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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-02-06
ALETTER FROM
A.E. F. TO AMERICA
The Rhineland, Christmas, 1918.

The Rhineland, Christmas, 1918.
Dear America:
Your sons are coming home. The
task you set before them is nearly
done, and now, day by day, week by
week, month by month, your ships
are bringing us home.
If we have done well, it was for love
of you. Dimly we understood that we
had been sent forth to slay something
which, if it throve unchecked, would
one day reach out across the seas and
destroy you. Very clearly we under
stood that by ourselves would you be
Judged among the free peoples; that
the hour had struck for US to show
mankind the mettle of our pasture.
And believe this-there was not one
of us who did not walk a little
straighter, live little cleaner, work a
little better, fight little harder on
that account. "Mammy,"a Stevedore
wrote in his Mothers Day Letter last
spring, II want folks to see your
raising in me-" America, it was so
with every one of US. Wen wanted all
the wolrd to see your raising in us.
And this is written just to tell you
that those ships will bring back more
than 2, ,00O, 900 men, every one better
citizen than when we sailed away.
Better citizens, because we know
each other better. Rich and poor,
high and low, rough and polished,
East and West, North and South
the war has mixed up all together.
Alabama and Iowa have Joined to
form single brigade, and what bri-
gade! Oregon has fought shoulder to
shoulder with New York and means
more to New York than ever she
meant-than ever she could have
meant-before.
Better citizens because of us-al-
most million of us-have, for time
dwelt in that community spirit which
nowhere in this workaday world is
quite so animate as it was in that
strange, simple country which was
called the front
Above all, better citizens because
ever before. For one thing, we have
had to learn what it is to do without
you. Some for little while others
for interminable months, we have
been obliged to do without you. OF
course, the whole A. E. Though
we have tried to hide it in our letters
has been as abysmally homesick as
the most jealous mother could have
wished. But surely that was no bad
thing.
Then, too, we have seen such shin
ing things done in your name. We
who were at Chateau tt terry and
northwest of Verdun have seen men
in olive drab and forest green beside
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-02-06
new HIGH SCHOOL
WILL BE BUILT

The board of education is confront
ed with serious lack of school room.
This is not new problem. The need
began to be felt about five years ago,
but war influence held building in
abeyaace. However, two years ago
the need impelled action in spite Of
wars handicap, and plans were then
quite we'll matured for building, when
cur own declaration of war placed
final obstacles in the way. With the
enforced delay the need has grown
much more acute till the only way
seems to be to build Immediately.
The lack of room pertains to both
grades and high school, but the great
est pressure is in the high school. A
new high school building will solve the
immediate problems Of both organiza-
ton and room all along the line. No
other plan will give the necessary re-
lief. The high school has been run
beyond the capacity Of the building
for several years, with gradual and
regular increase of attendance. Last
year it was thought the war would
cut down the enrolment, but instead
it was increased. This year it was re-
garded unavoidable that the attend
ance would fall off, but on the con-
rary again there was a large increase.
At present the high school enrolment
is so per cent over the capacity of the
building, and with wars relief one
can imagine what the cumulative in
crease will be next year.
The shortage of room manifests it.
self in many ways. There are over
crowded rooms, corridors and stair
ways, with attending problems of
hygiene, discipline, hazard and
immense waste of time in moving
from room to room every forty min
utes. There ISL the necessity of using
rooms not designed for class-rooms,
which are unsatisfactory from the
standpoints of health, instruction and
administration. Throughout the sys
tenn no less than eight basement
rooms are used for regular class
work, with their varying inadequacy
Of heet, light and ventilation. With
IA high school teachers and but ten
recitation rooms under the high
school roof, the questions of peripate-
tic teachers and of private help indis-
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-02-06

Secretary l. J. Moe is making a big
drive for membership in the CONNER
ciai club. A town with a live wire
Commercial club is live town be-
cause there is always something do
ing and the club with the backing Of
the business men of the town, are Oft
en- able to land good things in the way
of new enterprises, conventions, etc,
that could not be secured only through
a live club and live city. Remember
this and send in your check for men,
bership and help support an institu-
tion that is of much benefit to the city.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-02-06
new STATE BANK
IS ORGANIZED

We mentioned some time ago that
the American National Bank had been
purchased by the league. Yesterday
the stockholders held meeting and
elected the following officers:
President William Olson.
Vice President S. Nelson,
j. j. Hastings, S. A. Zimmerman.
Cashier-A. C. Thorkelson.
The new concern is to be known as
the American Exchange Bank and is
associated with the Scandinavian
American Bank of Fargo.
The paid-up capital stock is $780,
900 and the surplus 100000. "The ac
tion of changing a national bank into
state bank" said Mr.. Hastings last
night, "is significant Of the confidence
the farmers have in the new state
bank law, especially at this time when
some of the old line state banks are
threatening to become national
banks"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-02-06
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the many friends
and neighbors for the kindness shown
us during the illness and death of our
mother. Also for the many beautiful
flowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Moe,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Moe,
Mr.. and Mrs. M, L. Martin,
George Moe,
Louis Moe,
Alma Moe, s.,
Ethel Moe ,.s
Otto Moe. ~ 1td-1w
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-02-06
TEACHRERS' EXAMINATION

The regular examination of appli-
cants for teachers certificates VII be
held in Valley City, Thursday and
Friday, February 13 and ID, 1919, in
the Courth House beginning promptly
at $3.50 a. M.
3O-2tw NELLIE B. WHITCHER,
Supt. Barnes County Schools.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-02-06

C. o. Easton, the insurance man,
has moved his offices from over the
City Drug store to rooms over the
American National Bank.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-02-06

Andrew Wogsland. one Of the pros
porous farmers from near Walum, is
in the city today, visiting his daugh-
ter and other friends.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-02-06

O. P. Emerson left last night for
Pasadena, Cal, to join Mrs. Emerson,
who has been there for some time. Mr..
Emerson will return here about the
middle of March and while his vaca-
tion this winter will not be very long
he figures that six weeks rest from
the humdrum of farm life will do him
good. It will. Here's hoping he will
have good time.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-02-06

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. George 3.
Smith, Jan. 27, girl.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-02-06

Field baskets. Bowen 7, Thayer 3,
Busdicker 2, Wilson 3, Riley 3, Juberg
1, Gotham l. Free throws: Bowen 2.
Riley 2. Referee: Sad and McE'ar-
land. ~
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-02-06
HIGH SCHOOL
WINS ANOTHER

Valley City was again returned vic
torious Saturday night defeating La
Moure 81 to 12. The game was more
evenly matched than the score indi-
Gates. During the first half both
sides played evenly and the session
closed with the score to in~Valley
City's favor. In the last half the
local boys got down to work and piled
up large score with some fine team
work. The game was rather rough
from start to finish. Bowen played
his usual star game and was rivaled
only by "Spike" Thayer who is sure
playing good game Of basket ball.
Riley for LaMoure seemed to be the
best man although the whole team
was well balanced and played well.
Following is the line up:
The Washington herald., 1919-01-02
SAVE YOUR HAIR
and BEAUTIFY IT
With "DANDERINE"
Spend . few cents! Dandruff dis.
appears and hair stops
coming out.
Try this! Hair get, beautiful,
wavy and thick in
few moments.

If you care for heavy hair. that
glistens with beauty and is radiant
with life; has an Incompatible soft
ness and is fluffy and lustrous, try
Danderine-
Just one application doubles the
beauty of your hair, besides IL i'm
mediately dissolves every particle
Of dandruff; you cannot have nice,
heavy, healthy hair IL you have
dandruf. This destructive scurf robs
the hair of its lustre, its strength
and its very life, and IL not over
come it produces a feverishness and
itching Of the scalp; the hair roots
famish- loosen and die; then the
hair falls out fast.
II your hair has been neglected
and is thin. faded. dry, scraggy or
too oily. get a small bottle OF
Knowlton's Danderine at any drug
store or toilet counter for a few
cents: apply a little as directed and
ten minutes after you will say this
was the best investment you ever
made.
We sincerely believe. regardless Sf
everything else advertised, that IL
you desire soft, lustrous, beautiful
hair and lots Of it-no dandrufY-
no itching scalp and no more falling
hair-you must use Knowlton's
Danderins. II eventually-why not
nowf - Adv
The Washington herald., 1919-01-02
Hog Cholera Costs Farms
S1S8,44S,643 in 4 Years

Although present losses from hog
cholera are steadily increasing. the
ravages>of the disease during the past
four years cost the American farmer
the enormous sum Of slSS. .6l5.
Secretary Houston has conveyed
this information TO Representative
Sims in a letter emphasizing the need
Of continued and general State CO.
operation in the efforts Of the De-
partment OF Agriculture 10 eradicate
animal diseases in general The
monetary loss represents the death or
destruction Of is. S}J. SJl hogs as a d.
rect result Of the disease.
Secretary Houston looks for fur
ther reduction OF losses in 1913 but
points out that in the great States OF
New York, Pennsylvania and Wash
ington no cooperative work is being
conducted. Owing to the increased
value OF pork. the money loss will
still be large. even with the disease
under control.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-02
AUTO PRESIDENT DIES
OF NERVOUS TROUBLES
J. M. Stoddard Suffers Relapse
Upon Return From West.

Joseph NJ. Stoddard. president of
the Cook and Stoddard Company.
one of the most prominent automo-
bile men in the South. died early
yesterday morning at his home, 1912
r street northwest
Mr.. Stoddard was born at Poult-
ney, VT. forty-three years ago. He
was the son OF a well-known mer-
chant Of that town. He first came
to Washington in 1901. and has been
actively engaged in the automobile
business ever since. He was one OF
the incorporatOrs Of the Cook and
Stoddard Company. Prior to becom-
ing associated with this company he
esta blished an automobile agency on
Connecticut avenue. and il has since
developed into one of the largest
south of New York City.
As chairman OF the united war
work publicity committee in Novem-
Der he arranged for the parade OF
the campaign. Two days before the
parade was held he was stricken
with physical and nervous break
Ind, to rest He returned to Wash
ington the latter part of Sovem-
Der, after spending three weeks al
the health resort.
Mr.. Stoddard was a member Of
the Columbia Country Club. the
Commercial Club and Temple -Noyes
Lodge F. A. A. NJ. He is survived
by his widow, a daughter, Ruth
Stoddard. and a son, Joseph NJ
Stoddard, jr.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-02

porous New Year and recited the
blessings the past year had brought.
Predicts Rosy Future.
I'VE are passing from the distress
and the agony OF the most terrific war
the world has ever SEEN" he said, ito
the blessedness Of peace--a peace of
right and justice"
George w. Evans read the "Chron-
icle of the Past Year" telling the
story of washington during the last
year of the great war and describing
the way in which the war had been
felt in every walk of private or busi-
ness life and especially in the Oldest
Inhabitants Association. An original
poem was read by DR.. Thomas Calver.
-Four Members Died.
Mr.. Reiss announced that during
the past year four members of the
association had died. They were
Thomas E. Smithson. Cotter T. Bride.
Denis Feally and Albert Grupe.
John c. Mccarthy, corresponding
secretary of the association, told of
visit to Mrs. Bruce, 935 street,
on her Tooth birthday, celebrated on
Christmas Day, and presented to the
association Mrs. Bruce's invitation to
her 10lst birthday party.
Two new members of the association
were elected, Mortimer Clark and
William H Mcknight.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-02
ARMY OF OCCUPATION
IN VERY GOOD HEALTH
Americans Requisition Two German
Civilian Hospitals at Coblenz.

American Headquarters in Ger
many. Jan. 1.-The army of occupa-
ton is in better health than the folks
back home. For the few who are sick
there are the best of hospital facili-
ties.
Despite their 2oo-mile march through
mud and rain the soldiers average
less than one man ill in a hundred,
from any cause, according to Col.
GlissinGer, chief surgeon. The sick
rate is thus under one per cent, which
is about one-half the normal per-
cert tage in civilian life.
In spite of the inclement weather
there is very little pneumonia, and
influenza has ceased to be a problem.
Excellent hospital accommodations
are available throughout the bridge
head area. In Coblenz two finely
equipped German military hospitals
have been requisitioned and two ci-
william hospitals also have been taken
over The STATS include more than a
hundred nurses. In addition to their
regular duties they are in great de-
mand for dances.
One German hospital is still caring
for a number of badly wounded Ger
man soldiers. The stan was permit
ted to remain.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-02
RENEW DRIVE
TO Get QUOTA
Jewish Fund Lacks $l5,.
900 of Being Put Over
the Top.

With only three more days in
which to secure subscriptions and
pledges to make up this city's $780,
900 quota to the national fund in
the interest of the starving hordes
in devastated Europe, the teams of
workers rejuvenated by a day OF
rest will today earnestly renew their
efforts toward this end.
At 1890 this morning captains of
the various teams which have been
assigned to cover the city will meet
in the office of Simon Lyon, chair
man Of the local committee.
This will be an important meet
ing as careful plans will be laid to
leave no possibilities uncovered
which would aid the workers in
securing the needed $4,000 which
must be collected in small amounts
insomuch as the majority of the
larger subscriptions have already
been secured.
Particularly emphasis was laid by
Chairman Lyon last night on the
plan of making pledges which may
be fulfilled in two or three monthly
payments.
With the holidays over the loyal
women who have been soliciting sub
sCTlpLlOnS at tneaterS, 6OtelS and de-
partment stores in the National Cap
ital believe they will be able, pos
sibly. to double the $1,000 record
thus far achieved by them.
While one of the glowing features
Of the drive has been the assistance
lent by non-Jews. it is urged by the
committee that a more general re-
spOnse be made in behalf Of the
fund.
A good many checks were received
by Mr.. Lyon yesterday. Coming as
they did on New Year Day their
receipt naturally had an encouraging
effect on the workers.
Especially gatifying has been the
returns obtained from the coupon
publicity graciously given by the
local newspapers.
There will be no especial events
planned during the next three days
of the campaign. Instead there will
mOdestly be waged as a persistent
campaign of activities soliciting in
the downtown district and those
sections which have not as yet been
fully gone over.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-02
Liner Back from Brest;
Brings Men and Dynamite

New York. Jan. 1.-The American
transport Moccas. which sailed from
Brest France, December IS, docked
here today She brought a cargo OF
high explosives and had a passenger
list that included forty-seven officers
and seven enlisted men of the Amerl-
can Expeditionary Forces and four
civilians. Mai. Thomas Swami, OF Sz
North Charles street. Baltimore. and
Maj. r. Evelyn Harrison. a physician.
of 81 West Biddle street, Baltimore,
were among her passengers.
The French liner Espagne arrived
today from Bordeaux. She had a pas
senger list of S72. but did not bring
any American soldiers.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-02
Last Wet New Year
Celebrated in Montreal

Montreal, Jan. Montreal. the only
wet city in Canada, was the mecca
of New Year celebrants and 1919 was
inaugurated with old-fashioned pre-
war revelry with added rejoicing on
account of peace and the safe return
of thousands of soldiers.
Hotels. cabarets and theaters were
thronged until the early morning
hours An extra quantity of wine
was opened on the theory that this
would be the last wet New Year, as
prohibition goes into effect on May 1.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-02
|249 BILLIONS
COST OF WAR
Over "a Billions, America S
Share, Not Counting Lives
and Ships Lost.

The world war cost an amount
equal to the entire wealth of the
American nation. Figures available
yesterday reveal that, when the ar
mistice was signed November II, war
Expenditures aggregated approximate
fy seis. 80, 10000. The wealth of the
United States Is estimated at s255,ooo,-
ooe 600
Inrerest on this debt, based on the
latest reports from European coun-
tries. will totally nearly $3.50 900 a
year. The interest rate averages ap-
proximately "A per cent in the coun-
tries which sold interestsbearing
bonds. The central powers method
of selling bonds made their interest
rate little higher. The apparent
49egepce Is made up by the part Of
.Ac4gtsr cost collected in taxes.
oar Share "a Billions.
/ 415zfica's share OF the cost when
scfi4t fghting ceased was s21, 900, 900, =
90 bot Treasury officials said yes
terdey hat figure reached s24.6so, 600, =
30 whoa the new year began.
Exper ditures Of the allies during
'heir eoar years OF fighting was esti-
mated here at s1G7. 900, 10000, and add
ing the war cost of the United States
to this. II 10 shown that s16S, sOo, 10000
was The size of the money weapon
TUNED against Prussianism.
Germany spent S47, 500 10000 directly
on her military program. reports
from German publicists show. OF this
sum she borrowed more than $4,000,
10000 in long term loans.
The expenditures of Austria-Hun-
gary Turkey and Bulgaria have
neyr-been separated in reports leak
inSaost through the censorship, but
Treasury statiSticians place their war
cos2aat s33. 900. OOO,0oO. European esti-
ms{es, however. recently have been
asit1igh as 1000. 100000 for Germany's 5
thr>~ allies.
While the figures given represent
thu direct cost of the world war, off,
cisls.: explain that they cannot be
poin4ed to in any way as the actual
cost. No computation can be made,
of course. Of the economic loss to the
nations involved; nor can the growth
OF wealth which could naturally have
been expected, had not the four years
of lighting occurred, be estimated.
VIA, Marine Loss Secret.
Marine losses of the allies and Of the
Uf.red States and neutrals never has
been: made public, in dollars, by any
Of the nations. These will run into
bilifuns on the cargoes and ships
alons, not to mention loss of life, it is
sad The loss to the world in not
hayirg use OF the ships destroyed also
represents a heavy charge on the debit
side.
Cost In Detail.
A,detailed statement of the cost of
the war to the allies follows:
United States. s24.6SO. 900, 900; British
Er3rire, S59.SOO. O00,OOO France, S39. 700,
ooosrs; Russia, 81, 800. 10000; Italy
si3fsds, 100000; Belgium, Serbia, Rou-
mania. Portugal. s11.60O. 10000.
Here's what it cost our enemies:
Germany, 1880 600 900; Austria Hun
gary, Turkey and Bulgaria, $50. coo OOO
The Washington herald., 1919-01-02
Doctors Say CaIotabs
Are Best for Colds

Aecording to the worlds greatest
phgsfcians and medical experts,
calonel is the best and only de-
pendable remedy for breaking up a
cold overnight or cutting short an
attack of sore throat, deep-seated
cough or relieving la grippe. Now
that science has robbed calomel of
an Its nausea and dangerous eff
-feccs. the new kind Of calomel tab
let :ealled "Calotabs" is even more
popltar than the old style.
One Calotab on the tongue at bed
timS with a swallow of water
thass all. No salts, no nausea nor
the ,slig ightest interference with your
diet,work or pleasures. Next morn
ingeyour cold has vanished and
youfriwhole system feels purified and
refreshed- Calotabs are sold only
in 1rtginal sealed packages. price
thirty-five cents. Your druggist
rec dmmends and guarantees Gallo
tabs.iand will refund the price if
yotsi:are not delighted with them
Adv,..,
The Washington herald., 1919-01-02
CAPITALS OLDEST "INHABS"
CELEBRATE NEW YEAR DAY
Members Go on Record as Favoring the
Erection Of Triumphal Arch in the Dis
trict at Their Annual Meeting.

Members of the Association of Old
est Inhabitants went on record as
favoring an arch OF triumph for the
District yesterday at their annual New
Year meeting held in the old Union
engine house.
Resolutions approving the project
offered by Henry L. Bryan were
unanimously adopted by the associa-
ton. The president was authorized
to appoint a committee of five to CO.
operate with the representatives of
other citizens associations. The resO-
lutions reads as follows:
Text of Resolution.
That the Association of Oldest In
habitants petitions Congress to take
immediate steps to erect in Washing
ton on one Of our principal thorough
fares, a marble OF granite arch of
triumph, of appropriate historical
design. in conmemoration of victory
and of American heroism in the great
world war for liberty.
That the president be authorized
to appoint a committee of five MEM
bers to cooperate with the repre-
sentatives of other citizens organi-
cations in presenting this resolution
to the proper committees of Con-
gress."
At the motion of Benjamin W.
Reiss, recording secretary. it was de-
cided to record the names of the sons
and grandsons of members who
served during the war, and to have
the framed list hung on the wall of
the engine house. Mr. Reiss read a
list of the boys in blue and khaki
and asked that members submit to
the secretary such names as had been
omitted. Another month will be
given in which to submit the names
members desire to see on the list.
The meeting was we'll defended
despite the rain and unpleasant
weather, and the assembly room was
well filled when the meeting was
called to order by Theodore w.
Noyes. president of the association.
Mr.. Noyes wished the members of
the association a happy and pros
The Washington herald., 1919-01-02
Woman Beaten to Death
in Snow with Sled Stake

Rockland, Me, Jan. 1.-The foot
prints Of man and a battered, blood
stained piece of sled stake were the
only clues left by the murderer OF
Mrs. Caroline Brown, whose mutilated
body was found in the snow on a
vacant lot here.
Bark on one side of the sled stake
was in shreds and soaked in blood,
indicating that the woman's assailant
struck her with terrific force, probIy
several times. The body was mutt
lated almost beyond recognition