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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
7
Secretary mailings list seven amendments to be voted on in fall election. Provisions cover initiative and referendum, emergency measures, signature requirements, petition timelines, taxation and hail indemnity, debt limits, and public ownership of utilities. Mentions Mrs Hustad visiting.
ALLEY LIGHT provides instant electric lighting for every room including the barn. No lamps, no matches, and reduced fire risk with daily costs of a few cents. Valley Light has seven years of farm use and offers free demonstrations on your farm with owner testimonials. Sold by Rudolph Geselius in Valley City, North Dakota. Phone 295.
War conditions delay field crop inspections. County agents will conduct weed and disease checks for seed crops. North Dakota growers should contact their county agent, or the seed commissioner directly where no agent exists. Submit one half pound of threshed seed to the pure seed laboratory for testing after harvest. R. V. Reed of Courtenay, N. D. visited the city yesterday.
A concurrent resolution proposes amending Section 121 of Article 5 and Article 6 of the North Dakota Constitution. It calls for submission to the Legislature and then to voters in the 1920 general election to establish qualifications for suffrage including United States citizens and civilized Indians who have severed tribal relations within the last two years.
The Senate and House concur on referring a proposed amendment to Section 177 of the North Dakota Constitution to the next general election. It would require consideration by the last Legislative Assembly and submission to voters for approval or rejection under section 202. The text aims to redefine rules for improvements on land and related taxation.
The article discusses Article 9 of the Constitution and amendments to prevent investing school funds in bonds of other states and to authorize loans on warm lands up to one half their value. It references Chapter 94, Session Laws 1917 AH, and notices changes proposed by Lathrop. The wording mentions omitted phrases and added terms such as “eme-bald” and “one-third,” indicating editorial corrections.
A concurrent resolution proposes amending the state constitution to govern investment of school funds. It specifies funds may be invested in bonds of the United States or the State of North Dakota, or first mortgages on farm lands, with valuation determined by the board of appraisal of school lands.
Legislative item proposes amending section 216 of the constitution to reflect renaming a state form school as State Training School. Document cites reform efforts and references Chapter 86 of Session Laws 1917.
A fragmented tract outlines amendments to Article 19 and Section 215 of the North Dakota Constitution, detailing public reservations of state lands granted by federal act of 1889. It lists locations for state institutions in Bismarck Grand Forks Fargo Valley City Devils Lake Mayville and Grafton and mentions endowments for a normal school and other educational and charitable institutions.
North Dakota Secretary of State Thomas Hall certifies that the amendments to the state constitution passed by the Fifteenth Legislature are full, true, and complete copies to be referred to the Sixteenth Legislative Assembly. Dated at the Capitol in Bismarck on July 15.
Reports say hail fell south and southwest of town with limited damage. In Mor tenson's Carl Pederson's area hail was light and damage not large. Rain in places was heavy, nearly a cloud burst. Arthur Stadlum has arrived safely in France.
A number of young folks from the town attended the dance at Herman Tolley’s farm last Saturday evening and all report a good time. Mrs. Ole Hansen and family spent Sunday at the Andem home near Rogers. Mayme Gallipo visits Jamestown cousin. Lillian Corby stays a few days at the Stillings home. George Hager hauling lumber for a new barn.
Miss Blanch Mason and Mr. Clifford Strawman of Moccasin Mont. united Thursday afternoon at the bride’s home with Rev Willard Crosby Lyon officiating. A five course dinner followed and out of town relatives attended before the couple left for Moccasin where Strawman runs a large ranch.
Miss Rose Adolpha Hedstrum married Dr Lieut A T Bodien of Minneapolis in a Swedish Lutheran church ceremony officiated by Rev C T Domell. The couple, with violin and singing performances, hosted a reception and luncheon, then departed for Center City Minn, amid best wishes from a large circle of friends.
The State of North Dakota summons defendants Olaf Olson Archie Miller and unknown heirs to answer the complaint within thirty days. The action seeks to determine adverse claims to Lots 3 4 5 and 6 in Section 24 Township 140 Range 60 Barnes County. No personal claim is noted against defendants. Attorneys for plaintiff: Combs & L B Ritchie. Notice published July 25 to August 29 1918.
Agriculture has contributed its due share of labor to the army and other industries have drawn from farms. Despite this, farmers increased production, worked more days, and mobilized families with women in the fields. The piece argues cities must supplement with able bodied men or alternative labor to prevent food shortages next year. It calls chambers of commerce leaders to consult the State Agricultural College or the U S Department of Agriculture and asks what cities are doing.
The North Dakota Game and Fish board, meeting in Fargo, announces district deputy wardens for 1918. Appointees include Ag ee P. in Bismarck, P. Knappen in Bismarck, Harry Dence in Belfield, Teath Lesid in Wood, F. Wood in Deering, and T. C. Michaels in Willow City. Other deputies will be named soon. The board stresses a shift from political aims to state game protection, with another fall plan meeting planned.
The Sheyenne Valley Branch of the Red Cross met at Mr and Mrs Martin Evenson home on Tuesday afternoon July 28. The young branch boasts a large membership and active work. Attendees discussed upcoming picnic at Edward Olstad grove on Sunday July 28 with plans for food music and speeches.
Sealed proposals are invited by the Barnes County Board of Commissioners for repairing abutments and wingwalls on the Benson bridge in Nelson township and for erecting a concrete bridge in Marsh township near the Holter bridge site. Bids due by 9:00 a.m. August 5, 1918, in Valley City. Bid must include 5 percent certified check, and successful bidder must provide a full bond within 10 days of award. C. W. Nelson, County Auditor. Also note C L Larson visited Bordulac to seek business and threshing rig sales.
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