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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-11-01
War Tax on Movies Comes
Into Effect November |

Along with the increase in postal
rates, express rates, and an increase
on railroad tickets, the government
has placed ten per cent tax on movie
tickets, supposed to be paid by the
patrons of the theater. In another
column of this paper the Rex is ad-
vertising a change in prices to take
effect Thursday.
On account of the same tax on Is
cent tickets, there is on 20 cent ones,
there will be only 10 and 20 cent adj
mission at night, and tie manage
ment will pay the tax.
AS Mr.. Rominson, manager of the
Rex says, this is different plan than
adopted in the cities, some houses in
Minneapolis, like the Garrick, for in
stance, is charging the extra two
cents, while Pantages theater has
gone up an additional five cents, and
will absorbe the tax. The Rex prices
will remain the same with the exceP-
ticn of the Is and rs cent tickets
which will he taken off entirely, with
the exception of the big extra features
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-11-01
Barnes County Goes Over the
Top Making Liberty Bond Drive

1t was fine looking body of repre-
sentative citizens who reported at the
Commercial club rooms at 9 a. m.
Monday to undertake the work for
which they had been chosen by their
government to sell Liberty Bonds
and it was truly representative and
democratic. They were selected
without regard to race, religion or
occupation, and to the credit of Val
ley City let it be said that not a
single man declined the service.
Ministers of the Gospel, doctors, law
yers, merchants, clerks, real estate
men, bankers and farmers were repre-
sented in the aggregation; Practi.
cally all nationalities In our mixed
population, including several who
were born in the country with which
we are at war; were on hand, no less
eager to perform service for the
country Of their adoption than their
associate solicitors who were born
under the Stars and Stripes. In the
outside villages and country districts
the same character of men were Sc
lected by the same method.
Instructions had been issued by the
executive committee to see everybody,
and special instructions were given
not to insult any citizen of alien birth
or origin by passing him by. 1t can
be safely taken for granted that Amer
lea is a unit in supporting those
chosen by ourselves to represent us
, In the prosecution of this war to a
successful finish, and therefore no
citizen, whether native born or by
adoption should be ignored.
It was also agreed that the few who
for special reasons might be finan-
Ciaily unable to buy should not be I'M
duly urged and no case has been re-
ported where this rule was trans
crossed. Many people of moderate
means and some of very limited in
comes, of course claimed the right
and privilege to participate in this
our country's common cause, and
such were not refused. They are de-
serving, of special credit, even though
they are only performing their duty.
A very few cases were reported Of
men abundantly able who sought to
Shift their duty to other shoulders,
, and some of .these-just few-seem-
ed to treat the matter jokingly; but
this attitude or manner faded away
unden the earnestness and serious
purpose of the solicitors. The matter
OF patriotism and loyalty to our coun-
try when at war, not mere lip loyalty
or eagle screaming, but real and gem
uine service. financial and otherwise,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-11-01

At the last regular meeting of the
D. Of II. that was held at the home Of
Mrs. Dorothy Nelson it was unani'
mously voted to buy Liberty Bonds.
The next meeting will be with Mrs. F.
r. Schultz Thursday evening. All
members are urgently requested to be
present.
Lidgerw ood Broadaxe: Mrs. J. J.
Marquisee of Valley City, arrived
Friday to visit at M. Bentson's, her
parental home. Her mother and Mrs
Mort EentsOn gave bridge party in
her honor On Wednesday afternoon,
nine tables being played. Several
beautiful prizes were awarded.
Mrs. f. Wilson entertained at din.
ner Sunday at her apartments in the
Sheyenne flats in honor of Mrs. Geo.
Aldahl, who is her guest for few
days. Covers we're laid for IL.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman E. Schultz, OF
Marion, are the proud parents of a
baby boy born Oct. "a. Mrs. Schultz
will be remembered here as Mabel
Fischer.
It. is interesting to know that there
are Sc students in the local High
school who have one or more liberty
bonds eacn.
Assistant Postmaster Henry Krug
is laid up with a bad cold, and slight
attack of grippe, but is improving and
hopes to be on the job again in a
few days.
The supper given by the ladies of
the Lutheran Free church was sue.
cess. The total receipts amounted to
5000. The patronage of the people
shown at this supper was greatly ap'
preciated.
New Rockford State Center: E. G:
Anderson, of Valley City, spent the
past three weeks looking after inter
ests at Maddox and has returned to
his home.
Mrs. Linn Cowell will return Satur-
day evening from Fessenden.
Mrs. Casper Winkler has returned
from Tioga where she has been visit
ing her sister.
Miss Eta Irgens, of the Williston
bank, is making an extended visit at
her home in this city.
D. w. Clark has returned from an
extended trip to California.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-11-01
pMAN-ELLl8 CO., Inc.
Valley City, u. 3.
Charlotte Press and People Pay
Stirring Tributes to Our Soldiers
!. o. B. DETROIT

The Times Record is in receipt of
copy Of the Charlotte News of Oct.
%, which carries several columns of
special tributes to the boys from
North Dakota. We knew that our sol.
der boys would capture everything
that they came in contact with, and
from the tone of the tributes so gen.
erously bestowed, it is evident that
the people of Charlotte and vicinity
capitulated en- masse. We will not at.
tempt to reproduce all the comments,
every one of which were fine and
dandy, but have selected few, about
one-tenth Of the number, so that the
folks here at home can feel a little
more proud than ever because of the
brilliant record the soldier boys from
this state are making That they are
the pace makers for first honors is
not surprising to us back here, as we
had confidence that they are winners.
The News gives the several columns
of tributes an inspiring column lead,
1.-The community will soon be saying
the au revoirs to the soldiers of the
great Northwest who have been ten.
anting Camp Greene for stay all too
short. Whether Immediately at hand
or remotely, the parting of the ways
must soon be faced. The moving fin
ger that is writing such a strange and
diversified destiny for these thousands
is dipping its pen in ink in these days
If the public is not allowed to glimpse
its hieroglyphics these soldier boys
know the meaning of what is being
written. This newspaper has been won
dering by what process it could be
possible to let this splendid company
of men in the camp know unerringly
what the people of Charlotte think of
them. They must by this time have
some idea. The innumerable little
things that have been done for them
in the aggregate constitute some ba.
sis for belief on their part that the
citizens of this community thing won
derfully we'll of them, that having
come only few weeks ago as strang.
ers. they will leave as friends"
Completely Captivated
Say for me personally that ! have
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-11-01
Always Have PERUNA

Mrs. L. A. Patterson, 1899 Kentucky
st., Memphis, Tennessee, writes:
Il have been a friend Of Peruna
tor many years. I have used it off
and on for catarrhal complaints and
found 1t q very excellent remedy.
, have a small family of children.
Times are hard with us, but can
scarcely afford to do without Peru.
ma, especially during the season Of
the year wt1en4 coughs and colds
are prevalent. We always recon.
mend Peruna to our neighbors. for
the benefit it has been to U.S."
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-11-01

I Rev. o. F. Domey, of Rice Lake,
/ Wis, will preach in the Swedish Luth.
eran church tomorrow, Oct 80, at
1890 a. III. and in the evening at 8
p. M. If weather permits services will
be held in Hobart church at p m. on
same date.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-11-01
Exemplary Behavior

If there is one thing on which all
Charlotte is agreed 1t is that the sol
der boys from the Northwest are a
splendid lot of men-courag eOus, man
ly, worthy representatives of the best
type of Americanism. Every one OF
us has learned to admire them.
Whenever they go and wherever they
go they will carry with them our
heartiest good wishes.
These western boys have made a
record in Charlotte and. perhaps sur
prised us all bit with their exem-
plary behavior, but we haven't a
doubt but that when they get lover
there that Mr.. VIM Hohenzollern
will have much greater surprise
coming to him when these Western
boys get within striking distance OF
his lines
David Ovens,
Former President Charlotte Chamber
of Commerce.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-11-01
MEATLEss WHEATLEss LUNCH

That there is one deciple of Hoover
ism among us was demonstrated on
Friday afternoon when quilting
party of eight ladies partook of de-
licious meatless, wheatless repast at
the residence Of Mrs. w. S. Herald,
after completing wool quilt for their
hostess. A most enjoyable time is
reuOrted.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-11-01
FRANK R. McNinch,
Mayor of Charlotte
Our Country 10 Safe

A stalwart body Of men are the boys
of the West. Their splendid conduct
during their sojourn has won the ad-
miration of the entire community.
They are loyal Americans and the
flag of our country is safe in their
hands. The best wishes of our people
go with them, and Charlotte will al
ways remember the 41st division, and
a warm welcome is theirs at all times.
Charles A. Bland,
Former Mayor of Charlotte.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-11-01

Mrs. Charles Otto entertained the
Birthday club very deliberately at her
home on Normal avenue Wednesday
evening at cards. Mrs. Aamoth and
Mrs. Chas X. Hills received the two
prizes.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-11-01

is no joke, but on the contrary is a
very serious business. This attitude
was and is the general attitude
throughout the city and county. One
township reports 100 per cent sub
scription, bond or more in every
home, and"there may be others report
ed before the campaign closes tom0E-
row night. The township referred to,
which went over the top, is heavily
foreign born, probably the heaviest In
the county.
At many farm homes the hired men
gave signed applications to the solicit
tors. One case is reported OF farm
laborer who not only invested all his
1917 wages already earned, but offered
to pledge all his 1918 wages except
tire amount actually needed for
clothes, to buy Libery Bonds That's
the spirit that will win the war.
Several subscriptions running into
four figures were made by men and
women throughout the county who
combined patriotism with wise invest
ment, the largest subscription yet re-
ported being from nonresident whs
owns land in this county. ~
In short, the loan was great sue
cess in Barnes county, viewed from
every angle, but in no respect more
than in the splendid spirit manifested
everywhere, with only a very few ex-
ceptions, who now find themselves la
mentally lonesome in their lack OF
loyalty. Several who subscribed in
the first Liberty Loan last June came
forward again this time, some with
larger amounts than before. One
party, local minister of the gospel,
subscribed in the first loan, again. at
the opening of this campaign, and the
third time near the close. He has
three subscriptions to his credit and
all came without solicitation. ~
In later issue of the Times Record
the names of subscribers, but not the
the amounts, will be published, al
soon as the list can be prepared. =
On behalf of the Executive Commit
tee:
-RObt. Anderson,
Lee Combs,
ID. w. Clark,
Lee Cowell,
M. J. Ehglert
Frank Heimes~
Il. J. Moe,
ID. O'Malley,
-Chas. K. Otto,
James Grady,
II. Melvin Lee,
John Tracy.
BY Jas. J. Farley, Chairman
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-11-01
Perfect Gentlemen

FSTISCC 0SUI1SIvtVV
The Western soldiers have impress
ed me as being perfect gentlemen in
every respect. Close observation OF
their conduct on our streets, in our
homes, and at church, has resulted in
the formation of this opinion of the
boys from the Northwest.
o. o. Alto.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-11-01
A Delight to the City

The Western soldiers have been a
delight to this city. They have at
tended the services of the churches
splendidly, and have borne themselves
in every way as Christian gentlemen.
j. F. Crigler.
Pastor st. Marks Lutheran Church.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-11-01
Beautiful Conduct

It has never been our good fortune
to, be thrown with finer body of
men. Without exception we have
never seen men conduct themselves
more beautifully. They have won a
place in our hearts second only to
our own boys.
w. H.. Twitty,
Cashier Charlotte National Bank.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-11-01

Rmember the P. E. o. Rummage
Sale Friday and Saturday, Nov. and
8. at the old post office building.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-11-01

Save your pennies, nickles and
dimes for the big carnival to be held
on Getchell Prairie. 29-3d-1w
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-11-01

Fargo Post: Money sent out Of
town is worthless to the community
where you made it. Money spent at
home, like dread cast upon the wat
crs," will return again. At least you
know the money is in the community
and that you stand a chance of getting
1t again. There is no such chance with
money sent away from Fargo for sup
plies that home. folks manufacture.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-11-01
Finest Of Fellows

These boys are the finest fellows
have ever seen in my life. They have
not done the least thing that was I'M
gentlemanly and know for l have
been with them in town and in camp.
This town loves these boys.
Otto Haas,
Owner OttoWay Theater.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-11-01
Important Session Held
By Royal Neighbors

Friday Valley City was visited bv
Royal Neighbors from all over the
county, school of instruction was
held during the day, with State Super,
wiser Clara B. Cliff in charge. Supper
was served in the hall at $50 to
about IS Royal Neighbors. At s O'Clock
the meeting was called to order bv
Mrs. w. J. Carroll, our local oracle
and with very fitting remarks intro,
duced Clara B. Cliff and Ida Minnie
to the camp. Mrs. Alma Lechelt gave
the address Of welcome in behalf of
the local members. Clara B. Cliff verv
gracefully responded in behalf Of all
visiting neighbors. A class was adont.
ed. The initiatory work was exemnli.
fed by the local degree staff. Mrs
Cliff instructed the candidates in the
secret work and gave very instruc-
tive talk. Though the r. N. A. were
busy all day with matters Pertaining
to the order, they did not forget that
they were Americans and patriotic
Americans by buying Liberty Bond,
and adopting the following resolutions
unanimously:
Whereas, The society Of R. N. A. has
signiied it's willingness to assist in
every way Mr.. Herbert Hoover, the
food administrator and the Women's
Council of National Defense in the
principle which they are advocating
principally in the conservation of food
and
Whereas, The executive council R.
N. A. has concurred in this plan as out.
lined for the members of this society
to observe. and 1t is to be hoped that
every neighbor will lend their hearty
cooperation in this great movement
which Is necessary in order to bring
about an early settlement for peace.
Resolved that friendship Camp No.
4376 indorse the conservation of food
plan OF Mr.. Hoover and the Women's
Council Of National lnefense.
After many expressions Of good will
and good cheer, the gathering dispers-
ed, all feeling that the meeting had
been an inspiration.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-11-01

Mr.. and Mrs Robert Bowen return.
ed from Detroit, Mimi, Sunday eve
ming where they were married. Mrs.
Bowen will be remembered as the
wife of the deceased Alex McFadgen,
and Mr.. Bowen will be remembered as
the hotel keeper at Litchville. Mr..
Bowen has recently located on a farm
TN the northwestern part of the state.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bowen are at home to
their many friends at 726 Elm avenue
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-11-01
Not Even a Rude Word

wv SvS"0 VNVOS WIN
Not one soldier has even been guilty
of rude word or act in our office
and we have handled hundreds of mes
sages for them They are perfect gen.
tlemen.
-R. l.. Smith.
Manager Western Union Office.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-11-01
None Finer or Better

In all OF our. intercourse with the
men from the West who constitute the
present soldiery at Camp Greene we
nave found them perfect gentlemen.
They are splendid men. No country can
produce finer or better.
S. E. Burgess
nv, Doc Aoo~& .co,,%bor,, n y
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-11-01
President Considers Prices

Washington, Oct. 26.-Recommenda-
tons as to revision OF coal prices at
the mines. upon the respect of which
the agreement for wage increases was
reached here recently between opera
tors and miners Of the central competi-
tive field, were submitted to President
Wilson today by Fuel Administrator
Garfield. They were not made public
and DR.. Garfield declined to discuss
them pending the presidents consider
alton. ...
The fuel administration has made a
careful survey of conditions at the
mines in the various districts Of the
country, but what increased prices
have been recommended is not known.
Wages in other fields are based on the
central field of Ohio, Illinos, Indiana
and Pennsylvania, and it is assumed
that if increases are made in that field
so as to absorb wage raises, the
prices in the other fields would be SIM
ilarly changed where living condi.
lions warranted higher wages to min
ers. -
Miners and operators in the west
ern Kentucky district this week asked
DR.. Garfield to increase coal prices
there to meet the increase of wages
agreed upon, but so far as has been
announced, applications have not come
from any other districts. -
After the wage increases for the
central field had been agreed upon,
miners in many parts Of that field
struck in an effort, it was charged, to
force an immediate revision of coal
prices. DR.. Garfield warned them that
the question of revision of prices re-
quired careful study and that the fuel
administration would not be hurried in
its decisions by strikes. The strikers
later returned to work after negotia-
tons with President John p. White
and other officials of the United Mine
Workers.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-11-01

Il position bank business office with it's splen
mail US postal for
for and will attend until
will only enroll under guarantee
others the TO an In
done for others under
1t will cost you nothing to In
that for
N d.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-11-01
Northwest Needs More


st. Paul, Oct. pa gain of more
than 100000 tons in the movement of
bituminous coal to the northwest for
the week ending Oct. %, over the pre-
vious week, is shown in figures made
public by the northwest car service
committee here today. The figures
were compiled to aid in estimating the
number of cars needed to supply this
territory ~" ...
In making public the figures, G.. w.
Murnane, secretary of the committee,
said that further heavy lake ship
ments will be necessary UP to the close
of navigation if the requirements of
the northwest are to be filled.
The railroads, he said, in spite Of the
heavy burdens imposed upon them by
the heavy traffic incident to the war,
will get cars to haul fuel as fast as
it is released from the docks.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-11-01
Government to Probe
Nations Coal Prices
Wholesale and Retail

Washington, Oct. 26.-General inves-
tigation into the retail and wholesale
prices OF coal throughout the country
appeared to be in prospect tonight.
Investigation Of prices, consumers
assert they have to pay already has
been started by the department of
Justice in various sections of the east
and middle west, both as to anthracite
and luminous coal.
Instructions have been sent to
United States attorneys conducting
these local Investigations to summon
witnesses, determine the truth Of the
charges, and, where justified, to pro-
coed under the criminal law against
those believed to be guilty. The re-
suit of the inquiries have not yet
been reported to the department..
These instructions were based upon
complaints to the department here to
the effect that the margin of profit
allowed dealers by the government
had been exceeded
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-11-01

Div. Pas. Agent, Southern r. r
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-05-31
Thursday, May 81, 1917.
your peace and prosperity and safe
ty. Honor himl

I your peace and prosperity and safe
ty. Honor himl
Peaceful, pleasant and heart war
ming is the prospect of the past. But
we are rudely reminded that tho our
fathers have laid their ,armor down,
by which they bought the bright
jewels they have willed to us, fight
ing days are not done. There are
lustful hands reaching out from ov-
er the sea, that would rob us of the
dear bought freedom that our ia
theirs and fathers fathers have won
and left in our keeping. Do we love
peace? All, how dearly! Do we
hate war? Aye, how bitterly! But
never yet was won a value that did
not cost the sacrifice of part, if not
all of a life, or lives many. AS our
fathers fought for the future let us
also give all the support, encourage
ment and honor that is possible for
us to give, to our government in this
the hour of her need. Are there
traitors? Out upon such NANCY
ours! Are there those who are yet
standing for the monstrous would
be Caesar, the red-handed Kaiser of
Germany? Then let them set sail
for that land and take up rifle like
men-not skulks, like chicken yard
skunks, in contemplate, sneaking
endeavor to hurt the land that gives
them bread! Do you know of any
such? Then report them as quickly
as you would rattlesnake to the
proper authorities. This is no time
for idle quibbling. This is WAR!
The man who holds back the COVER
nment from its best work in making
short shrift of this war is causing
the loss of more lives and in sight
of right thinking men is a murderer!
As we think of the soldiers of yes
terday, Of their splendid, their glor-
ious, patriotism, let us imbibe of the
same spirit and, hating no man, but
hating an Christian imperialism
and the ruthless, murderous lust for
power that is the beastly brand of
kaiserism, man the ship of State for
the mighty conflict. America is Free!
Shall she stay free? That question,
citizen, is yours to answer.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-05-31

Enrered as second-class matter November 5,
1909. at the post-ofice at Couee City. Wash. un-
der the Act OF March 3. 1879.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-05-31

AGENT FOR CANADIAN PACl-
fic Railway land in Alberta. Terms:
one tenth down and balance extern
ded over twenty years with interest
at 6 per cent. James H. Lewis, All
Sprague Ave., Spokane, Wash.