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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

It is reported that the farmers of
Sodus Center and vicinity are being
enrolled for the purpose of forming
an organization that may have far
reaching and probably nationwide re-
suits in the near future. Those sign
ing the proposed rules and bylaws
solemnly agree not to work at farm
labor, even on their own farms, more
than six hours in any one day here
after with Saturday half holiday ev-
cry week. The signatories also con-
venant to lay aside all other work than
chores, two secular days of each
week during July and August in or
der that they and their families may
enjoy proper recreation, attending
picnics, going on fishing trips, wit
Messing ball games, etc. They also
agree under penalty Of fine and expul-
sion to sell no produce from their
farms for less than 100 per cent plus
profit, with monthly advance Of ten
cents a bushel, bag or hundred weight
up and including next October. It is
provided that in case the customers or
public protest against paying such
prices and appeal to the League of Ma
tions for relief, the signatory farm
ers will Immediately vote strike, and
will thereafter each raise on his own
farm only enough meat, butter, eggs,
milk, grain, vegetables, fruits, and
other produce to supply the actual
needs for himself and family. They
also agreeto have their hair trimmed
not oftener than quarterly and to
shave themselves only bi-weekly.
This extract is from prosperous Sec
ton in the fruit section Of western
New York.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Miss Olive Rhodes entertained a
bevy of young lady friends Wednes-
day night at what is termed slum-
Der party, at her home on Normal
avenue. The young folks had a great
time. In the evening they went out
for an auto ride, attended the movies,
then put in a good time in singing and
music, had some refreshments of
fruit, etc., and a good time generally.
Then came theslumber part of it and
after enjoying good nights rest the
girls arose with the song birds, en-
ioyed nice breakfast and then scat
tered for their several jobs-most of
them being engaged in earning liv-
ing under the eight hour law. Those
present report Miss Rhodes a de-
ightful hostess. . ....,.. I'll
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Married-At the Catholic church in
this city at $3.50 this morning, Very
Rev. John Baker, officiating, Mr.. Lu-
cius E. Perry to Miss Joanna c.
Kamershi, of Northfeld, MINI. Miss
Mae Bigot acted at bridesmaid while
Mr.. Tom Condor officiated as best
man. The groom is employed by Mr..
D. J. Minogue as stone cutter at the
Valley City Marble Works. The
Times-Record extends congratulations
to the newly married couple and wish
es them good luck and prosperity.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Mrs. o. F. Domeij was very pleas
antly surprised Wednesday evening at
the H. p. Holm home by members and
friends of the Swedish Lutheran
church. Mrs. Domeij leaves this eve
ming for few weeks visit with her
folks in Burlington, Iowa, and her
many friends took this way Of showing
their love and respect for her. Mr.. L.
E. Hedstrum was the spokesman for
the evening and presented Mrs.
Domeij with purse containing $3.50.
The evening was spent in singing and
conversation and q most delightful
lunch was served.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Perry N. Metcaf recently returned
from France. Mr.. Metcalf went away
with Company G to Camp Greene, and
when the company was broken up he
was transferred to the 164th infantry
and thence to the first corps training
school for officers. Then came the end
Of the war. Mr.. Metcalf arrived at
Hoboken, N. j., June 10 and was dis
charged from camp Dodge, Iowa, on
June 25th. Since that time he has
been visiting in Iowa and then came
home. We are glad to see him home
again. .s.-s,s.. a..
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

AL. Bonhus, Senator Frank Ploy-
har and p. r. Trubshaw autoed to
Litchville yesterday afternoon and
spent several hours in that lively lit
tie city, meeting many Of the business
men and enjoying the visit very much.
The two former gentlemen went down
to figure on contract while the lat
ter went along to furnish ballast for
the car. The trip was made in record
time and we found farmers well into
the harvest, The conditions of the
crop in that neighborhood are about
the same 10 around here-fully fifty
per cent loss on account of rust.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Carpenters are at work "busting''
out the old front Of the Peoples Co.
operative Trading Company's store
preparatory to replacing it with one
of the most up-to-date fronts and
show windows that money will buy.
Progress is the watch word at this
store and when these improvements
have been made it will be lighter and
much more pleasant as well as giving
finer and better chance to make a
real window display.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Burglars seem to have taken a great
liking to the lumber yard Of Thomp-
son Yards in this city. Last night
the Office of this company was bur-
glarized for the second time, this time
however, the thieves only secured
three or four dollars in stamps and
small change. Manager Wolfe will
have to take his Office with him nights
or else move his bed into the same and
watch it himself. The police have
no clue to the burglar yet.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse MarquiseV and
the baby left today for Lidgerwood,
N. D., where they will visit the
parents Of Mrs. Marquisee for time.
J. R. will continue his journey to the
east to purchase clothing and mems
fixings for the Wardrobe. Jesse says
these things come high but the people
must have them and he is going to
purchase a nifty lot Of stuff for his
store.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Ted Cook arrived from Grand Forks
last night and today goes out to the
Stenshoel farm to work during the
harvest and threshing season. Ted in
forms us that-his mother an dthe rest
Of the family have moved to st. Paul,
his sister having q very good job in
the library department Of that city.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

The first state owned -four mill to
be purchased in the plan for state ele-
vators has been made and the indus
trial commission has bought the flour
mill at Drake, N. D., paying for the
same $4,000. The mill has q capacity
Of $50 barrels per day and it is the
intention Of the state officials to give
this little mill it's first test as state
owned -four mill. The intention Of the
officials is to put out brand Of -four
carrying a regular North Dakota
label. -.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

G. H. Condy, of Minneapolis, well
known business man and banker, was
here between trains this morning and
left on No. Z for Cooperstown where
he goes to look after his interests in
that section. Mr.. Condy is a member
Of the firm of Hammer ondy Com
pany,. Of Cooperstown.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

= w. H. France, wife and son, Of jam
estown, N. d., are in the city today
coming down from Jamestown last
night. Mr.. France is one Of the trav-
cling men for the Stern Candy Com
pany Of this city with headquarters at
Jamestown. He was autoing down to
Casselton accompanied by his family
and is making the Casselton branch
this week in the interests of this firm.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

C. L. Codding went down to Roches-
ter. Mimi, last night on No. taxing
with him his little son. Mr.. Codding
expects to leave the middle OF TINS
month for Wilton, N. D., where ne has
been elected to the position of superln-
tendent Of the city schools.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

wanted rest and he is going to see
how that works out before he tackles
any more Of any kind. The Yaegers
are mighty good people and the
Times Record hopes they will con-
tinue to live among US.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Jeweler F. P. Smith came up from
Fargo Saturday night to visit over
Sunday with his wife. He returned
to Fargo on the early morning train.
F. P. likes his new position but says
it is mighty hard getting house to
live in. ,s
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Amos Rood and bride returned to
the city Sunday evening making the
trip by auto from Minneapolis. He
says the roads were fierce from Wa
dena to this city on account of the
heavy rains of Saturday night. Mr..
and Mrs. Rood were married last week
and were returning from the Twin
Cities where they went on a honey
moon trip,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

K. S. Ramsett, accompanied by his
sons, Morris and Howell, are spend
ing the day in the city shopping and
looking after business matters. They
autoed up this morning. -
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Cashier G. S. Newberry, of Car
rington, N. D., accompanied by Mrs.
Newberry and her sister, Miss veron-
lea Sheehy, and James H. Newberry,
son Of the former, were an auto party
reaching here yesterday, Mr.. New
berry returned to Darlington on No.
1O7 yesterday while the rest Of the
party went on by auto to Fargo where
they 60 to visit friends for few
days.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

The Commercial Club of Dickinson
in conjunction with the county agents
Of the Slope country have engaged
Mr.. E. S. Delaney of Valley City to
put on mammoth horse sale some
time in September at Dickinson. The
idea of putting on this sale is to dis
pose of the surplus horses and con-
serve the feed for the food producing
animals, Il
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

The sixteenth annual tennis tourna-
ment of the North Dakota State Ten
mis- Association is to be held at JAM
estown, N. D., beginning Tuesday, Al
gust ~, 1919. A big program has
been arranged for this meeting and we
suppose those of our local tennis play
ers who are interested will go to JAM
estown and take in this tournament.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Frank Remley and Ben Pfusch left
for. the Detroit Lakes Saturday eve
ming with Ten Anderson in his car.
Mr.. Remley and Mr.. Pfusch expect
to remain two weeks. Ted Anderson
will return Monday
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

VIM. H. Sherman sand family, ar
rived from McHenry, N. D., and are
stopping at one of the local hotels.
Mr.. Sherman is the gentleman who
purchased the James Grady residence
N this city and expects to move his
family here permanently and occupy
his newly purchased house.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Craswell, Mr..
and Mrs. Knute Froysaa, J. E. But
tree, Miss Josephine Wright and Miss
Margaret Cruikshank, of Fargo, niece
of ]. E. Buttree, autoed to Spiritwood
Lake Sunday to spend the day. 1t was
hard going but the crowd made good
time. They got home about $3.50 this
morning. ~
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Ted Cook, formerly Of this city,
now resident of St. Paul, arrived in
the city last night from northern Min
nesota, where he has been spending
the summer. He expects to remain
until the opening of the "U' this fall.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

L. D. Richardson, state manager Of
the North Dakota Independent Iele-
phone Company, and G. s: Pierce,
supervisor Of plants for the same
company, are Valley City visitors TO-
day, arriving in the city on No. Z this
morning. E"a- .sN. H.. MI
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

The following interesting note was
found lying on the desk in the post
Office lobby this morning. II wish
he'd wake up to the fact that this is
the wrong time for lullaby. I'm
nearly asleep" Wonder who the
guilty guy is? Better leave for home
q little earlier, son. ~.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

C. H. Bonde was down to Fargo yes
terday to visit his friend, Emil Xvii
Yang, who is sick with pneumonia in
Fargo, but who, Mr.. Bonde states IS
now recovering. Mr.. Kvilvang was
formerly Valley City resident hav-
ing been employed at the mill for a
long time. His friend here will be
glad to hear that he is recovering.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

L. w. Hubbard was up from Fargo
Sunday and conducted the band con-
cert in the city park. The band gave
very nice concert yesterday after
noon which was enjoyed by large
number of people.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Zimmerman and
children, Of Noonan; N. D., Mrs. 0.
Gutenberg and son, of the same place,
were Valley City visitors Sunday au-
toing to the city. j
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

C. o. Easton, the insurance man,
went up to Darcy and Cooperstown
this morning to look after his bust
ness interests in these places. c. 0.
has a mighty good business up the
Cooperstown branch.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Mr.. H. A. Pray, wife and daughter,
of Kansas City, Mo-, who have been
guests at the home Of DR.. Pray and
family for some days, left Saturday
evening on No. l for the west. They
will visit the states Of Washington,
Oregon and California, before return
ing to their home at Kansas City.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Contractor Curren wants us to
warn parents to keep their children
away from the building operations ne
= now engaged in as it is DANGEROUS
work y He SAYS the children get fool
ing around cables, wagons, piows, esc''
used in construction work ana are ~
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

In speaking with Mr.. Yaeger who
recently sold his grocery store to the
Ferguson Brothers, he informs US
that he and his family would remain
in Valley City for some time. Mr..
Yaeger said he sold out because he
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

w. r. Barnes and family returned
last night to the city from an extend
ed trip through southern Minnesota,
Iowa and southern Illinois, where they
visited friends and relatives for the
past few weeks. The Barnes family
had fine trip and enjoyed every min
ute Of it, but they are mighty pleased
to get back home again and we are
glad to see them back. t. 4
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

An home coming demonstration for
the returned soldiers is to be held at
Enderlin today. Lieut.. Axberg and
Roy D. Larson are to fly and give tne
people Of that vicinity few tnr ~ up
in the air. Mr.. Larson IS vauey
City bow and naturally many OF our
people are interested in hiS aerial
work.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

J.=A. Baird and wife, prominent La
kota, N. d. people, arrived in the city
last night and were guests at the Kin
dred Hotel, over night leaving for
home this morning.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

p. M. Casey, the genial president
Of the state packing plant and mem
Der Of the governors administration
hoard. was q Valley City visitor yes
terdav and went west this morning.
MI. Casey is one Of the best men we
have in the state and we believe the
governor made good appointment
chen he selected Friend Casey. Any
wav It is now Casey at the bat.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07
TIE WEEKLY 1lMEeeEcoRn VALLEY CITY NORTH pAkol4

Mrs. Turner and then on the return
stopped at Ripon to visit other rela-
three weeks and say they had de-
lightful trip.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Lee arrived
from Albert Lee, Mimi, recently ana
will become residents OF Valley City.
Mr.. Lee has accepted position in the
jewelry store Of w. w. Fritch and
commenced his duties yesterday aft
Groom.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Grasshoppers are raising sheol with
the barley and flax crops OF the coun'
ty we are informed. It seems to BIZ
on thing after another with the farm
ers this year.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

: Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Kron of Willis
ton,, N. D., autoed into the city last
night from the Minnesota lakes where
they had been enjoying an outing.
They left for the west this morning
headed for home. ~
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Lieut.. Clinton Spur, who has been
a guest at the Wylie Nelson home
for the past few days, left this morn
ing for Brainerd to visit other friends
and relatives, after which he will pro-
coed east.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Senator and Mrs. F. w. Vail, of Mil.
nor, N. D., arrived in the city last
night and went east this morning, pre-
sumably bound for the Minnesota
lakes.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

The summer school for teachers
which has been in progress for the
past six weeks at the State Normal
school, will end on Thursday Of this
week. There has been remarkably
good attendance at this summer school
and it is reported to have been q very
good session all around.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Mrs. Peter Dahl will be the hostess
at the regular meeting of the Bap-
fist Ladies' Aid Thursday afternoon
The meeting, as usual, will be held in
the church parlors at 8 p. m. IN. Il
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Mrs. S. A. Burchill arrived in the
city from Detroit, Mimi, yesterday
and is spending a few days here look
ing after some matters of business:
She is stopping at the Rudolf Hotel
while in the city. -
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Carl Vessel, one Of St. Pauls
prominent engineers and who is con-
structing the big engine for the VAL
ley City Fibre Company, is in the
city today consulting with the COM
pany in regard to engineering matters
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

James Kelly and Burl Carr left on
No. yesterday afternoon for points
in Illinois going down to look after
some matters f business. They ex-
pect t ODE back in three or four days.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

A Ford car was stolen last night at
Sanborn Chief of Police Swanson in
forms US. The car belongs to- John
Flach, Of this city and the license
number is 40221. There was dance
at Sanborn last night and the Ford
was stolen while this was going on.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Gray returned
last night from Rochester, Mimi,
where they have been for some time.
Mr.. Gray had been down to consult
some specialist in connection with
some ailment of his. .ss5..s
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Fagerstrom,
Misses Gilmore and Edna Lundin and
Bill Fagerstrom visited with Mr.. and
Mrs. Gust Fagerstrom Sunday after
noon. H. ~
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

The last day or two have been real
muggy ones, with a. sort Of Oppressive
ess.that makes one feel that hfe 1s
hardly worth the living. But then we
do not have very much Of this kind
of weather so let's not worry about it.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Miss Anna Won Sein, who has been
east on buying trip for the c. c.
Chaffee store for the past few weeks,
returned to. Valley City Saturday
night.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

BILE to get injured. He and his men
are too busy to undertake the job Of
looking after these children SO he
wants to warn parents to look after
them and keep them away.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Mrs. B. A. Parsons and baby Lois
arrived from Ashland, Wis, on No. 8
Sunday morning, and will visit Mrs.
Parsons parents, Editor and Mrs. P.
r. Trubshaw for some time. Mr.. Par
sons will follow for vacation period
in the near future.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Miss Ella Trader and Arvilla Det-
nan, of Milwaukee, Wis.,, are visitors
at the home of their uncle, Mr.. VIM.
Trader, 1925 Eighth Avenue.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Mrs. J. H. Coe, who has been visit
ing Mrs. Mary Zetterberg and other
friends in the city, returned to her
home at New Rockford on No. 2 this
morning.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Adeline Girard returned home Mon
day evening from Fergus Falls, Mimi,
where she spent the past two weeks
visiting with the Misses Esther and
Mabel Selvig at the Selvig home at
Swan Lake. On the. return trip she
visited a few days with Mr.. and Mrs.
Otis and family at Wyndmere, N. D.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

The Misses Elinora and Edna Lun-
din Of Lindstrom, MINI, are here Wis
iting their aunt, Mrs. Ellen Eager
strom and their cousins. .l
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Mrs. Lloyd Berry, Of Cleveland, N.
d., after a few days visit at her old
home in the city, left for her home
yesterday. Mrs. Berry will be re-
membered as Miss Evelyn Thone.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Mrs. r. Geselius and children, who
have been spending the past two weeks
at Minneapolis and at the Minnesota
lakes by way Of vacation, returned
to the city yesterday d. ".--
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

D. j. Minogue returned last night
from Montana points wher he had
been attending to some matters OF
business.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Lieut.. Harley McCready, who has
been over in France for the past two
years arrived in New York recently,
this is the good news received by his
mother recently. The lieutenant will
probably return to Valley City at an
early date.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Miss Flora Barr. returned from
Camp Lewis Friday, where she has
been engaged in war work. She is
visiting her parents in the city.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Druggist Oscar Zeurcher, of Ken
mare, n. D., is in the city today. He
is on his way to the druggists con-
vention at Fargo.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Garnet Mum returned to. the city
this morning from Detroit, Mimi,
where he has been visiting at his home
for the past week or more. y.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Turner returned
to Valley City Saturday after an auto
trip to Wisconsin and Minnesota. At
Milwaukee they visited brother OF
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

o. A. Engemon, Of Steele, N. D.,
state bank examiner, was in the city
yesterday looking after matters in
connection with his office.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Anthony J. Persky, who enlisted in
Company G and went away with the
boys nearly two years ago, returned
to Valley City this morning.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Mr.. keith, Of Superior, Wis, q
prominent land man from that city, il
here today looking after some land
matters.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Prof. E. ]. Whalian is in the city.
today from Fingal looking after some;
business matters. :
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Judge N. C. Young and family, Of
Fargo, N. D., spent Sunday in the city
and left on No. 107 this morning for
the west, ~. 4
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07

Mrs. Tunstall, guest Of Mrs. ]. A..
Harris for the past week returned to
her home in Minneapolis this morn
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