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Newspaper
Golden Valley Chronicle
Location
Beach, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1916
Page
1
A Beach Chamber of Commerce meeting for the entire membership is called for next Wednesday at 8 P M in Logan's hall. Committees will report and vital matters will be discussed. Refreshments will be served and the event is expected to be highly enjoyable and informative.
A Mexican Protestant missionary returning from central Mexico reports peon suffering in Villa area as Americans consider action south of their base. He cites starvation deaths in Zacatecas and widespread hardship, with currency devaluation pushing paper dollars down to about two cents in gold.
James Subert died at a Dickinson hospital from an ulcer of the stomach following an operation. Born January 24, 1877 in Vernon county Wisconsin, he moved to North Dakota about seventeen years ago and lived on a Burkey area homestead for ten years. He married Eva Southerly in 1911 and they had three children. He leaves a wife, three children, his parents, and four brothers.
The Slope County News reports that despite a 10 percent state reduction on real estate valuations the county faces higher taxes. Total valuation drops to 2,597,219 from over 3,000,000 last year and the new levy is set at 28.3 mills across four county funds: General 8.0, Road 5.0, Bridge 4.0, Emergency 2.0. Sinking 1.7, Seed grain 16, King fund 2.0 mills. Added township and school district levies will determine final tax bills.
The article recalls De Wolf Hopper’s stage piece Casey at the Bat at Beach Opera House on October 17 and recounts a local Lankershim ball game echoing the home run moment. It also notes Mrs. George Holven visiting Albion and a Woman’s Club meeting set for Tuesday afternoon.
Ernest Gustafson, about 28, a Swedish immigrant and farm laborer for Gust Larson near Stanley, died by self inflicted gunshot using a Swedish farmarter device. He recently arrived from Sweden, bore thrift, and suffered melancholy. authorities note he tapped the firing pin with a wooden mallet, death quick and fatal at the Larson farm.
T. N. Roble of Rocky Butte county visited city and called the Castner auction sale a standout. His cows drew top price with a milch cow selling for 99 dollars, and The Chronicle bragged of its advertising role in the sale’s success.
Slope County commissioners awarded contracts to Great Northern Bridge Co. for 22 bridges at a total of 10 764 without bidding after declaring an emergency due to labor and material shortages. W E Hewett pledged completion before January 1 1917 with three or four work crews and steel piling used for all structures. The meeting also notes past opposition to a Missouri River bridge contract and invites Woodmen of the World to a meeting with an oyster supper on October 15.
Dickinson Ice & Transfer Co plans an ice manufacturing plant in Dickinson with a 25000 dollar charter issued to Zimmerman and Miller. A 200 ton storage warehouse will support by products and cold storage for perishables, using well water and shipping via Northern Pacific lines. Rev W T Kessinger’s farewell sermon at United Brethren Church drew a large crowd. A seven piece orchestra performed at Sunday services.
On a Saturday morning the Roland Grant farm crew witnessed a clear mirage showing Wibaux Beach and another town in the northeast. Mr Grant described the scene as startling and strongly convincing to observers and his wife.
Ly nn J. Frazer addresses voters in Wahpeton and Wyndmere arguing elimination of middlemen will lower living costs while protecting producers profits. He criticizes the Nonpartisan League and its farm marketing reforms as unjust, urging North Dakota voters to support his plan.
A public letter argues Seaman Smith has fulfilled campaign promises, run the sheriff office without political bosses, and earned re election. It cites his impartial, efficient service and notes opponents now support him, framing a vote for Smith as opposition to factionalism and boss rule.
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