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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1916
Page
8
A Jamestown boy and others report from Camp Lato Grande and Mercedes Texas, detailing daily routines, meals, drills, and climate. They describe long treks, water shortages, and army logistics along the lower Rio Grande, noting mules deliveries and European front contrasts.
Iowa State College findings report sweet clover rated superior to blue grass alfalfa red clover and rape for pasture by 67 percent of experienced growers. Over 71 percent deem it better than blue grass and 50 percent prefer it to alfalfa. L. Kjelland notes 18 acres of clover doubled stock carrying capacity on his 128 acre pasture.
The Scandinavian M. E. church Sunday school picnicked at Chautauqua park on Friday with about 60 attendees. Activities included devotions led by the pastor, singing, games, and a 6:30 pm boat landing departure after a picnic supper. A Baptist Ladies' Aid sale was postponed to Aug. 5 at Gust Mikkelson's farm. Hastings obit notes Helmer Helland, 52, of Vestnes Norway, died July 20 after long illness and an operation in Valley City. survived by wife Caroline Hjelding and six children. Funeral July 22 at Hastings church, burial at Spring Creek cemetery.
H. ft. Lite, builder of the largest barn in Stutsman county near Eldridge, saw his barn blown down in a Week ago Saturday storm. The 8x160 barn was severely damaged, framing scattered, rebuilding to start soon. Insurance of 1500 carried. anticipated cost to complete about 5000 dollars.
The community extends sympathy to W Hirt on the death of his wife and notes he may leave Valley City. His children stay with grandparents in Marion while Hirt considers residence. he has run an auto livery business in the city for 14 years. John McKinnon of Sawyer and his two daughters travel from Mapleton to Hawley after visiting J G Lund, then return. The J B Nelson contracting company of Mankato reports nearing completion of the Valley Wily Grocers building, with Lucy set to stock goods next week and likely occupy by September 1.
Getchell Prairie hosts Mr and Mrs Luther Crow of Pillsbury this week. Mrs Mills of Velva sister of Mrs Jay Rogers visits. Mrs J R Getchell returns from Powers Lake. Mrs Rogers honors daughters birthday with Whitcher and families. Ed Harper sick. Rogers and Mills guests of Harper Taylor. Ladies Aid met at Emerys. lunch served. Chilberg and Hazel visit Andersbergs. M M White returns from Virginia. W W Harpers' Chicago trip ends. Clarence Chilberg travels to Montana for business. Longfellow visited Getchell. Ford and Alderman entertain M M White family and Longfellow for supper. Wm Martin hosts Savaides and Miss Nelson.
Eugene Rasback and the editor visited Fargo while Thor Haneon and Emil Pederson headed to Fort Ransom after the weekend. Miss Mary Laraman returned from a six week Wisconsin trip and Olive Dvern came back from Nome. Carrie Larson from Atwater, Minn arrived for a few days with the Lewis Larson family. Flora Walker and her brother Thomas returned from Nome after the dedication of Nome’s new consolidated school building. Ticket sales for two special trains were 49 for the fair and 53 for the circus, with the circus train carrying over 500 passengers in five coaches. Mrs. David Olgon and Hazel were visitors from Marion, Mrs. L Sonsthacen of Litchville visited Josie Ekern, artesian well drilling passed 600 feet with no rock hit, and Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Sanders traveled to Fargo for school supplies then to Grand Forks. Mrs. Sanders was to return soon.
Marie Johnson, a Daily shopper, was observed in Sheyenne Valley last Tuesday. Helge Olson and Oscar E Aan shopped in Kathryn on Tuesday. Anton Sebby and Miss Julia Johnson of Norma township shared a lively Saturday evening on July 22 as they pr119ed their many friends.
The couple wed at Rev E Struxness's home and plan to live on the groom's farm west of Fint gull. Neighbors Jens and John Henrikson, Henry G Ass, Henry Hanson, Christian Haven, and Joseph Stevens visited Peter Gregerson's home. Local daily life notes include visits, haying help, travel, and harvest preparations amid a busy community week.
Valley City visitors Gene Carroll and Mrs. Carroll joined relatives in Wimbledon on Thursday. Many locals traveled from Fargo, Spiritwood Lake, and Balfour for visits with family. The annual fair and races were postponed from June due to rain and rescheduled for August 4 with four race classes and extra exhibitions. Col W H Mark of Jamestown and other residents conducted business in Wimbledon.
Arnold Reuter and other visitors toured Missouri crossing Buford Wildrose Croaby and Portal on the way home. Mra P A Toste enjoyed Pullman travel again after last week. Otto Flohr and family visited Fred Flohr and relatives in town Fans and Miss Anna Jones left for Sanborn. Mrs Dennstedt and family departed for Albert Lea Minnesota after visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Gillette and others from Brown's Valley spent Sunday at J J Quintir’s. Osa Miller went to Jamestown for a stenography post. Clendening family returned from Fargo and lakes near Detroit. Ole Swanson visits daughter and plans Tolna then Palm Beach Fla. Dr C K Simmons returned from Fargo after state fair. He is noted as a famed horseman and was chosen as a judge at the Traces.
Gunder Olson, North Dakota Republican committeeman, announced that Charles Evans Hughes, presidential candidate, will speak in Fargo on the evening of August 9 and in Grand Forks earlier that day. A reception plan is under way with local Republicans including A. O. Follett and Governor L. B. Hanna expected to attend. Committeeman Olson will oversee Hughes stay and possible special trains to other cities.
A crack drill team from an agricultural college stranded for two weeks in Joplin Missouri due to a booking agency failing to provide dates. They telegraphed for funds, disbanded after delays, and planned a mid south spring tour. Squad was led by Melvin McGuigan with members Kotchian Troyer Mergins Benson Dodds Foley Lewis.
Fargo Aug 2 Attorney Fowler and Greene for Albert Holland, maker of the Holland wild oat separator, served notice on Aarheim Son that their separator infringes the Holland patent. Sheriff’s deputy served John Aashelm as his firm displayed the machine. Holland seeks court action to stop further manufacture and sale amid industry interest.
C J Lee返urned from Fargo and reports another postponement by the committee to select the Bauhy packing plant site for North Dakota. Lisbon representative Casey missed the Saturday Valley City meeting, prompting a further delay likely to last about a month. Student Lehnert will lead Valley City services at 11 pm and Zion at 2 30 pm Sunday Aug 6, while Rev Bahnhof goes to Anamoose for a mission festival.
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