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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-07

At a most enthusiastic meeting OF
the Blue Lodge held in the Masonic
Temple Friday evening, it was decid-
ed to hold the Masonic Easter Ball as
usual this year on Easter Monday,
April l. 1t is to be in the nature of
Charity Ball this year; all the pro-
ceeds are to be given to the support
of the fatherless children Of France;
The Blue Lodge has already adopted
one French orphan; it is hoped to be
able to take at least four or five more
after the ball is over. A good class
of candidates were raised to be Mas
ter Masons last evening at the Ma
sonic Temple. The work of the Off
GERS was exceedingly good. A Hoov-
er lunch was served at the conclusion
of the work.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-07
AMERICANS SHOW TEUTONS
NEW TRICKS ABOUT FIGHTING

With the American Army in France
March 1.-American troops repulsed
a strong German attack this morning
in the salient north of Toul. There
were many American casualties, one
Of the killed being captain who was
graduated from West Point in 1917.
The raid was a complete failure,
three German prisoners remaining in
American hands. The ground in front
of the American trenches was strewn
with German dead.
A driving wet snow was falling this
morning when the Germans opened
fire on the American salient with ev-
cry weapon at their command. Seven
ty-seven heavy shells and gas shells
fell in a perfect whirlwind on the
American trenches for half an hour.
At the same time, other enemy shells
in great numbers were dropping on
the American battery positions.
Gas Attack Fails to Scare Americans
The Germans evidently thinking
that the Americans in this section,
having had one taste of gas a few
days ago, would fear it now, let loose
great quantities of poisonous gas, but
the men put on their masks and only
a few were affected by it. So intense
was the fire that the woods back of
the salient were shot to pieces.
At 6 o'clock the barrage fire lifted
on the trenches to the right of the
salient, and the Germans numbering
240 came sweeping forward under the
protection of their fire. They came
forward apparently intending to make
a big hall and jumped into what was
left of the trenches, but there, instead
of the easy time anticipated, found
the Americans all ready for battle.
Fierce hand to hand fighting began.
Captain is Killed
One American captain rallied men
with rifles and machine guns and went
through the American wire entangle-
ments into no mans land, and there
waited for the enemy, whom he ex-
pected to be driven out by his COM
rades in the trenches.
He was right, for soon groups of
the enemy started back through the
wire entanglements. The Americans
pouring in deadly fire, but unfortu-
nately the captain was killed during
the fight. He is the first member Of
the 1917 class at West Point to be
killed.
While the Americans were in front
of the wire entanglements and in shell
holes, still fighting desperately, the
American barrage fire began sweep
ing no mans land, catching many
running Prussians who had enough of
American methods. The barrage
sweeps back and forth, making sure of
doing all possible damage to the foe.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-07
N. P. Dining Car Service
Sends Letter to Y. E. Bow

Mr.. Bohnhof is in receipt ola copy
of letter written by the Northern
Pacific Dining Car department to his
son Lawrence now Somewhere in
France.
St. Paul, Mimi, Feb Is.
Dear Mr.. Bohnsoff-Your lovely let
ter of February acknowledging your
son Lawrence's Membership Diploma
in our Famous Roster of Booster, is
received and very much appreciated.
Your suggestion that we write him
little letter has been willingly COM
piled with, and l take pleasure in at
taching hereto copy of said letter. I
hope it will have slight tendency to
make his hours in France more pleas
ant, and that he will know that the
folks "back home" are talking about
him, as we'll as all of OUR BOYS
"over there"
I have also arranged to have a d.
ploma prepared for you and same
will be forthcoming in due course of
time. We certainly could not over
look an opportunity Of this kind.
Yours very truly,
-HaZen J. Titus, Supt.
Dear Mr.. Bohnhoff-Your good
father at Valley City has sent me a
beautiful acknowledgement of the
Great Big Baked Potato Membership
Certificate which was prepared for
you, and which your father advises he
will cherish and preserve until your
return, and which l hope will be soon
and that you will be enjoying your
usual good health.
might say that have also enroll
ed the good name of your father on
our Booster Club, which will enable
us to also send him a Membership
Diploma in our Famous Roster.
am sure that you are getting
along splendidly and greatly enjoying
the genuinely patrioic work in which
you are engaged and which means so
much to Uncle Sam and the installa-
ton of peace and democracy in the
good old U. S. A. and for which the
hearts Of all our boys "over there"
beat strong and hard.
| With all kind and good wishes to
yourself and your comrades, believe
me, Very truly yours,
-Hazen j. Titus, Supt.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-07
Rev. Hill Gets Call
For "Y" War Service

Fargo, March 2.-Rev. w. R. Hill
Fargo pastor-at-large Of the Baptist
church of North Dakota, this morn
ing received a telegram from the Chi
:cago headquarters of the intern2tios>
al Y. NJ: C. A. war work council con-
firming his recent appointment as
"Y" war work secretary, and asking
him to report at once for cantonment
service. He leaves for Chicago Mon
day.
Rev. Mr.. Mill came to North Da-
kota two years ago, being formerly
in charge of a passionate in Omaha,
Neb.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-07
CANADIAN PREMIER
GOES TO NEW YORK

Washington, Feb. 28.-Sir Robert
Borden, the premier Oh Canada, went
to New York tonight after three days
of conferences on war problems with
officials of the American government.
He will spend several days in New
York and before starting for Attawa
may return to Washington to discuss
further some of the questions taken
I'D during his visit.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-07
Americans Perform Like
Veterans in Gas Attack

With the American Army in France
Friday, March 1.-Another German
raid on the Americans was made at
$3.50 o'clock last night in the Chemin-
des-Dames sector. After sharp fight
ing the enemy retired, leaving four
prisoners two Of whom were wound
ed.
The Americans lost some killed
and a number slightly wounded or
missing. All are New Englanders.
Three companies of shock troops
one of which had been brought from
Laon by motor cars for the attack,
came up behind a heavy barrage
which had been put down along the
left flank of the American forces.
After sharp fighting the enemy re-
tired.
The American and French artillery
effectively counter-sehlled the enemy
during the attack, which was local
lied and during his retirement.
It is not permitted to disclose the
number of American casualties. One
of the prisoners captured said that
this was the beginning Of series OF
similar raids on a large scale along
the western front"
With the American Army in France
March 2.-The three recent raids, one
in the Toul sector, and two along the
Chemin- des- DANES, have demonstrate
ed that the American soldier, not
withstanding his previous inexper-
! fence, is perfectly at home in a gas
mask and able to fight just as we'll
with as without it. In so soon quick
ly reaching this stage, the Americans
have shown unusual adaptability. Gas
was used in all three attacks, in just
! sufficient quantities to make masks
necessary as the Germans in their
! latter attacks, did not desire to en-
counter their own gas.
| In the engagement at Toul virtual
| ly all the Americans were masked
Some few of the men, however, are
reported to have taken chance, when
the German infantry attacked, pulling
off their masks for freer action.
One officer risked his life to give
commands to his men during the roar
of explosions. He was unable through
his mask to make his men hear, so he
pulled it off and yelled his orders
As it happened there was no gas in
this particular section, but he did not
know it.
The officer was willing to sacrifice
his own life to get his men to place
of safety where they could strike eff
fectively at the enemy. There were
many other instances of personal
bravery. A lieutenant, sergeant
and two privates were in dugout
when some Germans looked in.
One cried in good English:
"Come out, Americans!"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-07
LABOR OFFERS PLAN TO
BUILD 5 MILLION TONS OF
SHIPPING IN 1918

Washington, Feb. 28.-John J. Nc
Gee, former chairman Of the skilled
labor bureau of the emergency fleet
corporation, came to Washington to-
night with a plan for submission to
President Wilson tomorrow, under
which he says shipbuilding labor will
assume responsibility for turning out
100000 tons of wooden shipping
during the coming year. Mr.. MCGEE
says he will speak for the brotherhood
of carpenters and joiners and the
American Federation of Labor.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-07
DEATH CALLS OLD SETTLER

Fingal Herald: Frank Sprockhoff
one of the early settlers in this COM
munity passed away Saturday at the
home of his son, Otto Sprockhof who
lives southeast of town. Death was
caused by paralysis.
Deceased was born in Germany and
came to this country several years
ago. He was 70 years of age. A
widow, son Otto Sprockhoff, a
daughter, Mrs. Anton Dorner, of Eye
ley, Mont, and stepson, August
PETIT, survive.
The funeral was held at the Ger
man Lutheran church at Lucca
Thursday afternoon.
Many friends of the bereaved ones
extend their sympathy.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-07
Mahlon Bomstad Stoker
On j. s. S. Leviiathan
Normal Budget)

Miss Mary G. Deem, head Of the
art department, is in receipt of let
ter written by Mahlon Bomstad, a
former student at the Normal school
Mr.. Bomstad is stoker on the U. S
s. Leviathen, the rechristened in
termed German ship, "Vaterland."
Mr.. Bomstad had just recently re-
turned from a trip to British port
where he said practically all the man
ual labor was being done by women
Restaurants are open only a few
hours each day and then offer but a
scanty menu.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-07
BRITISH CASUALTIES
SHOW BIG DECREASE

London, Feb. 28.-British casual
ties reported during the month of
February show a remarkable decrease
as compared with the preceding
months.
They totaled only 1851, divided as
follows:
Killed or died of wounds Officers
1873, men ATOP. Missing officers 468,
men 1928.
The casualties for January reach
ed a total of 1857; for December
they were 1857 while in November,
in which month there was severe
fighting in the Cambria front they
totaled 129,O89.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-07
SENATE BILL WOULD
DRAFT ALL REACHING Fl

Washington, March 1. - The ad-
ministration amendment to the draft
law to bring in men as they reach the
age of 81, was brought up in the SEN
ate today as emergency legislation
for immediate passage but finally was
put over until tomorrow.
Without discussion the senate pass
ed another resolution authorizing the
president to call into immediate mill
tary service skilled experts in indus
try OF agriculture.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-07
AMERICAN SENTRIES FOUND
ASLEEP SENTENCED TO DIE

Washington, Feb. 28.-Four Amer
lean soldiers, caught asleep while do
ing sentry duty in the first line
trenches. have been sentenced to
death, but General Pershing, altho
he has authority to carry out the SEN
fences, has referred their cases to
the war department for review.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-07
HOUSE PASSES BILL.
FOR RAIL GOVERNMENT

Washington, Feb. 28.-The bill to
govern federal operation of railroads
was passed by the house tonight by a
vote of 1897 to 6.
Two democrats and four republic
cans voted against the measure when
the final test came. They were
Thomas, Kentucky, and Gordon, Ohio;
democrats, and Chandler, Oklahoma;
Denison, Illinois: Haugen, Iowa; and
Ramseyer, Iowa, republican.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-07
Binder Irvine Il and.
"a Cents In Wisconsin

Madison, Wis, March 2.-The price
of binder Irvine manufactured at the
Wisconsin prisons was fixed today by
the state board Of control. The
prices are as follows:
Standard 500 feet per pound, 21
cents per pound; climax, 600 feet a
pound, "a cents per pound.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-07

Five wash cloths, seven
squares for the Belgian baby
robe, two pairs of wristers, one
sweater. and one pair Of socks
this is the knitting record
up to date for Charles Smith,
the eleven-year-old son of DR..
C. O. p. Smith, of this city, and
pupil of the training school.
If any other small boy in
the community has made
bigger record, let him come
forward. Competition is the
life of trade"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-07

The week of March to 3. inclusive
has been designated as National I'M
plement Inspection and Repair Week
and the farmers of the United States
are urged to inspect their implements
and place orders for needed repairs
that week.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-07

Harold Coop and Lloyd Nelson,
members Of the basketball squad Of
the University of North Dakota spent
Sunday with their parents. The team
played the North Dakota A. c. Sat-
urday evening defeating them by a
score of % to II, both of the Valley
City boys played stellar game of
ho11
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-07
ANNUAL MEETING

The Green township Farmers club
will meet Thursday, March Z at 2
o'clock in the Green consolidated
school building. There will be a pa
triotic talk, program and dedication
of service flag of IL stars.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-07

Farming without stock around re-
minds one of keeping house with the
wife away, threshing without a sep
arator or hunting without a gun. It
can't be done very long.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-07

H. N. Ballore, Of Rogers, was in the
city on Friday transacting business.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-07
SMITH, JUNIOR,
CHAMPION BOY kNITTEE

Normal School Rudeet)
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-07
Harold Davidson SAYS
France Has Good Roads

The following is another letter re-
ceived by Mr.. and Mrs. P. G.. David
son, from their son Harold who is
MSon, a1uhere in EranceN
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-14

o. J. DELAUNE
We know we can please Won
We We pleased a lot of otba,
folks and most of them are "a.
Their particular people. If vop
want to get acquainted with
dinner contentment you should
get acquainted with the cboics
hne OF meat we sell.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-14
FAST OF YOM KIPPUR

The Jewish fast of Yom Kippur
starts tomorrow night at seven
o'clock and continues twenty
four hours. 1t is a religious
holiday strictly observed by all
Jews. During this period no
food or water passes the lips.
Religious services will be held
at the synagogue Monday.
All stores under Jewish man.
agement will be closed until sew
en- o'clock Monday night. Man.
ager Loeb Of the Opera House an
nounced this morning that his
house would be closed Sunday
evening but a matinee will be
given from three to six in the
afternoon.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-14
Swelli7gs Of the flesh caused by

IeIn2eu ssIolssI pue 5uEIsMs ssonpeI
'u!ed eql soses IeMod Su!lrIleued
pue SuHeeq lseIS slI 'poloeJJs lIsd
sYa IeAo u! poqqnI Uem 90 pInoqs
Give our boys in the army and navy
inflammation, cold, fracture; of the
bone, tootchache, neuralgia or rheu-
matism can be relieved by applying
BILLIARDS. SNOW EMINENT. 1t
conditions. Price Csc, SOC and $1.OO
per bottle. Sold by Berlanger Drug
Co.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-14
TRINITY CHURCH

Morgan City, September 22d:
Service at 8 p. m.
''Do men serve God, because
they hope to be rewarded ?"
will be DR.. Mackenzie's subject.
Sunday School and Bible Class
at 10 q. m.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-14

The friends of Miss Bernice
Williams are glad to know she
has returned from the Patter-
son Sanitarium very much i'm
proved.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-14
METHODIST CHURCH

Service at Morgan City at II
a. m. Young Peoples Mission
airy at 8 p. m.
Sunday School at 10 a. m. The
public is cordially invited to at
tend.
Service at Berwick at night
at the usual hour. Everybody
invited.
C.. C.. MILLER Pastor
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-14
INTERESTING ITEMS

Zinc is one of the most important
ores.
The United States has sent 1000 To-
cOmOtiveS to France.
New Orleans is closing many sa-
looms for military reasons.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-14

A North Carolinian by birth, a sailor
by nature and capable officer by ex-
perience and training, Commander
Percy W. Foote, naval aid to Secre-
tary Daniels, is the type of man who
Is helping make the American navy
famous Commander Foote was in
command of the President Lincoln
when she was torpedoed and sunk by
Il submarine His conduct on that
occasion earned for him the high praise
of tho navy department, particularly
because he saved such high per cent
of his crew His present position
makes it his duty to advise the secre-
tary on all technical matters that come
before him.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-14

The Fire Company will have a sur
prise ball on Sept. ID, at the City
Hall-'nuf sed.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-14
Personals

Miss Beulah Jordan who has
been the guest of Mrs. NJ. F.
Kenny returned to her home in
New Orleans.
The friends of Miss Bernice
Williams are glad to know she
has returned from the Patter-
son Sanitarium very much i'm
proved.
Mr.. C.. P. Lynch was visitor
to Franklin Friday.
Mrs. Frank Harmon of Thibo-
daux is the guest of DR.. and
Mrs. S. J. Bourgeois.
Mrs. Tom Cocran has return
ed from visit to Cairo, Ill.
Mr.. L. Hern of Atlanta is a Wis
itor here today.
Mr.. C. Raglan of New Orleans
was visitor here Friday.
Mrs. F. Blakesley and son OF
Franklin are guests Of Mrs. VIM.
Krisle.
Miss Mural Barker of New
Orleans is the guest of Miss
Charline Petterman at Rhoda.
Mrs. H. K. Seller and daughter
are visitors to New Orleans.
Miss Kola Moberly of Frank
lin was here Friday.
Mr.. M. E. Norman and daught-
er, Leah, have returned from
New Orleans.
Mr.. J. B. Clark was a business
visitor to Patterson Friday.
Mrs. Linus TerebOnne has re-
turned from Hot Springs, Ark.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Taltavall are
in receipt of news that their son
Pete has arrived safely across
the sea.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Haynes
were visitors to Houma this
week. ,sss
Mrs. F. J. Brown of Riverside
was a visitor here Friday.
Mrs. T. Taltavall and daughter,
Mrs. Fred Gaudet, were visitors
to New Orleans this week.
Mr.. Charles Delas Of Thibo-
daux visited relatives here Fri |
day.
Mrs. w. Harper spent Friday
in Patterson.
Mr.. VIM. Dreibholtz of Ramos
was in town Friday.
Miss Eunice Terebonne was a
visitor to friends in New Orleans !
this week.
Miss Marvel Walters of Algiers
is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. E.
E. Ditch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Drews Jr.
report the birth of an eight
pound son this morning.
Mr.. Sidney Beadle, who has
been in the employ Of the Texas !
Oil Company for the past year,
is in New Orleans this week on
a business visit to his superin-
tendent, Mr.. Bradley.
The friends of Miss Eula Price
gave her a surprise party this
week, before she left for Grand
Coteau where she will attend
the Sacred Heart Convent. De-
licious refreshments were serv-
ed by Mrs. F. J. Price. Dancing
and games were INDUCED in and
all had good time.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-14

i List of unclaimed mail matter adyer-
tised at Morgan City, La. Postoffiee
Week ending September 7th 1918.
! A. =
Alexis, Thomas
b.
Boudreaux, Leonce P.
Brown, Jane
Basa, Salerno
r.
Forgey, Vernar
Calls, Leseaner
Gender. Blench
IF.
Hymel, Allen
Henry, Nay ~
J.
Jones, Susie Especial Delivery
Jackson, Tom
Jackson, Isum
Jackson, Mike
Louis, Sellisteen
Levert, Vic.
Leblanc, Wilfred
Lagrange, Edna
NJ
Milton, Archie Especial Delivery
Monuet, George
y.
Nagium, Nouide
Naquin, Neville, Jr. (2)
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The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-14

Miss Beulah Jordan who has
been the guest of Mrs. M. F.
Kenny returned to her home in
New Orleans.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-09-14

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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-04-04
WHEAT HoARDERs WARNED.

Northwest farmers with prof. Ger
man inclinations who have been
boarding their wheat in an endeavor
to thwart the work of the United
States government will be warned to
sell Immediately or prepare to suffer
the consequences.
A. D. Wilson, state food adinistra-
tor today received telegraphic COM
munication from Herbert C. Hoover,
federal food administrator, cautioning
him to watch for signs of grain hoard
ing and instructing him to give one
notice of warning, directing the Of
fender to dispose of his wheat to the
nearest mill.
If, after ample time for the dispo-
sition of the grain, the farmer does
not respect the order" wired Mr.
Hoover, "requisition his wheat, setting
the price for which he light have sold
it, substracting the cost of hauling
I'VE have had no such cases. said
Mr.. Wilson, "but we will be prepared
to handle them should they become
known"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-04-04
It amt the individual
Nor the army as whole
But the everlasting teamwork
OF Every Blooming Soul.
Rudyard Kipling.
INCREASE IN YIELD.

Much has been said about increasing
the acreage of grain crops the coming
wear in order to provide food for our
home people and the allies. THIS Is
all right and along proper lines but
it also should be borne in mind that
it is Just as patriotic to increase the
quality and acreage yield of crops as
it is to increase the area and it is
much more economical. 1t c no
more to handle an acre of wheat
yielding 25 bushels to the acre than it
does one yielding IL, or at least very
little more. Yet there has been ten
times as much said and written abolt
increasing the quality and yield.
The government in recent bulletin
calls attention to the fact that rust
and smut is the most dangerous
enemies of spring wheat, and there
are few crop in recent years that en-
tirely escapes this disease.
Treatment of seed wheat with form
aldehyde-one pint to forty gallons of
water-very largely reduces the
danger of rust and smut and mater
tally increases the yield.
With wheat worth $3.50, bushel
this is worth doing.
Fornnaldehyde your seed wheat.