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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09
Story Of the PaneY.

The centenary of the pansy was cell
ebrated few years ago by the Eng
fish florists and the history of the
flower as given at the time was as fol-
lows:
"Just one hundred years ago Lady
Mary Bennett, daughter Of the earl
Of Tankerville, was so struck with the
simple beauty Of a tiny wildling viola
tri-color that she collected some Of the
best plants and gave them careful Gull
tivation. The first batch Of seedlings
raised by her gave such promise that
systematic selection was at once insti-
tuted. and. thereafter the improvement
of the genus was taken up by the lead
ing growers. Thus to an enthusiastic
amateur we are indebted for one Of
the most popular and beautiful Of our
garden flowers"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

On Tuesday evening, the Good Sa-
marian class of the Congregational
Church, and the home Department, en-
tertained the lady teachers of the Sun
day school in the church parlors. This
was get together meeting for teach
ers and parents to get better ac-
quainted, and insure greater coopera-
ton in their work. Games were play
ed, and several readings by Miss Helen
Stowell were rendered, and a very in
teresting paper on Jewish Home Life
was read by Mrs. Spalding. Mrs. Sim
onson, the class president.
showed, the large volume Of
North Dakota poems written
by Miss Lucille Winsted of the
Minot Normal school, and sister Of
Miss Hilda Winsted Of this city. She
also mentioned another North Dako
ia poet, Bella Karen Winslow. She
urged those present to become better
acquainted with these two poets. Re-
freshments were served to those pres
ent, about as in number.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09
Taking Care Of Indoor Plants.

To make ferns grow rapidly indoors
and look fresh and green, chop a few
oysters fine and mix with the soil and
then water well. This may be done
every fortnight. Wash the leaves Of
your rubber plant with cloth wet
with olive oil. This nourishes the
plant and keeps the leaves dark green
and velvety. Add few drops of am
monia to a quart of lukewarm water
when you water house plants. The
chemical acts as tonic and fertilizer
and makes the foliage fresher. And
be careful, when real winter weather
comes, not to water your plants with
water too cold Water running from
a faucet in January is far too cold
for tender plants. Add enough hot
water to make the drink you give your
plants lukewarm-as rainwater always
Is in summer time.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

A. F. Klenk, formerly in the news
paper business at Courtenay, was here
last night between trains on his way
to Moorhead, MINI. Mr.. Klenk has
decided to locate in Moorhead and go
exclusively into the job printing bust
ness. He has purchased model outfit
Of the most up-to-date machinery and
equipment which is now on the road
and in few days expects to have his
new business going. He has struck a
real good opening and already has
promise of all the work he can do. The
Times Record wishes for him success
in his new venture.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

The answer to the critics who la
ment the artifciality of motion pic
lures is "Humoresque." This photo
play is real life faithfully portrayed.
It has an intense appeal to the heart
equalled by few words of literature
and fewer stage productions. Last
nights audience at the Grand Thea
ter, where "Humoresque" opened a
four days run, was alternately moved
to laughter and something closely
akin to tears. The picture has the
humor of "Potash and Purlmitter" and
the pathos of "The Music Master"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09
Outrage.

In Denver they tell story Of a new
ly rich family that became discon-
tented with the services Of their old
physician, despite that fact that for
many years he had kept all of them
in excellent health.
$50 you have decided to get new
DOCTOR" said a caller to the lady of
the house, who had cOnfded in her
friend.
II certainly have" said the other.
1.-THE idea of his prescribing flaxseed
tea and mustard plasters for people as
rich as we are"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

= A. F. Greffenius returned today
from Ripon, Wisconsin, where he has
been spending the Thanksgiving hol-
idays with his parents. He states that
he is glad to get back to North Dako-
ia and enjoy the beautiful weather
now Astounding here, being better than
that which he experienced in Wiscon-
sin,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09
Many Cigarettes Consumed.

In 1868 not enough cigarettes were
consumed in the United States to be
subjected to the internal revenue tax.
Today the, population Of the country,
male and female, is burning up 1871
100000 cigarettes every day, or 46.50O.-
100000 In a year. During the last
ten years the consumption Of ciga-
rettes has exceeded that Of cigars
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09
CORRESPONDENCE.

1T seems to me. Maria, that we've
had nothing but ham, ham, ham for
breakfast all this week." remarked Mr..
Brent.
"You forgot another thing we've
had, Robert" replied his better half
quietly. We've had growl, growl,
growl for breakfast every day, too!"-
London Answers.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

Will E. Holbein, the energetic secre-
tary of the Minot Commercial Club.
was here last night attending a meet
ing Of a group of men and officials
connected with the good roads move
ment of this district. The meeting
was held at the Rudolf hotel last night.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

We have sale of dolls clothing,
candy and Xmas presents in the Da-
kota Motor Company's building, cor
ner of Main and Fifth avenue. on Sat-
urday afternoon. Drop in and see
what the Episcopal Guilds offer for
sale.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

Miss Gene Zetterburg entertained
the Episcopal Auxiliary Guild at her
home last evening. Refreshments
were erved and nice time enjoyed by
those present. -,.r 5.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

Attorney and Mrs. w. o. Louden, of
McHenry, N. D., were in the city be-
tween trains this morning. They were
en- route to McHenry from Fargo
where they have been living for the
past few months.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

j. E. Buttree and Carl Neumann re-
Gently left for Austin, Nevada. We
understand that the boys are about to
tackle the job of drilling a we'll for
the purpose of extracting oil from the
lower regions of the earth. Here's
hoping that they strike rich flow of
oil.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

Onl y three or four property owners
appeared before the special assessment
committee for the city to hear COM
plants on the recent assessment levied
aainst property that will be benefited
by the new city steam underground
heating system. They had no serious
objections to make, but only asked
that a few matters which were not
quite clear to them be explained.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

C. J. Hunt, one Of the pioneers Of
North Dakota, and cashier of the
first bank in Oriska, owner by Perkins,
Robinson & Co., was visitor in the
city today, looking over the city. Mr..
Hunt is now residing at Fargo.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

V. E. Grant, of Plum Grove Farm,
Cuba township, was in the city yester-
day and called at the Times Record Of
flee. We are always pleased to have
Mr.. Grant call to see us.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

Carnation Pioneer, a North Dakota
heifer, has broken the seven days
world record for butter fat production
in the junior two-year-old class, pro-
ducing in the seven consecutive days
24.877 pounds of butter fat, the equiv
alent of 31.09 pounds of 80 per cent
commercial butter, and the Non-Par-
tisan League has already claimed
credit for her performance.-N. Y.
Herald. - 81 ..sEg,sS Gill;
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

Vernon L. Gale, of the local post
office force, recently purchased the R.
L. Finney residence on Euclid avenue,
an d will take possession the coming
Saturday. tas.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

. G. A. Porterfeld, representative of
Armour & Co., was here last night
from Cooperstown. Charley has been
using his automobile to make his
trips right along and started out this
morning on a long across country
drive to Portland and other Trail
county points. "
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

The Elks Lodge has just reviewed
reindeer from Alaska, for their big
annual feed which will occur about
Christmas time. Watch for the an
nouncement.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

Lars Nelson, one of the big farm
ers from near Courteney, was here
last night. He left on No. for Far
go where he goes to spend few days
looking after business matters.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

Miss Chrissie Bulge, who has been
with the law firm Of Combs & Richie
for long time, has resigned her posi-
ton and on Wednesday evening left on
No. 8 for her home at Grand F'roks,
N, D,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

Not all the duck hunting is over for
North Dakota. Hans Larson of VIM
bledon, shot three big green head mall
lards Thanksgiving day. The birds
were bagged in burned stubble field
over Spiritwood lake which is still
open. Ducks are still dropping into
the center of the lake each evening,
and sticking to the stubble field during
the daY.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

Banker George J. Jacobson, of
Walum, N. D., was in the city this
morning coming in from the twin
cities where he had been looking after
business matters. He left for Walum
on No. today 4~.-
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

A wonderful country North Dakota
is this year. Citizens are writing back
here from the sunlight cline of Cali
fornia sympathizing with US in what
they think is cold winter weather here,
little knowing that today, December
3, farmers are blowing in the fields in
this state. Of course this is not a
steady diet of North Dakota weather
year in and year out but it is the con-
dition today. It is beautiful today,
sunny and bright with just enough
tinge Of frost in the air to give one
that buoyant feeling that a fine at
mosphere gives to one-and we have
the clearest atmosphere in this state
of any in the union. We need no SYM
pathy as to weather conditions up un-
til today. These remarks are subject
to correction at any time after this
as we do not guarantee climatic con-
ditions only twelve hours at time in
this particular spot in the United
States.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

J: c. Sundby, business man from
Enderlin, N. D., was here last night
looking after business matters in the
city. He returned to Enderlin this
morning on the 500 flyer.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

DR.. ]. E. Featherstone and his
grandson, Paul, left yesterday for
Fergus Falls, Mimi, where they will
visit with relatives for a few days.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

Notwithstanding the very mild
weather we are having and have had it
it the general opinion of those who
have followed weather conditions in
this state 70 many years, that the
ice crop will not be any shorter than
usual. 1t may be a little later but
there will be plenty for all.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

r. B. Cox dropped into the city this
morning from Wimbledon and is
hanging around looking after his in
surance friends and visiting with his
numerous friends in the CITY.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

Lewis Berg was down from Coop
erstown last night and is looking after
matters of business nthis locality.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

Mrs. S. F. Potter, of San Diego
California, is Valley City visitor
today. 81, '.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

Theresa Kraemer left yesterday
afternoon on No. 2 for Washington,
D. c.. =
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

]. V. johnson went up to James
town yesterday to look after the trade
in that part of the state. H..
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09
From Thursdays Daily

w. P. Richards and wife, of Fargo,
N. D., are Valley City visitors today.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

State Supt. Minnie J. Nelson pass
ed through the city this morning en-
route for Bismarck. She had been to
St. Paul attending state conference
of educators of four adjoining states.
This is the day that she is given back
her powers as provided by the recent
initiated law and we presume she will
have a real pleasant time sweeping
out lot of junk that has been at
tempting to fill her Office the past few
years. It should be pleasurable job
for her to kick out a few of those
hangers on. -~".r
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

The Times-Record has sold hun
dreds of those fine Christmas cards
neatly printed that do away with cost
ly presents and answer the spirit of
Christmas just as we'll. It will soon
be getting too late to get these cards
and if any of our friends want any
they must select them within the next
few days. Come in and let US show
YOU what we have and we think we
can please you. Do not delay this
matter much longer.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09
CRODNO BATTLE
|SDESCR|bEDBY
AN EYE WITNESS
Capture by Poles Was Serious
Blow to Soviet Army. \
POLES START NONE TOO EARLY

Their Advance Was Merely Fore
staIlment Of the BoIshevlk Offensive
Enormous Forces Were Concen-
trated on the Polish Front-PoIish
Artillery Firing Was Excellent, but
BoIshevik Firing Was Weak-Boy
Scouts Take Prominent Part in
Fighting.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09
From Fridays Daily
R. F. Petrick and wife of Enderlin.
N. D., are Valley City visitors today.

Mrs. Andrew Blewett and Mrs. M.
Freese, of jamestown, N. D., were here
last night looking after matters of
business in the city.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09
Hog Cholera and Worms

Why Runty Wormy Pot Beied
ed Worms the vitality Of hogs and kills their throw
off cholera and other diseases PEPTONIC puts
profit basisminates their weight per
and but 60 birth maturity The
following them NOW
<Oriska Drug Co.. Oriska, N. D. c. Miller Nome N D.
ba Elevator Cuba, N. R. Greek, Eckelson N D.
Olson Drug Co, Fngal1 D.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

]. NJ. Hannaford, after more than
forty-eight years continuous service
with the Northern Pacific Railway
Company, retired on December 1st,
from the Office Of president. Charles
Donnelly, now executive vice presi-
dent, assumes the title and duties of
president, with headquarters at St.
Paul, MINI. Mr.. Hannaford will con-
tinue as director of the company,
and with the title of vice-chairman
will act in an advisory capacity to the
company and it's officers.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-12-09

A. J. Hamm, that wide-awake rep
resentative of the Remington type
writer company, arrived in the city
last night and is looking after his
patrons and prospective buyers today.
The Remington is getting up "pony
edition" of this typewriter that can be
carried around in very small space
and is said to be fine typewriter for
travelling men and those who travel.
The new model is not yet on the mar
ket but will be out for sale very soon
at price within the reach of all.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-08

the past six weeks by the Richmond
Safety Gate company. &C. B. Ward
was business visitor in Cincinnati
Wednesday. Mrs. o. w. Sherer spent
Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Perry
Eby, near Eldorado.. Mrs. Mary
Davis, of Richmond, spent Wednesday
with her brother. w. P. Mills. Mrs
George Wolfe and children are spend
ing few days with relatives here. {.
Mrs. Robert Boyle and daughter
returned to Erie, Pa, after spending
few weeks with relatives . Amos
Fluner attended the basketball tourna-
ment at Delaware, O.. last week. He
will visit in Chicago before his return.
Carl Barnett is filling his place as
operator at the tower during his abb
Sence.
WEST ALEXANDRIA, o. The
Missionary society of the Reformed
church met at the home of Mrs. J. w.
Miller, Thursday afternoon. 80. Miss
Fannie Bollipger has been quite i'll at
her home in st. Paris, o., and was
unable to resume her work in the
schools here during the past week. -.
Rev. Beechler, of Gratis. gave a very
interesting talk to the high school on
Thursday morning. -. Homer Smith,
of Dayton, spent Saturday and Sunday
with his parents, DR.. and Mrs. H. l..
Smith. Mr.. and Mrs John Scamp
and daughter, Delma spent Saturday
evening in Eaton. >. Mr.. and Mrs. P.
A. Saylor spent Saturday in Dayton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Smith spent Sat
urday afternoon in Eaton. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Brewer and children, Eliza
beth and Paul, of Dayton, spent Satur.
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Chandler
and family. ...J. w. Winkleman re-
turned Saturday from attending the N
e. A. meeting at Cleveland. =. Misses
Martha Saylor and Catherine Pontius
of Western College spent from Satur
day until Monday with their parents
-. Amos Marley spent the weekend
here. Warren Copp entertained a
group of friends at his home on Sun
day evening. DIR. and Mrs. r. C.
Hill spent Monday in Dayton. The
Round Table Club met at the home OF
Mrs. ]. w. Miller on Tuesday evening
Many Of the high school pupils
attended the funeral services Of Harry
Reigel at the U.B. church at townsville
on Tuesday. Mr.. Reigel was a member
of the senior class, 90. Mr.. and Mrs
Teo Cox, of Springfield. spent Tuesday
with friends here. -. Misses Esther
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-08
crops and IL classified by cereals, hay

and forage. seed, commercial truck.
small fruit and miscellaneous crops;
the third covers duplicated acreage
The fourth part in which the greatest
change is made is devoted to live
stock, which is in two divisions, the
first showing the number of all kinds
of animals on farms by age and the
number of deaths from disease. the
second showing the breeding stock by
classes: part five pertains to orchards
containing trees of bearing age. and
part six asks a number of miscellane-
Gus questions regarding farm operat-
ions.
The schedule is regarded as a great
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-08
BOOKS GIVEN TO
SOLDIERS, REPAID

Approximately the same number of
books as was donated by county
people during the war for the use Of
soldiers. sailors and marines, will be
returned to Richmond. It is estimated
the city will get about 1900 books.
The American Library association,
which conducted the campaign for
books to provide entertainment for the
American armed forces, Is likewise
distributing the books which have
been collected from the training camps
in this country and recreation centers
in Europe.
Through the generosity of Indiana
people. about 7.400 were contributed
In the Campaign, and they are being
returned to this state after having
seen service in literally all parts Of the
books or the donors so that it makes
It practically impossible, to return the
books to the original owners, but inso-
far as possible, as many books will be
returned to each library as was con-
fributed through it.
, The books, among them many tech
nical volumes. recently were shipped
from New York by the American
Library Association to William j.
Hamilton, secretary of the Public
Library Commission at Indianapolis.
Mr.. Hamilton will have charge of cir
culating the books throughout the
state. They are expected to relieve
temporarily the need for wider public
library service, which, since the war,
has been acute, in Indiana as in every
other state.
! In view of this need, the American
Library Association expects to receive
substantial support from the residents
of Indiana in its undertaking of a
nation wide facilities. The association
IS gathering fund of two million
dollars with which to carry out this
aim, as we'll as many other features
of a program which will make the
public library vital force in building
up an intelligent, productive citizen
ship throughout the entire United
States. In the work of collecting funds
Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio. Mich
igan and West Virginia, will comprise
one district in charge Of a regional
director.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-08
1876 EGGS DAILY
FROM 200 HENS

The daily average from 200 hens. 70
of which are pullets, of 1875 eggs, is
reported by Mrs. J. st. John. River
Head, Toledo, Ohio. Mrs. st. John
buys Pratts Poultry Regulator in 25
lb. pals, and claims the splendid re-
suits she is experiencing are due to
the regular use of "Pratts."
Pratts Poultry Regulator, mixed
with a good egg-making ration. not
only makes hens lay, but the eggs
wanted for Matching will produce
sturdy chicks that will develop into
A. 1 pullets and cockerels. Test
"Pratts" with this understanding
Your Money Back If You Are Not
Satisfied" Pratts Poultry Preparations
will make your poultry pay. A. J.
Luken & Co.. E. H. Stegman, Omer G.
Whelan.-Advertisem
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-08

Of this bedroom
below
chfoner
call exceptional bargain will
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-08

Unger and Mary Hill spent Wednesday
in Dayton. . j. Huston Reinhart was a
Dayton visitor Wednesday. 49,. Ray
Silver spent the past week in Colum-
bus on business. Misses Daphin
Hamilton and Theresa Block, and Ed
Wigger spent Sunday in Dayton. Miss
Norma Seibing and Harold Barnheiser
of Dayton were the dinner guests Of
Miss Martha Saylor on Sunday. Mrs.
Julia Holland, of Dayton, spent the
past week with friends here--Isaac
Campbell has a sale of his household
goods on Saturday afternoon. $50. Ed
Schlingman was business visitor
here Monday. ...... Mr.. and Mrs. F. e!
Rinehart spent Tuesday in Dayton. 80.
Charles Schrell, of Brookville, spent
Tuesday with his sister, Mrs. Louise
Myers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-08
Farm Statistics Blanks
Received by Assessors

A new form of statistical report to
be secured by the township assessors
for Indiana farms for 1919 agricultur-
al information was being received
Monday by Wayne assessors from
George C. Bryant, field agent of the
cooperative crop reporting service
for Indiana.
1t Is divided into six parts and con-
forms very closely to the United
States census agricultural schedule,
except that production figures are
eliminated and only acres and num-
bers are asked for on the assessors
report.
The first part comprises only the
acreage of the farm, whether owned
or rented, and is classified according
to the use made of the land; second
part asks for the acreage devoted to
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-08
WOOD ALCOHOL MERCHANTS
GET LONG JAIL SENTENCES

HARTFORD, Conn.,, March 8.--Na'
than Salzberg was given a prison SEN
tence of from eight to twelve years:
Frank Rose, three to five years; Saul
Joseph, three to five years, and Jacob
Bronerwine, one to three years, Sat
urday. The four are charged with the
sale Of wood alcohol whisky which re-
suited in thirteen deaths here at
Christmas time. They did not con-
tend when charged with manslaughter.