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Newspaper
Golden Valley Chronicle
Location
Beach, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1909
Page
4
Advertising rates listed: 20 cents per inch for display and 10 cents per line for readers. Subscription price set at $1.50 per year in advance. Special rates offered to regular patrons. WE OFFICIAL PAPER OF BILLINGS COUNTY.
Government estimates show the 1909 crop set to yield record amounts of wheat corn oats and cotton with prices higher than 1908. In North Dakota and western counties ideal moisture forecasts promise the biggest harvest yet and a possible regional boom with new buildings farm improvements and widespread prosperity for workers.
The Bowman County News notes that progressive towns share natural advantages and five or more civic leaders who work for the whole community. It contrasts non progressive towns lacking leadership and initiative despite favorable territory and transportation.
A speaker argues for delegating authority to capable workers while keeping the average citizen informed. He warns against ruling towns by a clique and emphasizes including public input through advice and council from many, not just city officials and club leaders.
The Fargo Forum praises President Taft for his decisive stance on the tariff bill, noting his willingness to veto if needed and his consistent pursuit of what he believes is right. It contrasts Taft's loyal support from non-protected-industry constituents with Rhode Island Senator Aldrich's resistant position favoring corporate protection.
A local column mocks an advance man for calculating a newspaper’s space and ad value. It notes the Chronicle’s pages include boiler plate content and contrasts circulation with The Advance, arguing over ad pricing and relative space value.
The Chronicle notes Cook’s latest tactic to halt dwindling circulation by offering to send his Advance free if readers will cancel when their current subscription ends. The reader can obtain the Advance entirely at no cost by surrendering their subscription upon expiration.
Robt Wand ships threshing outfit to the Valley from Fessenden while Mrs Sanders visits Valley City. Mike McNatt begins a new house with plans for a housekeeper. Mrs Guire and two sons visit Moultons in town as W H Woodward buys a separator to crew a fall threshing run.
Special to the Chronicle Joe German from the Flat Head reservation stole four horses from P Stevens near Mar marth and three more from Mar marth. Stevens and S N Lebo chased and caught him on Green River nine miles north of Dickinson recovering the stock. The thief was en route to Dickinson to cash checks. This arrest makes momentum in local law enforcement.
Land critics argue credit should not go to men who acted, while stock owners feel more secure as the sheriff fulfills his duties. Officials promise that all details will emerge and prove correct in time.
Word of a Dickinson blip of legal action reports McAndress found guilty in the Dickinson piggers case while the Junkins jury retires and Endor's case lingers. Judge Burr presses witnesses to testify and two men face contempt. One inmate remains jailed. another paid fines and testified. More defendants expected to plead guilty to end the cases.
Assistant Attorney General Zuger and Special Assistant Heffron are credited with much of the progress in terminating the cases. They have worked extensively, and it is expected the entire list will be disposed of before the week ends.
Burkey correspondent W. H. Hunck attends Elks meeting in Billings with Harry Morton in charge of the store. Lewis Cramer finishes haying on Clark section. Many plan to visit Beach Saturday to hear the band. Ed Egan builds a new residence. J. J. Snow travels to Beach. Otto Petersilie ill for a week. Mrs. Snow hosts sewing circle. Mrs. Jas. Thill has the most work completed. Haymaking continues as favorable weather holds. Frank Schrum visits Beach on business. N. Weinacht plans to start a Beach business soon.
Regular Alpha correspondent reports a Friday night dance by Mr. and Mrs. G. Christenson with a midnight supper. A Sunday baseball game at Alpha diamond saw Bullion Butte beat Williams 9 to 8. Also noted are Sunday visits, a Marmarth trip, and the birth of a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. Johnston.
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