the street one is COM
PEELED to wonder if we are gradually going
back to the garb of our first parents in the
garden of Eden.
Clothes so tight as to display every line
of the figure are more fit behind the foot
lights than on the streets in the light of
day.
If the American men are lacking in cour-
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05

Mentally and physically he Grabbed The of 70 years
than that creature
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-10-05
! am the family secret"

The Man-Did your father make his
money himself or inherit IL?
The Boy-Nether He married ma