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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-22
TO ORGANIZE
: NEW SOCIETY

Hango, Finland, Jan. 17.-Alexal,.
der Berknlan and Emma Goldman, de-
ported from the United States, intend
to organize a complete society in So
Wet Russia to be known as the "Rus-
sian Friends of American Liberty"
The sccisty's prime object will be the
promotion OF a SOCIAL revolution in
the United States"
Berkman and Goldman made these
statements in an interview with a
United Press correspondent today,
today, when the American transport
Buford, the "Soviet Ark" carrying
249 deported radicals from the United
States arrived here.
The Buford was accompanied by the
destroyer Ballard. Officers said the
voyage through the perilous mine
fields between Kiel and Hango was
made without incident. No trouble
from the radicals was experienced.
American officials will accompany the
deported radicals as far as the Rus
sian border near Petrograd, it was
said, and then return to the Buford
and Ballard, which will await them at
Hango. Officers made no comment on
reports that the Soviet government
may refuse entrance to the deported
Reds. It was assumed this contin-
gency had been provided for.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-22

These mains are entirely inadequate
to cope with a large fire, and cannot
provide a sufficient volume Of water
to provide a sufficient number of
streams. The supply Of water that
can be obtained from the well is linn
tied, and this means that river water
would have to be pumped into the
mains, if fire is not stopped in less
than one hour from the time the water
is turned on, that is when three or
four streams are required and used.
Larger water mains are one of the
conditions named as necessary by the
General Inspection Bureau to secure
lower insurance rates in the business
district.
When such a water main is con-
structed, would recommend that
hydrants be placed at each alley
through the business district, as we'll
as at the corner of each block, this
will provide plugs for more streams,
and give greater pressure, and make
the lines of hose easier to handle, as
the lines laid will be shorter.
In closing, permit me to express to
Mayor Moe and the aldermen my
thanks for the hearty cooperation and
splendid support they have accorded
the fire department at all times.
Yours respectfully,
w. C. CRASWELL, J.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-22
WOMEN TO GET e.. -.
V~A'AsSAs ~ ~~A t2ss.$
MINIMUM WAGE

Bismarck, Jan. Is. A standard
minimum wage will soon be set for
women workers of the state by teh
workmen's- compensation bureau, ac-
cording to Commissioner S. S. Nc
Donald. One Of the duties imposed
upon the bureau is to determine
what a living wage is, and then to
see that no woman worker in North
Dakota is paid less.
To determine the smallest salary
on which a woman can live, num-
Der of hearings will be held in vari
Gus parts of the state by the bureau
The first of the hearings begins at
Bismarck on January 26. Others will
follow in close order at Dickinson,
Jamestown, Valley City, Fargo,
Grand Forks, Devils Lake, Minot
and Williston.
During the hearings employers
and others or any other interested
persons may appear and offer testi-
mony, or be heard on any state
ments they may wish to make. The
bureau will also subpoena wit
nesses to determine the cost of liv-
ing, and to secure information on
other factors to be considered in fix
fnp the minimum wage for women.
Following the close of the pre-
liminary hearing, final hearing will
be held at Bismarck and minimum
scale fixed for the various classes
of industries in which women are
employed. -
The compensation bureau already
has vast amount of data col
ilected by Miss Hazel Farkash, sec
retary Of the women's minimum
wage division of the bureau.
Miss Farkash's report, which will
probably be made public in few
days, will form the basis of the bu-.
reau's hearing Throughout the state.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-22
A. J. M'INNIS IS
ELECTED PRESIDENT

A meeting of the executive COM
mittee of the Farm Bureau was held
at the county extension Office Satur-
day afternoon, January 10. The mem
bers of this committee were: A. J.
McInnis, Dazey; Vernon Grant, Cuba;
Howard Wilson, Leal; Mrs. James
Thorson, .Fingal; Mrs. Nick Runck,
Leal; Ed. Emery, Valley City; John
Eggers, Pillsbury.
The executive committee organized
by electing from their number the
following officers:
President-A. J. McInnis.
Vice President-Verno Grant.
Secretary and Treasurer-Howard
The executive committee developed
program of work for the county,
taking up lines Of work dealing with
the farm and the home that schould be
promoted. The county was tentatively
divided into communities and chair
man was appointed for each commun-
ity who will call in a number of local
people to discuss the agricultural pro-
gram for the community.
1t was decided by the executive
committee that Farm Bureau news
be published, the first issue to appear
in February. The executive commit
tee authorized the editorship to their
paid agents, namely: T. K. Calnan,
county agent; Clara L. Larson, Coun-
ty Boys and Girls Club Leader;
Emma E. Dewitt, County Home De-
monstration Agent.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-22
PASTOR SPEAKS TO
M. E. BROTHERHOOD

Wednesday evening the Brother
hood of the NJ. E. church had the
pleasure and the profit which came
from hearing three of the visiting min
listers who were in town that day
working in the interests of the Centen-
ary. The first speaker was Reverend
James Anderson, superintendent of
the Fargo District, who gave his au-
dience a birds eye view of the great
convention held at Atlantic City, New
Jersey, last week, the first convention
of the great Inter- Church World
Movement. In that convention "a de-
nominations of Professionalism were
represented by 1882 accredited dele
gates He showed how the worlds
needs are a challenge to the united
effort of all Protestant churches.
DR.. George Mecklenberg of the
Helena area brought to those assem-
bled an appeal for meeting the plans
which Methodism has pledged itself
to carry forward in the immediate fu-
ture. He mentioned the various OBJ
jectives before that body of religious
adherents and emphasized the need OF
a new and vital and worldwide con-
ception of the opportunity now before
the church. He showed the relation
the Centenary BEARS to the Inter-
Church plans.
The next speaker was DR.. Eugene
Hickman, director Of organization in
the Centenary campaign. His mes
sage was one of profit because it was
alive with many illustrations based on
the speakers experience in evangelis-
tic work. DR.. Hickman is a very
forceful and convincing speaker and
his words of counsel and suggestion
were not only timely but indicative of
what must be done. in the very near
future. zs# 80
The ladies Of the Euclid Circle
served fine supper to more than 60
guests. Several out Of town minis
ters were present. Sis. y.
In the afternoon Or. Hickman
spoke before the ladies Of the General
Aid. ELECTION Of officers, resulted in
the reelection Of: the old officers, as
follows: President, Mrs. E. w. Simp-
son; ce-president, Mrs. J. S. Wilds;
secretary, Mrs. J. H. Seymour; treas
urer, Mrs. E. NJ. Harding. "
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-22
First National Bank
Changes Personnel

this promotion the bank has made a
most excellent selection. Mr.. Mudgett
is a careful and conservative business
man who will give his best efforts to
see that the prestige Of the institu-
tion is kept up while at the same time
he will give the public and patrons Of
the bank every consideration that it
is possible to give consistent with good
business methods and we feel sure
that under his cashiership the First
National Bank will maintain its high
standard of efficiency. r. w. Bassett
will be assistant cashier as in the past,
thus making a very strong official
personnel of the bank. John Holmes,
who has been connected with the
bank since it's inception, about forty
years, retires as director on account
of other plans. Mr.. Holmes was also
Secretary of the board of directors.
Mr.. L. S. Ward and DR.. E. A. Pray
were elected directors and Mr.. Ward
assumes the duties Of secretary of the
board of directors in place Of Mr..
Holmes. D. O'Malley and Robert An
derson We're also elected vice-presi-
dents. The addition of these new di-
rectors and the changing about of the
officers for better efficiency puts this
pioneer financial institution in fine
shape for continued success and SER
vice to, this locality and county at
large. The Times-Record offers it's
congratulations to all concerned, to
the retiring officers and directors as
well as to the new officers and direc-
tors and wishes them and the institu-
tion more success and greater SER
svicp t.. 49,. 81.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-22
REV. LYON RE-
SIGNS PAST0RATE

The annual meeting of the First
Congregational church was held in the
church parlors, Wednesday evening,
Jan. IA. The usual business was
transacted and reports of the various
departments were read and received.
These reports showed the church to be
in a flourishing condition. The Church
School was never stronger with an
enrolment of over 400 pupils and has
held high percentage Of attendance
throughout the year. The Auxiliary
Guild and Ladies Guild showed finan-
call receipts Of the year totalling
above $4,000. :.
Election of officers followed: Prof.
sSpalding was elected superintendent
of the Church School. DR.. Allen, pres
ident of the Normal school was added
to the board of trustees.
Rev. Lyon was unanimously re-
elected as pastor for his twelfth year,
alta substantial increase of salary. :,
Rev. Lyon. then sprung surprise
upon the congregation accepting the
election only for portion Of the year.
In q short but strong address he
pointed the way to possibilities OF
larger usefulness Of the church, in
this new day. He concluded by asking
the church to be ready to release him
sometime during the. year for other
plans. He also suggested that the
church use the time to secure a sue
cessor to carry forward the work.
During the twelve years our church
has grown from small church to one
of the largest in the entire northwest.
1t has built church plant with mod
ern features worth $4,000. The un-
firing and devoted work of Mrs. Lyon,
as class leader, leader Of social activi-
ties of churchlife and as pipe organ
list, has had much to do with the splen-
church spirit during these years. Mr..
and Mrs. Lyon and family will leave
place in our community that will be-
hard to fill.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-22
FARM LOAN ASSO-
CATION MEETS HERE

Tuesday was the annual meeting
of the Valley City Farm Loan Asso-
citation working under the jurisdiction
of the Federal Farm Loan Bank of St.
Paul. It was the second annual meet
ing of this association and the meet
ing was held for the purpose of check
ing up the years business and for the
election Of officers for the ensuing
year. The following are the officers
elected yesterday:
The directors are: Elmer L. Wicks,
Fred H. Getchell, P. A. Monson, w. S.
Emery, M. T. Miller. These directors
then elected the following officers for
the ensuing year.
President-Elmer L. Wicks.
Vice President-Fred H. Getchell.
Secretary and treasurer-A. C.
Thorkelson. ~.
Although this organization is heard
less Of in this county than any other
it is one of the most important. 1t is
an institution operated by farmers of
the county for their own benefit.
There are five associations in this
county located at Valley City, VIM
bledon, Leal, Dazey and Litchville.
Farmers are able to borrow money
from this federal bank at 5h per cent
and the loan runs for "a 1-2 years.
The borrower can pay up loan after
five years if he 50 desires. The max
imum amount any one man can
borrow is $4,000. One per cent
of the loan must be paid each year.
The Valley City association has loan
ed $685. so far which is certainly
great help to the farmer where there
has been short crop and gives him
the opportunity to get money at low
rate Of interest to tide him over the
rough spots.
Just to give an idea of what the fed
eral farm bank is doing we might add
that it has loaned the farmers of
North Dakota $l7,878,900, most of
this in the western part of the state.
Minnesota farmers have been loaned
$11 ,4O7, 100, Wisconsin farmers $5,-
013,6O0, and Michigan farmers $685.
800 or total Of $39,834 900.
The total resources of this federal
farm bank as given by their last state
ment is $42,265 5,693.23.
1t is certainly an institution that
must result in great benefit to the
farmers of the northwest and from the
amount of money being borrowed by
the farmers they are taking advantage
of the opportunity to get financial aid
at cheap rate Of interest. -
Last evoning the editor was invited
toaneet with the local association
members and to eat a "banquet sup
per" with them at the Rudolf Hotel,
We found the bunch a lot Of live wires
working for the best interests Of the
farmers Of the county and state and
we certainly enjoyed the opportunity
Of meeting with these gentlemen and
enjoying good time in social way
with them, .z----.>. .sr:s>' .
Mr.. H. E. Thayer, of St. Paul, MINI,
appraiser and examiner for the fed
eral Loan Bank Of St. Paul, was also
present yesterday and at the slipper
last night. He was hers comforting
with the members and officers OF the
association. Mr.. Thayer is a mighty
pleasant gentleman to meet and seems
to thoroughly understand the work in
which he is engaged.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-22
CHIEF CRASWELL
REPORTS ON FIRES
Valley City, N. D., Jan. 1920.

Valley City, N. D., Jan. 1920.
TO the Honorable, the Mayor and City
Council, Valley City, N. D.
Gentlemen: On Dec. 18th members
of the fire department responded to a
still alarm and eXtinguished fire in
bin of screenings in one of the Rus
sell, Miller Milling Co.'S. elevators, the
loss was nominal. Caused by dust
explosion.
On Dec. 3Oth, the department made
run to the residence Of Cecil Mckay
in Zetterberg's addition, the fire was
extinquished without the aid Of the
department, the cause was an over
heated stove, and the loss nominal.
=, During the year 1919 thirteen
alarms were responded to, as against
twelve in 1918, the estimated loss in
1919 being $l2,995.OO (the Armory
loss being estimated at $12,000.0O) as>
against $625.0O in 1918.
Three Of the thirteen alarms were
unnecessary and might be classed as
precautionary, the causes Of the thir-
teen alarms, was as fallows: !: -
Cigarette stub, l.
Explosion of gas in furnace, L.
Sparks; /. -. .~
Overheated stoves, 3.
Children and matches, z.
Spontaneous combustion l.
Dust explosion l. -.
Unknown 2.
False I.
The department has made several
inspections of the business district and
of public buildings during the past
,-,o,, onJ %o-%l,;S Ero p,roxyoptiOv1 work
I attribute the few alarms, and the
holding down Of losses. If buildings
are kept free from rubbish and infiam-
mable material, it is harder for fires
to start, and they burn slower when
they do start. Our citizens have CO.
operated with us in the work of fire
prevention, and we appreciate it, and
we want every one to try and make
the fire losses smaller in 1920.
The fire truck has given good ser
vice, and has been good investment
for the city, insurance rates would un-
doubtedly have been raised, had it not
been added to our equipment, and
without it the city hall might have
been badly damaged, if not destroyed
when the Armory burned
My report of April 1st, contained
the suggestion that before any paving
is done twelve inch water main be
laid from the river through the busi-
ness district of the city, for fire pro-
lection purposes, the present mains
through the business district and to
the water tank are but six inch, those
in the residence district are four
inch,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-22
.LEACUE0F Ma
!. ! TIONS REALITY

Paris, Jan. l6.---The league OF ma
tions becomes reality today. Leor
Bourgeois of France was elected per-
haanent president of the league of ma
tions council at the conclusion of the
first meeting today. The session con
vened at 1885 a. m. in. the famous
cloak room of the French foreign of
fee and adjourned at 11:50 a. m
Leon Bourgeois is president of the
French society for the league Of ma
tions and president of the French SEN
ate. He presided at and delivered the
opening address and was followed by
Earl Curzon of Great Britain, secre-
tary of state and foreign affairs. I'm
mediately after the session convened,
Bourgeois was elected temporary
president.
s.The league Of nations has been al
lotted several distinct tasks" Bour-
geois said, in opening the session.
"'The constitution provides interna
tional organizations for regulation of
economic and socialtlife that VIII form
the foundation for the new year now
opening. Finally there is the inter-
national regulation Of labor conditions
to insure the welfare of the workers
and social peace, toward which already
much has been accomplished"
The president then took up the
questions which the council must set
tie Immediately and the terms of the
peace treaty and league covenant.
Organization 81 the league will not
be completed until an assembly of all
states comes together" Bourgeois
continued.
Among the states invited to join
within two months after the treaty of
peace became effective, Spain, Argen-
tina, Paraguay, Chile and Persia al
ready have accepted
'Even if the league thus remains
incomplete until later dates, details
nevertheless bars connection Of the
first solemn act. Today will go down
in history as the date of the birth of
the new world. This decision is to be
taken today in any Of the states ad-
herring to the covenant Of the league.
It will be the first decree of all free
nations, linking themselves together
for the first time in the history Of the
world, and who substitute right for
might"
Referring to the failure of the
United States to accept the league,
Bourgeois said:
t'The task Of providing at this meet
ing and Inauguration of the greatest
of international institutions should
have fallen to President Woodrow
Wilson,"
.sWe respect the reasons which still
delay the decision of our Washington
friends, but we express hope that
these soon will be overcome and a re-
preventative OF the United States will
occupy place amongst us. .
ssThe councils work then will as
sumo that definite character and that
particular force which should asso-
ciate with our work." "
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-22

Closing his address, the French
leader said solemnly: with eyes fast
on the distant future but our feet on
the solid ground Of political and social
relations, we are creating world in
which the league of nations can de-
,velop a spirit of justice and desire
for peace"
Premier Lloyd George and Wis
count Edward Gray arrived late, en-
tering the room some time after the
ceremony had started President
Burgeois Immediately recognized them
greeting Viscount Edward as one of
the parties of the league.
Earl Curzon spoke folloWing Pres
ident Bourgeois, emphasizing the ne
cessity of doing away with the old
methods Of secret diplomacy.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-22

The annual meeting of the First
National Bank was held in this city on
Tuesday of this week and several
changes were made at that meeting in
the official family of this bank. John
Tracy, who has been connected with
this solid institution for the past
thirty years, Is years of which he has
been cashier, has been elevated to the
presidency, vice Herman Winterer,
who now heads the board of directors
as chairman. Mr.. Tracy has given
loyal service all these years to the
bank and has made the institution a
signal success by his efficient work as
cashier. His has been a busy life in
the institution and he has put in long,
hours looking after all the details that
are connected with his work as cashier
of practically two million dollar irl-
stitution. He will now be able to
take matters little easier and turn
over lot of the work to others who
follow him. Mr.. Winterer has been
president Of the bank for the past
fifteen years and has been actively on
the job lending his counsel and con-
servative judgment which has also
materially helped to make the institu-
ton a success. Thus the bank with
Mr.. Tracy as president and Mr.. Win
terer as chairman of the board of di-
rectors, gives that bank two execu-,
tive officers that make for greater and
better efficiency and service to the pa
irons and public in the management
of the institution. Col. C. F. Mudgett,
who has been assistant cashier has
been elevated to the cashiership. In
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-22
ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY

Paris, jar. 16.-Premier Clemen-
ceau today formerly announced his
candidacy to be president of France.
Paul Des Chanel, president of the
chamber of deputies will be his only
opponent, it was indicated. The cleo
ton will be held at Versailles tomor-
row. President Poincaire and Leon
Bourgeois both announced they will
not be candidates. Nominations will
be made at the session Of the senate
and chamber OF deputies this after
noon.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-22
LIQUOR men WANT
REIMBURSEMENTS

Washington, Jan. THE first step
in co1ngress to reimburse the holders
of large likuar stocks which are now
virtually total loss was taken today
by Representative Cabath of Illinois.
He introduced a bill ordering the
bureau Of internal revenue to pay
brewers and distillers the actual cost
of producing the stocks now on hand
and to refund the taxes paid on liquor
that can not be sold.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-01-22
Y. {. H. s. WINS
FROM JIMT0WN

The local high school basketball
team opened the season with a 1922
victory at Jamestown last night.
Playing in mid-season form the To-
Gals surprised jamestown who expect
ed victory over the new Valley team.
The game was fast and clean featur-
ed by good team work on both offense
apd defense.
Valley City was the first to score
when Lyon Gagged free throw. They
then scored S points before James
town could make a point. 1t was a
see-saw game from then on with the
score II to 10 in our favor at the end
of the first half.
Busdicker and Kernkamp were the
stars for Valley while Rathman and
Thomas did best for jamestown.
4 The lineup:
Redman. ....... .rf. ..... Kernkamp
Rathman. ... If. .......... Lyon
Thomas ...... &C.. Busdicker, Capt
Mcdonald. ..... .rg. ........ Luessen
Farley, Capt. -. .lg. g......... Curren
The local team left for Cooperstown
to play the high school there this aft
ernoon.
The second team last night defeated
the Noltimier consolidated school by
a score of 36-32 in hard fought game.
The stars for the local team were
Wertin, Thayer and Delaney. r