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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-05-13

upon which our government is found
ed, do hereby declare our unalterable
opposition to every form of autocracy
under whatsoever name and what
ever may be it's pretense, as necessar-
lily subversive of the principles under
lying American institutions and our
system Of free government, and we
also declare our unalterable opposi-
tion to every public measure savoring
of state socialism, as being alike sub
versive Of American principles, and as
having for it's ultimate object the rob-
bing of portion of the people, in the
name Of the law, Of the product of
their labor and their thrift.
We declare Townleyism, as exem-
plified in North Dakota, to be synon-
omous with autocracy, and of like kind
as that which is exercised in Russia
by Nikolai Lenine and Leon Trotsky,
differing from it only in degrees, its
ultimate purpose being such state So
cialism as would wrongfully, though
under the guise of taxation of other
form of law, chift the ownership of
land from the farmer to the state,
thus reducing the farmer to a mere
tenant Of the state, Therefore we do
hereby pledge our earnest and unceas
ing effort for the extinguishing of
Townleyism and State Socialism with
in this state.
Nevertheless, believing that such
opposition should be exerted con-
structively, insofar as may be consist
ent with public safety, and Whereas a
majority Of the people of the state of
North Dakota have voted in favor of
a terminal elevator and whereas large
expenditures of money have already
been incurred in connection Herewith,
we declare ourselves in favor of the
completion of such terminal elevator
now in process of construction and are
in favor Of the expenditure of any
amount not in excess of $4,000, 900 to
give eaid enterprise fair trial.
We recognize in Hon. William
LANCER an earnest, fearless and able
exponent of the principles herein
enunciated, and one who has fully de-
monstrated his devotion to the best
interests of the people Of this state,
and therefore we declare ourselves in
favor of his nomination as the repub
lican candidate for Governor of this
state. at the next ensuing general
election; and we do hereby instruct
such delegates as hall be by us elected
to represent thi county at the anti
Townley, anti-Socialist convention
called to assemble at Minot on 18th
inst. to sue all honorable means for
the nomination, as such candidate, Of
the Hon. William LANCER.
COMMITTEES
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-05-13
KNIGHTS OF PYTHlAS
HAVE BIG MEETING

One of the largest and most en-
thusiastic K. p. meetings ever held IN
the state was that of Saturday eve
ming when Valley City Lodge No. 26
had for it's honor guests, Supreme
Grand Chancellor Chas. E. Davis, of
Denver, Colora., and Grand .Chancei-
lor G. w. Wolbert, of Williston, N. D.
There were oyer 800 members present
coming from all over the state, Fargo,
Goodrich, Darlington, Kenmare, Hun
ter, Neville, Minot, Lisbon, Enderlin
and other towns being present. It was
certainly a great gathering. Past
Chancellor Nello Smith put on the
work and the rank of page was con-
ferred upon a class Of fourteen cam
didates in fine shape. After the, de-
gree had been given Past Chancellor
Smith introduced Grand Chancellor
Wolbert who gave them very fine
talk about lodge matters and citizen
ship along American lines. Mr.. VOL
bert then took charge of the meeting
and introduced Supreme Grand Chan
cellor Davis who talked on American
ism, Patriotism and Pythianism SO
eloquently and earnestly that he cap
tivated his hearers from start to fin
ish. 1t was a fine effort. I. J. Moe,
closed the speaking of the evening for
the Valley City lodge. After this
part of the program was pulled off
the company sat down to one Of the
finest "feeds they ever had served to
them and for this the boys want to
commend very highly Chef Metcalf,
who certainly made good with capi-
tai "G'. Prof J. B. Meyer, in his
usual mastery and splendid manner
sang two solos that made a decided
hit with the boys. The Harmony
Quartet followed along and gave a
great concert that was so much ap-
preciated that the boys could not get
enough of the singing and almost
missed the banquet as consequence.
After the banquet this quartet with
the X. P. orchestra furnished some
very fine music. The gathering Sat
urday night was one that will live
long in the memory Of the local
members as being the greatest meet
ing they ever attended, and the spirit
of fellowship and good will prevalent
will go long way toward the further
spread of Pythianism in this COM
munity.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-05-13
JOHNSON N-NERMAN
NUPTIALS WEDN'DAY

The johnson home was the scene of
a pretty wedding last Saturday after
noon at o'clock, when Sigma Eliza
beth johnson became the bride of
Charles Oscar herman. Rev. 0. F.
Domeij officiating. Miss Florence
Davidson sang sweetly, Oh Promise
Me and Perfect Day.
The bridal procession entered the
parlor with the strains of Lohengrin
Wedding March played by Miss Clara
and Hilma Olson. Selma Johnson sis
ter of the bride acted as flower girl
and was dressed in pink satin. Wal
ter Johnson acted as ring bearer.
The bride looked very pretty in
white satin dress draped with Georg-
cite and toule veil and carried a bou-
quet Of bridal roses and sweet peas.
Miss Carrie Johnson, sister Of the
bride who acted as brides maid was
dressed in gray georgette over pink
satin. Edward Johnson a brother of
the bride was best man.
After the ceremony a three course
dinner was served. The decorations
being pink and white.
The bride is well known in Valley
City having lived here all her life.
The groom came to Valley City two
years ago from Litchville and was
drafted into the army soon after.
Mr. and Mrs. herman have the best
wishes and congratulations Of their
many friends.
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YOUNG SHOULD
Be RETURNED

1t is not generally understood that
George M. Young, congressman from
the Second district, occupies pre-
eminent position in congress. Since
Jim Tawney was defeated for Con-
gress in the Second District in Min
nesota, Young is the first Congress-
man in the Northwest to occupy po-
sition upon the Ways and Means, COM
mittee except for about year in 1913
Anderson Of Minnesota, who occu-
pied a position on the committee.
This committee has always been the
most important in the House of Rep
resentatives and has become more i'm
portant since the World War. In this
committee tariffs were made and tax
and fiscal program shaped. Young
is eighth in rank upon this committee
Of twenty-five, fourteen republicans
and eight democrats; and if re-elect-
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DOUBLE HEADER
5. s. CONVENTION |!

Plans for the coming uble head
81 con> ention of the th Dakota
Sunday School Associa = are going
OF with fine prospects = at the con-
ventiun this year will : rk an epoch
N tnc work of the as 6 alton. "The
plan Of having the COT tioh meet in
two parts is meetir q With marked
favor" said James c 8 arrison, state
super: 2tendent, rece e "and from
reports coming into ? state Office,
we are likely to hav record break
ing attendance" 10
The convention win ..Ieet during the
week Of June 18th, holding its first
meeting at Minot, on the 18th, 14th
ard 18th. The second meeting will
be held in Valley City on the 18th,
l7th, 18th. In this way a very much
larger number of people will be reach
ed and the great values of such a
meeting will be brought down close
to the folks who are working and in
terested in this great field of rellg-
ious education.
Delegates can go where they pre-
fer as to the location, but it is ex-
pected that the delegates will attend
the convention that they can attend
without remaining over night en-
route; this will very likely be about
as follows. Those attending the Mi
not convention, delegates from Nc
Kenzie, Williams, Mountrail, Divide,
Burke, Ward, Mclean, Renville, Bot
tjneau, McHenry, Pierce, Wells, Ben
son, Ramsey, Rolette, Towner, Walsh,
Cavalier, with possibly Nelson and
Eddy. Those attending the Valley
City meet will be delegates from
Dunn, Oliver, Golden Valley, Stark,
Morton, Grant, Bowman, Slope, Het-
finger, Adams, Emmons, Burleigh,
Kidder, Logan, Mcintosh, LaMoure,
Dickey, Ransom, Sargent, Stutsman,
Barnes, Cass, Trail, Steels, Griggs,
Foster, Richland, Grand Forks, and
Pembina.
Quotas have been given to the
county associations as to the number
of delegates and these are being ac-
cepted with enthusiasm" says Mr..
Garrison. "E. L. Woodbridge, presi-
dent of the Bottineau County Asso-
citation, writes that Bottineau will be
there with her quota and then some.'
Miss Cooch of the Ransom county as
sociation says that if Ransom does not
have its full quota and spare, it will
not be her fault, and so the reports
so from all over the state.
Further particulars can be had from
the Office of the association, at IL A.
O. u. Bldg, Fargo.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-05-13
FlREMEN CELEBRATE
18TH ANNIVERSARY

! The twenty-fifth anniversary of the
local firemen was very fittingly ob-
; served last evening with fine ban
! quet at the city hall. The guests were
the members of the city fire depart
ment, ex-mayors, the present mayor
and city council and the Times Record
editor. The long banquet table was
very nicely decorated for this occas-
ion, tulips Of red and white forming
the flower decorations. Chief Cras-
we'll presided as POSTMASTER for the
occasion and acquitted himself with
much credit for himself and is de-
! veloping into real toastmaster. He
called upon many present for short
talks and all of them responded. 1t
was the concensus of opinion by those
who spoke outside of the department,
that Valley City was indeed very
lucky to have such an efficient, we'll
equipped department. The very ex-
cellent and satisfying banquet was
prepared and served by the Cingrega-
tional Guild, which is guarantee that
it was firt-class--the ladies always
giving a fine "feed" whenever they
undertake to serve one. The evening" S
entertainment was concluded by the
whole bunch forming a theater party
and going over to the Grand where
they enjoyed one Of Manager PLIERS
good films ''Man's World"
Those present at this celebration
last night had royal good time to-
gether, a sort of get together fellow
ship affair that makes you feel that it
is good to have such good bunch Of
fellows as we have in the Valley City
Fire department. The editor for one
enjoyed it very much and we believe
that is the expression Of every one
present at this celebration last eve
ming. Chief Craswell is to be conf
mended for the success of his social
affair
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FIRE ORIGIN IS
A MYSTERY

Four valuable work horses, seven
fresh milch cows and seven small
calves perished, in a midnight blaze
Saturday evening, when fire completes
ly destroyed the barn on the old
Schultz farm in Owego, fourteen
miles southeast of Sheldon.
Arthur Strand, who was returning
to his home east Of the village about
eleven o'clock Saturday evening,
noticed the flames shooting out Of the
timber when he was near the E. E.
Good farm, and Immediately drove to
the place and aroused Bert Weston,
who is operating the farm for his
father, Herb Weston Of Valley City.
Mr. Weston was sleeping on the op-
posite side of the house, only a few
rods from the burning building, I'M
aware Of the fire.
When Mr.. Strand arrived the top
portion Of the building was burned
away and the lower part was mass
of roaring flames. All that could be
done was to stand by and witness the
animals perish.
The fires origin seems to be a
ulSSLcIy. WI. VCSCVIl SIdCCS CHaC liz
had done up the chores Saturday eve
ming before dark and no lantern was
used about the place, and neither Mr..
Weston or any Of his help smoke, the
starting Of the fire seems all the more
mysterious.
Besides the livestock, Mr.. Weston
lost six sets of work harness and
valuable cattle dog. He places his
loss on the stock at over $4,000 with
no insurance. The barn was one of
the best constructed in the state. It
was 48x60 built several years ago by
Helmuth Schultz. 1t was constructed
largely of oak timber cut on the farm
and the finishing was better than used
in some houses today. Lumber men
estimate that it would cost more than
$4,000 to replace the barn. Mr.. Wes-
ton carried some insurance. Sheldon
Progress.
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CELEBRATE REGAIN
ING OF JERUSALEM

Sunday, May 9, will be gala day
for Jews all over the world, due to
the mandate given Great Britain for
the establishment of the Jewish home
land.
Instructions from the department
of education, Zionist organization,
New York city, are being sent out
everywhere in the United States, Civ
ing details as to how the celebration
should be held.
The Jewish people of Fargo will
celebrate the greatest moment in
their modern history both Sunday
afternoon and evening. The occasion
will mark the expression of graft
tude of the Jewish community of
this city to the powers of the allies,
the United States, Great Britain,
France and Italy for their unanimous
support and acceptance at the recent
San Reno conference of the Balfour
declaration for the establishment of
the Jewish homeland in PALESTINE
Forum.
Abe Stern and party Of this city
will leave for Fargo tomorrow morn
ing to attend these meetings.
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Another ball game is to be played
at Valley City next Sunday. Windsor,
N. D., will be the opposing team for
this game and the boys from the west
ern city are said to be fast aggre-
cation, so that lively game will be
the result of this clashing of the
two teams on the local diamond.
Manager Sampson says the visitors
are a fast bunch and he wants all the
fans out at this game to bolster up
the morale of the home boys: We got
good start last week and we want
to keep it up. Get out and root for
the home team and show your loyalty
to the boys. '
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-05-13
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The girls declamatory contest was
held Friday, April 80 in the high
| school assembly. Seven girls took
part and did it very creditably. The
program was opened with two songs
| by the mixed chorus. Then followed
the readings:
"Seein' Things at Night marion
Kelly.
The Tramp Violinist" - Helen
Barnes.
PATSY y'-Marjorie Galley.
death Scene" Of Jeanne Valgahn-
Elsie Olsby
Cutting from mill on the Floss
Olga Kulseth.
"Song of the Shirt-Frances Nc
Gowan.
Just So Story"-Louise Wheelock.
The Judges were: Supt. Hanna, Miss
Griffiths and Miss Johnson.
The winners were: Louise Wheel
ock, first; Elsie Olsby, second; and
Marjorie Galley, third.
The oratorical contest wak held
Tuesday morning. The four contest
ants and their subjects were:
Socialism: It's Failure Kenneth
Socialism as an Evil-Leslie Towne.
Socialism and its Principles-Art
Olsen.
Socialism and it's Theory-Ralph,
Curren.
The judges were: Supt. Hanna, Rev.
Wilds and Prof. Seymour. Ralph Cur
rem won first and Leslie Towne, Sec
ond. The winner of first went to Far
20 and carried off third honors at the
state contest.
The boys declamatory contest was
held Monday. The judges were Mrs.
w. H. Pray and Mrs. Zimmerman.
Harley Wilds won first prize, jim Nc
Fadgen second and Clarence Lyon
third.
All the work of this kind, has been
we'll rendered and of much interest to
those attending.
There are only three weeks left of
school, but they're to be filled with
many activities. Here's hoping the
best may come and carried out sue
cessfully.
Don't forget the Girls Athletic
Carnival to be held Saturday, May 8
in the high school. All that goes with
a carnival will be there, so you can't
miss it. Admission 25 cents.
Contributed.
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ed will move to third or fourth place.

1t will be recalled that he succeeded
Halvorson upon the agricultural COM
mittee, and as the only representative
of the wheat growing state and as a
member of the agricultural committee
he will doubtless have charge of the
agricultural schedules in the next tariff
to be written by the republican ad-
ministration. He can be of inestma-
BILE service to the people of the North
west in this respect.
A new man gong to congress from
the Second District could not hope to
secure position upon the Ways and
Means committee. 1t is the commit
tee sought most in congress and Young
only obtained a position upon it as a
result of the Wilson landslide and the
removal of so many republicans OF
long ervice from the house. This gave
Young his chance and he has prefer
red the position upon the Ways and
Means committee to committee
craftsmanship, and if reelected, under
a republican administration will be IN
charge of the agricultural schedules of
a new tariff bill and in a position to
speak for the agricultural interests
in matters of taxation and finance IN
the new Congress. Even if the demo-
Gratis should win the next Congress,
Young's rank would still easily bring
him within the number of republicans
who wiuld remain upon the committee
and he would still have an influential
voice in shaping the agricultural
s.InJ,,Ioe ~ Tho poxx, toriff
Young's busines interests are es
sentially agricultural and are wholly
within the Second Congressional Dis
trict, and as a matter of belief, policy
and personal interest he will safe
guard the agricultural interests of
North Dakota and the Northwest. This
was indicated by his strenuous fight
for three dollar wheat instead of a
dollar-and- -ixty-fve wheat at the time
Doctor Garfield and his commission
were attempting to- fix the price OF
wheat at the latter figure. Had
Young's price of $500 been accepted,
millions of bushels of wheat would
not have been fed to animals while
the peole of the United States were
eating substitutes which were only fit
for animal consumption.
To remove Young with his eight
years seniority and forego a COM
mandary potion, let alone any posi-
tion on the Ways and Means Commit
tee, would be the height of political
and buiness folly and would be an ir-
.reparable injury to North Dakota and
the Northwest.
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was elected president. Representa-

was elected president. Representa-
tives of eighteen potato growers asso
Citations were present at the meeting
w. R. Porter was named as temper
ary chairman and E. A. Wilson tenn.
porary secretary. Mr.. Porter is state
marketing expert Of the extension di.
vision of the Agricultural College, and
explained marketing conditions in this
state as compared with the Minnesota
marketing system and also the Mich
igan exchange. J. A. Drake, agricul-
tural editor of Farm, Stock and Home
also explained how potatoes are mar
keted in other states.
Articles of incorporation were
drawn up following the plan of the
Michigan exchange. Sgners Of the
articles of incorporation were: Geo.
N. Rasmussen, Dazey; Fred A. Get
chell, Valley City; Thomas Caesy,
Litchville; R. C. Kiel. H;tnkinson; !;
Mark Stanley, Minor; H., r. Daniel
son, Rugby; C. w. Hitler, Hoople;
G. D. Smith, Cakes; Donald X. Dixie,
Grafton; A. M. Peterson, Hunter; J.
J. Barrett, Walcott; Harold Wilson,
Leads
A. NJ. Peterson of Hunter was elect
ed vice president and the following di-
rectors were named: c. II. Hitler, G.
D. Smith, D. K. Dixie and Thomas
Casey. The organization will make
its temporary headquarters at Fargo,
and permanent headquarters will be
decided at the next regular meeting,
June 8. The organization plans to
act as an information bureau to its
by furnishing information as
to where the best markets can be
round, the prices being paid, etc, and
to regulate the demand and prices of
home grown potatoes.
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n p Dadey arrived in the city this

D. P. Dadey arrived in the city this
morning and is looking after business
matters in the city. Mr.. Dadey will
not be coming here quite so often aft
er the first, of June as he is going into
the business of the J. D. Grant Co., of
Fargo, having a financial interest in
the business. Mr.. Dadey will be sales
manager for the concern which hand
les all kinds Of auto accessories and
shop equipment. Dams many friends
in Valley City will wish him abundant
success in his new business inter
ests. The J. D. Grant Co. is one of
the substantial business firms of the
gateway city and with D. P. at the
head as salesmanager business should
flourish like young bay tree.
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Y. VIC A. CABINETS
HAVE GOOD Time

Last FRIDAY evening saw the past
and present Y. w. C. A. cabinet men,
bers safely aboard the west-bound
train. They went to meet with the
jamestown College cabinet members
for cabinet training work at James
town College.
Those of the old cabinet who went
were Adelaide White, Mana Holmgren,
Volberg Johnson, and Edith Rue.
Members of the new cabinet attend
ing were Helen Moffitt, Louise Germ
tholz, Edna Davis, Evelyn Galley,
Gladys Swenson, Lorene Heston, and
Enola Lundin.
The delegation was met at the
jamestown station by the college Y.
w. G. A. girls and escorted to the
college hail. After greeting old
friends, finding their rooms, and un-
packing--only to find that the most
important articles were missing
they at last prepared to rest their
weary limbs. But no, under the win
dows rose the haunting strains of
Garry Me Back to Old Virginny."
When the college boys had worn their
vocal cords to the breaking point,
slumber's call was needed, and silence
reigned DER Sanford Hall.
Very fine meetings were held in the
morning, afternoon, and evening. At
noon the Valley City cabinet men,
bers were the guests Of the James,
town cabinet at very dainty lunch
con.
At the close of the afternoon ses-
sion every one was invited to don her
old clothes and hike up the river for
a picnic supper An ideal picnic spot
was reached after pleasant tramp.
But accidents will happen, even in
Jamestown-the coffee pot leaked.
After solemn and due deliberation,
taking into consideration the fact that
the cream jar had been smashed, the
"eats" committee decided that coffee
was not healthful twice day and so
it was eliminated.
The jamestown girls entertained
with readings, songs. and aesthetic
dancing after lunch. Then came the
call, eve want Valley City to per-
form" Our stars finally condescend-
ed to appear and render several very
entertaining numbers. Fired, but full
of inspiration and wieners they slow
ly wended their way to the evening
meeting. The lame, halt, and blind
went to rest, while those surviving
went to the train to bid farewell to
Miss Tunnell, Y. W. c. A. student sec
retary.
Sunday afternoon few of the Val
ley City students visited the West End
Sunday School organized and directed
by the college Y. W. C. A. and Y. N.
c. A. Others, more venturesome
hired taxi and went out to the IN
sane asylum. Sorry to relate, they
had no relatives there and could not
enter.
In the afternoon Reverend White
spoke at the Vesper service. Train
time finally arrived and slowly and
sadly they bade farewell to their
many new friends, and walked down
about $50 steps on an angle OF 45
degrees.
To prove that not all those eligible
are in the asylum, one of those from
Valley City bought her ticket and alb
sent-mindedly put it into the mail
box. Train time arrived and then a
mad scramble ensued to secure an
other ticket. This group of tired souls
knew they we're of Importance but
realized it more fully when thirteen
of the girls from Valley City walked
to Sanborn and met them there.
Contributed by Helen Moftiitt.
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RESOLUTIONS

We, republican electors of Kidder
county, in convention assembled pur-
suant to call of the Anti -Townley Re-
publican County Central Committee
of said county, while declaring our
selves as disposed always to favor
any public measure giving reasonable
promise of the betterment of the con-
dition of the people as whole, and
not inconsistent with the principles
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POTATO GROWERS
ELECT OFFICERS

At the organization meeting of the
North Dakota Potato Growers Ex-
change which was held in Fargo Wed-
nesday, at the Agricultural College
Y. M. C. A., J. J. Barrett Of Walcott