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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1916
Page
8
A war era diary recounts troops marching toward the Mexico City frontier from Mercedes. The letter describes harsh heat, tropical insects, rough terrain, and rough camp life amid rattlesnakes, scorpions, gnats, and muskets. It notes proximity to the Rio Grande, transport plans, and supply constraints including crackers, beef, and bread shortages.
About 150 men traveling with the Western Workers were intercepted on the outskirts of Minot by police. Roughly a dozen were jailed for disorderly conduct as officials warned that Minot and northwest North Dakota welcome harvest workers but will prosecute agitators trying to disrupt work. City leaders said the situation is under control and no further trouble is expected.
Government experts outline practical road improvements for rural areas. They favor grading, maintenance, and light drag methods with split-log drags, soil mixes of sand and clay, and proper crowning for drainage. The piece notes costs, materials, and the need for road expert review of gravel suitability while listing local social notices from Seattle visitors and a milliner's vacation plans.
Chief Obermiller and Special Agents chase a transient ring from Jamestown. A march of 260 275 men toward the West ends with a tense standoff as Greeks and Dalians threaten to join the fray. Medina robbery suspects are captured and released after a police grilling and escape through the city limits.
Thomas Carlson and son were callers at Valley City on Saturday. Levi Linguist helps Hector McKay with an addition. Ommund Olson from West Superior Wis visited Ash Grove Farm for several days. Carl Carlson business visit to Valley City last Saturday. John Fenstad aided Petey Fenstad there. Mrs Linguist and son Nay drove to Valley City with hogs while he moved into his new house. Mrs Thomas Carlson and children visited Ash Grove Farm on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Holcomb drove to Valley City on Wednesday and returned Thursday. George Coates called at Valley City last Thursday. Florence Holcomb returned after spending a week with cousin Mrs Fred Anderson. William Burchill went to Valley City on business last Saturday. Clara Nearing visiting friends in Valley City. Mrs S J Noxon and children returned last week from a lake trip.
New York Aug 7. Health service naturalists will examine insect life in New York and vicinity to identify principal carriers of infantile paralysia germs. Action followed a conference on epidemic measures. In 24 hours ending 10 am today fourty four children died and one hundred forty five cases were reported.
Mexico City announced the selection of Luis Cabrera Venacio Bonilla and Albert Panio as commissioners to negotiate with United States counterparts on the Mexico United States question.
Washington Aug 7 organization of the new farm loan board was completed with four appointees inducted and George W Norris named executive head. The board aims to divide the country into 12 districts each with a federal land bank. Secretary McAdoo presided as ex officio chairman. W W Flannagan chosen secretary. he previously headed the joint commission that studied rural credits in Europe.
A lightning strike near Dickey, 35 miles southwest of Valley City, caused a major fire at 2 am Thursday. Dr Virgo drug store burned, spreading to the barber shop, post office block, Miss Mabel Searle postmaster, the Reporter office, H D Mack editor owner, a meat market owned by A Mattson, and a residence owned by H D Warner. Loss estimated at 15000 with little insurance. most valuables removed. the Reporter office was a total loss.
Miss Thorkelson of Eastedge and Mrs Pregor of Harvey are in town for visits. Fargo guests include Gertrude and Ethel Helland. Johannes Aolen visits Marion before Seattle. Alina Bryne and Theo Solheim wed in Moorhead. they return to housekeeping. Bankers Olson and Lincoln drop by, and 65 pounds pressure artesian well is recorded. The Ladies Aid meets Aug 10. Edland family plans Scobey move.
A Grand Forks Herald report from Texas describes mud, heat, and disease hampering the North Dakota regiment. Soldiers face sickness from climate and diet, but remain acclimated. Border patrol and Rangers guard the area as troops clear grounds of grass and cactus to avoid tarantulas and rattlesnakes. Some regiments suffer bites, but medical corps actions have saved several lives.
The Litchville Bulletin argues farmers should diversify beyond politics and rely on practical farming choices. It warns that grain dependence risks bankruptcy while cattle and hogs, managed wisely, offer financial salvation, noting political action cannot alter weather or crop outcomes.
Hillaboro Aug. 7 Farmers in Traill County passed a resolution urging the board of county commissioners to create a complete drainage system on the county rift basis. The move aims to end scattered ditches and drain every section, with Cass and Richland counties expected to join in a three county campaign for a comprehensive drainage network.
E A Green Wood Jamestown dairy commissioner visited on official business. He predicts a boom in cream separators within the next year, praising Bossy as the key to farm wealth and year round milk production despite humidity or drought.
John Smith died suddenly Friday evening July 28 after heat prostration. Born in Fulton New York he lived in Meadeville then North Dakota and later remarried Ida Nolting with three children, Marjorie Willard John. Service at home and Presbyterian church drew many mourners. burial at Hope Cemetery.
News Notes of Equity Exchange reports the cooperative pushing monthly stock sales from 26 000 to 30 000 dollars, eyeing a St Paul market buyer for export grain. It covers receipts rising to 40 100 cars daily, leadership moves, new elevator ventures, and cautionary notes on rival chamber of commerce recruitment tactics.
The Dairy Farmers’ Club passes a sympathy resolution for the death of Geo. S. Loftus, praised as a leading northwest advocate for farmers and the Bancroft movement. The club donates $25 to the Loftus fund through committee members Martin Thoreson, James G. Thoreson, and A. C. Nelson.
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