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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-10

Miss Gertrude Bonhus arrived Fri
day evening from Jamestown to spend
the week end at the home Of her moth,
er, Mrs. Mathilde Bonhus, on Elmwood
avenue.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-10

The action of Senator Gronna makes
it evident that there should be more
discretion used in selecting men to
send to congress-
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-10

North Dakota is not right at the bat
tie front, but when all our agriculture
lists get into action there will be some
narrowing scenes.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-10

One Minnesota paper says their late
legislature was a credit to the state.
We always supposed legislatures were
put in the debit column.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-10

The news that the draft will include
married men will not affect them
much-they are used to emergencies.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-10

Even the onions will be asked to
contribute their strength to the war
budget.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-10

We sincerely trust conservation
will not be worked to the point of
planting figs for clothing.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-10

Just because war is not regular bus
mess with the United States, and be-
cause it is hoped it never will be, is
no reason why the present situation
should not be cleared as speedily as
possible. We engaged in the present
struggle to win a lasting peace for
humanity. The weight of this coun-
try thrown into the balance should
bring about a speedy victory provided
everybody gets into the fra with all
possible assistance You can serve
some way, and the government needs
all that you can spare.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-10

Just look at that long line of dread
"naughts'' in that s7,0O0,O0O,O00.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-10

FREQUENTLY INVOKED
Great Caesars ghost
Is called on most
Both far and near.
And no surprise
Should now arise
II it appear.
Louisville COurier-Journal.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-10

Mrs. G.. Buchanan, of North Seventh
street, had the misfortune to fall down
stairs Saturday morning and was Sc
verely injured.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, COUN-
ty of Barnes-ss. In District Court,
Fifth Judicial District.
Charles o. Smith, Plaintiff,
against
The c.. N. Nelson Lumber Company, a
Corporation, and all other persons
Unknown, Claiming any Estate or
Interest in or Lien or Incumbrance
Upon the Property Described in the
Complaint, Defendants.
SUMMONS
The State of North Dakota to the
Above Named Defendants:
You are hereby summoned to an.
swer the complaint in this action and
to serve copy of your answer upon
the subscriber within thirty days after
the service Of this summons upon you,
exclusive of the day of such service;
and in case of your failure to appear
or answer judgment will be taken
against you by default for the relief
demanded in the complaint.
Dated March "a, 1917.
F. W. AMES,
Plaintiffs Attorney,
Residence and Post Office Address,
Mayville, N. D.
To the Above Named Defendants:
Take notice, that the action entitled
in the above summons relates to, and
is to quiet the title to the South West
Quarter of Section No. Twenty-Five, in
Township No. One Hundred and Forty
Three, Range No. Fifty-Seven, west OF
the 5th P. NJ. and that the complaint
therein was filed with the Clerk of the
District Court of Barnes County, North
Dakota, on March 20, 1917.
F. w. AMES,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
(First Pub. Apr. 5, Last Pub. May 1O)
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-10

This being the first day of the merry
month of May, makes it an approprf:
ate to felicitate our people for the
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-10

This country is really prepared.
First needed is money and credit and
We have it. Next is food stuffs and
they will be forthcoming. By Septem-
Der we will have the scrappiest bunch
of rough riders that ever roped a re-
fractory monarch.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-10

Happy Paulson, news gatherer ex-
traordinary of the Fargo Forum, just
had double celebration He was
elected secretary of the Forum Pub.
fishing Co., and his wife presented
him with twins. Cheer up. Happy.
You got off lucky considering it is
baby week.
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OUR BIT

Fertile fields fortified for furnishing
food.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-05-10

II It's newsy, call the Times-Reeord.
The evening world., 1917-07-06

around her there In the darkness had meet n the
park" that night after
back Of thon whispering q
furtve who promising them "swel time" that
"And what's phone numbers" he added
OF a
squeezing
In darkness with the friend
happened devie
little
o the
Oh girls doing7
mother in the darkness beside permitting him
lbeies-sould your AND MOTHERS
children shudder think OF
think But
mentioned viii hb
NJ hear the voice OF soul.
leaving lights had up
that she sti
much
her as they the aisle
the nearby my
spoke
mother that
Would she allow him. other
hui ou-a has been dongT
but moment the had
the
She
She
Mothers daughters
rom homer
NoTEMrs Sunday
aIv possibly
herr confidential phen requested
Bell Syndicate
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woodic soon saw the field without
an opposing foe. The proximity OF
the infantry prevented pursuit. and
behind its column the few HessianS
who escaped unhurt sought protec-
ton.
The lawn In front Of the Locusts
was hidden from view Of the road by
a close line OF shrubbery, and the
horses Of two dragons had been left,
linked together, under its shelter, TO
await the movements Of their mas
ters
At this moment two cowboys, who
had been cut Off from a retreat to
their own party, rode furiously
through the gate, with an intention
OF escaping TO the open wood in the
rear of the cottage.
Tho victorious Americans pressed
the retreating Germans until they
had driven them under the protection
OF the fire OF the infantry; and feel
ing themselves. in the privacy Of the
lawn, relieved from any Immediate
danger, the predatory warriors yield
ed to "a temptation that few OF the
corps were ever known 10 resist--op-
pOrtunity and horseticsh They were
busly engaged in separating the fas-
Jennings Of the horses, when the
trooper on the piazza discharged his
pistols and rushed, sword in hand, to
the rescue.
The entrance of Caesar into the
parlOr 4 moment before induced the
wary dragon within TO turn his at
tention more closely on his prisoner;
but this new interruption drew him
again TO tho widow. lir threw hts
body out Of the building and, with
imprccations, cndeavored to frighten
the marauders from their prey. The
moment was cutclng, Jnrldden
horses were running at large In every
direction. Henry Wharton seized the
sentinel by the legs ana threw him
headlong into the lawn. Caesar van
ished from the room and drew bolt
OF the outer door.
The fan Of the soldier was not
great, and, recovering his rect he
turned his fury for moment on his
prisoner. TO scale tho window in the
face Of such an enemy was, however
impossible, and he found me main
entrance barred.
Ills comrade called loudly upon him
Tor aid, and, forgetful of everything
clsc, the discounted trooper rushed
to his assistance. ono horse was In
stautly liberated, but tho other was
already fastened 10 tho saddle or a
cowboy and the four rciired behind
the building, cutting turiously AZ oach
other with their sahVs ana maNnG
the air resound wl'h''hclr impreca
tions Caesar threw the outer door
open and, pointing ~ the remaining
horse, that was quietly oltng tht
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CkG spy il" YORK " m'e"'on

faded herbage OF the lawn, he cx-
claimed:
run - now - run - Massa Harry,
run!"
Yes" cried the youth az he vaulted
into the saddle. now, indeed, my hon
est fellow. Is the time TO run" He
beckoned hastily to his father. who
stood at the window in speechless
anxiety. with his hands extended to-
ward his child in the attitude Of bene-
diCtiOn,
The African watched him as he
gained the highway, saw him incline
10 the right, and riding turlously under
the brow OF some rocks, disappear be-
hind projection.
Happily for Henry Wharton, the
searching eyes Of his captors were eN-
amining, through a pocket glass, the
column Of infantry that still held It's
position on the bank OF the stream,
while the reunants OF the Hesslan
yagers were seeking It's friendly pro-
lection. His horse was OF the best
blood OF Virginia, and carried him with
the swiftness OF the wind along the
valley: and the heart OF the youth was
already beating tumultuously with
pleasure at his deliverance, when a
well-known voice reached his startled
ear, crying aloud
"Bravely done. Captain! Don't spare
the whip, and turn to your left before
you cross the brook"
Wharton turned his head In sur
prise, and saw. sitting on the point Of
II jutting rock that commanded a
bird's-eyo view of the valley, his for
mer guide, Harvey Birch. His pack
much diminished in size, lay at the
feet of the peddleT, who waved his
hat to Wharton eXultingly as tho lat
ter few by him. The English Cap
tain took the advice OF this mysteri
Gus being. and finding a good road
which led TO the highway that In
tersected the valley, turned down its
direction, and was soon opposite tc
his friends. The next minute ho
crossed the bridge, and stopped his
charger before his old acquaintance
Col. Wcllmere.
capt. Wharton!" exclaimed the a..
tonished commander OF the English
troops, dressed in mohair ano
mounted on "a rebel dragoon horse
Are you from the clouds In this attir'
and In such "A style2'
Thank God" cried the youth, re-
covering his breath, 81 am safe ant
have escaped from the hands OF ml
enemies; but 1ve minutes since anc
was a prisoner and threatened witt
Allo bhlAoMSf
During this conversation, which
was held at a small distance in ad'
vance of the British column and h
full view OF the Americans, Dun
woodie had been collecting his scat
tered troops. securing his few prison
ers and retiring to the ground where
he had been posted at the first Rp
pearance OF his enemy. Capt. LawtoI
had brought out his favorite glass L
see If no opening could be found fol
an advantageous attack, when h'
suddenly exclaimed;
"Hows thisl bluecoat amonI
those scarlet gentry7 As I hope 4
see old Virginia, it is my uiasquerad
Ing friend Of the SiXtleth, tho hand
some Capt Wharton, escaped from
two Of my best mem"
lie had not done speaking when thl
survivor OF the two Joined his trooT
bringing with him hts own horse Az
those Of the cowboys. he report4'
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the death OF his comrado and the es-
cape OF his prisoner. AS the deceased
was the Immediate sentinel over the
person OF young Wharton, and the
other was not to be blamed for de-
Tending tho horses. which were more
particularly under his care. his Cap
tain heard him with uneaslness but
without anger.
But two hours before ana Dun-
woodie had felt the chance wnicn
made Henry Wharton his captive a.
tho severest blow he had ever sus-
tained. Now he yearned for an
opportunity in which. by risklng his
own life, he might recapturo his
friend. Wellmere and his troops at
this moment crossed the brook ihtJ
the open plain.
There" cried the delighted Cap
tain. as he pointed out the movements
with his finger, there comes John
Bull into the mousetrap, and with
eyes wide open."
prepare TO mount-mount!" cried
Dunwoodie, the last word being re-
peated by Lawton In a tone that rang
In the ears of Caesar, who stood al
the open window OF the cottage.
As the British line advanced slowly
and In exact order, the guides opened
a calling FIRE. II began TO annoy that
part Of the royal troops which was
nearest TO them. Wellmere listened
10 the advice OF the veteran, who was
next 10 him in rank, and ordered two
companies 10 dislodge the American
foot from their hiding place. The
movement created slight confusion,
and Dunwoodie seized the opportun-
ity TO charge. No ground could be
more favorable for the manoeuvres OF
horse and the attack OF tho Virgin
Iaus was irresistible. II was aimed
chiefly at the bank opposite 10 the
wood, In order TO clear the Americans
from tho fire OF their friends who
were concealed, and It was complete
], successful. Wellmere, who was on
the left OF his line, was overthrOwn
by the impetuous fury Of his assail-
ants DunwOodie was in time 10 save
him from the impending blow OF one
OF his men, and, raised him from the
ground, had him placed on horse
and delivered to the custody OF his
orderly,
Tho left OF the British line was out
Aanked by the Americans, who
doubled In their rear, and thus made
the rout in that quarter total But
the second I'm command, perceivlng
how tho battle went. promptly
wheeled his party and threw in a
heavy fire on the Dragons, as they
passed him 10 the charge; with this
party was Henry Wharton. who had
volunteered 10 assist in dispensing the
guides; a bah struck his hridle-arm
and compelled him to change hands
As the Dragons dashed by them, the
charger ridden by the youth became
Ingovernable-'he plunged reared, and
his rider being unable with his
wounded arm TO manage the impa
tlcnt animal, Henry Wharton found
himself, In less than a minute, un,
willingly riding by the side Of Capt
Lawton. The dragon comprChendet
a. a glance the ludicrous situation n
his new comrade, bur had only TIM
10 cry aloud, before they bunEe,
into the English line
The horse knows the rlsateou
cause better than his rider. Capt
Wharton, YOU are welcome 10 tn
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ranks Of freedom"
No time was lost. however, by Law
ton. after the charge was completed,
In securing his prisoner again; and
perCciving him to be hurt, no directed
him to be conveyed 10 the rear.
The Sergeant charged with con-
ducting Henry Wharton to a place
where no might procure surgical aid,
set about performing his duty with
alacrity. In order to return as soon as
possible to the scene OF strife. They
mad not reached tho middle OF the
plain before tho Captain noticed a
man whose appearance and ocCupa-
ton forcibly arrested his attention.
There. sir. Is the doctor" said the
attendant Of Henry very coolly: she
Will patch up your arm in the twink
ling OF an eye:" and beckoning to the
guides to approach, he whispered and
pointed to his prisoner. and then gal
loped furiously toward his comrade.
Wharton advanced to the side Of
the surgeon.
If, sir. your leisure will admit"
said Henry Wharton, 81 must beg
your attention to n slight hurt"
'Ah!" cried the other. starting, and
examining him from head TO foot,
you are from the field below; Is there
lHtItt
Indeed, answered Henry. accept
ing the offer Of the surgeon to assist
in removing his coat, "'tis stirring
time, l can assure you"
"Stirringl" repeated the surgeon.
buslly employed with his dressings;
you give me great pleasure, sir; for
No long as they can stir there must be
life: and while there is life. you know,
there Is hope; but here my art is OF
no use. did put In the brains OF one
patient, but / rather think the man
must have been dead before | saw
him. II Is "a curious case. sir; ! Will
take you to see it--only across the
fence there. where you may perceive
so many bodies together. All the
ball has glanced around the bone
without shattering II; you are fortu-
nate in failing into the hands OF an old
practitioner; or you might have lost
this limb"
Indeed" said Henry, with slight
uneasiness; Il did not apprehend the
injury to be so serious"
"Oh, the hurt IL not bad, but you
have such a pretty arm for an opera
tion: the pleasure OF the thing might
have tempted novice"
"Thc DEVIL" cried the captain; can
there be any pleasure IN mutilatnE
"a fellow -CTeature"
"Sir," said the surgeon, with gravity,
% scientific amputation is very
pretty operation, and doubtless might
tempt a younger man, ~ the hurry or
business. to overlook an the partcu-
lars OF the case"
Further conversation was inter-
rupted by tho appearance OF the
dragons. slowly marching toward
their former halting place, and new
applications from slightly wounded
soldiers, who now came riding in,
making hasty demands on the skill OF
the doctor.
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How to Dry Fruits
and Vegetables
at Home
By Sophie Irene Loeb
No. S-PrineipLes and Methods OF
Drying.
oOVyTEht lpiI. " 1Ns rr.. rrhrl.hlnr %.

CopvuEht 1911. ~ The Pro-. Prbnships O.
cIhs New York Evening World
HRbE main ways OF drying are
applicable in tho home manu-.
facture OF dried fruits and
vegetables, namely, sun drying, dry
ing by artificial heat and drvinS h,
air blast. These. OF course, NAV b.
combined. In general. most fruits
or vegetables, 70 be dried quickly
must first DO shredded or cut fnt,
slices, because many are too IarRa h.
dry quickly or are covered with a sltin
tho purpose OF which In 10 preveni
drying out When freshly out fruits
or vegetables are to be- dried b,
means OF artificial heat. they ahould
be exposed first 70 gentle heat and
later 20 tho high temperatures
lf the air applied at the outset ia
OF too high a temperature, the Gu,
surfaces OF the sliced fruits or vaEe
tables become hard. or soorched
covering tho juicy interior so that n
will not dry out.
Generally II u not desirable that
the air temperature In dry1nR shoulc
go above lA0 degrees to 160 dosros r.
and II Is better to keep II well below
this point Insects and insect eggs
are killed by exposure to heat OF this
temperature
II Is important 10 know the degree
OF heat In the drier. and this cannot
bo determined very accurately excep'
by using "a Thermometer. Inexpensive
oven thermometers can be found on
the market, or an ordinary thsr.
mometer can be suspended In the
drier.
II Thermometer Is not used. the
greatest care should be given 20 ths
regulation OF the heat. The tempera
ture in the drier rises rather quickly
and the product may scorch unless
close attention Is given,
The reason sun drying is popularly
believed 20 give fruits and vegetables
fact that IN the sun they never are
scorched, whereas In the oven or over
stove scorching Is likely 10 occur
unless careful attention is given
them.
Drying of certain products can bc
completed IN some driers within two
or three hours. Tho time required
for drying vegetables varies. How
ever II can he determined easily by
a little experience on the part OF the
person doing the drying. The hiateria.
should be stirred or turned severa.
times dufnE the drying In order 20
secure a uniform product,
The ability 20 Judge accurately as
% when fruit hns reached the proper
condition for removal from drier
can be gained only by experience
When sufficiently dried II should be
so dry that It Is impossible To pres
water out OF the fresh cut ends OF
tho pieces, and will not show any OF
the natural grain OF the fruit on
being broken, and yet not 80 dry thai
IL will snap or crackle. II should be
leathery and pliable.
When freshly cut fruits or vcEe-
tables are spread out they immedl-
ately begin 10 evaporate moisture into
the air around them, and II In 9
closed box will very soon saturafe
the air with moisture,
tfor DesIintioa q D1lns Apparatus. -
Column On4
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CHAPTER VII.

~ UNWOODTES S men had often
tried their prowess against
the enemy. and were anxious
~ to be at 1t again. Their
commander had scarcely time to
regain his seat in the saddle before
a body OF the enemy came sweep
Ing round the base OF the hill,
which intersected the view 20 the
south. A few minutes enabled the Ma
jor to distinguish their character. In
one troop he saw the green coats of
the cowboys and in the other the
leathern helmets and wooden saddles
Of the German yagers. Their numbers
were about equal to the body under his
immediate orders.
On reaching the open space near the
cottage OF Harvey Birch, the enemy
halted and drew up his men in line.
evidently making preparations for a
chdrge' AZ TINS moment a column OF
foot appeared in the vale, and pressed
forward to the bank Of the brook.
Major Dunwoodie was not less dis
ungulshed by coolness and Judgment
than, where occasion offered, by his
iaunticss intrepidity He at once
saw MS advantage, and determined to
profit by II. The column he led
began slowly to retire from the field,
when the youthful German, who com
mandcd the oncmy's horse, fearful of
missing an easy conquest, gave the
word to charge.
The column Of DunwoOdlc wheeled
In perfect order opened and, as the
word to charge was given, the troops
OF Lawton emerged from cover
with their leader In advance, waving
his sabre over his head, and shouting
Ia a voice 'lat was heard above the
ClangO; Of the martial music.
The charge threatened too much for
the enemy troop. They scattered in
every direction, flying from The field
as fast rs their horses could carry
them. Only a few were hurt, but
such as did meet the arms OF their
ayonging countrymen never survived
the blow, to tell who struck il. II
was upon the poor vassalJ of IN,
German tyrant that tho shock fell
Disciplined to the most exact obedi-
encc. these Inflated men met the
charge bravely, but they were swept
before the mettled horses and nerv
Gus arms of their antagonists ike
chaff before the wind. Many of them
were literally ridden down, and Dun.
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By James 5erlmore Cooper

The guides took charge OF wharton
and with a heavy heart, the young
man retraced his steps 10 his fathers
cottage.
The British were n Hight party with
out baggage, that had been sent out
10 destroy certain stores, understood
10 bo collecting for the use OF the
American army They now retired
through the woods 10 the heights. and
keeping the route along their sum
mits. in places unassallahle by cav
airy. commenced n retreat 20 their
boats.
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MUSCLES AND Eoor

MUSCLES AND FOOD - MRS.
DANIEL II. c.: Yes, indeed. ex-
ercises play "A most important part In
the use OF foods. When sugar and
fats come In contact in the body with
oxygen I'm the blood, the heat is
generated in the muscles. The more
exercise the more heat is generated,
because the movement OF the muscles
sets the blood and all tissues into
activity and sends more oxygen to
them. Deep breathing is also u
necessary factor In supplying more
oxygen to the blood. and the action OF
the diaphragm. the large breathing
muscle, is also greater when deep in
halations OF fresh air are taken. This
process also aids digestion. because
when the diaphragm is more active II
pushes downward on the contents. OF
the stomach and helps to churn the
food.