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Newspaper

The Weekly Times Record

Location

Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1915

Page

6

Big Circus Dazzles Valley City With Spectacular Street Pageant

Carl Hagenbeck-Wallace circus rolls into Valley City with a grand parade and bustling unloading. Tens of thousands crowd downtown as bands, motorcycles, and 18 nationalities perform and the immense arena tent rises. The show features 400 performers including Lowande, Cottrell-Powell, Legetts, Julian, and the Six Flying Wards amid a week of lively preparations and spectator excitement.

Wil Balds Khouring Carl Hagenbeek-Wilhiee Circus Valley City Bab Alrday Cty Carolina Nballroad Circus Grounds Oak House Carl Hagenbeck Oscar Lowande Cottrell-Powell the Legetts Callie Julian Harry Ward Lu Ton Eugene America Freehand Brothers Derrick Trio Eddie DeFoe Arthur Borella Harvey Johnson Lon Moore Fred Egener Charley Chaplin

Gudmestad Builds Fine Country Roads in Rosebud Township

Litchville Bulletin lauds Robert Gudmestad for roadwork in Rosebud township. The roads built under his supervision are praised as the best improvement of the year, safe to travel and well maintained, earning high respect from local residents.

Litchville Bulletin Rosebud Robert Gudmestad

Wimbledon Masons Return From National Lodge Tour

T A Moore and E D Knadle of the Wimbledon Masons returned last Monday after about a month away. They attended national doings in Seattle and visited San Francisco San Diego Spokane Portland Tijuana and Salt Lake City Denver Omaha and St Paul on the trip. They call it a classy time and report plenty of expositions and sights.

T. A. Moore E. D. Knadle Seattle Wash San Francisco San Diego Spokane Portland Tijuana Old Mexico Salt Lake City Denver Omaha St. Paul

Times Record seeks correspondents in Barnes county

The Times Record calls for correspondents in every Barnes county neighborhood. It invites volunteers to help make the paper the best in North Dakota, offering stationery and paper in return for contributions and asking writers to visit Valley City or write.

Times Record Barnes County Valley City The Times-Record North Dakota

Koochiching County Goes Dry by 75 Vote Margin

International Falls Minnesota reports final tallies show Koochiching County voting dry by 75 votes in Mondays election. Initial reports had favored the vets, while Dr. O A Laughlin returned from Wisconsin Thursday morning after a pleasure trip.

International Falls Minn Koochiching County Dr. O. A. Laughlin Wisconsin

The Clerk Guaranteed It Cures Diarrhea Remedy

A customer asked for a cure for diarrhea and a clerk offered Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a no charge guarantee if it failed. The customer reported being cured within four days and returned to say so. J H Berry & Co of Salt Creek Va endorse the claim and say it is obtainable everywhere.

J. H. Berry & Co Salt Creek

Wimbledon Addresses Mrs Greenwood on Equal Suffrage

Mrs Anna Greenwood spoke at the Presbyterian church on Friday about equal suffrage, prohibition, and abolition of war. She linked suffrage and prohibition, explained the defeat of the suffrage bill, cautioned that corrupt forces seek resubmission, and closed with Percy Mackaye’s poem Fight.

Wimbledon Anna Greenwood Presbyterian Church Percy Mackaye

Receiver Hearing Sought for Rolette Farm Amid Loan Dispute

In Fargo federal court next Tuesday Judge Amidon will hear why a receiver should be appointed to manage Alvin Martin’s Rolette county farm. Eleven quarter sections are at stake as Mary L. Knight and Dubuque residents sue, alleging a $25 000 loan was misrepresented and overvalued the property.

United States District Court Fargo Charles F. Amidon Alvin Martin Rolette County Mary L. Knight Dubuque Iowa Schiller Lodge No Martin Peter Kiene Flynn & Traynor Devils Lake

Stutsman County Roads Left in Unfinished State

Jamestown August fourth report notes new township road grades out of the city and across the county left badly unfinished. Dirt ridges, lack of crown, standing puddles, and worn ruts from rains create hazardous conditions. Narrow widths risk accidents, and owners may face damage lawsuits if grades remain unsafe.

Jamestown

Reidman Family on Road to California Passes Through Hailey

F C Riedman and family arrived in Hailey en route from Valley City North Carolina toward Los Angeles and other California cities. They travel in a Cadillac with a loaded trailer and a dog on top weighing 1290 pounds with the dog. They report a pleasant trip so far and good roads. They plan a stop at Mountain Home and camped by the river last night before continuing west. Mrs Olaf Moore and family departed Wednesday for Urbana to visit friends and relatives.

Hailey Idaho Riedman F.C. Riedman Valley City N. C Los Angeles California Mountain Home

Tax valuations to be raised by North Dakota board

Bismarck, Aug 4. A year after the state tax commission urged a sharp railroad valuation rise, the state board of equalization rejected changes and kept railroads valued near 1913 levels. This year Dr Dana T Durand of the University of Minnesota will present findings to the board, aligning closely with prior commission conclusions. Despondency From Indigestion Suppressed by Chamberlains Tablets. Mrs George Hon Macedon N D writes one days treatment relieved headache dizziness and despondency and two bottles cured trouble. Obtainable everywhere.

Bismarck State Tax Commission State Board of Equalization Dana T. Durand University of Minnesota Burand North Dakota Tax Commission Geo. Hon. Macedon

Mrs Sherping Hears of Brother at Front in France

Mrs Captain Sherping of the local Salvation Army received a letter from her brother serving with the English army in France. The note from Ole Trangsrud No 81895 describes trenches, a six day stay, and a Canadian bayonet charge, signaling active engagement in the war.

Sherping Salvation Army France Canada Ole Trangsrud C. Cay Sth Bat

Letter From The Front Describes War Devastation

A soldier writes from a trench line after weeks in combat. He recalls heavy casualties among friends, with hundreds of Germans and Canadians killed or wounded. The writer notes a quiet moment behind the firing line and recounts a bayonet charge on the 18th.

Farmers Meet to Talk Extension in North Beach North Dakota

Four mass meetings have been called by farmer boosters in the Trotters district north of Beach to agitate railroad extensions. Farmers south of Beach secured a railroad line in the past year and will begin operation this fall. north country farmers plan to use similar methods. Miss June Cobb of Cleveland and Mrs. C. V. Schofield of LeSueur Minnesota are guests at the Chag. B. Burgess home this week.

Beach N. D Trotters North Country June Cobb Cleveland C. V. Schofield LeSueur, Minn Chag. B. Burgess

Luncheon Honoring Marmaduke Eide at Sheyenne Place

Mrs. Sam Mikkelson hosted a buffet luncheon at Sheyenne Place on Wednesday afternoon for her brother Marmaduke Eide of Chicago. The affair featured individual tray service on the veranda with a yellow color scheme and abundant flowers enhancing the décor.

Sam Mikkelson Sheyenne Place Marmaduke Eide Chicago

Velvet fair success lets Cavalier County Association move forward

Langdon North Dakota August 6 The Cavalier County Fair association cleared its debt at the annual fair and reports the greatest attendance in its history The organization now operates on velvet for the first time since its launch and is among the few county associations to post a successful year Officials say the success enables broader work planned for next year

Langdon N. D Cavalier County Fair Association

Black rust reported across eastern South Dakota

Reports reaching this city say black rust is prevalent in a large portion of eastern South Dakota and frost occurred at Page last night. Details on the extent and damage are general. Miss Anna Anderson arrived Thursday morning from Fort Ransom to attend the institute.

South Dakota Page Anna Anderson Fort Ransom Institute

Fletcher Shorthorns Take Many Premiums at North Dakota Fairs

The Fletcher herd of Shorthorns earned 113 prizes across five North Dakota fairs, including 60 firsts 33 seconds and 20 thirds. They won $845 in prize money and a gold-lined silver punch bowl with 12 goblets valued at $150 from the Merchants Hotel of St. Paul for the best young beef herd, bringing total winnings to $995. The Times-Record congratulates Mr. Fletcher and hopes for more firsts.

Fletcher North Dakota Fargo Merchants Hotel St. Paul The Times- Record

Newest Creamery Wins at Big Fair

Werner North Dakota August 4 town celebrates as Werner reveals the state’s newest creamery and its products win second prize at the state fair. Western North Dakota secures main prize for New Salem creamery with a first place at the fair. Mr and Mrs Chas Furgeson visit their Nome farm while Alliance Farmers Mutual advertises hair protection and cost rates with 30000 cash on hand.

Werner N. D Max Klaff North Dakota New Salem Mrs. Chas. Furgeson Nome H. L. McGee

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Jimmy Davis Billy Tart Gudmestad Masons College of Saint Thomas Saint Paul Minnesota Archbishop Ireland H. Moynihan Stutsman Reidman Hailey, Idaho Olaf Moore Urbana Regan OFS Bilis New York Castoria Bears Fair Association Bridgeman Russell CO
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