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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-15

, Gated better standard of teachers by
paying better and living standard OF
wages. In regard to the unionizing OF
the teachers the speaker was not in
favor of or unioniZlng and joining the
American Federation of Labor but was
in favor of the teachers having their
own separate educatioal organization
to work as unit for the advance
ment ofthemselves in their chosen pro-
fession. We consider the talk given
by President Allen as being a sane,
sensible exposition of the teacher and
the needs of the teacher as to the fu-
ture and we are sure that the big au-
dlence present last night were pleased
that they went out to hear what he
had to say. The open forum was then
put in motion and several spoke on
different phases of the school work
the last speaker being Prof. R. L.
Brown who in the four brief minutes
allotted to him cracked the nut to our
satisfaction. He was in favor Of the
unionizing of the teachers into one big
organization composed of all workers
in educational lines with each branch
OF the work having representation in
the governing body. He did not be-
lieve that the present system as en-
ployed by the national educational as
sociation was the right way to handle
the matter as only teachers higher up
or rather superintendent and such
had say in governing that body.
What he wanted was a clean cut
teachers association that would give
everyone a square deal and if the
100000 teachers in the country organ
lied along these lines they would be
a power to protect themselves and to
give better service to the children Of
the country whom they were to teach
Mr.. Brown was also against joining
the American Federation of Labor as
he was against going in with any Or
ganization-he thought the teachers
should have their own organization.
We were sorry Mr.. Brown only had
four minutes to talk in.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-15
NOTICE OF
ANNUAL MEETING

An open letter to the members and
friends of the Congregational church
of Valley City:
Dear Frieds: l take this method
of not only inviting you personally to
attend the annual meeting of our
church but also of urging you most
strongly such attendance. The meet
ing will be held on Thursday evening
of this week in the social rooms of the
church and will begin promptly at 8
o'clock Reports from the various So
cieties of the church will be given, but
more important than all these reports
will be plans for this coming year.
Radical changes will be proposed and
discussed. l fell that during the
eleven years of my pastorate this
meeting is of the most Importance and
so again I urge you to make place
for the meeting in your busy lives and
be present and on time.
Our constituency includes besides
the church members all those who are
regular contributors to this church.
The voting will be confined to all who
have reached their majority.
At the conclusion of the business
meeting, when you will elect all the
officers of the church, the Ladies
Guild will serve light refreshments so
that the social side of your life may be
the more enjoyed.
Sincerely your minister,
Willard Crosby Lyon,
Moderator Of the Meeting.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-15
ARGUE REFERENDUM
BEFORE HIGH COURT

Bismarck, N. d., Jan. 8.-Argu
ments were made before the supreme
court today in the case involving the
question Of whether or not laws
passed by the legislature in the re-
cent special election can be put into
effect by the governor over the pro-
vision of the constitution, and the
referendum petitions filed against the
measure.
The matter was taken under advise
ment.
Last year, when initiative petit
tions were filed for the initiation of
several laws, Governor Frazier arbi-
trarily ignored the petitions and re-
fused to call an election.
Whether Or not he will get away
with this latest attempt to ignore the
provisions of the referendum clause
of the constitution is up to the su-
premc court in the suit argued to-
day, which comes up on the applica-
tion OF clerk in the state auditors
Office to force the payment by the
state treasurer of warrant issued by
the auditor under the authority of the
state auditing board.
Only the nonpartisan league puni-
tive laws are involved in the issue.
If Frazier succeeds in his scheme they
go into operation at once. Otherwise
they are held up till July l next.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-15
ELECTORS VOTE;
UPON 4 CHANGES,

Bismarck, Jan. -Four constitu-
tional amendments will be voted on
by the people at the presidential pri-
mary election in March, according to
information received from the secre-
tary Of state.
,, Two Of the amendments are pro-
posed by the general session and two
by the special session Of the 1919 leg
islature The general session pro-
.. posed the recall amendment to the
constitution, providing Tor the recall
Of public officers, and a second amend
ment permitting public lands contain
ing coal to be leased for agricultural
purposes.
The special session proposed an
| amendment permitting political sub
divisions to bond themselves for the
purpose Of acquiring public utilities.
Another reduces the residence .!a-
quirements of voters from one year in
the state, six months in the county and
80 days in the precinct to 80 days in
, the state, 80 in the county and 80 in
the precinct. It is also provided that
electors moving from one precinct to
another just previous to the election
date may vote in the precinct Of for-
mer residence until qualified in the
new precinct.
At the general election in Novem-
Der three more amendments are to be
voted on by the people. These provide
for state woman suffrage, changing
the name Of the state reform school
to the state training school, and the
loaning Of school funds on farm lands
up to so per cent of value, instead of
to the present 33 per cent limit.
The verdict of the people on all the
proposed amendments will be the final
disposition of them, under the new
constitutional provision initiated by
the people last year. Under the
former law the legislature was re-
quired to pass on all amendments to
the constitution before they could be-
come part of the organic law.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-15
GETCHELL PRAIRIE

Claud Ferrel proved himself a roy
al host, when a crowd Of friends and
neighebors walked in upon him and
his family Tuesday evening and pro-
ceeded to make themselves very much
at home. Claud's heart is as big as
bushel, basket and as his supply Of
nuts and candy seemed fully as large,
it is a wonder there is soul left to
tell the tale. When the feast was
topped off, with ice cream and cake it
seemed almost more than mortal man
could bear, but everyone did his best,
and it is miracle that every doctor
in town wasn't called to Getchell Prai
rie before morning. But the casualty
list was short and the anguish of those
who was unable to be present is pitt
full to behold, so it was decided to
make this surprise party an annual
event.
The Ladies' Aid held New Years
dinner at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. II. Whitcher even if it was a bitter
cold day. A large number were there
to enjoy the feast.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Sampson en-
tertained some Of the young people
of the Prairie Friday evening after
spending a very pleasant evening ice
cream and cake was served.
Ida Holcomb rturned to her school
at Fingal Sunday morning.
Ella Getchell who has been visiting
friends and relatives on the Prairie
left Saturday forOriska
Sunday school and Christian En-
deavor at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Chas. Whitcher.
Gussie White, who has been spend
ing her vacation at home returned to
school Monday.
Mrs. J. M. White spent Monday at
Chas. Whitcher's home.
Mr.. and Mrs Ben Wilson entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Anderson and
family, Wednesday at dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Harper and their
daughter Helen, John White, Lied Will
liams and Mrs. Skidmore were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Monday eve
ming at dinner.
Harriet Whitcher spent Monday
night with Mrs. Getchell.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-15
FIRE DESTROYS
0LDLAND MARK

A fire broke out in the building oc-
cupied by Mr.. Huddleston as a cigar
store on Fifth avenue just north of the
old opera house block about 2:30 this
morning and apparently had big
start before the fire department was
called out. The boys got on the job in
good shape, however, and we want to
say with the handicap they had on :"
late start they certainly made great
stop when they put out that fire with
out the loss of another building. The
building next to the one occupied by
Mr.. Huddleston was on the corner and
is occupied by the Peters Music House.
1t is an old frame building and no one
thought that it could be saved but the
boys saved it just the same Both build
ings belong to Attorney Lee Combs
and the one which was Quilted last
night by fire we are told is practically
the oldest building in Valley City. 1t
was at one time located at the river
and was the first pumping station oi
the n. P. Then is was moved up town
and has stood the tests of time until
fire last night put it out OF business.
Just what caused the fire is not known
but it probably was from the stove
or the chimney, at any rate when
Night Patrolman Thos. Gale turned
Lin the alarm it had big start and
being dry as tinder burned rapidly.
Mr.. Huddleston lost all Of his cigars
and other stock and did not know this
morning just what his loss was ne
had some insurance. We presume
that Mr.. Combs also had some insur-
ance on the building but we have not
learned the amount. In the burning
of this building it only clears the way
to make room for modern brick
building. We understand that Mr..
Combs has been figuring on building
on these lots and that he is now haV-
ing plans made for a substantial
building. We do not know what his
plans are but the time is coming when
a good building will adorn those lots
on Fifth avenue, one of the finest cor
ners in the city. No one regrets the
passing away of this old land mark
not even Mr.. Combs, we believe. We
want to give the department pat on
the back for the splendid work done
at this fire and to say that Valley CITY!
has a very efficient department. Chief
Craswell and his bunch of fire fight
ers deserve great credit and they are
getting it.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-15
PROCLAMATION
n the PeOnle of Va1iev Citv:

TO the People of Valley City:
Whereas, the u. s. Government, The
American Bankers Association, The
u. S. League of Building and Loan
Associations, The National Federation
of Constructive Industries, The Matt
ionaI Association of Real Estate
Boards, The National Association OF
Life Underwriters, The Canadian Life
Underwriters Association, The Amer
ican Life Convention, The Retail Mems
National Association, The National
Credit Mems Association (Wholesal-
ers), The Retailers Commercial Union
The Association of Life Agency Off,
GERS, The General Federation of Wo-
mems Clubs, are cooperating with
the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion in promoting a National Thrift
Week beginning January 18th, 1920,
for the purpose of teaching young
men and boys to think straight about
their money matters in the realms of
earning, spending, saving, investing,
:ang giving, and
Whereas, 1t SIS intended to empha-
size during this week bank service,
life insurance, home ownership, max
ing a will, thrift in industry, the fam
lily budget, prompt payment of bills,
and sharing with others, as some of
the important economic doctrines
which need to be taught to help in the
development of their characters, and
Whereas, Our Government has ap-
pealed to loyal people to help re-es-
tablish normal economic conditions at
the earliest possible moment by the
wade practice of broad conception of
thrift, making it patriotic duty for
every good citizen 0 practice economy.
Therefore, I, I. J. Moe, Mayor of the
City Of Valley City, being firmly con-
WINGED that the National Thrift Week
Program as it is planned is a move
ment worthy of the support of every
citizen of our city, appeal to all citi-
zens and residents of the City, to as
sist the local Thrift Week Commit
tee by cooperating in every way pos
sible to make the observance of this
important occasion success.
In Witness Thereof, have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of
the City of Valley City to be affixed
Done in the City Of Valley City this,
the 18th day of January, in the year
of our Lord, one thousand nine hum
dred and twenty.
IL. MOE,
a., (SeaD Mayor
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-15
REMEMBER THE STRANGER
THAT'S WITHIN THY GATES

Are the people of our beautiful lit
tie city becoming utterly indifferent
to the presence of strangers, who have
by choice or by business motives chos-
en- Valley City as their home? Not
long since our attention was called tc
an instance of mal-hospitality, that
portrayed a frigid coldness that would
send the social mercury of New York s
"millionaire row" down below the low
temperature mark. A gentleman and
family came to our city, rented a res
idence and entered into the employ OF
one of our leading business places.
For nearly three months, this family
lived on and on, and although the char
acter of that home was unquestioned
the occupants known to be sterling IN
every respect, not single neighbo1
called to bid them welcome, not lady
save the wife of the husbands en-
ployer darkened the door of those
strangers within our gates. We, who
parade hospitality, who dote on our
numerous fraternities, who exploit
our socability, are in need of fixing
that's the size of it.
Picture yourself and your good fam
lily in strange city, taken there bv
honest incentives, called there by the
welfare of those dependent upon you
isolated in a foreign atmosphere, and
then to feel that no one cared for you
or yours. This state of affairs is ex;
tant in Valley City-did you know it ?
Burning within the heart Of the de-
Sirable stranger there is a yearnine
for a welcome, craving for glad
hand, a thirst for acquaintance, and
we who are cloaking ourselves with
the virtues Of man hospitality should
get out of the wagon long enough tc
ret orr bearings and start in practic,
ing the theory of sociabilitv; of that
honest-to- goodness fraternity which
we are taught in the churches. in ths
lodges and in the great school of A
merican decency Remember the
stranger that is within thy gates:
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-15
That all's not coming we'll for
Brinton or his string of newspapers,

That all's not coming we'll for
Brinton or his string of newspapers,
seems evident as the result OF mat
ters coming to light. H. p. Knappen,
former publisher of the Palladium
which upon the passage of the Brinton
Newspaper Grab law became one of
the leagues kept papers under the
new title, the Burleigh County Farm
er's Press, is now out of control and
Job Wells Brinton himself is person
ally in command. And fight is on
Then up in Hillsboro, the league
editor who dared say that the men
who put the Bolshevic, Free Love, An
archistic and similar literature in the
public library must be deposed, has
himself been put where he can do no
harm in the future While not en-
tirely canned he has been relieved of
the editorial management of the Hills
boro paper and placed in charge of
the mechanical department.
Too, that O. T. Rishoff who quit the
National Service Bureau because r.
3. Wood and William Lemke wouldn't
fire Brinton, that Rshoff knew exact
ly whereof lie spoke regarding the
financial difficulties of the league pa
pers is evident by letters which have
been sent out by one of the "53" Of
fetal Brinton Sheets
Two -Mandan attorneys recently
sent legal notices for publication to
the Grant County Leader published at
Carson. Following the first publica-
tion the two attorneys received publ
cation notices and bills for $24 and $lS
respectively. With the bills came
letter from the editor of the Grant
County Leader imploring that the
checks be sent forthwith, because if
they was not forthcoming it was pos
sible that the paper would be forced to
suspend publication because of inabil-
ity to meet expenses and the subse-
quent publication of the legal notices
would not be made Never has news
paper in the state attempted to col
lect payment for legal notices until
after the final publication.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-15

OLD DORMITORY

The new girls in this dormitory this
term are Eloise Oswald, Ida and Ella
Ericsson, Ruth Barnes, Iva Seagren,
Loretta Carr, Alice, Emma, and May
Hanson, Marie Goodman, and Laura
johnson.
Irene Anderson is back in school
this term. -
Mr.. Benjamin Nelson called on Miss
Madeline Rue on his return trip from
the Twin Cities.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-15
RED CROSS NEWS

Mr.. Man of the Service: Did you
know that the "Sweet Bill" passed
Congress? One of the things which
should interest you is the fact that
connected government insurance will
be paid in lump sum to the benefic-
iary so elected by the insured, or the
payments will be made in thirty-s
or more monthly installments. If you
have let your insurance lapse you can
be re-instated. Go to the Red Cross
Office and find out about it.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-15

Nothing yields greater interest than
to have an active share in the happi-
ness and progress of your community
Be partner in all good works. Thrift
Week.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-15
EUCLID AVE. COTTAGE

Miss Ruth Cranz who returned
Tuesday spent her vacation in Chi
cago.
Miss Minnie Berg is new girl at
the Euclid Avenue Cottage.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-15

Mrs. Geo. B. Galley left last. night
for Marshal, Mimi, on account of the
serious illness of her mother, Mrs. L.
E. Bates.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-15

Disabled men should be pleased to
learn that the compensation rates have
been raised. Now single man who
is temporarily totally disabled will
receive $4,000 per month, man and
wife $4,000, etc. Percentages are fig
ured on these amounts, according to
whether a man has temporary Or
permanent disability.
Men who are entitled to compensat-
ion and have not made application
should apply for same.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-15

The American Red Cross has lust
equipped building at Posen, West
ern Poland, for the care Of 500 war
orphans who are being assembled from
the devastated districts by the Polish
Government.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-15

During the month of November the
American Red Cross helped find Lib
erty Bonds subscribed for by discharg-
ed soldiers and sailors while in the
service. In many cases discovery of
these bonds had been delayed for
months on account of the subscribers
not knowing the proper place for ap-
plication for delivery or through mis-
understanding in filing out affidavits.
incorrect addresses, and other matters
of detail.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-09-22
Clements Items.
X X X X X x X X X

X X * x x y
Misses Ada and Myrtle Clements
left Wednesday for Iowa, where they
will resume their work having spent
their several weeks vacation at home
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Hopfenspirger
and son Thomas, of Minneapolis, are
visiting with relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Backer and
family of New Ulm, visited at the Gust
Backer home Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Otto. Gerstman attend
ed farewell party given in honor of
NJ. Folman's at Morgan, Friday even
ing.
Mr.. Clarence Kiefer of Sleepy Eye.
spent several days hunting here last
week
Miss Hattie Bunnell is having va
cation from her duties at the G.
Backer store. Miss Anna Backer is
assisting in her place.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-09-22

bed, that I'm not torn asunder. that
| still have my head. For all the day
I'm lodging death cars propelled by
fools, and when reach my lodging the
sweat drips down in pools. | count
my legs and knuckles, my wishbones
and my hair, my carriers and my buck
les, to see if Pm all there; and if
there's nothing busted ! feel that I'm
in luck, for I've been chased, disgusted
by auto, ford and truck It's surely
time to punish with more than paltry
fines those reckless guys and Hunnish
who try to break our spines, who al
ways look for chances to wing the
passing gent, and fill the ambuiances
with victims, boneyard bent.-Walt
Mason
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-09-22
The Auto Peril.

Let's rise, o footsore readers, and
form union strong, to punish all the
speeders who rush their cars along;
with terrors dire they fill us, they
make US weak and pale; they try to
MAIN or kill US, and grumble when
they fail. The streets are scenes of
danger, where speed laws won't stay
put, and heaven help the stranger who
tries to cross on foot! Some reckless,
bonehead driver win promptly climb
his frame, and will not care a silver
how many more he'll MAIN. Oh, ev-
cry night ] wonder, when ] retire to
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-09-22
Shutdown News.

x X X X X X X X X X X y
Mrs. Elton Perley of Flandreau, S.
D., spent the week end visiting rela-
tives here.
A baby girl was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Adolph Olson of Storden, Sept
g.
John Olson and Ole Croft left yes
terday for Rochester, where Mr. Oh
son will consult specialist regarding
his health.
School in District II opened Mon
day September Is, with Miss Clara
LepetZky as teacher.
Adolph Olson and son Gordon &C
companied by Marion Nelson visited
at the Julius Jensen home Sunday.
Mr.. John Veibrock Of 0seola, Wis,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-09-22
THE BIGGEST JOB IN AMERICA.

The average mans idea of the biggest job in America
today is making his supply of cash meet the demands
made upon it by Old I'll C. L. According to article in
the September 18th issue of 'The Country Gentleman,
however, it is blowing the 100000 of it
every year. The article goes on to say:
Flowing requires more power and more men than any
other job There maintained the farms something
like 900 work animals and 100000 tractors princ
paly for this job The farmers of the United States
purchase between million and half and two million
plows annually of which pillow manufacturer alone
puts out approximately $50 styles and models American
pows shipped to the end of the earth for there
still millions of acres, in Asia and other out of the
places, that plowed with the kind of crooked
stick used by ancestors
The defense given for the $50 styles of plows that
there such thing apurpose pillow bottom; that
soils and soil conditions alone the correct type to
be used. The statement is also made that onehalf the
trouble farmers have with plows is due to not having
them adjusted right The other half traceable to using
the wrong kind of bottom.
"The Country Gentleman is very capable represented
in Redwood Falls by c. D. Thompson whose ADVERTISE
ment appears in this ISSUE Mr. Thompson tells us that
the circulation of The Country Gentleman" is more
than 6750OO and that its practical articles and helpful
farm service weekly growing in demand among
the farmers in this locality.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-09-22

is visiting at the August Tonak home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lincoln Clements
Mr.. and Mrs. LAWS Larson and fami-
ly Of Springfield and Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Peterson and family were
guests at the Emil Tonak home Sun
day.
Mrs Chas. Hansen of Minneapolis,
is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Hans Meyer.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-09-22

Frank Hassenstab is doing the
checking on the crawling on the Red
wood County stub of the state road
between here and Marshall. Frank
Will make competent and painstaking
checker. You don't have to worry
about him cutting it short and divid-
ing up with the contractor.-Milroy
Echo.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-09-22

Mr. Art Richter was a Sleepy Eye
caller Wednesday.
Miss Olga Klause is assisting at the
F. Nippermann home.