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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-04-29
NEW Y0RKClT'Y
0UTREADlNC LONDON

New York is outreading London
seven reference books to one. There
is some doubt as to just where the
coming census report will place the
cities in point of population. but re-
cent report Of the New York Public Ii
brary definitely passes the palm of
Scquisitive reading to New York.
Last year. according to the report, the
reference department was used by
1872, 289 persons. This figure is seven
time as great as the last annual re-
port for the reference department of
the famous British Museum in Lon
don. 80
Reports received by the American
Library Association which is conduct
ing a Book for Everybody move
ment, indicate the increase in the use
of informative books found in New
York has been proportionately great
throughout the entire country. The Of
ficers find great encouragement in the
general awakeningsof the public to the
benefits which may be derived from
the use Of libraries.
With the aid Of other. library agen-
cies the A. L. A.. through its Books
for EVERYBODY" movement, seeks to
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-04-29

taking the floor and outlining the pro-
position practically as follows: A
Sisters Hospital could be secured fol
Valley City, providing the community
would raise $35,0OO.OO which would
represent third of the investment
He stated this matter could be held
open for some time and that he was
ready to cooperate with committee
named by the Commercial Club. Up
on motion. the following committee to
work out the hospital proposition was
appointed: John Tracy. chairman; E.
j. Pegg, James Kelly, Lee Cowell and
Col: Frank White.
- Mr.. Ward, chairman of the Memoir
ial Hall committee, briefly outlined the
work as done by the committee and
informed the club that work was still
being done and they still have hopes of
putting it over. s..
Chairman John Tracy, of the Home
Coming committee, stated they would
have report ready for the club.
The meeting was good one and IT
the same interest would be taken by
the business men throughout the year,
Valley City would go over the top in
more ways than one. If you are not a
member of the club at the present
time, get busy and join. Invite the
Budget committee to call on you, as
surfing them that you are willing to do
your part and are working for a great
err Valley City.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-04-29
SUPREME OFFICERS
TO Be ENTERTAINED

ON Saturday evening May 8, the To-
cal lodge Knights of Pythias will en-
terrain the supreme officers Of the
lodge at a smoker and banquet, at
their castle hall. The officers who will
be in attendance are: Supreme Chan
cellor,, Charles, S. Davis; Granville
Wolbert, grand chancellor; w. T.
Sprage, grand keeper records and
seals.
At the meeting of the lodge We'd
nesday evening of this week commit
tees will be appointed and a musical
program will be outlined as we'll as
speaking and other entertainments.
A good lunch will also be served and
the members are looking forward to
this meeting May S with great deal
of anticipation.
Don't forget the meeting Wednes-
day evining at 8 o'clock sharp.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-04-29
MYRNA SHARL0W TO
SING FRI. APRIL 30

The last number on the Artist
Course Of this season will be given
next Friday evening, April 30, by Miss
Myrna Sharlow, prima donna soprano
of the Chicago Grand Opera Company,
instead of by Frances Ingram on May
5, as formerly announced. ~
Miss Sharlow has a voice of rare
beauty and she has had wonderfully
successful career both in opera and
concert. She will bring her own ac-
companist, who is an accomplished
pianist and will play one group of
solos. This concert will no doubt
prove the most popular of the entire
course, so do not fail to come.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-04-29

encourage the general increase of
reading and to meet the craving de-
mand in every way possible. It advo-
Gates, through its Enlarged Program.
the extension of library service to the
60OOO,O00 persons who are made
quately served. 1t is providing more
Books for the blind and library ser
vice to the u. S. Merchant Marine. It
lso advocates translations Of the best
books about America for the 5000 900
new Americans who cannot read the
English language. These are but a
few of the features of the Enlarged
program which will be financed during
the next three years by a $4,000, 900
fund: This fund is now being obtain
ed by librarians, library trustees and
friends Of libraries, without resort to
an intensive drive.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-04-29

CLUB MEETING

A meeting of the Commercial Club
was held Tuesday evening at the club
rooms and was presided over by Pres
ident Thomson. The interest Of the
work in the Commercial Club seems to
be increasing, as the attendance was
far above the, average
Miss Whitcher presented the Play
Day proposition to the club and wished
to ascertain what cooperation she
would receive from the business men.
After some discussion, the club voted
to back her up and the following COM
mittee was appointed to work with her
and arrange for a goodly number Of
floats: Abe Stern, L. E. Hedstrum
and Carl Olsen. Miss Whitcher also
asked if any of the business men were
willing to donate one silver cup for
winner Of first place in Play Day pa
rade, one silver cup for winner of
county championship basketball and
one plaque for best exhibit of manual
training at the county fair, including
all schools. Stern Bros. offered to do
nate the flrst cup, Straus Clothing Go.
the second cup and the First National
Bank the plaque.
DR.. Van Houten informed the club
that he had secured the stock show
and sale of the Holstein- Breeders As
ISOLATION Of the state, which would be
held in Valley City during the month
Of June. The club voted 100000 to
holm finance tho rnaet;np
It developed that many propositions
would come up during the summer
months for which money would be
needed. Motion was carried asking
The Budget be placed at $2500.00 and
he following committee named to
'aise such sum: Mr.. Simpson, chair
nan; Herman Stern and H. E. Taylor.
The committee, named some time
ago, relative to confering with Father
Baker on the hospital proposition re-
BORT they had conferred with him, but
hat he was there to make the propo-
;ition personally, Father Baker then !
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-04-29
Low OFFICE
IS SET AT $40

A minimum wage of $40 per week
for experienced Office girls after an
apprenticeship Of nine months was
agreed upon lat a hearing held at
the court house at Fargo yesterday
before Commissioner S. S. Macdonald
Of the North Dakota Workmen's Com
pensation bureau. Girls employed in
Offices as stenographers, billing
clerks, fling clerks, bookkeepers,
comptometers, operators and others
work are to receive a minimum wage
of $l4 per week for the first three
months, SIG for the second three
months, .$18 per week for the third
three months of employment and
after that a minimum, of $50 per
week. H..
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-04-29
Don'tBe DISCOURAGED!

It isn't necessary to buy new pair
of shoes. Your old ones can be re-
built and give you much service still.
Comfortable old Shoes are like your
old friends. You want to keep them
as long as possible Come in and let
us show you how we make '*New
Shoes from Old Ones" = =: go.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-04-29

President Wilson gat another jolt
on the league Of nations question
Tuesday when the returns from the
state primary Of his own state came
) in. On the face of the early returns
received from that election Senator
Hiram johnson has carried New Jer-
sey. OF course later returns may
change the result in favor of Gen.
Wood, but if even they do the remark
able run made by the Californian, who
has made his race on the league of
nations issue, must be AN eye opener
to the man in the White House who
refuses to recede from his stubborn
position on the peace pact. Mr.. Will
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-04-29

John A. Johnson, superintendent Of
the La Moure schools announced himself
as candidate for county superinten-
dent of schools Of Barnes county. Mr..
johnson is a product Of Barnes county
having come here in the early pioneer
days with his parents. He received
his early education in the rural schools
of the county and taught his first
school in the @county. He is gradu-
ate of the State Normal school of Vail
ley City and Of the State University
at Grand Forks. He has eighteen
years experience as teacher. III
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-04-29
LERSTAD CONCERT
-. COMPANY COMING

The Lerstad Concert Company, to
appear at the Normal auditorium on
Monday evening, May 3rd, under the
auspices of the Auxiliary Guild of the
Congregational Church, is receiving
the highest praise everywhere for the
excellence of their programs. The fol-
lowing is an excerpt from Minnesota
paper: "The company. proved to be
exceptionally talented young women.
The harpist, Miss Van Bramer, de-
lighted the audience with her pleasing
tone and artistic playing, while her
selections we're most appropriately
adapted to the instrument which she
played. Miss Bryngelson had the
sympathy of the audience with her
from the first. Her readings were in
every sense charming, and her whist
ling in the last number, given by all
the company, was master perform
ance. The ,violinist, Miss Read, show
ed great efficiency. Her ability, in
technique was amply demonstrated in
her execution of jumping bow pizzi-
cato in the most difficult Gypsy Melo-I
dies" by Sarasate. The pianist, Miss
Henke, displayed highly developed
skill in her rendering Of Rachmani-
noff's prelude in C Sharp Minor" and
in Leschetisky's arrangement for the
left hand of the Sextette from Lucia
The Lerstad Sisters, popularity named
"The Norwegian Nightingales," are
musicians in every sense of the word,
and their pleasing. selection Of songs
and duets were fully. appreciated, as
evidenced by the numerous encores
called for. The program as whole
5 one that is rarely excelled." 4
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-04-29
r. SWANSON'S SHOE SHOP
The Goodyear Shoe Repairer {
American Exchange Bank Building
Valley City, N. D.

FOR SALE-Duroc gifts. King the
COL, breeding. Bred to my Path
finder boar for late March and April
farroW. Weight over 200 pounds.
Price $50 each. Grated at Oriska. w.
w. Brewer. =..5 16-6twp
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-04-29
WEEKLY WANTS

DIR. r. L. WICKS. OCULIST
Special attention given to the fit
eing of glasses. Wicks Block. Phone
No. 492.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-04-29
EDITORIAL
= D b q d J. + T. . . . . = q . Z l.

We wouldn't be surprised to learn
that this state is one of the greatest
consumers of rubber in America.
Look at all the rubber necessary to
keep A. C. Townley's rubber stamp
gang in repair.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-04-29

If Governor Edwards makes the
United States as wet as the AtlahClc
Ocean like another New Jersey Coy
ernor-Woodrow Wilson-reduced tne
high cost of living and kept US OUT OF
war, we. see right now wher etna'
ocean is going to 60 dry.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-02-27
MARRIED.
Eaton.Teiford.

Mr.. Lyle Eaton and Miss Iowa Tel
ford were united in marriage at the
Methodist parsonage on Tuesday even
ing, Feb. "a. 1920. The ceremony
which was witnessed by Jack Telford.
Of Austin, Minn., and Marian Telford,
Of Madison, Wis, was performed BY
Rev. Nye. The groom, . son Of Mr..
and Mrs. l. L. Eaton has lived in thla
vicinity all his life and 10 q young mar
Of good qualities as well as . prosper
ous farmer. ~.
Miss Telford has been . resident
Of Cresco for the past FIVE years and il
. lne young woman and worthy of the
choice Of Mr.. Eaton.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Eaton. Jack and Marian Telford. Mrs,
+. w. Eaton and children. and Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Lewis and son were enter
tained ut the I. l.. Eaton home. Re
freshments were served and everyone
enjoyed pleasant evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyle Eaton will reside
on the Richardson farm southeast o.
town. A host Of friends join in wish
ing them happiness and prosperity.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-02-27
Paviag bi1s Rejected.

At the meeting Of the city council.
last week. to considsr bids for the pro.
posed paving, but ono bid was presentsde
that Of Fred Carlson. of DEBORAH, for
s.. 46 per square yard for paving, and
70c per foot for curbing. This bid was
rejected and new bids will be called for.
Paving as well AS building is very high
this year and when there will be relief
10 very problematical, hence . large
number are in favor Of proceeding with
the work and fulfilling the necessary
requisites to secure DR.. Kessel's gift
for the park. ~
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-02-27
Fer Sale!

l have three blocks IF evergreens
that l will sell at the old price Of $40. 90
per 100; No. / stock, 18 in. to S IT,, less
than Wholesale price. Also selected
real blue spruce, ! to 4 it., at $500.
This offer stands good while they last,
but not later than April 1st. This saves
you agents commission, hotel bill and
livery hire. You can load from 100 to
$50 3-ft. trees on . Ford car. Don't
say "tomorrow"-you may be too late.
JOHN ]. WALENTA, three miles east of
Protivin. 28t5
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-02-27
Cre.ee Property Changing Owners.


During the past few days several
sales Of Cresco property have been
made. o. A. Singer sold his south
side property to Mrs. Guy Humphrey,
and his mother. Ars. Andrew Singer,
cold her residence to Mrs. Frank
DeWalle. Joe Kaupel cold bis resi.
dence on 2nd Ave. East to o. d. Aillett
who sold his south side house to viii
Eddy. The former N. Graf residence
has been sold to Sam Jones. from near
Bristol. Ainn.. who will occupy it soon.
J. C. Malek has sold the former Bur-
gsss residence, north of tho Court
House. to George Chsmplin who now
occupies it. Mrs.. T. E. Glass has sold
her new cottage. west Of the Library,
to Walter Mott. Frank Walton has
bought from H. O.. Brooks the former
Moon property, on Elm Street. Will
Mack enburg has sold his residence north
of the High School building. to hts
brother Herman who has sold the house
he now occupies to Andrew Carolan.
The Mrs. Chas. Byrnes residence on
Third Ave. West has been sold to j. E.
Kennedy from near Harmony.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-02-27
Consresatisaal Church.

! "The Curtain Drops" will be the
Sunday evening theme. The last in
the series, ''Pictures in Jose N. -
+ In the morning the pastor will speak
on the subject, "The Other Geog'
rsphy." ~.
\ Special music at both services by the
quartet choir.
i Christian Endeavor topic, "The Re-
suit of Our Words and Deeds. Lead
Eer, Anna Mae Woodworth,
Sunday morning service 1890. Ev'
ening, 7:S0. Sunday School 1l:46
Christian EndeAvor at 6:46. Glad tc
have you come.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-02-27
Electricity in The Dairy Barn. =.

Some figures that show . worth
while saving. ~
Extensive advertising, and almost
equally extensive editorial discussion il
the farm journals of the country, have
raised keen. interest within the last
three or four years in the matter Of
electric light and power plants for
farm use. And thousands Of these
plants have already been installed. One
of the questions that arises in the
minds Of those who are considering the
matter of electrifying their farms. has
been that of cost and expense. That
is, they have asked themselves wheth-
er electricity is merely convenient
but rather expensive form of light and
power for their farms, or whether it
is, az claimed, inexpensive and in many
cases productive of real saving.
In this connection it is interesting to
note the experience of central Ohio
farmer who has had chance to oh.
serve the working of an electric plant
on his own farm for the past several
months.
The farmer in question lights his
whole house and barns, and, among
other power uses. operates a milking
machine with an electric motor. He
takes care Of q herd Of thirty cows.
The milking machine was installed be-
fore the electric plant, and was oper'
ated at first with a gas engine. His
records show that in those days he
used about one gallon Of gasoline day
for the operation of the engine at milk.
ing times. Three lanterns about the
barns. and q number of lamps large
and small in the house. used about the
same amount of kerosene. Today,
with his electric plant. which uses
kerosene o fuel. he supplies his whole
place with light, operates his milking
machine and does other electric power
work. al on . single gallon OF kero,
sene as fuel in the electric plant en-
CINE. In other words the same amount
Of kerosene which Observation-Disclosures
light alone now furnishes more and
better light. and in addition does the
milking and lot of other work. -
His saving in dollars and cents
amounts to the cost Of . gallon of gaso.
line, or about twenty-five cents day.
Savings such Is the one cited here.
together with the fact that practically
every farm offers an opportunity for
the extensive use of electric power,
are some of tho factors that are decid.
ing fsrmars in favor Of the farm slec.
tric plant, and that are responsible for
the very rapid increase in the number
Of electrically lighted rural homes.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-02-27
OBITUARY.
McIntire.

Beulah Stockman was born on farm
northeast of Cresco in Winneshiek Co.
in 1894. This was her home until four
teen years of age. Then with her
family she moved to farm in Howard
county northeast of Cresco. She at
tended St. Mary's academy at Prairie
du Chen in 1909 and 1910.
She was united in marriage to Leon
ard D., McIntire, Dec. II, 1912. 10
this union was born one son William.
With her husband she united with
the Methodist church of Kendallville in
Jan. 1916.
She 10 survived by her husband Leon
ard D. McIntire and their son William;
her father William Stockman; two sis
ters, Mrs. Robert Moore and Matte
Stockman, and brother John and wife.
Mrs. McIntire was an ever faithful
and devoted wife and friend; and be-
side her relatives leaves host OF
those who will cherish sacredly hel
memory.
In the morning of hopeful home lift
she was stricken fatally with the prev
alent malady of influenza.
Brief funeral services were held al
the home Friday, Feb. 10th. by Rev
w. A. Bockowen of Cresco. Buria
was in the near by cemetery.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-02-27
Bids For Read Wesk.

The Township Trustees Of Vernon
Springs township will select their road
superintendent for 1920 on Friday,
March 5th, at 10 o'clock .. m.
Sealed bids for man and man and
team to be filed with the undersigned.
70 W. h. Tillson, Twp. Clerk.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-02-27
Fer Sale.

q acre nursery. shrubbery, fruit
flowers, berries. etc. A large amount
Of this stock will be ready for market
this season. | acre Of strawberries 10
included in tho above. also building
l4x16 with addition l4x20. Splendid
location, in north part Of Cresco. For
sale by Luers & Clark Land Co. Cresco.
Iowa. 28-St
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-02-27

The Puuteney Centenary.

The celebration of the Tooth birth
day of Father Punteney is being held
this Friday afternoon at the Methodist
church from 2 to S o'clock. Every.
body is invited to 60 and extend their
congratulations to him and to enjoy
the occasion. A brief program is to be
had, and social and informal recep'
ton to Father Punteney.
He was born in korgsntown, VIVA,
Feb. 27, 1920. He came IN IN early
day to Clayton. Winneshiek and later
to Howard county. He was married
twice; first to Miss Ann Predmore in
Clayton Co. She was the mother OF
the living children, Mrs. Dora Wan.
less Of Washington state. Mr.. Harke,
Punteney of Mason City. Mr.. Weldon
Punteney Of Aitkin. Minn.. and Mrs.
IL. P. Sanborn of this city.
Mrs. Punteney dying in 1868. Mr..
punteney was again married in 1873 te
Miss Sarah Truman in WinneshieL
Co. She died in this city in 1918 at the
advanced age of 92. Father Punteney
bis vigorous and very active for his age.
Methodist Church.
Sunday. Feb. 29th. The pastor will
preach both morning and evening.
Morning subject: "The Nightingale
Psalm"
Evening theme: ''The Three In
scriptions On the Cross"
You will find classes for every age q
the Sunday School at 11:45 .. M, ant
an interesting service at the Epwortt
League at $50 p: m.
E You will find Q welcome At. thi'
church if you worship with US ant
special music by the choir every ser
vice. '&t - i "
Rev. C.L. Nye, d. D.. Pastor
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-02-27
Go to New hene.

MIR. and Mrs. Russell Burns left last
Wednesday for their new home near
Cresco and will engage in tho farming
business. There il no question in our
minds but that they will make good,
for they are both honest. industrious
and well qualified to manage almost
any business. While We lose, Cresco
gains, but We will always claim this
fine young couple ss Lawler products
and shall rejoice at their success. =
Lawler Dispatch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burns have moved onto
the former Joe Hsubrick farm just
south of and adjoining to town.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-02-27

Booked now for spring hatching.
Only . limited number left, 20 cents
each, 10 per cent cash with order. We
ship BY parcel post to any address.
Agents for grain sprouter and Magee
Egg Tester. a.~e 8-tf
A. H. Rucker. Cresco, Ia.
New Oregon Hill Poultry Farm.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-02-27
Desirahe Residence for Sale.

Desirable Residence for Sale.
Eight room house, large lot and barn,
located in the desirable part Of the
city; modern improvements and al In
excellent repair and condition. Must
be sold in the next thirty days. Price
81 500. Satisfactory terms can be
made. 28-2t
r. E. A. Church.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-02-27
Raplist Church.

Services as usual next Sunday. Morn
ing theme, The Master Passion. y
Evening subject, knowing For Our
selves"
Our Sunday School is doing we'll.
We have good teachers, . live school
and place for you.
' The B. Y. 2. U. 10 doing permanent
work and have interesting and profit.
able meetings. You are welcome at
our servicess
J. A. Petit, Pastor.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-02-27

Money to loan on Howard County
farms ut 81 per cent. interest. No red
tape. Loans closed and money paid
promptly. For full particulars % to.
our rates and terms. write GEO. +.
HEDGES & Co., the Live Real Estate
Firm, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-02-27
Stevenson.


The James Stevenson family of near
Maple Leaf have suffered the loss of a
son and the father within the past few
days. All members of the family have
been i'll with tho influenzs and have
undergone Q most severe trial.
James Stevenson died Tuesday. Feb.
18th, after IN illness of seven days. His
son Reed died just eight days before.
The family have the sincere sympathy
of the entire community in this time of
their great sorrow. = * -st
James Stevenson was born in Glas-
gov, Scotland, July IL, 1858 and was
therefore 81 years old at the time of
his death. Four sons have preceded
him to the better land. "
Mr.. Stevenson was q man of sunny
disposition and always had q pleasant
word for everyone and was ready to
lend helping hand at any time. He
was respected and loved BY al who
knew him. He had many relatives and
friends whose sympathy goes out to
the bereaved ones.
Deceased leaves to mourn his loss,
his wife, four sons, three daughters,
five brothers, four sisters and ten
grandchildren.
The funeral was held Wednesday.
Feb. 18th, and was conducted by Rev.
P. N. Dwello. Interment was in the
Howard Cemetery. -Elma New Era.