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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-09-27
keep his leather equipment in good

keep his leather equipment in good
shape.
Liberal issues of clothing is also au-
thorized so that he may keep up a
good appearance. This will be deter
mined by the officers who,daily inspect
the soldiers entire outfit
Every man-jack in the American
army, whether field clerk, censor or
press correspondent in uniform, non
commissioned officers and commits
stoned officers are ordered to impress
on themselves the necessity for proper
saluting their officers and the officers
must be most punctilious about return
ing the salutes.
"The Importance of saluting has
never been properly impressed on our
officers and men, General Pershing
says in the order. "The commander
in-chieR presents. this matter of uni
form and saluting as one in which the
pride of every member of the expedi-
tionary force compels to neatness,
smartness, and attention to personal
appearance, which invariably compels
discipline and efficiency"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-09-27
Stutsman Fair to Be
a Hummer; Officials
at Jimtown Believe

jamestown, Sept. 24.-With all indi-
cations pointing towards most sue
cessful week the annual Stutsman
county fair will open at the fair
grounds here tomorrow morning at 9
o'clock, continuing without stop
throughout Wednesday and Thursday.
Officers and directors Of the fair asso-
citation feel assured that the exhibit
this year will be the best ever con-
Quoted in Stutsman.
Livestock exhibits, grains, garden
truck, fruits, farm implements, auto
mobiles, in fact, practically every
product Of the county and practically
every producer will be represented.
Thursday, the concluding day of the
exposition, will be observed at James
town day. Business houses in all Sec
tions of the city will close at noon, re-
naming closed the remainder of the
day, that all may aid in making the
fair distinct success in every respect.
Horse races, with none but Stuts-
man county horses entered, will be a
feature of the sport program. Auto
and motorcycle races, with several
feature events for the children, will
also aid along this line.
Splendid features of all kinds and
varieties are predicted by the fair d.
rectors, who anticipate that all former
attendance and gate receipt records
will be shattered.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-09-27
Pershing Insists on
Snartly Dressed Men
in Army in France

Paris, Sept. 2.-The smart appear
ance of American soldiers is matter
of rigid necessity, says General Perish.
ing in an army order recently issued
to American troops in France.
The big, square, saggy pockets, typ
ical Of the British army uniform and
employed somewhat by the French, is
condemned for. the American army, ac-
cording to the order. 1t says:
mot only is the disciplinary effect
of a mixed and careless dress bad, but
the conspicuous position in a foreign
land which our officers and men oc-
cupy makes every slouchy officer and
man reflection on the whole army
This reference. however, does not ap-
ply to pockets
No White Shirts
The rank and tile of the American
army must wear olive drab shirts al
ways. White shirts with collars and
cuffs are reserved for the officers only,
when on leave or on detached duty of
stats of brigade or higher headquar-
ters.
Boots which lace the entire length
up the front are condemned expect
outside of French cities or in incle
ment weather.
The Sam Browne belt around the
waist with strap over the shoulder
cannot be worn by officers in the
trenches, at meals, in their Offices or
in quarters. In the trenches a web
pistol belt thakes its place.
Swords are taboo in the American
army.
No Canes Either
Canes and swagger sticks, habitually
carried by the British officers and men,
cannot be worn" by Americans, ex-
cept in the trenches. Economy is seen
in the orders announcement that in
creased allowance of neatsfoot oil will
be issued for every man so that he can
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-09-27
STATE PUBLISHERS HAVE
NEW INSURANCE COMPANY

Devils Lake, Sept. 24.-The Publish
ers' Insurance Company Of North Da-
kota was organized at meeting held
in this city and NJ. 1. Forkner, Lang
don; E. NJ. Crary, Devils Lake; Ernest
L. Peterson, Dickinson; Dave Carlson,
Towner, and G. A. Monteith were NAM
ed as the first board of directors. The
company is mutual concern, newspa-
per plants and publishers residences
and other good risks will be written
and the company starts out with guar
antees of 100000 worth of insurance.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-09-27
ARE IN RANGE
OF GERMAN GUNS;
r.. -.4..e TWO ARE WOUNDED

With the British Armies in France
Sept. pa certain American army
contingent is now located directly be.
hind the British lines, within range of
enemy gunfire, and two of it's mem.
bers have been slightly wounded by
fragments of an explosive shell.
Neither Of the two American sol.
diers was badly enough hurt to earn
gold medals. They were the heroes of
the camp, however, and the most en-.
We'd of all the Sammies.
The Sammies work with the boom
OF cannon always in their ears. They
are pals of the Tommies and listen
eviously of stories of "going over the
top"
So eager are the Sammies to figh,
that the strictest regulations, impos-
Ing severe punishment, have been nee.
essary to prevent them sneaking off to
the front under chaperonage of Tom.
miles,
American officers admire the British
achievements, especially after a
glimpse of the difficulties of their war
making. The Americans admit they
have much to learn and many illus
ions to be shattered. They say no
amount of pictures or lectures or the.
oretical practise can prepare the mind
for the actual fighting. Officers must
see the real thing to understand the
task.
Fighting Methods Changing
America had no idea that fighting
methods in the great war were con-
tinually changing, these officers ex-
planned. Folks back home" have be-
lieyed the present fighting strictly war
fare from trenches-but as a matter
of fact the actual fighting is now over
practically trenches country, the
enemy occupying concrete reinforced
she'll holes with steel and concrete
pill boxes" scattered over an area
tWo-thirds of mile. The trenches are
only used to the rear of these defenses
and are manned by reserves, instead
of by continuously fighting forces.
The new British barrage is the OBJ.
ject of the Americans admiration,
They regard it as the only safeguard
by which the pill box zone can be nay
igated.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-09-27
STATES voTEsFoR WOMEN
LEAGUE TO MEET IN BISMARCK

The Moth Dakota Sotes Tor Women
league Is meeting in annual conven-
tion on Tuesday and WednesdaysOf
this week in Bismarck where the ses:
sions are to be held at the Hotel Nc.
Kenzie.
1t is the present plan of the league
to devote the major effort for this win.
ter to the passing of the federal
amendment and to patriotic service
along various lines.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-09-27
Auto Regulations
AND THIS MEANS YOU

Every automobile or motorcycle shall use a
mufier while driving on the streets and alleys of
Valley City.
The speed limit is 10 miles per hour.
You must drive on the right hand side of the
street. ..
You must not turn except at the end of the
block
This ordinance carries a penalty Of not less
than $40 nor more than $100 or not less than 10
days or than 80 days in Jail for each offense.
l have instructed the Police department to
enforce these ordinances and all will look alike.
..-> Il J. MOE Mayor
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-09-27

promptly meet the proffered aid of
the United States department Of Agri-
culture, speedy relief will enable
thousands of valley farmers to produce
100 to 120 million bushels of grain for
the allies, above what the past three
years of water logged soil permitted.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-09-27

E. w. Smeltzer and family, of Dick:
ey, arrived in the city Tuesday eve
ming. They will make their home here
on Conklin street. Mr.. Smeltzer is
engaged in shipping stock for the
Equity Exchange ofsSt. Paul. III
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-09-27

The Women's club held its first
melting of the season Monday after
noon at the home of the president,
Mrs. James Grady. The afternoon was
devoted to war relief work. The del
egates selected to attend the state
convention at Dickinson are Mrs. A.
S. Sigurdson and Mrs, W. p. Jeffrey.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-09-27
N. D. OFFICERS ACCEPTED

Bismarck, Sept. 24.-Fourteen Off
GERS OF the Second North Dakota in
fantry, whose commissions have been
held up by the war department, TO-
night were advised that they have
been accepted.
The First regiment expects to leave
here Saturday for training camp.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-09-27

( Fessenden Free Press: Theo. Bow.
ser took the afternoon train for Valley
City last Sunday to enter the high
school in that city.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-09-27

Mrs: Nels Johnson left on No. 4
Thursday for Minneapolis, where she
will be the guest Of friends for week
of ten days.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-09-27

Jack LindQrf was a caller in Fargo
Thursday
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-09
slos Reward. sloe.

The readers Of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there IS At least
one dreaded disease that science has
beeu able to cure In all it, stages, and
that Is catarrh. Halls catar1h cure
Is the cely positive cure now now known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh he
ing constitutional disease. requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
tarrh is taken internally. acting direct
~ upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in do
ing its work. The proprietors have so
much faith in its curative powers that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for
any case that it fails to cure. send for
list of testimonials.
Address F. j. CHENEY q CO., Tole-
do, o.
Sold by all Druggists. 76c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton. =
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-09

To the Min steis. Deacons and
Membses composing the Institute
and Executive board oil the East
Mt. Olive Baptist Association No
tice is hereby given that the In
stitute and the executive Board
oil the East Mt. Olive Baprist As
ISOLATION is called 10 meet nith
the Antioch Baptist church OF
Metropolis. III on Thursday be-
fore the End Sunday in Nov. IL.
Pastors are urged TO rally with
their churches and have them 10
send US at least FIVE cert as per
our sgfecm ut. tohelp support
our Missionary tins IS one phase
OF our work ane duty that have
been neglected ty all OF us for
more than two years. lets wake
up and take mp the slack. come
ourselves and bring our churches
TO that point OF duty. tina, no
part OF our work will 10 suffer on
the part oi on neglect. We are
also calling attention TO the fact.
all pastors identified with East
Mt. Olive Baptist Association arc
members oil the ExeeutiAc Board
and are expected to send ST. TO
help deiray the expenses OF the
meeting. My Bears. you should
not expect the brethren 10 take
care OF these board meetings, and
pay their travelling expenses 10
attend 10 your district work. the
district should pay these expen-
ses. and The district will pay II
we pastors will do our duty in
putting Il properly before our
churches. Let ps see to IL. that
our Board. meeting at Metropolis
is worthy Of note. both spiritually
and financially Let US make the
Second Sunday 10 November ose
hundred dollar day in Metropolis
at the Antioch Baptist church.
an fespe ctlully yours.
w. r. wsshinetos.
Moderator.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-09
WAR TALKS
By UNCLE DAN
Number .Sks
Billie and Jimmie WIN Take Military
Training.

II am mighty sorry. Uncle Dan. that
this Is your last night with Us. emit
you stay longeri We boys are having
d peach of time" said Billie.
@well. II you get more out Of Il In
the way OF pleasure than l." said Un-
Gle Dan. you are going some"
"BilIie. have been talking seriously
with your father and mother about
sending you to military academy and
they asked me to talk with you about
II"
"whoopeer Billie screamed. like a
wild Indian.
"Now. hold your horses said Unclc
Dan. and listen TO me. You know
sent my boy, Howard. to one Of these
schools for year when he WAS about
your age. He was narrow chestei,
stoop shouldered, rather loose jointed !:
he had the big head and needed dis
cipline and physical development. He
was growing fast and / wanted him to
be strong physically" ns
: -Say, Uncle Dam" said Billie, II be
neve your description OF Howard fits
me pretty well, chr
"Well." said Uncle Dan, ito be frank
I think 1t does; You need the same
thing. Howard did not like II at first. I
am told for few weeks he had rough
shedding but after he found that the
only way was TO obey orders. he caught
the spirit of the institution and liked
Il. We did not see him for about ok
months. then be came home for few
days. We were astonished ut his APP
pearance- He had gained about 20
pounds In weight. his muscles were as
hard as nails. he stood as straight as
an arrow. he was courteous. consider
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-09
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1Ps-tse Pr W var SUD scrip
ton Can you afford to loose
yolr race papers for want oil sup
port? Ii is up to you. What
are you z ring t, do about it Mr.
non payerf Decioe by paying
up please.
II you have any Race pride and
leve for truth. you will pay your
subscription. Weare toiling day
and night to give you the news.
We solicit yolr patronage at
thu Leader ooo Pearl ST.
We are pleased with the many
nice things sa d OF the Gazette.
bur W. appreciate the money
yoo owe Us rhe more.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-09
Notice.

Notice is hereby given to all
chose who are 10 Arrears for The
Gazette. that we will be compell-
ed 20 cut you off our list Nov. IS
: nd II not paid by that time the
account will be given out for col
ieetion. We are giving you lair
warning as we would like to retail"
%. on our list. You ueed the
paper and the "0aey to operate :,
she plsnt lfyou can't pay all
nav a par. aud have TO the is' OF
lAa. 70 pay up in full
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-09
NOTICE.

The blank pages Of the Gazette
are caused by reason Of Amesi-
can Press Association With whom
we had contract to furnish in
side pages selling our to the Wes-
tern Newspaper Union without
giving Us time TO arrange with
the other company. We will DC
able TO give you better service
shortly.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-09

BIB In cut.
ate and manly. Els awkwardness had
disappeared The change was wonder
full and II was all to the good. Here
~ a photograph showing before and
after taking and am sure no patent
medicine advertisement could beat II.
"well, mother and ! were delighted.
That was ten years ago. and Howard
says the year he spent Mt the military
academy was the best year OF his life.
SNOW" said Uncle Dan. with great
earnestness. when such training does
70 much good. makes better citizehs and
at the same time fits a man to defend
his country. why should not Uncle Sam
furnish this training Mt the govern
ment's expense7 The government has
the right TO call anyone to serve In
case Of war, and without training.
man is worth nothing as a soldier. UNI
Gle Sam has splendid new training
camps that will soon be available for
the purpose. therefore. here is double
reason why the Chamberlain blu for
compulsory military training should be
passed ut once, 30 that every boy ply
sicnlly fit may have this training and
not leave Il for his parents TO pay for.
On account OF the expense. not one boy
In so can tnks the training now. ON
glad that you cnn do 30. These big
crops and big prices, ! ind, make the
farmers rather 'cocky,' and that the
best 10 demanded by them"
Billie was mp with the lark the next
morning, more excited and enthusiastic
than ever. He had q plan. He knew
Jimmie owned q colt worth. 500; that
ne would make almost smother 500 on
HIS potatoes II they turned out well,
and that he had from his previous
savings, bought a 500 Liberty bond.
Billie's plan was to have Jimmie cash
IN and go with him. He was dIsap-
pointed TO find that Jimmie would still
lack about $500 of having enough to
see him through. His lip quivering. he
said: TIN mighty sorry to leave jim
mile"
two, then he asked Billie TO &c down
to the orchard and get him some APP
pies to eat on the train. While be was
gone. It WINS arranged that Uncle Dan
and Mr.. and Mrs. Graham would adj
vance the money necessary 80 that
Jimmie could 20. When Billie returned
be was told about It. He ran 10 the
phone and called Jimmie. saying
~come on over. run inst as fast as you
can. rve got the greatest news Jon
e-G hs.-5;ne!s
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-09
Moderator.

Editor Gazette
II is 50 pleasing to say some
thing from timeto time through
the columns oil your worthy paper
concerning our church and ). ;.
Oul Sunday School was open
ed a, usual time Sunday morning
with a good attendance. The
lesson was reviewed by Bro. Vim.
Mscklin, and remarks by Rev. N 4.
r. Psrnell.
Our pastor. Ed. P. b. French
read Prob. II and Rev. ID. G..
Hutson, preached q strong ser
mon from Mark 1873.
Prayer and prsi,e service in
the sitrrnoor. AT $3.50 Rev.
ParneIl. delivered a short sesn on
from Mark I4:T4. The Lord $
supper vas administered by the
pastor.
At 7;3o Rev. Parnsll. delisred
a strong sermon from Joshua az
The sewing circle will meet at
the residence Of Mrs Anna Ow
ems. Mrs. ID. Browning, prrsiden'
The golden Teal club. will meet
at the home OF Mrs. Birdie Terry
Mrs. Ida Cushing berry. presid-
ing. The carnstion club. will
meet at the residence OF Mrs. SAL
lie Williams. with Mrs. Malinda
Foster president.
Mrs. D. Browning is on the
SEX list.
Albert Mcridish is under
physician this week
]. J. Tsylyr.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-09
Notice

NOTICE IS nefeoy given thar the
Executive Board OF the Mt. Q i've
Baptist Assoc alton acco,d'I g to
the adjournment OF the Board
meetina at Unionvile. LAST Sep
TENDER will meet with the Shiloh
Mission aiy Baptist cknreh. Fu.
ture CRY. Thursday before the
18th Sunday in November.
We are praying for a great
meeting. and invite all the mem
bers to join US at that time and
place in a spirit OF meckness and
prayer, Prepare good strong
gospel sermons and come prepsr-
ed to lombard Satan's camp and
Sin as never before. Cry aloud
aud spare not. and make this
meeting worthy OF the name in
every particular.
To the Ministers.
Let each mipister come prepar-
ed to do his christian duty, TO
give literally for the expense oil
the meeting. to be able to do this
have your church to send not less
than 81 90 by you or in letter
for said purpose.
To the Churches.
Let's be all that word Mis-
sionary" stands for. Be true TO
the cause for which Jesus died.
and think OF the loot prints Of the
Baptists stained with blood. from
John the Baptist and through all
the ages until now for the princi-
pies set forth in the Bible and
send up &c per member this
quarter for tie missionary. We
have a man out on field looking
our for the waste places and his
a mily is looking TO him. while
he is depending on you. DO all
you can for the District and State
work this yenr. ! know you are
loyalfo Christ and your Associa-
tion. CONNIE nee now to collect
your money. Let. US 90 through
the gates. gather up the stones
and lift up a Standard Tor the
people
Yours in the cause.
lsB. McCrAry.
Moders' or.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-09

Motto. Is hereby given that the
Ministers and Deacon's Uaion
will meet ~iit the Executive
Board oil the Mt. Olive Baptist
Association with the Shiloh Bsp-
,ist church. Future City. Thurs.
day before the 4th Sunday in
November. and we hope each
member OF board will be presest.
Elder S. II. Pruitt.
President.
J. n. WiIlisms. :
Cor. Sec.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-09

Rene Der. the paper is 81. so
oer wear. The piper has taken
IA ,sher raise. postage will be
k;gher. &C for stamps and &c for
post cards. So please pay up.
ANY one writing to this office
on private matter and requiring
an answer must enclose stamp.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-09

Fried Fish every day at the
Grand Leader Cafe.
The Gazette has just received
another lot OF new type faces and
other material which adds much
to the output oil the work OF the
Office. We deserve your patron
ags. We have q full line OF cards,
Letter Heads, Envelopes and 9TH
er material. Let US do some OF
your work. Let US do your min
ute work and any other church
advertisements.
Thanksgiving will be observed
by pastor McCrary, and members
at Brookport. Preaching at To-
so m and prayer and praise
service. Dinner will be served
in the basement at 1890. A
splendid musical and literary pro-
gram at night. Something doing
every minute in the basement be
sure to be there and meet your
friends. Watch for the announce
ment later. Mrs. Ruth Donlow.
will have one side and probably
Mrs. JAMIE Windy the other.
Watch the paper for Spiel.
doch's AID next week. The
peoples store for bargains. 1t
will pay the people OF Brookport,
Joppa and Unionville to visit
Spieldoch's store for bargains.
Rev. ]. II Hilly, the Mission
airy passed I through the city
enroute to Villa Ridge. Ill.
Mr.. Boyd McCane. presented
his vile last week. a modern cook
stove Peninsula. 1t is a very
b handsome piece OF material and
is considered a precious gift. Mr..
McCane is prosperous tailor and
own one OF the best homes in the
city.
Rev. Moody. OF KY. came over
and preached strong gospel SER
mon to the members OF the First
Baptist church at their evening
service. Several OF his N MEMBERS
accompanied him.
Mrs. Francis Smith, and sister
Mrs Amanda Stevenson visittd
their aunt in Psducsh, KY.
Mr.. Alex Starks is ON the sick
list.
Mr.. Luke Crosslyn, and two
children lett foI M gu n d City
Thursday.
Mrs. Amanda Stevenson. re-
turned to her home in Fnlton.
Ky. alter iortnights visit with
her sister Mrs. Mcclellan Smith.
Mrs. Laura Tombs. received a
telegram stating the death OF her
brother ar. William WOODS, who
died in Ohio. The Gazette ex-
tends its deepes, sympathy TO the
OF the deceased.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Long. OF
Belgrade. visited Miss Beatrice
Edmunds OF Unionville. Who is
very sick.
The program rendered by the
pupils OF the High School We'd
"esday afternoon was splendid.
Mrs. Edgar McCrsry. and little
son Joseph Edgar. OF Brookpe It,
spent few days 10 the city this
week.
Mrs. MARY Robins. Of Brook.
poss Was 10 the city rhis week,
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-09

Little Miss Necie Belle Duke.
who was indisposed Tor a day or
more is able TO be at sc b O |
agsia.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-09
PROM M, own Gxpsrlsnss.

A west end school teaches told Q
funny ono the other day. The teacher
vas attempting to drill the ciass y
the uss OF the word felt She or
pectsd soms one Of the children TO say
The ice felt cold" or The stove felt
hot or something of the sort Shs
was much discouraged when one little
alien who Ind raised HE hand 70 vol
untesr Q sentence said: 7 felt down
airs.---Boston Post
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-09
Only One.

Little Jacks mother showed him .
letter from new aunt" who had AZ
tanned to this relationship BY marry
ing Jacks favorits uncle. Mamma"
said Jack innocentiy. az be iaboriouS
y spelled out the signature. Belle
Puins." docs snnty pronounce her
front name IN two syBables !"--tir
pincotf's.