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Newspaper

The Weekly Times Record

Location

Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1920

Page

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North Dakota political fusion pledged to overthrow Townley rule

March to August reports a united anti Townley coalition led by J F T O'Connor aiming to defeat Townleyism in North Dakota. The piece notes O'Connor touring, shifts toward republicans, and expected fusion strength as bank and state finances draw scrutiny amid calls for audits. It also covers minor legal notes, libel risks, and the season finale and travel of a local baseball team with plans to finish the schedule.

Townley J.'F North Dakota League O'Connor Langer Frazier O’connor

Valley City Ends Season With 7-0 Victory

Valley City closed the season with a 7 to 0 baseball win over Elbow Lake at home yesterday afternoon. Poor fielding by the visitors sparked several runs as Minnesota’s strong hitters struggled against hardy pitching, despite some solid batting by Valley City.

Valley City Elbow Lake Minn Minnesota

Hankinson and Valley City play to 3 3 tie on Wednesday

A tense tightly played baseball game between Hankinson and Valley City ended in a 3 to 3 draw after nine innings and darkness halted further play. Valley City led 2 0 after two innings with a homer by a Valley City batter and a later run. Hankinson tied it in the ninth on a low drive bringing in a runner, and Valley City answered to regain the lead before Hankinson tied again. Adams pitched for Hankinson against Stadella of Valley City in a strong showing by both hurlers. Eleven hits by Valley City and nine by Hankinson marked the tense contest on the home diamond. The return game is scheduled for Sunday August 8.

Minot Bismarck Hankinson Can- Do Sampson Valley City Cando Kaplan Wingfield Adams Stadella Cogswell Wonder Hankin

B C Boyd Has Narrow Escape At Leech Lake

Ackley Manitoba July 29 Major C. Boyd of the North Dakota National Guard and Lieut. C. B. Christianson of the Philippine scouts barely escaped danger while fishing on Leech Lake. A storm swept in as the party neared the dock. The launch pitched and water slapped the craft, a tow boat broke loose, an oar was lost, and a difficult rocky landing followed. Boyd, of Grand Forks and formerly with the 164th Infantry in France, is City Auditor Boyd’s brother.

Ackley 5. C. Boyd North Dakota National Guard C. B. Christianson Phillipine Scouts Leech Lake Here Boyd Grand Forks Hillaboro First Ent North Dakota Ational Guard Avay 164Th Infantry France

Band Concert Time Change For Valley City Game

The band concert is moved to 4 30 PM to let fans watch the last home game of the season against Elbow Lake, Minn. Valley City supporters urged to attend and show support for O C P Smith, recently moved to Detroit.

Wee Valley City Thone Elbow Lake Minn

Acme Wheat Promises Rust Resistant North Dakota Duke

G W Hanna explains that while no wheat is rust proof, Acme amber durum shows strong rust resistance and high yield compared with Kubanka and D5. Acme, D1, Kota, and other varieties are discussed, with field observations near Eckelson three miles west and 1.5 miles south of Valley City and notes on milling quality and market value.

North Dakota Bolley Acme S. D C. S Manly Champlin South Dakota Experiment Station S. D. Ca Chaplain Country Gentleman E. V. Wilcox L. R. Waldron Marquis Kubanka Arnautka DS Standard Eckelson Valley City G. W. Hanna

Victory meeting at Spiritwood rallies anti Townley forces

A Spiritwood Lake gathering drew about 2 500 people from across the state. Leaders of the anti Townley faction spoke as Torger Sinness and Senator A J Gronna urged continued fight against Townleyism and red socialism. Minnie J Nielsen urged one deal in schools. Jamestown College band provided music. The event aimed to unite supporters for the November governor race.

Spiritwood Lake anti-Townley Organization Annelling Committee Torger Sinness Republican A. J. Gronna Judge Palda Minot J. F. T. O'Connor Mr. O'Connor Minnie J. Nielsen Tom Hall W. H. Stutsman Steen Nelson Nelson A. J. Grenna Senate Jamestown College

Judge Thompson Visits Valley City Then Heads to Cooperstown

Judge T A Thompson of Setlepall Montana former Cooperstown boy and state’s attorney visited Valley City last night and left for Cooperstown to spend a few days with relatives in Griggs County. He is now district court judge and regarded as a good jurist and popular figure locally.

T. A. Thompson Setlepall Mont Valley City Cooperstown N. D Thompson Montana District Court Griggs County

Fingal Sage Senator Ramsett Visits City

Hon K S Ramsett and Mrs Ramsett visited the city this morning. The senator reports crop conditions good in Fingal area despite a liberal amount of red rust presence.

Ramsett Fingal

North Dakota to Send Delegation to Washington on Railcar Shortage

A strong North Dakota delegation will travel to Washington to present to the Interstate Commerce Commission the need for more grain cars for the Northwest. A temporary organization to protect transportation interests and a formal plan to create a permanent group were approved at a Fargo Commercial Club meeting.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Northwest Fargo North Dakota Frank Milholland W. C. Macfadden North Dakota Bankers Association J. H. Kelly Bismarck Farmers Union Minnesota South Dakota Montana I. J. Moe Valley City Federated Commercial Clubs G. H. Bruns Elliott Grain Men’s Union Wesley McDowell Marion N. D Bankers Association P. A. Lee Pekin Farmers Elevator Association J. M Dakotas South Dakota Cae

Coming Bride Remembered by Methodist Church Group

The Methodist church honored Miss Florence Hedstrum with a party last evening. A short program featured vocal numbers readings and piano selections by Josephine Wright Marjorie Caley Mabel Sherman and others. Hedstrum was encored and received a Chateau Thierry silverware set followed by light refreshments.

Florence Hedstram Hedstrum Josephine Wright Marjorie Caley Chateau Thierry

North Dakota Evangelical Rally at Chautauqua Auditorium

The North Dakota Evangelical Missionary Association will hold a young peoples rally in the Chautauqua auditorium tomorrow. A large choir will sing and several speakers are set to address the gathering. The program runs from 10:30 in the forenoon through the afternoon, with young people from across the state expected to attend.

North Dakota Evangelical Missionary Association Chautauque Auditorium

St Paul Boosters Visit Valley City

St Paul business men arrived by the Soo line at 4 35 PM and were welcomed by Valley City citizens. A parade along Main Street featured the Minnesota State Band and souvenir tossing, followed by a city hall address by Mr Weidel and a moving picture show. The visit strengthened ties between the visitors and local merchants, with a return trip planned to Minot Kenmare Detroit Minn and home, ending a memorable two day outing.

Valley City St. Paul Soo Line Soo Depot Fifth Avenue Minnesota State Bark Prof A. L. Snider Boosters Weidel Minnesota State Band Main Street N. P Bowery Northwest Sneer Railroad Company Minot Kenmare Detroit Minn

Town and Country: Bankers Call Unity of Farmers and Towns

J J Earley of Valley City, president of the North Dakota Bankers Association, urges removing friction between town and country caused by demagogy. He says banks and farmers share mutual interests and that towns boost farm values, noting major farm mortgage indebtedness reflects prosperity rather than poverty.

North Dakota Bankers’ Association J. J. Earley Valley City Barges Iowa Illinois Wisconsin Missouri United States Fargo Forum

Miss Mamie Northridge Vacation Visit Ends in Brainerd

Miss Mamie Northridge visiting with her parents in Brainerd yesterday left for home after two weeks of vacation. She is a nurse at the institution in town and was accompanied by another nurse guest, Anderson, from the same institution.

Mamie Northridge Andie

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