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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09
One Good Result From War.

The production on a commercial
scale of helium, second only to hydro
gen as the lightest gas, is not least
striking Of the industrial effects ot
the war. Though 2.13 times as heavy
as hydrogen, its lifting power is only
8 per cent less in the air, and, as it
is inert and non-inf1ammable, It sup
plies the means Of making the airship
safe. Though detected spectroscopic-
ally in the sun by Lockyer in 1868,
helium was first discovered on the
earth by Ramsay in 1905. 1t exists In
all radium minerals, such as cleveite
and thorianite, but the small quantity
that had been extracted before la&
year cost some thousands of dollars
per cubic foot! Through the arrange
ments now being made, the per cent
Of helium in natural gases will be Oh
tanned ut about 500 per 1000 cubic
feet.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09
The Lotus Festival.

1t was hot summer night, and ali
the shop windows were bright with
lanterns shaped like the lotus buds in
the big moat. The moon rose high over
the curving Picking roofs and flooded
the streets. AS If the moon had
brought him, child came timidly
forth from one of the big, dark gate
ways. In his hands he held a brilliant
lotus bud and a lotus-bud lantern.
Then from every gateway, all up and
down the streets, the children came
forth. The air was filled with the mu-
sic of their happy voices, and there
was the sound Of their little feet going
pitapat in the dust.
Soon the streets were childhood's
land, full of color, sound and happi-
ness. Still the children came rich and
poor-children in silk garments OF
bright colors, children in rags, and lit
tle naked, brown children, all carry
ing the lotus bud and the lotus-bud Ian
terms. which threw soft lights up into
their happy, childish faces. Ever the
crowd Of breathless, joyous children
and lovely flowers increased.
For a brief, joyous hour, like fairy
elves, the children frolicked. Then tho
candles burned low in the lanterns, and
one by one went out. AS quickly as
they came, the children vanished. The
streets were again silent and gloomy.
From "Pioneering Where the World
Is DID," by Alice Tisdale.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

A meeting was held at the Epworth
M. E. Church last evening for the
purpose of organizing community
training school of religious education.
Professor Goleghty of jamestown
college was present and offered sug-
gestions regarding the organization
Of such school and also told of the
results being obtained in other
places where these schools have been
established. C. A. Armstrong, state
superintendent of the North Dakota
Sunday School Association, also was
on hand to help perfect the organiza-
ton. No definite action was taken
last night, except to vote to have such
school. A committee of three, con-
sisting of Miss Helen Stowell, chair
man, Mrs. F. w. Heidel and Rev. Geo.
Gale were appointed. This commit
tee will meet and nominate a council,
whose names will be presented to the
group again next Monday night.
These religious schools would not be
under the direction of a single church
in a city, but it is planned to amalga-
mate all the churches under one head
and establish such school. Such
schools are yet in their infancy in this
state, one being recently organized at
Jamestown.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09
coId!-Sure.

On one of our most recent cold Sat-
urdays the tenderfoot rank boy scouts
Of Terre Haute made an all-day hike
along the Wabash. They were de-
scribing the hike for the benefit OF
some of their most interested friends.
They had described the city blasts
from the river, the frozen ground and
the various sensations produced on
their spinal columns without winning
what they regarded sufficient sympa-
thy from their listeners. Just as they
were most disappointed their execu-
tive took part. "Why it was so cold
that we had to break the ice OF the
pancake batter between frying cakes"
he CALCULATED.
And then the audience was moved
to speech.-Indianapo News.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09
HELPED PERRY WIN VICTORY
Peter Tarr Made the Cannon Balls
That Served So Well in the
~. FIGHT on Lake Erie.

When Commodore Perry defeated
the British on Lake Erie, his gunners
turned the trick largely with home
made cannon balls, although at tho
time of the engagement the place
where the deadly missiles were made
was q closely guarded secret.
Accidental discovery a few days ago
of small Anticipated iron furnace
near Steubenville. however. reveals
the secret and adds new chapter to
the historical sketches of Perry's VIC
tory. The furnace was found by men
engaged in erecting furnaces for a
large West Virginia steel company on
the Tarr farm in Hancock county.
West Virginia, directly across the
river from Steubenville. 1t is said to
have been the first iron furnace in
use this side of the Allegheny noun
tains, and to have been built by Peter
Tarr, one of the earliest settlers
along the eastern banks of the Ohio
river.
Old records in Hancock county
show that Peter Tarr worked day and
night at his secret task of making
cannon balls from ore deposits found
In the hillsides about the furnace, and
that he sent them overland on mules
to Commodore Perry's forces hiding
near Putin Bay and Kelley's island,
awaiting an Opportune time to strike
the decisive blow at the British naval
fOrcoS
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09
A Gauge.

Miss Elsie Devote was talking at
the New York Colony club about youth.
"You can Judge peoples intelli-
gence," she said, "by their attitude to-
wards youth. l once heard 4 con-
versation between two old maids, the
one intelligent, and the other stupid.
AS they sat in the winter garden
Of their Florida hotel after dinner.
the stupid old maid said:
"'Look at those yong men and
girls flirting under the date palms in
the moonlight. Why should young
people make such fools Of them
selves?"
"'Maybe,' said the intelligent old
maid, it's because they have the
chance"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

Ora Carew, well-known screen star,
who plays an important part in Blind
YOUTH" a National Picture at the
Grand tonight, recently was the reci-
pient of a coveted honor when she
was chosen queen of the Pasadena
Tournament of Roses, one of the big
festival events of Southern Califor-
MIA. Miss sCarew is noted for her
beauty and entertaining charms and
her performance in "Blind Youth is
one of the high lights Of this new Ma
tional success. y
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

Rev. @. F. Domeij and wife return
ed last evening from four weeks
auto trip down in Iowa and Illinois.
They visited all the principal cities in
Iowa, covering within forty-four miles
distance of two thousand miles,
which they made without any major
accidents, two punctures and one blow
out being the only trouble which they
experienced. Mr.. Domeij reports the
corn crop down in Iowa and Illinois
the best he has ever seen it, and un-
less frost hits it, the two states will
have one of the biggest corn yields
ever. Luther -Lindstrom, young STU
dent from jamestown, has been filling
Rev. Domeij's place while on the trip.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09
Find Delights Archeoloalsts.

5 Three skeletons, nearly complete,
evidently Anglo-Saxon chieftains. two
with swords by their sides, have been
dug up at Mitcham. Surrey. England.
in a field known as dead Mans Close"
belonging to Ravensbury manor. Sew
en- graves have been found since the
lord Of the manor started digging for
gravel just before Christmas, and the
site Is believed to be an Anglo-Saxon
cemetery. A bronze buckle, an earth
ware pot, and other remains have bee:
disinterred. Some Of the bones have
been sent to the Cambridge Anthropo-
logical museum and some of the relics
to the London museum.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09
French Views Of Indiana,

Many French people have as vague
ideas of the United States, outside Of
New York and the Eastern coast, as
Americans have of France outside Of
Paris.
c. Michelon, permanent secretary
of the Alliance Franchise, tells of re-
ceiving a letter from a business firm
in Marseilles, one of the largest
French ports, asking for informa ton
in regard to the products Of the In.
dams of Indiana.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

Mrs. w. D. Jeffrey and Mrs. W. w.
Smith entertained a few ladies at
luncheon Friday afternoon. The time
was very pleasantly passed in playing
bridge, Mrs. C. F. Mudgett securing
the prize for high score and Mrs. Her
man Stern was given the prize for low
score. Plates were laid for twelve
and delicious refreshments were serv-
ed. This is the second of a series Of
luncheons which the ladies plan on
having, the first being held last Tues
day. In the games played Tuesday,
Mrs. J. B. Meyer was the recipient OF
the prize for high score, and Mrs.
John D. Gray secured the consolation
Gift. =,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

Thomas Willett of Fargo and Miss
Lila Komrosky of Valley City were
united in marriage Thursday morn
ing. The service was read by Father
Mayer at the parish house of St.
Joseph's church in Moorhead. Mr..
Willett and his bride left Thursday
afternoon for Minneapolis, where
they are to reside. Both Mr.. and Mrs.
Willett have been connected with the
Fargo office of the Western Union
Telegraph company.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

The board Of trustees of the Odd
Fellows grand lodge home for the
aged and orphans met in Fargo yes
terday, sessions being held in the Of
flee Of w. E. Byerly, collector of rev.
enue. The state grand lodge, at its
recent session in Dickinson; suggest
ed that the board select site in one
Of FIVE cities, Dickinson, Valley City,
Devils Lake, Kenmare or Wahpeton.
The board, however, has also inspected
sites at Velva and Darlington. A
home will be erected by the grand
lodge in this state for the care of
aged members Of the. order, and for
orphans of lodge members. The fund
with which the home will be financed
already exceeds quarter million
dollars.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

North Dakota delegates to the I. O.
o. r. sovereign grand lodge and en-
campment, and to the Rebekah grand
lodge meetings to be held in Boston
beginning Sept. q, will leave late
this week and early next week. w. F..
Byerly Of Fargo will leave Saturday
of this week, and O. A. Webster OF
Grand Forks being the grand lodge
representatives. Geo. Elmslie of
Devils Lake and Frank Fraser Of Wal
halla will represent the state grand
encampment, And Mrs. Florence
Brown Of jamestown will represent
the state Rebekah assembly.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

Those who plan to enter the Univer-
sity of North Dakota for the first
time this fall are urged to send their
entrance credentials to the registrar
as soon as possible, BY doing this the
new student is spared a large amount
Of Inconvenience in registering on the
goth, or 21st,. of September. More
over, in case his record is not accept
able for unconditional admission to
the University, it is desirable that the
new student have this information
before his arrival, that he may, if pos
sible, arrange to remove these condi-
tions before leaving for Grand Forks.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

The ~, P. ball team has challenged
the Minneopas to game, to be play
ed next Sunday, September IL. The
Minneopas opened their season last
Sunday, but were defeated by the
Green Sox by score Of II to l. The
N. P.'s have decided that q team that
will be beaten up so bad by Mr.,
Green's team ought to be about in
their class and issued the challenge,
which was very promptly snapped up.
The game will be played some time
Sunday afternoon
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

This evening the big baseball dance
will be given at the city bowery. The
tickets have been selling good for
this up to the present time, but there
is no danger Of running short so don't
stay away on that account. Some of
the best musical talent that could be
obtained - Malchow's orchestra of
Fargo-has been secured for this eve
ming. The baseball association hopes
that the proceeds from this dance will
be sufficient to pay off all existing
debts.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

Rev. V. F. Larson was down to-
Nome last week to read funeral SER
vices over the body of Ole Hagan, a
bachelor who passed away there the
early part of the week. The old ger
tleman had always been in the best
of health, and had never had day of
sickness in his life, it is said. He had
always attended to his household du-
ties himself, doing the work as good
as any woman. Death resulted from
paralysis of the heart. Services were
held in St. Peters Lutheran church at
Nome.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09
THREATENS
TRAIN PASSENGERS

little Falls, Mimi, Sept. As
Northern Pacific train No. 9 pulled
into Little Lalls late today an uniden-
tilted woman about SO years Of age
had all the passengers backed into
one end Of the car and was threaten
ing them with a revolver. Special
Officer Hub and. Deputy Friesinger
boarded the car and the woman point
ed the gun at Them
Don't bother me lady, don't know
you," said one Of the officers. This
threw her off her guard and enabled
the officers to grab and handcuff her.
She gave no reason for her actions ex-
cept to say that her husband had been
killed:
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

Secretary Lee of the Normal school
states big attendance is expected at
the Normal School at the opening of
the fall term, the latter part of this
month. A great many inquiries have
been received from prospective stu
dents, asking for literature about the
school and city. The Normal is one
of the big assets to the city, bring
ing in a great many students each
year, as well as bringing some of the
worlds highest artists here for en-
tertainments. The amount paid into
different business houses by students
during the year is estimated to run
into several thousand dollars.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

Rev. and Mrs. o. H. Lottes Of New
Rockford, N. D., visited with friends
in the city. recently. They were on
their way home from a vacation trip
down in Minnesota. Mrs. Lottes was
teacher in the Normal school here
three years ago. va
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Cuyler Anderson and
baby son were in the city yesterday
afternoon as guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. G.. Webster. They were en- route
from Fargo to Surrey where Mr.. An
derson will again take up his work as
superintendent Of schools. They have
spent the summer with Mr.. Ander-
sons parents at Fargo, visited at
Valley City, Fergus Falls and other
Minnesota points, including some of
the lakes.-Minot News.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

Mr.. and Mrs. p, r. Trubshaw left
this morning on the early train for
Vergas, Mimi, where they will visit
over Sunday @with Mrs. Trubshaw's
uncle, Mr.. John L. Houghton, at Loon
Lake. They expect to return home on
Monday evening.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

Mrs. William Mckinney, who has
been visiting her many friends here in
the city, and who has been the reci-
pient of many nice social functions in
her honor, left last evening for ILL
nois, where she will visit with friends.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

C. E. Crosby of Winnebago, Mimi,
was a Valley City visitor yesterday.
Mr.. Crosby was here looking after
business matters. He has farm near
Hope which he wishes to rent for
the coming year, and having heard
that the Times-Record was a good
advertising medium decided to give it
a trial. - = -,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

lis but had been picked up by child
ren's protective association of some
kind, and her parents here in Valley
City were notified, who Immediately
went down to get her, returning last
Friday evening. The girl gave no
reason for her running away, except
love of adventure.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

Manager. Piller of the Grand Thea
ter announces some good pictures for
next Friday and Saturday. He has
billed the following films for those
two days. "Willow Tree" starring
Viola Dana, and the new knockout
comedy, Eastern Westerner" starring
the we'll known comedian Harold
LLOYD. #..ast e e.a: ;; i.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

The new city directory which is be-
ing gotten out will reveal some inter-
esting figures. Twenty eight new
firms have been established since the
last directory was gotten out in 1916
and seventy-one new homes have been
built all of which speaks very we'll
for the prosperity of the city. -
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

Oliver Knudson of Grand Forks
was here last evening. He left by
auto this morning for Grand Forks,
accompanied by Mrs. M. J. Rodlin and
children.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

The first meeting Of the College
Boys club was held at the home Of
Mrs. T. G. Boures on Friday after
noon. Plans for the coming year were
discussed, after which delicious
luncheon was served. ~.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09
Sleepino Sickness Mystery.

Al a recent meeting of the National
Academy Of Sciences, DR.. Simon Flex-
ner told what little is known about
sleeping sickness" which has made Its
appearance in America. Doctor Flex-
ner said the cause. method Of prOpa-
cation and means of cure were as yet
unknown.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

Rev. C. A. Fritz, formerly of Kalis-
pei, Mont, passed through the city
yesterday en- route by car to Albert
Lea, Mimi, where he has accepted a
position at the Lutheran Academy.
He visited while in the city with Rev.
V. F. Larson, the two being old school
mates.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

Chas. w. Bleick, of Elgin, N. D.,
former railroad commissioner of this
state, was Valley City visitor today.
Mr.. Bleick was on his way to Bis
marck, and will leave for there this
evening, stopping off here on bust
ness matters, -. ,.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

Mrs. John Neustaedter and three
children returned home last evening
from Casselton, where they spent a
week visiting with Mrs. Neustaedter's
aunt, Mrs. L. Standish. Mrs. Neu-
staedter spent Saturday and Sunday
with her husband in Devils Lake.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

Mrs. Robert Anderson and daughter
Laura, Mrs. Wasem, and Mr.. and Mrs.
James Grady left by car this morning
for the Twin Cities, where they will
spend The next two weeks visiting with
friends and relatives.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

Ole Kravak and family of Karnak,
N. D., were moving down to the city
yesterday. They moved their house
hold goods by large truck, which
was driven by Harry Ladbury. This
method is becoming quite popular
now, since freight rates have gone
up so high.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

L. w. Hubbard some time ago dis
posed of the Club bowling alleys to
Jack krug, who will operate. them
this winter. Mr.. Hubbard will now
have charge of the pool hall only. The
alleys will open up about October LIST
for business. rs g
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

Mrs. I. J. Taber and sister, Miss
Edna Johnson of Fargo, are visiting
with their brother, V. B. Johnson and
family of this city. They arrived last
Wednesday.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

Congressman George NJ. Young left
Friday afternoon on No. 2 for Wash
ington, D. c., where he goes to look
after official business. He expects to
be gone for about ten days.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

VI Tomorrow, Sunday, Sept. 5th, Rev.
c., G. Fox takes charge Of the Epis-
copal church and breaches his first
sermon in Valley City. Members Of
this church and all interested are cor
daily invited to attend. Visitors to
the city are welcome.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

Miss Charlotte Hallock who has
been spending the past three weeks at
the J. Van Houten home, left this
morning for Lewiston, Mont, where
she will teach in the public schools
the coming year. Miss Hallock will
supervise the music department. of
the Lewiston schools.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

Mr.. and Mrs. George E. Spears of
Chicago, arrived in the city last eve
ming. Mr.. Spears is the worlds cham
pion straight rail billiard player and
will give exhibitions this afternoon
and evening at the Club Billiard Par
lors. Mr.. Spears is quite an elderly
gentleman, but is said to handle the
cue with great delicacy and expert
ness.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

Mr.. and Mrs. E. ]. Mosher and M.
L. Ladbury and wife Of Darcy autoed
down to the city yesterday. Mr..
Mosher was down to see his physician.
He reports they encountered rather
muddy roads on the trip.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

''What Is the ballerina kicking
abouty'
Says the dancing art has gone to
grass
''Oh. well. this Hawaiian craze will
have its day."-Louisyille Courier
Journal
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

Esther Christianson, daughter Of
c. B. Christianson, who disappeared
from home several days ago, has
been found and returned home. The
girl had made her way to Mipneapo-
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

DR.. F. L. Wicks and family, who
have been spending some time at
their summer home up the river, re-
turned to the city yesterday.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

Miss Adelyne Beachem left Thurs
day for Winnebago, Neb., where she
has accepted position to teach school
during the coming year.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

"A. MacPaul, wire chief at the local
telephone Office, leaves today for his
home in Wisconsin for two weeks
vacation trip. He intends to make the
trip through by car.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

Mrs. Lee Combs and family re.
turned last evening from their sum.
mer home in Minnesota, and will re.
main here permanently now. :.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

A: rain which was general fell
last evening and continued at inter-
walls throughout almost the entire
night. A great deal of moisture fell,
and it will serve to- hold up thresh-
ing operations again for a few days.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

A husky eight pound baby boy was
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Nc
Farland Tuesday, Sept" Z. Baby and
mother are doing nicely, it is reported.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

Louis Lolline, proprietor Of the
Valley Hotel is having his building
connected up with the city steam
heating plant. 93E ~
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

A new pipe organ costing nearly
5000 has been installed in St. Johns
church at Wahpeton. The dedication
services took place Sunday. - *
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

Thomas Carlson and Ole Moen sof
Leland, Iowa, were Barnes county Wis
flor yesterday. They are up here
looking at North Dakota land with a
view to locating here. - ~ 4
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-09-09

4 Gunder Olson, of Grafton, republi-
can national committeeman from this
state, was in the city yesterday at
tending to business matters.