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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29
BANK ACCOUNT FOR BABY
Recommended as the Surest Founda'
ton That Can Be Laid for
Happy Future.

What are you doing for your baby's
future happiness?
Have you thought of opening bank
account for your baby?
These are questions that should be
given thought by every parent, writes
Cecilia Anthony In Thrift Magazine.
Many newly born babes are pre-
sented with gifts in the form Of money.
Why not start an account for the baby
with this money and watch 1t grow
by making regular weekly contribu-
tons, instead of using the money to
buy clothes or some other articles?
The weekly deposit of 81 at 4 per
cent interest for ten years will amount
to $639.O4; in fifteen years, $1O75.7o,
and in twenty years, $1,GO1 Sc. If d
deposit Of SO is made regularly every
week for ten years the child will have
In its favor the sum of 81 ,914; in fif-
teen years the amount will be $3,227.25
and in twenty years $5.37s.75.
OF course, as the Child grows older
he or she will save the pennies, nickeis
and dimes, and help toward the regular
weekly deposit, which will lessen the
drain on the parents pocketbook. In
time to come the child will be the sole
depOsit0r.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29
MODERN TYPE Of
HOME FOR FARM
Nine Room House Has Accom-
modations for Large Family.
IS CONVENIENT AND ROOMY
Homes Like This Are Rapidly Making
the Farm Place Of Comfort and
PIeasure-Are Equally WeII
Adapted to the City.
By WILLIAM A. RADFORD.

Mr.. william A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST ON all subjects pertaining to the
subject Of building, for the readers of this
paper. On account of his wide experience
as Editor, Author and Manufacture he
Is, without doubt. the highest authority
on all these subjects Address all inquiries
to William A. Radford. No. 1927 Prairie
avenue, Chicago. ILL.,. and only inclose
two-cent stamp for reply.
The day when the farmer will not
have to take his hat off to the city
dweller in the matter Of homes is here.
There was time, and not long ago,
when the farm home was nothing more
than shelter with four walls and a
roof, and little inside that would make
It comfortable. In fact, most Of the
energies and profits Of the farm were
put in the barn, which was considered
the most important part Of the farm.
But the tendency Of the Twentieth
century would not permit such con-
dition to remain. This last decade
has been notable for it's part in the
emancipation Of women. They have
gained the right to vote by conStitu-
ional amendment, hold office, and are
row qualified to SIT ON jurieS.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29
Trsde Routes Through Lhasa.

By the trade routes that pass
through Lhasa, caravans Of sheep,
mules. ponies or yaks, laden with
wool, hides cloth, tea-bricks or salt,
come and go, arriving generally in
December and departing in March be-
fore the spring floods. Better cara
van animals then these hardy mules
and the small. tough, shaggy horses
that also serve as beasts of burden
are the yaks. For they can live. II
need be, on coarse. stiff pasture, they
carry heavy loads, are sure-footed on
frozen surfaces and seem not to mind
the cold, even when icicles cling tc
their long black coats and bushy
white tails. Then, too, yaks are
blessed with horns, on which especial.
ly. devout Tibetans cut the sacred
"Um" formula. AS another precau'
ton against attack, the caravan is
provided with prayer-wheels and &C
companied by nomad dogs. But the
owners of the mastiffs are not I'M
friendly to stranger Of good intent
When they meet one, they pull of
their caps, push forward their left
ears, put out their tongues and bow
politely.-Marietta Neff, in Asia Mag
azine.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29

huvetyn and velvet with Oriental col
Ored beads and broad ribbon stream
er. The shoes represent the aristoc-
racy of fashionable boOtery, having
patent leather vamps with white kid
tops. Any little girl thus correctly
attired cannot fail TO strive to live up
to so choice an outfit in her deport-
ment and general happy attitude.
Children's wear buying is beginning
to swing from school outfits to dressier
types, for soon the holiday dancing
parties and entertainments will be on.
A good demand is for white serges.
These are particularly practical where
"dress-up" effect is desired without
sacrificing warmth.
Velveteens are developed into after
noon frocks with colorfu embroidery.
Ruffled taffetas In pastel shades are
recommended for evening wear. Little
tots are wearing cunning organdies
which fall from yoke designed with
tiny stitched butterflies.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29
First Floor Plan.

atruction with artistic adOrnments in
The way Of dormers, bays, etc: The
windows are well placed and numer-
sus, insuring plenty of light to the
rooms There Is small, inviting
front porch with artistically designed
front door. The steps are concrete as
is the foundation. Moreover, there Is
q large sun parlor at the side, 9 feet
6 inches by 10 feet 6 inches adjoining
the living room.
The architect has designed an attrac-
tive home Of nine rooms, yet the
house only measures so by 40 feet.
The efficient arrangement of the
sooms has permitted this conserva-
lion of space.
On the first floor are the living room,
dining room, kitchen and one bedroom
not to mention the sun parior, which
f really an additional room, and
washroom off the kitchen where the
help can wash up after coming
from the fields after the days work.
This room prevents the tracking up Of
The kitchen and consequently saves
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29

But nure important than the gaining
Of political franchises and liberties
has been the emancipation Of the
woman in the home and especially so
in the farm home. We will not dwell
on the drudgeries of the farm wife
Of 20 OF 30 years ago. They are too
fresh in the memory. The day Is
no; far off when the last wash tub
Ni|I be fit relic for the museum OF
antiques and the kerosene lamp 4
thing to b. ll'arveleu at. And tie cld
farm pump some people like to en-
thuse abou; aud grow real sentimental
and all that, but as; the faruler'.; wife
or daughters who nearly broke their
backs over it many cold mornings. Now
that they have running water in their
new modern home they have little time
for sentiment about the "gOOl old
days.
The house shown here with floor
plans is the type of farm house that
is rapidly making the farm place Of
comfort and pleasure. 1t Is not farm
home because Of certain deficiencies,
but can be built just as we'll on any
good city street For it has all the
earmarks of q real home.
Consider the exterior. A very at
tractive home from without, frame con-
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29
SAYS LITTLE BUT DOES MUCH
Clerk Of British House Of Commons
10 a Silent Though Highly
Important Official.

The clerk of the British house OF
commons is appointed by the prime
minister with a salary Of $4,000 a
year. This is much bigger salary
than he received in the Eighteenth
century. In those days he lived chief
" on fees and presents from members
Of parliament.
The clerk sits at the upper end OF
the table of the house, and wears a
wig and gown. He has the custody OF
records, signs certain addresses and
orders. and reads various documents
in the house. He controls the staff OF
the house, and is responsible for many
details in the management Of bust
ness.
In addition, he is the speakers
principal adviser, and that is why even
now speakers seldom make mistakes.
He is the great authority on proce-
dure and on all the complicated rules
Of the house.
This official is usually silent and
unobtrusive The exception occurs
when new speaker is elected.
His position has been described as
"tlle highest and most important Of
f7,.ial post in the house, and one OF
rhe most respected in the civil service;
its occupancy has long been person.
al distinction and the recognition OF
eminent capacity"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29
Flora Buys
a Soul
BY DOROTHY WHITCOMIs.

Copyright, 1921, Western Newspaper Union.
Say, Belle, have you heard the
news? Miss Harrison's going to
leave!"
The girls chartered animatedly at
this piece Of information. Flora Har-
risOn had been nine years with Kemp
and Waggers she had started as cash
girl, had become, in the ordinary
course of events, saleswoman, and
only two years before was promoted
head Of the millinery department And
now she was going to leave.
"Yes, it's true, girls" she said, smil-
ing. mo, I haven't gotten better
job. Fact is, no more jobs for me.
I've got $500 saved up, and it's the
country for Flora Harrison, with
boarders and a chicken farm"
And nobody could imagine how she
longed for the country home that she
had planned.
"Her with $500 and me trying to
save ten dollars for an ostrich plume I"
said Belle in deep disgust. The
words and the envious look were
not missed by Miss Harrison. She
knew Belle Bates was a Eighty,
foolish sort of girl-just the sort
that was in need Of someone to take
care of her. She lived alone in a
cheap boarding house, and Jones
Of the mems furnishing department
had spoken with her several times.
And Jones was a married man with
two children. But that Belle might
not know.
Belle Bates had set her heart on
that ten-dollar ostrich plume. Miss
Harrison had thought Of giving Belle
that plume, but ten dollars would
make quite a hole in her own hard
earned savings.
Still, If she did not give it to her,
Jones would. Miss Harrison had
heard many things about Jones during
her nine years.
"Won't Mr. Merrick give you that
plume, my dear?" she asked Belle.
Everybody knew that Belle was sup
posed to be engaged to Frank Mer-
rick, one of the clerks. But out of
$25 week it Is difficult for man
to buy his fancee an ostrich plume.
"Him7" said Belle, laughing scorn-
fully. "Why, that fellows just a
skate"
"But thought you were engaged
to him, my DEAR" said Miss Harrison.
Belle laughed derisively
Il guess he's just good for the 'mov-
ies,'" she said. mo, Miss Harrison,
I'm too wise to fall for married life in
furnished rooms"
If only you could know that you
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29
KRORE and more the requirements
M of the child are being recognized.

X n ORE and more the requirements
wi of the child are being recognized.
Not only by the parents and
teachers but In apparel shops and
department stores the country over,
the needs the inclinations of juve-
nile world are receiving appreciative
study and attention. Many of the
largest establishments are devoting
entire sections exclusively to the
child The theory Of self-expression
for the child is In actual practice in
all intellectual communities.
That feeling Of being well dressed
which gives confidence and assurance
to the adult, is likewise experienced
by the child Consequently, increasing
attention is devoted to creating juve-
nile apparel which will tend to cuftf-
vate the taste Of the child.
Take, for instance, the smart little
tailored suit pictured above. 1t has
perfect finesse in every detail. In
its silk braid binding, it's swagger
pockets, it's low-shoulder line, it rep
resents style personitied. Then there
is fur collar ''just like mothers"
Under the flare coat is a most ador-
able frilly lingerie waist, so practical
with plated skirt. The hat is navy
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29
Happy Butterflies.

Upon meeting one of their own
species, the tiger swal1owtail butter
flies will execute kind of aerial
waltz as they fit above, below and
around each other in their play on the
wing.
Coming out into the open fields,
their giddy flight leads them here and
there in varied course as they visit
the flowertops Of thistles, golden rod
and other attractive plants.
Growing thirsty, down they come to
some low, fiat bank Of sluggish
stream, attracted by the presence of
others Of their kind, and sip away to
their hearts content, pausing only now
and then for brief frolic in the sun
light with some other big black and
yellow vagabond of their own sort
with no more in it's bit of brain to
worry it.-American Forestry Maya
zine.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29
Second Floor Plan.

plan. In case more room is needed,
the attic can he mustered into service.
There Is nothing about this home
to indicate that it Is peculiar to the
farm. In fact, it is just modern
as any city home. Running water and
electric lights are no longer the eX-
ception to the rule on farms. In fact.
no good farmer is without them. If he
cannot get his power from some high
power line near the house he installs
an electric lighting plant in his cellar.
Water supply systems are inexpensive
comforts.
On" Of the best investlH 1nts the
farmer can make is a modern home.
He is preparing for the future by
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29
Gormand.

The word 'gormand" is too fire.
quently confused with gourmet" of
exactly opposite meaning. A gorlnand
is defined In the dictionaries as a
"glutton, a greedy person"-that Is to
say, a person of Industrious but undis-
eliminating appetite.
The word gourmet" on the other
hand. is defined as IAN epicure; a
dainty feeder; q connoisseur In wines
or meats man of keen palate
Both words were appropriately bor-
rowed from the French, as the French
borrowed the art Of cooking and eat
ing from the Italians, who in their
turn inherited it from the old Romans,
the greatest eaters in history, whether
as gormands or gourmets.-Chicagt'
Journal.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29
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are just foolish grill" thought the
other, but she refrained from speech.
She could do nothing, in fact-did
nothing until few nights later, when
she saw Belle and Mr.. Jones in earn
est consultation outside a milliner's
window on a street much frequented
by shoppers.
Miss Harrison's mind was made up
quickly. She detained Belle next eve
ming until the rest Of the girls had
gone home.
Belle, want you to come home
with me tonight" she said.
II can't, Miss Harrison" said the
girl.
"Why not, my dear?"
II have date" said the other. Miss
Harrison turned the key in the door.
"You are going to meet Mr. JONES'"
she said.
Bellies eyes widened with alarm.
Suppose am" she faltered. "You
open that door at once, Miss Harri-
son." she continued angrily.
MY DEAR" said Miss Harrison sad
ly, unlocking the door, you can go If
you must. But you need friend more
just at this moment than you have
ever needed one"
Belle halted, and the ready tears
gushed from her eyes. She sank into
chair. II am so miserable" she
sobbed.
Miss Harrison knelt beside her.
"Tell me about 1t, Belle" she said.
cts all right for you, with your
$780," sobbed the girl. II just set my
heart on having a plume, and I can't
ever save the money. And ,he-he
promised me one If would just have
supper with him-what's the harm?"
'Belle, DEAR" said Miss Harrison,
'you are loved by an honest man.
Isn't his love better than Mr.. Jones
with his false words and flattery?"
II know!" cried Belle. "But how
can l marry Frank and live like
drudge? Oh, if only we had a little
money of our own-just something to
put heart into us instead of this long
round Of drudgery, day after day, till
we grow old-and then nothing"
IF you had money!" said Miss Har-
rison gently, what would you do
with it?"
Frank used to talk of chicken
farm" she said. But he doesn't hope
for anything now. It's no use, Miss
Harrison; may be bad, but must
have that ostrich plume"
Impulsively Miss Harrison took out
her purse wherein, neatly folded, lay
FIVE 500 bills. She had meant to pay
them for the farm that night. Now
she thrust them into the girls hand.
'1'll give you this for your soul,
Belle" she said. "Will you and Frank
leave this city tomorrow, now, with
this?"
"Nfiss Harrison"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29
Protective Measures,

Old 81 Hawkins-Kin get receipt
fer this here letter?
Clerk-Iou can get 1t registered for
10 cents and We'll give you receipt.
If it is important we advise you to
register it.
Old Si-Oh, the letter amt of no per-
ticker Importance. merely allowed
mebbe I could get some kind O. receipt
to show the old woman I'd mailed it.
I guess I'll save the 10 cents an put
up with bein' called liar, as usual.
Boston Transcript.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29

providing comforts for his children
that will keep them with him until
the time when he is ready to turn
ever the work to them and their chill
dren. youth will not be Denied"
and If they find home life just as
pleasant, just as modern and just as
eEtreating on the farm as it is in the
cities, they certainly are not leaving
the farm and its substantial surety for
the city and it's uncertainties.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29
Pl-y.nu Fast and Locsc."

Fest and Loose" is the name Of a
cheating game, also called "pricking
at the belt" which appears to have
been much practiced by the gypsies in
the time Of Shakespeare. The orig
inal mime, in the phrase ito play fast
and loose" has gone into the language
to designate the conduct of those
whose easy ethics do not forbid them
to say one thing and do another.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29
GJASSinC.

1.-THE variability OF public opinion
makes politics difficult game"
YES" replied Senator Sorghum
"The human race is just us hard I.
guess as q hors"'
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1921-12-29

the housewife considerable labor. Inc
living room is large and bright and Is
II feet 6 inches by II feet 6 inches.
There is an extra toilet on the first
floor next 70 the Mushroom.
Plenty OF bedrooms have been pro-
vided in this house. This Is necessary
In the farm home to take care of the
help during the busy months. Up
stairs there are five in addition to the
one already mentioned on the lower
floor. They are all Of good size, and have
splendid ventilation facilities afforded
by the many windows in this house.
a bathroom with modern fixtures has
been provided for in the second floor
The Nenana news., 1921-07-21
General Exodus Under Way

TURLOCK, Cal, July 21-Ihere is general exodus of Japanese field laborers and their families under way, the movement being the result Of the deportation of o8 of their countrymen yesterday.
 Those who witnessed the derorta- tion say that the Japanese workers were roughly used by the white workers, who are members of an itinerant union. It is also claimed that some of the Japs were robbed and the authorities ytate that . white mob threatened to burn TWO bunkhouses and a Japanese hotel here
The Nenana news., 1921-07-21
FIRE PLOT AT PITTSBURG
 BRINGS DEATH TO CONNECTS

PITTSBURG, July 21-Three or four convicts who were wounded during the riot and fire of this week at the Western penitentiary, are in a critical condition and it is believed they will die. ~>- .:.
 The plot, through which the in mates of the prison sought to se- cure their liberty, was carefully planned, the riot being timed to start in the dining room with the ringing of the fire gong. The prison CTS tore bricks from the walls and pelted the guards with them, but they were driven back by police re- inducements. Six of the convicts were shot.
 The prison fire destroyed four buildings, with an estimated loss of S50,000.
The Nenana news., 1921-07-21
COST OF LIVING DECREASES
 VERY SLIGHTLY DURING JUNE

WASHINGTON, D. C., July 21- The cost of living for the average family, buying at retail, showed a decline of three-tenths per cent duc- ing the month of June, as compared with May, according to a statement made public yesterday by the depart ment of labor. Wholesale prices al so declined during the month, but less than one per cent.
 The statement shows that sugar, plate, beef, cheese, butter, rib roast, bacon, canned salmon, milk, bread, macaroni, baked beans, canned to- matoes, coffee and prunes declined in price, while potatoes, four and ham increased in price.
The Nenana news., 1921-07-21
PLAYERS DOUBLECROSSED
 MEN WHO OFFERED BRIBE:

CHICAGO, July 21-Testifying yesterday at the trial of the White Sox players, Bill Burns explained that the players had agreed to throw the Worlds series for s100,- 900, but later became sick of their bargain when the gamblers failed to come through with the bribe money. They carried out their end of the agreement, however, for two games, and then decided to win the remainder of the games, if possible. They doublecrossed the gamblers by winning the third game of the series three to nothing.
 Manager Gleason and Secretary Harry Grathiner also testified for the state, telling of the contracts between the club and the players, and declaring the players were un- der contract for the series, as well as the regular season.
The Nenana news., 1921-07-21

MEXICAN OIL FIELDS BURN;
 LOSS GREATEST IN HISTORY

MEXICO CITY, July 21-The Aqtlan oil fields are 8 seething mass of ruins today, the result of fire which started yesterday. The flames spread rapidly from plant to plant, and within remarkably short time the towers were falling like chsif, with the workmen fleeing for their lives from the danger zone. Accord ing to the reports received in this city, the fire is described as the '.greatest catastrophe in the annals of the oil industry"
 The financial loss has not been ascertained but it is known that the confagration dwarfs all previous oil fires. Efforts to extinguish the flames were early considered hopeless. The cause of the fire is not known.
The Nenana news., 1921-07-21
GERMANS TALKING PEACE

WASHINGTON, D. C., July 21- controversies relative to the treaty with Germany, following up the recent adoption of peace resolutions by the American Con- gress, are understood to be pro- gressing at Berlin, between Loring Dresel, head of the American com mission, and the German foreign office
The Nenana news., 1921-07-21
IRISH CONFERENCE CLOSES;
 SETTLEMENT NOT IN SIGHT

LONDON, July 21-An official communique, issued after the final conference today between Lloyd George and President Devalera, an nounces that basis for confer ence for an attempt at settlement of the Irish question had not been found by the conferees. ..
 Devalera and his collegues will return to Dublin tomorrow, and the president will communicate with the premier after he has discussed the question with his followers in Ire land.
The Nenana news., 1921-07-21
STRIKE CONFERENCE FAILS
 TO BRING UNDERSTANDING

SEATTLE, July 21-Danger of complete rupture between the strik- ing coal miners and operators of the state is becoming apparent as the conferences fail to bring the op- posing sides together.
 State Director of Labor Clifford, who called the conference, said to- day that he did not regard the out look for settlement very bright, but that he was still hopeful of being able to avert break. *:"
 it is known that the operators are considering the open shop ser iously.
The Nenana news., 1921-07-21
JUDGE LANDS CONDEMNS
 FIGHT ON SODIER RELIEF

CHICAGO, July 21-In an ad- dress delivered before the wounded soldiers at Fort Sheridan yesterday, Federal Judge Landis denounced the foes in Congress of soldier bonus legislation. He asserted that if he were President, he would fire the whole outfit at Washington who are getting in one another's way trying to pass on veterans compensation.
 The judge admitted that what he said might be grounds for his im- peachment, but he insisted on going on record, even at the risk of losing his place on the bench.
The Nenana news., 1921-07-21
GOVERNMENT CUTTING DOWN;
 LARGE SAVING IS REPORTED

WASHINGTON, D. C., July 21- The total expenditures of the Gov ernment during the fiscal year end ing July l, dropped off nine billion dollars, as compared with the pre- vious year, according to the annual statement of the treasurer. There was a reduction of 1887, 100000 in ordinary disbursements and re- duction of $7,846, 100000 in the public debt.