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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22
HOMER 3. HUBERT, F. r. G. s.
"Isothermal Empire"

In this time of almost universal up.
heaval the people of America demand
the naked truth about the European
situation, which is far from beng
merely an European matter. Already
Japan is moving, and the vital inter-
ests of the United States are being
more nearly affected. Our trade with
Europe will be secure whatever the
outcome of the war, but how about
our trade in the Pacific? China forms
the only prospective market that can
absorb the prospective surplus pro-
ducts of American energy. The truth
is the safest thing in the world, and
our people must know the truth, be it
pleasant or unpleasant. Mr.. Hubert
does not claim to know it ALL" but
twenty-three years of residence in the
Far East in educational, journalistic
and diplomatic work, frequent jour-
neys across the Siberian Railway, a
careful and prolonged study of Rus
sian as we'll as Japanese and Chinese
conditions, and a personal acquaint-
ance with leading people of all these
nationalities, give him the right to
speak authoritatively within the limits
of his personal observation and exper-
fence.
His talk on "Isothermal Empire"
worked out with special reference to
the present European situation and its
influence upon the Pacific Basin,
should be of interest to every business
man in America, and to everyone else
who has regard to the economic future
of America.
He has fundamental reasons to give
for the ret ention of the Philippine
Islands, reasons that have never be-
fore been published. He does not be-
lieve that we will have to fight Japan
on this side the Pacific, but his rea-
sons are quite different from those Or
dinarily given. He proposes to show
where the danger actually lies and the
best way to obviate it.
DR.. Hubert will appear on the Chau-
tauqua platform, Sunday afternoon,
July 4th.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22
Tho Key Of Death.

The "key Of death is apparently =
large key which is shown among the
weapons at the arsenal at Venice. It
was invented by Tibaldo, who, disap-
pointed in love. designed this instru-
ment for the destruction Of his rival.
The key is SO constructed that tho
handle may be turned around, reveal
ing a small spring, which being press
ed very fine needle is driven with
considerable force from the other end.
This needle Is 50 very fine that tho
flesh closes over the wound Immediate
", leaving no mark, but the death OF
the victim from poison is almost in
stantaneous
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22
The Bees Singing Apparatus.

A bees sting, unlike that Of wasp,
is always left in the wound, so the
first thing to do is to remove it. Do
not take 1t between finger and thumb,
for that will cause it to open and re-
lease more of its poison. The right
method is to push it out by rubbing up
against 1t with the back Of the thumb
nail. To remove the pain there are
many remedies. most Of them homely.
Here are few: A slice Of onion, or
binary laundry blue. sal volatile, honey,
earth moistened with saliva. One or
another Of these remedies is always at
hand.-Exchange.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22
81, ECkELSON.
From Sanborn Enterprise.
> +++++++++++++s

Chas. O'Day returned last week from
Iowa.
o. M. Johnson spent Wednesday in
Fargo. .1s@
Mrs. Gleason spent Sunday in James
town.
Irene Fuller, of Spiritwood, visited
at O. M. Johnson's Monday night.
Mrs. J. T. O'Day entertained at a
quilting bee Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. e. j. Clamp visited at
P. e. Knudson's Wednesday afternoon.
Earl Wilcox returned home last
Thursday morning from Higham, Mont.
There will be services in the Congre-
gational church Sunday at 8 p. m.
D. G. Wilcox, P. E. Knudson, v. L.
Green and G.. w. Maier attended the
Masonic lodge at sanborn last Tues
day night.
The Congregational Ladies Aid was
entertained at the home Of Mrs. D. g.
Wilcox last Wednesday afternoon.
There was a large crowd present and
all reported a good time.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

The following could be stated about
large number of North Dakota towns
and shows the trend of business: 1.-THE
travelling men are coming now In
swarms. Each train coming or going
spells work for the baggage man at
the station. This business barometer
is encouraging, as every salesman is
cheerful over the outlook and is i'm
pressed with the idea that times are
on the verge of boom once more
Their order books are filed and collec
lions on the whole are good Theil
presence in such numbers shows that
the business world is hopeful and
the future is looking good"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22
CORRESPONDENTS WANTED.

The Times-Record wants a cores.
pondent in every neighborhood in
Barnes county-we wouldn't object if
we had two in each neighborhood. We
can't afford to pay for the items, but
we will furnish all the stationery and
send you the paper. Write us or, bet.
ter still, come in some time when you
are in Valley City. We need your
help in making the Times-Record the
best paper in North Dakota. We
really can't do it without you. Come
and help us.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22
SAM FORM.

There is no way of renewing a notar.
ial commission without going through
the same form as when the original
has been granted. The commissions
in this case die every six years. If a
new one is desired, the applicant must
furnish the same oath, bond, and Ger.
tify as to citizenship and present Ger,
ti6cate of good character and com.
potency from not less than three of his
fellow citizens. Notaries are asked
to bear this in mind when renewals
are to be made.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

Captain and Mrs. Ricter and chill
dren of Ishpeming, Mich, were ar.
rivals Saturday in Valley City. Capt
Ricter at one time had charge of the
Salvation Army about five years ago.
and has many friends here. Mrs. Ric.
ter is daughter of J. o. Kittleson OF
this city. Capt. Ricter is here on a
furlough and he addressed the meeting
at the Salvation Army hall Sunday
evening.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22
SOME READABLE VERSE
DRAG THE ROADS.

when the smiles of spring appear,
Drag the roads;
When the summer time is here,
Drag the roads; ~
When the corn is in the ear,
In the winter cold and drear,
Every season of the year,
Drag the roads.
when you've nothing else to do,
Drag the roads;
II but for an hour or two "....
Drag the roads; g."
1t will keep them good as new; W
With purpose firm and true, u
Fall in line; it's up to YOU
Drag the roads,"
The Kansas Industria]is
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22
Loses No Time In Futile Argument.

Loses No Time In Futile Argument.
1T is waste of time to argue with
FOOLS" stated the positive man. Il
consider any man fool who is so
blind and bigoted that he is unable to
see thing rs l see it. Accordingly l
simply state my proposition and walk
away when he begins to argue
sas City Star. 'H
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22
TONGUES.

"The homeless tongue, so small and
weak,
Can crush and KILL" declares the
Greek,
1.-THE tongue destroys a greater horde,
The Turk asserts, than does the
sword"
The Persian proverb wisely saith,
"A lengthy tongue - an early DEATH
Or sometimes takes this form instead
Don't let your tongue cut off your
head"
While Arab sages this impart,
1.-THE tongues great warehouse is the
heart"
From Hebrew wit the maxim sprung,
Though feet would slip, ne'er let the
tongue"
The sacred writer crowns the whole
"Who keeps his tongue doth keep his
soul" Unidentified
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22
wa.nt She Rioht1l,

!: The lesson in natural history nad
been about the rhinoceros, and the
teacher wanted to know how we'll the
lesson had been learned.
Nov, name something" she said,
that is very dangerous to get near to
and that has HORNS"
Il know. teacher, I knowv' called
little Annie Jones'"
well, Annie, what Is it?'
An automobile. - Ladies' Home
JOurnal. f VA.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

ed. They are good and valuable
friends of the farmer and should be
yours. Besides their value in. dollars
and cents they also contribute much
joy with their morning and evening
songs.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

The Minnesota game and fish com.
mission has just issued bulletin un'
der the title of Fins, Feathers and
Fur" 1t is doubtful if the men will
read such an Easter bonnet sounding
thing.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22
SING A SONG OF EUROPE.

Sing song of Europe, highly civilized
Four and twenty nations, wholly hyp.
Noticed.
When the battles open the bullets
start to sing,
Isn't that a silly way to act for any
king?
The kings are in the background issu'
ing commands,
The queens are in the parlors per
etiQuette's demands,
The bankers in the counting house
are busy multiplying
The common people at the front are
doing all the dying. Life.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

Oh, what a bunch of blessings: Jack
Johnson took the count, the baseball
season has opened, our legislature
lasted only sixty days, and the roads
are dry and smooth. 49,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22
HAPPINESS.

Let us play that the world is bright,
Let US play that the day is fair;
Let US play that there is no spite,
That kindness is everywhere;
Let US play that what we may claim
Is all We wish to possess;
Let us play that life is game
For a prize, which is happiness.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

J. An eastern lawyer, who was accused
of acting unprofessionally in taking too
small fee, explained the matter by
stating that he simply took all the eli
ent had.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

DR.. Paul Featherstone and Tom
Smith were passengers Saturday eve
ming to Fergus Falls, Mimi, where
they made short visit, returning honl
Monday morning.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

The Moment Answers Necessity.
Let not future things disturb thee,
for thou wilt come to them II it shall
be necessary. having with thee the
same reason which thon now nsest for
present things.-Alarcls Anrelius.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

Even Vic Huerta couldn't stay away
He is back via New York and the big
papers are giving him the first page
to, air his views. His principal
statement is that his country can't
be conquered. But which is his coun
try?
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

We read about the portrait of a
model husband and when the thing
was looked up there was only the
frame.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

Billy Sunday says the newspapers
could clean up the country. What he
meant was that it would be a small
job after he was through.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

1t is said that President Wilson got
his "watchful waiting" idea from kid
who was looking in a candy shop win
dow.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

When you hear a labored discussion
on "clutch" trouble there is reason to
suspect financial angle.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

When Ole Axvig names his new
town "Tipperary," is that a breach o
neutrality? Herald.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

If the gardening fever and the fish
ing fever are both manifest in your
system, remember that gardening pays
best.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22
Another Wav,

"People kick and also make a great
many bad jokes about hash" said the
landlady to the cook.
YES" .
$50 don't work the scraps into hash.
Make 'em into salad."- kansas City
Journal,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

A westerner's opinion Of the people
he saw at Palm Beach was summer
girls and some are not
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22
An Execution.

Happiness" detained the philoso-
pher poiapously. lis only the pursuit Of
something. not the catching Of It,"
"Oh. don't know answered the
plain citizen. "Have you ever chased
the last car on. a rainy night?"
Home Journal.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

When they talk about "interning' a
ship it sounds very much as though
it was headed for the hospital.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

It's rather mean of the English
and French to keep worrying person
as busy as the Sultan.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

Coming soon: The two-piece suit
Gee, but it's hot" my car runs JUS,
like new" PLEASE DON'T WALK
HERE"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

M. Hierstone, of Des Moines, was
in Valley City on business Saturday.
He stopped at the Kindred hotel.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

He lavished pearls upon her,"
"Yes.'
Yet her affection was not genuine
Neither were the pearls. Washing
ton Star.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

Bryan says that Democratic leaders
must be teetotalers, which is consider,
ed as dry humor. ~,. -.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

It has been suggested that the name
of the Eitel be changed to idle.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

If you live in baseball town you
can get rain check occasionally.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22
He Baked.

Skinum-I want to interest you in
mining proposition. It's good thing.
Flubdub-Perhaps it is, but I'm not
Judge.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

It's hard to attend game OF base
bali and be strictly neutral.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

The headline wilhelm Needs New
Boiler Tubes" does not refer to The
Kaiser. ss, ... W. &.. s~,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

War may have it's compensations
but nobody seems able to clearly de
fine them. 49,.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

Fl Not only is spring here, but It has
brought along all Of its advantages.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

Whether it is true or not it is gen
orally commended that women have a
desire to spend money, the inalienable
right and prerogative of her sex. Also
it is further alleged that on bargain
days
: . Theirs not to reason why,
-, Theirs but to 60 and buy!
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

The voice of the umpire is now
heard in the land.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22
The time for 'sne return Of the birds

1 NJ 1o1 " oCuI u oI 1He III 10
Is at hand, and they should not be
killed or their nesting places disturb
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
A Lewiston Wcman's Letter.
A Lewiston woman writes TO

( A Lewiston woman writes TO the
Kennebec Journal:
I have been much surprised at some OF
the statements in your paper regarding
conditions in Androscoggin county. and
wish to tell you what my own expert
ence here has been. | came here last
February. have been out on the street
every day but one, and many evenings,
tas ! intend to attend church service
: both Sunday evening and the mid-Week
service). / board in Lewiston and at
tend the High Street Congregational
church in Auburn, SO it is a long walk.
evening at the home Of a friend who
lives some distance away, and usually
go out shopping Saturday evening. Yet
An all this time / have not seen one per-
son who showed any sign OF intoxication-
There may be liquor sold in some cases,
as men are frequently arraigned for 50
doing, yet during four months stay here,
i have seen nothing to criticize, so feel
justified In regarding the conditions good.
We, too, have seen Lewiston under
Little Minister Cummings admins
tration, under Ferd Stevens and I'M
der some other shersfs. and from
what has come to our attention the
writer of the above quoted is admir-
ably qualified for a liquor deputy in
the plan of reinforcement" known in
the last preceding Democratic re-
gime. She should have been with
Miss Gordon in that recent tour Of
Lewiston's booze joints.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
Americas Loyal Germans.

Former Mayor Elmer E. Newbert
of Augusta, in his address at Bangor
City hall, Monday evening. evoked
remarkable demonstration by the
enunciation OF his Americanism. II
was a notable utterance by gifted
orator-a man Of analytical mind,
deep thinking and pleasing command
Of language. And when Mr.. Newbert
said: Il am German in every drop
Of my blood, but / am not for Ger
many; / repeat / am a German. but
am not for Bryan" he lifted his hear
ers from their seats and cheer on
cheer swept the big audience. 1t was
a fitting expression for a flag day
observance
In his address Mr. NewbeTt said:
Il stand with the President against
him Bryan. II doesn't matter much
how / stand, but it matters d good
deal how you stand. and the State Of
Maine stands and the nation stands
II was tneIe lI1dl lie lISS Tag .!.rAl
from the nut 1t DOES matter much
how men Of German origin stand for
their country. and we believe that
all over this land are men Of high
aim and influence like Mr. Newbert.
German in blood, who stand in the
forefront Of the American demand for
American rights, and world recogni-
ton Of those rights. And when such
men are ready to stand forth bravely
and declare themselves, their influence
behind the government has effect be-
yond estimate. at home and abroad.
Indeed, We wonder how the ringing
words Of the Hon. E. E. Newbert
would sound to the ears Of the war
party in Germany. which insists upon
a privilege to slaughter ruthlessly
am human being vino is unfortunate
enough to fall within reach Of its plan
of terrorism Let the Kaiser weigh
those words:
Il am German in every drop Of
my blood. but am not for Germany
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

The Globe having correctly quoted
"keerno keimo, delto die we should
like 20 ask if il can also reproduce that
equally famous metrical composition be-
ginning. Eenie. Meenie, Mimic. mo-
Ovens Pique-work in Portland Press
Or that old classic starting on: "H-o,
no cheres your ho); no, no (there's
your no and your homo: ri. ri there's
your ri, and your no-r, and your homo
ri), etc.-kennebec journal.
Well why didn't you keep on? Have
you forgotten the finish? It's just like
Con. Con there's your COM; stan,
stan there's your Con and your Con-
STAN; tim. tin there's your Con, and
your Con-stan, and your Con-stan-tin)
etc.-Biddeford Journal.
Yes. We HAD forgotten the finish, but
friend Wife supplied it-Ho-no-ri-h-
ca bill tu- di nj ia I'll -bus-quee. So it
was all in the family. But haven't
you forgotten something-how to d.
vide the Turkish capital? There's no
tin" in it: it's Constantly" for you.
and then we would say no" Now,
what are you going to say WHEN
the British and the French and the
Russians and the Italians and the
Japs begin to divide Constantinople?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16

in Washington is 30 the effect that
in either case the administration can
not hurry American investments by
such intima,ions. but IN the contrary
its utterances may cause capital to
hesitate. in view Of the possibility OF
governmental competition.
The National City Bank already
has established five branches in Latin
America and is expanding its busi-
ness as rapidly as possible. 1t is part
Of the policy Of this bank that its
business in Latin America shall be
conducted by Spanish-speaking Am
orleans and not by natives and 50
great is the demand and so small the
supply of banking material Of this
kind that the bank has established a
school in Spanish and foreign ex-
change which some IS Of its clerks
have entered. President Vanderlip
has expressed repeatedly in converse
ton the embarrassment he is expert
encing in equipping South America
with banking facilities and other
bankers who contemplate entering the
South American field tell the same
stories. For other reasons also Amer
lean banks are proceeding carefully
with their plans in Latin American
countries and they say that their &C
tivities cannot be FASTENED by after
dinner oratory. The larger quest IN
raised by the secretary's utterances
is. however, the extent Of the field of
private enterprise out OF which the
government apparently stands ready
to crowd American capital.
A caustic commentator sees no in
consistency in this new policy Of the
administration. The Wilson Admin
istration." this gentleman says, took
the American manufacturers business
away from him and gave it 70 the
foreigner Why should the Admins
tration not go ahead now and take
the American bankers business away
from him and give it to Son in law
McAdoo's Treasury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
CHINA

James Nelson of Bowdoinham Is the
guest Of Edward Cook.
Miss Georgia Farnsworth has closed
her school and is at home for the sum-
mer vacation.
Miss Alice Mosher Of Weeks Mills is
visiting her aunt. Annie A. Doe.
China people who attended the Dis
trict S. S. Association at South China
last Saturday were Mrs. Breed. Mrs.
Hamlen. Miss Sturtevant, Mrs. Farms
worth and family.
]. ]. Hull of Portland. State Supt of
the S. S. adult class department gave a
most excellent address at the Baptist
church last Sunday evening. Mr.. Hull
has many important things to say and
knows how to say them.
The comedy. "A Foul Tip" was pre-
scented at Grange hall last Friday eve.
ming by the Silver Lake Grange Drama
tic Club to good audience. The cast of
characters was well taken and the in
terest we'll sustained. A goodly sum
was netted for the Grange treasury Ice
cream was sold and the entertainment
was followed by a dance with Tozier's
orchestra furnishing music.
Mark Thompson. Colby II. passed Fri
day at w. w. Washburn's.
Everett Gordon. proprietor Of the Cor
don House was called to Lynn. Mass,
last week by the serious illness Of his
little niece, Marjorie Gordon. She is now
better and Mr.. Gordon returned on Sun
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-16
Oiscouraging Capital.

The other day we remarked that
Mr.. Bryan might be relied upon to be
on the wrong side in critical hour.
We do not question his honesty or his
purpose but he is endowed with a
faculty for seeing nothing but his
ideals when breakers threaten. Here
Is an instance. In the midst Of much
agitation over the German note, he
told the Chinese commercial delegates
that 1t was better to endow scholar
ships for Cinnamon with American
them. And at a dinner of the Uru-
guayan delegates to the Pan-Ameri-
can conference he made a speech say
ing that II the banks Of the United
States do not hurry and take advan-
tage OF the recent currency act which
permits them to establish branch
banks in South and Central American
countries, the United States govern
ment will undertake the transmission
OF money for our sister republics.
The Secretary Of State even went
further and suggested that the United
States government could underwrite
the governments Of the South Ameri-
can republics. II am not a financier,"
he said, but I have some very de-
cided ideas concerning finance. I be-
lieve that this government profltably
could issue bonds to the South Am
erican countries at four per cent, take
their bonds at three per cent and uti-
lice the other one per cent as a sink
ing fund for the gradual elimination
OF the burdensome debts l believe in
establishing branch banks in South
American countries. II the lead is
not taken by the bankers themselves,
then It remains for the United States
government to step in"
This Is exactly the note struck by
President Wilson with reference to
the merchant marine. The comment