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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06
Knudtsons' Celebrate
Their Silver Weddiug

Covina, (CaL) Argus: Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Knudtson OF lower Azusa
avenue celebrated their silver wed.
Gig anniversary last Monday, their
gucsts be ng nearly all old friends and
nc shbors, the most OF them being
from North Dakota, where Mr.. and
Mrs. Knudtson formerly lived.
A fiVe-cOurSe dinner was served at
one o'clock, the tables beng decorated
in pink carnations and ferns in sill
yer baskets, with pink nut cups and
placc-cards to match. The rooms
were decorated in roses and greenery.
During the dinner Mrs. J. J. Aldahl
gave little talk in honor Of the &C.
cas-On.
The afternoon was most informally
spent visiting and talking. Many
beautiful gifts of silver were received
and several letters, congratulating the
couple. A telegram of congratula
tons was also received from an old
friends, Mr.. J. Aldahl of Litchville
N. D.
The guests we're: Mr.. and Mrs. G.
Lallum, Mrs. Knudtson's parents and
her two sisters, Miss Margaret and
Ellen Lallum of Los Angeles, and Mr.
Knudtson's brother and wife from
Kingsburg, CAL; Mr.. and Mrs. j. H
P. Applequist, also of Kingsburg; Mr.
and Mrs. G. J. Christensen, Mr. and
Mrs. J. J. Aldahl, Mr.. and Mrs. F. c.
Reidman, all of Long Beach, Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Nelson Of Artesia, Mr.. and
Mrs o. N. Rushfeldt of Los Angeles,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lee of West Co.
VIVA
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06
Fiiremen' s Thanksgiving
Ball Signal Success

The annual Thanksgiving bali gwen
by the Valley City Fire Department
at the Armory Wednesday evening,
was one Of the gladdest and merr,est
events of the season.
Dancing started promptly at 3
O'Clock and continued until l. Music
was furnished by Hubbard':s seven
piece orchestra. The Armory was dec
GRATED with flags and Red Cross END
lens, whish made an appropr ate set.
ting for the many pretty girls and
pretty gowns. The fremen are well
pleased with the success of the ball.
and they state that they will turn over
come $3.50 to the Red Cross society Tor
whose benefit the ball was given. The
net proceeds of this ball exceed by
considerable over $500 the net pro-
ceeds Of any previous ball given by
the Fire Department. The efforts OF
the firemen to make this successful
affa'r IS more than appreciated by the
citizens CT Valley City.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06
Hearing Of Grain Grades

The bureau of markets of the Unit
ed States department Of agriculture is
to hold hearing with regard to gra n
grades, especially as applied to wheat
at Fargo in the Auditorium CONNER
cial club rooms, Dec. s.
81, At this time they would be glad to
have any suggestions with regard to
notifications of the federal grain
grading rules.
l, therefore, suggest that as many
farmers as possible, who feel that the
present system of grain grading works
to their disadvantage, should be pres
ent and heard at that time
trust that there may be good rep
resentation of farmers and of business
men who feel that the present system
of wheat grading might be improved
or so modified as to afford greater de-
gree Of justice to our wheat growers.
E. F. Laid,
State Grain Inspector
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06
Thousands Lost in Vain
Effort TO Gain Ground

| With the British Army in France,
Dec. 3.-The Germans today were
making their second great attempt to
break through the lines in the Con.
nelieu sector and the salient which
General Byng recently drove into the
enemy territory a little farther north
The German assault was launched
against La Vaquerie shortly before 9
o'clock in the morning and spread
rapidly. Within two hours a heavy
battle was in progress over a consid
cradle front from La Vapuerie south
Ward toward Vendhoile.
The enemy was employing great
forces of infantry, which were sent
forward under terrific artillery bonn
bardments from a concentration OF
guns from which the Germans had
perfected since the smashing of the
Hindenburg line.
| By noon there were indications that
the German onslaught might equal, if
not surpass IN fierceness Their drive
which carried them through the Brit
ish front south OF Gonnelieu last Fri
day.
The British infantry and artillery
had met the shock brilliantly, and
were holding their own strongly
through the first grim hours Of fight
ing. The Germans approached La Va
querie from the east and southeast,
and at the offset it appeared that the
attack was comparatively local. In
their initial charge the enemy came
up against stone wall and they were
forced to fail back. They kept coming
in waves, however. and finally secur~
ed footing in the town, but immedi.
ately were elected
! Intense fighting at close quarters
followed and as this progressed the
Germans developed an offensive opera.
ton further down the line By II
o'clock their artillery was mainta IN ne
a drumflre against the whole front in
voIved. The British gunners replied
with a destructive fire and the duel
, between guns of all calibers reached
terrifying proportions.
The battle which ragged about Con
nelieu yesterday took on renewed bit
terness this morning.
The British line at Masn 'eres today
was much stronger as a result of the
withdra wal from the town Saturday
night General Byngs troops had held
this place against repeated heavy ell
envy counter-attacks, but because of
the sharpness of the salient. which
bulged about the town, the British pc.
sition mere was difficult one in view
Of the dominating high ground to the
south and southeast held by the en-.
envy.
The evacuation of Masnieres was
accomplished in mastery manner. It
came at the end of day OF sanguinary
fighting ir which nine German attacks
had been repulsed with unprecedented
losses to the enemy. During tn fight
ing the suburgs of Les Rues Vertes to
the south had been CAPTURED by the
Germans. but late in the day they
were ousted from this place. 1t was
under cover Of this enemy defeat that
the British carried out their with.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06
Three Brothers Have
Joined The CoIors

Mr.. and Mrs. Elias WICK. parents Of
; luGr boys, have already gwen three OF
their sors 10 their country. John and
, Olaf, who went into Montana last
sprlng to take up homesteads have dis
continued their farming operations
ami are now in ira n ng at American
! Lake, Washington, and last night Ed
; ward, who has been assistant cashier
; CT. the Pioneer State Bank at Luverne,
n. d., for the past three months left
TOR st. Louis where he has joined the
engineer corps. The parents, who are
of the sturdy Norwegian tyre are
proud of their boys and when a report
er called on the mother she stated
that it is all right if it is best that
they shall 60 and that she will exper.
fence some difficulty in keeping the
Youngest one at home although he Is
too young to go. Mr.. and Mrs. Wick
; have been in our city for the past five
years, and Mr.. Wick is a carpenter
| by trade.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06
American Troops
Are Helping Byng

British Army Headquarters in
France, Monday, Nov. 26.-Amer:can
troops have played an important part
IN General Byng's drive before. Cam
brai. It is now possible to tell the
people of the United States for the
first time that American army en-
gineers have had large hand in the
marvellous work which has been ac-
complished in the way of pushing the
vital railways up to the front.
The engineers have been laboring
on roads behind the British lines for
nearly four months and two OF the
men who were wounded were the first
American casualties announced from
Washington. The military require
ments have made it impossible to
mention their presence here before
this time
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06
Mrs. Ole Monson Called

Fingal Herald: Friday morn :ng,
November rs, occurred the death OF
Mrs. Ole Mcnson, pioneer residing in
Nelson township. She was IS years
Of age at the time of her death.
There is left to mourn her death g
husband and four sons, two of which
reside on farms in the Sheyenne val
ley and two at Litchville. Mr.. anG
Mrs. Monson have for the last few
years lived with Their son Mandius.
The remains were laid to rest at the
Sheycnne Valley Church Monday, Rev
StruXness. ofIic:ating
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06
Navy Now After Men
for Flying Service

Washington, Dec. 3.-Nayy recruit.
ing officers, 1t was announced today,
have been authorized to begin at cnte
a drive for 5000 men between 81 ana
IS to form the ground personnel CT The
navy's flying corps. Carpenters, wood
workers, machinists, coppersmiths,
blacksmiths, fabric workers. r:gger5.
acctylene welders, gas engine repair
men, and instrument workers, are
needed especially. After intensive
training the men will be eligible for
prGmotiOn to higher grade.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06
CARD OF THANKS

A great reception of welcome for
the pastor and his family for another
year was held in the Scandinavian M
z. church by the members and
friends. A cozy time was spent in
conversation, music and singing and
refreshments were served The pas
tor and family send sincere thanks
for all the good brought to them. Lat
er in the event. g an Epworth league
was organized in the church. We are
glad that the work prospers here
God Hess you all.
y,.., H. Danielson and family.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06
MRS. FREEMAN ARRIVES
TO BECOME NEW MA1RCN

Miss Nellie Freeman arrived on Sat
urday evening from the Twin Cities
to assume her duties as matron
Episcopal Hall. Miss Freeman wa
formerly librarian in the public library
at Whitebear, MINI. She succeed
Mrs. S. W. Small, who has served tn
hall for the past five years.
Mrs. Small left on Friday even;n
for Minneapolis, where she will con
tinue in similar work which S being
conducted by the Women's Christian
Association. While the young ladie
of the hall regret the departure CT
Mrs. Small, they have given her sue
cessor a hearty welcome.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06

In the interest of the Syrian and
Armenian Relief the following letter
sent to the treasurer in New York
city will show what the people in Val
ley City have contributed.
November so, 1917.
Cleveland H. Dodge. treasurer Amer
lcan Committee for Armenian and
Syrian Relief, New York City.
Dear Sir: inclose please find New
York draft for $3.50 to be credited
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06
HIDES AND FURS

are bringing awful high prices. We
give more valuable illustrated informa'
ton relative to Hides and Furs than
any other house in the world. We pay
Highest Cash Prices for HIDES, FURS
PELTS, ETC.; make prompt returns foi
each shipment. We sell Trapperss sup
plies cheap Write for Price List. Ship
ping Tags, Illustrated Trap Book, Cat
logue, ctc.,-its Free.
NORTHWESTERN HIDE & FUR co.
EztaSli,xSd 1920, Minneapolis, Ala1
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06
May DoeI|ing Appears
in Recital December 10

The best compliment that can be
paid an artist after an appearance is:
Come again. That is why May
Doelling found her way on this year.
Artists Course. It has been said
that to the average audiences piano
recital is monOtonous. Not so with
May Doell.ng, and so after her appear
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06
Catarrh and Bronchitis
Mrs. Rosa A. Kiss, 31S Clinton
Place, Kansas City, Missouri, writes:

II was very sick with catarrh
and Bronchitis. I also had a cold
In the head. I used Peruna and am
well pleased with the results. It
has done me great deal of oood.
l do not need any other medicine, I
can cheerfully recommend it to any
one who is troubled with catching
cold frequently or any one who has
a chronic cough or chronic catarrt
Those wishing further particulars
concerning my case may write me.
Be sure to enclose a stamp and
VIII answer"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06

MAY DOElLlNG, PIANIST
Who appears in the next number OF
the Artists Course on December 10th
ance here last season, scores of per,
sons have indicated their pleasure in
hearing Miss Doelling again. The at
tempt to secure her tbs season has
been successful and she appears in the
auditorium on December TO-
Miss May Doelling began her plan
istic career practically in the cradle.
Almost from the time she could walk.
she showed such marked musical ten
denotes, that at an age when most
children are playing with dolls, this
little girl was studying diligently on
the piano.
When only thirteen years of age,
Miss Doelling went to Paris where
she studied for short time then lat
ei, to Dresden, where she was pupil
of the celebrated Nine Laura Rap
poldi.
Returning later to America, she be
came affiliated with the American Con.
servatory of music Of Chicago, and no
pianiste now before the public has re.
ceived more flattering criticism from
the conservative press Of this city
than has this young artist. In add
ton Miss DOelling toured through the
country with the Damrosch Orchestra
and in every case Was accorded the
highest hcnors.
Mr.. and Mrs A. e. SIN til entertain.
ell a few friends at 2 social eyenina
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06
Murphy Says Boys
Are Ready to Start

T. NJ. Murphy, who went to New
York last week, to see his sons Henry
and John, who are at Camp Mills,
writes the Times-Record that from all
appearances the North Dakota troops
VIII soon BID farewell to that camp.
His letter follows:
Camp Mills, Long Island, n. Y,
Nov. rs, 1917.
Times-Record, Valley City, N. D.
Just got here yesterday morning.
Have seen most OF Company G since
then and all are feeling fine and
happy This is some camp sure. At
present about $4,000 are in camp, fine
ly located everything about the place
spick and span except few low
places not in good shape but is getting
along that way fast. Out of all men
in camp today there is not one in the
hospital nor in any need of going
there. The men are we'll taken care
OF in every possible way, especially in
regards to food and other comforts
necessary for an army of so many men
at time. | have not seen all the Val
icy City officers yet but intend to do
so tomorrow. There is some talk
among the men of leaving here soon,
at least part of them, but when they
will leave they do not know. The
weather in northern New York is aw.
full, ground covered with about SIX
inches Of snow and cold, also some
snow in parts of Michigan and Ohio
and also Pennsylvania. Give me
North Dakota weather, the states
above can keep theirs for all Of me.
II. M. Murphy.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06
Camp Mills, Long Island, N. Y.

Camp Mills, Long Island, N. Y.
Nov. a.. 1917.
Times-Record, Valley City, N. D.
l would like to write you long let
ter and tell you what know in regard
to the army here. Lots of the boys
have left here since I came here. they
will all be away from here soon but
I can't tell you Of the time now.
start for home tomorrow and will tell
you what know, can't write for you,
but would like to do so. They will all
be away from here inside of ten days
if not before then. Will see you and
tell YOU about it Friday or Saturday
at the latest.
II. NJ. Murphy.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06

The department of agriculture ad-
vises the use of oil for shoes instead
of backing. The oil preserves the
leather and saves shoe money.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06
HORSES WANTED

want to buy horses to . years
OLD, any color except white. Must be
sound Weight from 11G0 up. H. f.
HcCready. Valley City. dwtf
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06

Mr. and Mrs. 4. e. SIN tn entertain.
ell a few friends at social evening
at their home on Fourth avenue. Sat
urday evening. At a late hour de-
IciOus lunch was served.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06
Praise Heroic Americans


With the American Army in France,
Dec. 3.-The entire army was thrilled
by today's published reports of the
heroic action Of the American railway
engineers on the British front in the
Cambria sector. 1t was the sole topic
of conversation, and the railroaders
here were subject to much envy. es-
pecially by troops who had returned
from the trenches and who would have
given all they owned for just such a
chance
In the language of an infantry SER
geant:
eve stay in the trenches for spell
and let Fritz shoot his artillery at us,
and have never really had a chance to
use our rifles, excent to snipe and pot
Fritz out in No Mans and on dark
night. These railroaders managed to
run their train right into good thick
scrap. and If this isn't luck. don't
know what il is"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06

remuneve position bank Or business Office with its splen
appealed
will
satisfactory
thousands
favorable conditions,
drop that
N.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06

would be glad if you would send
individual receipts.
They may be all sent to me and |
Will give them out to the contributors.
Yours very truly,
willard Crosby Lyon.
The bean crop this year N Amer ca
is nearly 2OOoO,OOo bushels. We rails
ed less than 100000 last year and TO-
100000 in 1915. The value is about
Size, 100000.
Times-Record want ads b~ing results
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06

Times-Record want ads b~ing results
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06

draWal, the Germans being still dis
organized.
50 well was the retirement con-
Quoted that the Germans were not
aware that Masn.eres was not Occu
pied slntll Sunday forenoon. Through
out Saturday II ght and Sunday morn.
ing the German artillery kept pound
ing away at the town, which they still
believed held by the British. The true
situation was discovered before noon
and the Germans pushed I'D into the
town under intense punishment from
the British guns. The new positions
established by the British were on the
southwestern outskirts OF Masn .eres
and Les Rues Vertes also was aban-
doned.
If the Germans fare today as they
did last Friday, their losses in men
will he very great. Detailed reports of
last weeks fighting all emphasi lied the
first statements that the German
death toll had been exceedingly great.
In the Moeuvres region, where the
Germans kept sweeping forward over
ridge all day, exposed against the
sky line, there was verjtable slaugh-
ter. A large number of German troops
involved in this carnage were brought
in from the Arras front.
AS the day wore on the German at
tack also spread northward toward
Masnieres and became even fiercer.
The battle about La Vaquerie was
part cularly intense, with the contend
Ing forces at close grips
There appeared to be no doubt that
the enemy intended to break through
the British front if possible. regard
less Of cost. The Germans were fling
ing infantry into the assault in heavy
waves and Their losses have already
been great, as must necessarily result
from this method Of warfare.
For this nter-offensive, a great
number of men are being employed by
The Germans. Up to the latest report,
however, the reinforced British were
meeting the onslaughts firmly, and
spirit of optimism pervaded the de-
Tending camp. although none denied
the seriousness of the hour.
Evening journal., 1917-01-04
SCHOOL CuuDRrN AM ruRIrr

G CHOOL children in all public and private schools
~ in every city and hamlet in America are being
marshaled into great army OF thrift workers
der the guidance OF the National Education Associa-
on and the American Society for Thrift Each county
superintendent in the United States is today receiving
urgent request from the National Education Asso
citation asking him TO assume the leadership and per-
feet the organization in his county. The county super
intendents in Delaware should do everything possible
% help the thing along.
Every child in the United States under this plan
will be permitted not only TO compete for the cash
prizes aggregating than $1,000. which being
offered for thrift essays but the winner each county
will be given special medal and, It is urged. will
be invited to appear on the program Of the county
Institute and read his prize winning essay
A statement sent out by the Secretary Of the Ma
tiona Education Association says
AS near we estimate more than 30 900
school children participated in the thrift essay con
test last year; eleven contestants representing eight
States. awarded prizes This yeer we are asking
each county superintendent to have contest within
his county on any plan which may be deemed FEAST
bic and TO the winner OF the in each county
there Will be presented medal These medals have
been provided by S. W. Straus president of the
American Society for Thrift II is suggested that
The county superinendent give notice Of the contest
TO each school in the county whether public or pri-
vate rural city specify the number OF ESSAYS to
be received from each and permit the school to sug-
gest the manner OF selection. In most counties pa-
irons institutes teachers institutes are held and
we suggest that in making up the program for one
Of these the writer Of the winning essay be asked to
read the same and that you award the medal to the
writer at that time"
An Indication Of the widespread interest in this
matter is shown by the fact that the National Edu-
cation Association has placed an order for 25oo
medals and Secretary D. w. Springer states he be-
heves the number OF counties competing in the great
American essay contest will even exceed that number
Certainly New Castle, Kent and Sussex should hg-
ure in this campaign, which means so much 10 the
economic welfare Of our country as a whole
Evening journal., 1917-01-04
rescue 25 FROM LAUNCH
RAMMED BY RIVER ice

CHESTER, Pa, Jan. 4-Twenty-five
residents of Camden, n. j., all en-
ployed at the Chester ShipbUilding
Company plant here, had a narrow es-
cape from death by drowning in the
Delaware River last night when the
gasoline launch which was conveying
them to Camden was struck in the
bow by a huge ice foe and began TO
sink. Timely assistance on the part
Of Captain Edwards. master OF a Ches-
ter Shipping Company freight car
rier. saved the men. The freighter
was run up alongside of the launch
and the men swung on board. the last
man being dragged from the craft
Just as the stern began to sink.
The accident occurred in mid
stream. shortly after the launch left
the shipyard. and had not the slipping
company boat come along there is
little doubt all the workmen would
have perished.
Because OF the lack OF houses in
Chester, the Camden worl1men are
forced to travel 10 and from their
work each day on the gasoline launch,
which is owned by the shipbuild-ng
company.
Evening journal., 1917-01-04
ENCOURAGEMENT FOR OLD SOLDIERS.

n Id soldiers who have been disabled in their limbs
" as result Of army service will be much encour-
aged by bill introduced by Republican Representa-
tive Frederick L. Lehibach, OF New Jersey It pro
vldes pensions varying from $50 per for the loss
or disablement OF hand foot to $125 per month
for the loss OF both feet
Inasmuch the present law allows only $50 for
complete inability TO perform manual labor it will
be that the proposed change more than doubles
the present rate.
Mr.. Lehlbaoh claims, however that the total in
crease under his bill would not amount to a great
DEAL few OF the soldiers who survived the in
juries It covers are now living