Balkans Crisis Deepens As Fronts Mass Troops
London reports tensions in the Balkans nearing a crisis as Central powers mass troops on Balkan frontiers to force a passage to aid Turkey. Romania mobilizes four reserve divisions while Bulgaria presses for Macedonia in exchange for support, and Greek policy may shift after Venizelos returns to power. Russian developments on the eastern front bolster allied confidence.
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London
Balkans
Balkan
Turkey
Roumania
Bulgaria
Servia
Geeta
Macedonia
Greece
Temas
Venizelos
Berlin
Constantine
Work to Begin Soon on Alta Equity Elevator
E M Lavery completed the foundation for the Alta equity elevator at Alta. Bob Bailey holds the contract and will start work as soon as the big timbers arrive. Zet Erberg Bros furnish the material and the building will be rushed to handle this year's crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Lavery
Alta
Bob Bailey
Zeterberg Bros
Oats Fall Short For Kribbs Farm In Valley City Area
Mr and Mrs Clarence Strait visited Jack Kribbs farm southeast of Valley City Sunday and watched a local ball game. Kribbs reports a fine granary and good crop prospects, but oats are not filling well and may reduce expected yield. Wheat cutting began Saturday.
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Clarence Strait
Jack Kribbs
Valley City
Kribbs
City Bakery Production Sets Local Record In Valley City
Joe Iverson of City Bakery bakes 1700 loaves daily on most days and 2500 on Saturdays, with 3000 during fair week and 6000 during the Hagenbeck Wallace visit. The shop earned 91.5 out of 100 in a health inspection, aided by a 1000 loaf bread mixer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
Valley City
Times-Record
Joe Iverson
Joe
Hagenbeck-Wallace
Man Almost Burns Hand Contacting Live Wire
Ole Carlson, working on an electric light pole in Bismarck, touched a live wire. Fellow worker W. P. Hall cut the circuit and a rope lowered Carlson to the ground. His right hand was nearly burned off at the wrist as 2,200 volts passed through it. He was hospitalized and remained unconscious nine hours. doctors believe he will live.
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Bismarck
Ole Carlson
W. P. Hall
Earth shock felt in Williston area Aug 14 reports
Reports from Williston and nearby areas indicate a slight earthquake was felt in several homes including the Carpenters, Slaters, Rev I G Monson, and others. Authorities note Marmon area also reported a tremor with no other global disturbances. local in character and likely small.
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Williston
George F. Carpenter
A. R. Brownson
William Shemerry
Francis Anderson
Trenton
Marmon
Cattle Theft Suspects Arrested in Williston Case
Stuart Goit and George Hart of Muddy Valley arrested on cattle stealing charges after Hart confessed detailing calf thefts from P. J. Henry and I. C. Hagen. Hart sentenced to two years with parole work for H. T. Smitter. Goit bound over to district court awaiting past-record review.
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Williston
Stuart Golt
George W. Hart
Muddy Valley
George Hart
Fisk
H. T. Smiter
Hart
Stuart Goit
Guilly
Goit
P. J. Henry
I. C. Hagen
George Hart Farm
Wylie Thompson
Wood
Wanka
F. B. Johnson
Gait
Bomstad rumor unfounded says Valley City police
A circulating rumor claimed Mahlon Bomstad’s body was found near the river north of Valley City after his disappearance on August 7. Police investigated and stated there was no foundation for the rumor, deeming it false.
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Valley City
Mahlon Bomstad
Granaries Rapidly Rising as Farmers Prepare for Harvest
Valley City lumber yards report heavy grain storage lumber sales as farmers build many granaries. A large crop demands expanded storage, and Barnes County is gearing up to handle the forthcoming harvest.
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Valley City
Barnes County
Curren Lands a Fat Contract at Jamestown Asylum
Bids for an addition to the Jamestown asylum were opened Saturday with four Fargo firms bidding from 63 000 to 65 000. W J Curren of Valley City secured the contract at 59290. Curren says his total contracted work this year will exceed last year’s 175 000. Gordon Cox of Fargo spent Sunday in the city.
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Jamestown
W. J. Curren
Valley City
Fargo
Curren
Gordon Cox
First National Bank of Fargo
Apent Sunday
Valley City Couple Married at Moorhead
F. B. Stull and Miss Helen Wouters of Hawley Minn lately Valley City were married in Moorhead on Sunday. Stull works at A. H. Gray & Son's grocers and they plan to establish a home once a dwelling is found.
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Valley City
Moorhead
F. B. Stull
Helen Wouters
Hawley
Minn
Stull
A. H. Gray & Son
Ray Celebrates Annual Grain Palace Festival
Ray Aug 14 The Grain Palace festival in this city closed as a historic high point with 4500 visitors on day one and about 5000 on day two from the northwest. Some 650 autos crowded vacant lots as police cordoned main streets to prevent accidents while concession stands lined the routes. Local hotels restaurants and eateries were stretched to capacity as Ray showcased booster spirit and city appeal.
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Ray
Northwest
States
Luessen Travels for Sheep Farm Upkeep
C F Luessen drove to Medinay late last week to tend a large flock on pasture there. On the return trip his car broke down Saturday, so he rode the train home and plans to return Monday to retrieve the automobile.
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C. F. Luessen
Medinay
Calf theft at Henry farm tied to Wylie Thompson work
Goit was kept at the Henry farm all winter and worked for Wylie Thompson when the calves disappeared. The incident links his winter duties to the missing livestock at the farm.
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Goit
Henry Farm
Wylie Thompson
Funston Orders More Troops to Brownsville Border
Washington dispatch reports Major General Funston won approval to strengthen Brownsville garrison with one infantry regiment from Texas City and artillery batteries from Fort Sill. Batteries B and E of the fifth field artillery will entrain for Brownsville, as tensions rise after raids along the border. Across the line at Nogales Mexican authorities clashed with U.S. troops in a street riot sparked by rumors of a Mexican threat. One American casualty reported.
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Washington
War Department
Funeton
Texas City
Brownsville
Fort Sill
Oklo
Bell
Funston
Breckenridge
Lawton
Fifth Field Artillery
Nogales
Ariz
I- 18
Valley City Sees Strong Fruit Distribution This Year
Valley City earns a growing reputation for fresh fruit distribution. Stacy Mercantile Co reports daily carloads and expanding shipments as cooler weather arrives. California fruit leads, with Washington and Illinois supplies entering. plums and peaches to finish in about 30 days. Apples arrive in barrels from Illinois and boxes from Washington. Bearman Fruit Co. also handles large car lot business, boosting the year's trade. L. Van Norden traveled from Minneapolis to assist Manager Silver with the busy season.
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Valley City
Stacy Mercantile Co
California
Washington
Bearman Fruit Co
L. van Norden
Minneapolis
Silver
Williston Welcomes a Full fledged Airman and Plane
Williston announces Arthur Gadreau who trained in Chicago returns with a Curtis biplane ready for Williston flights. An engine repair delay from an earlier accident delayed tests, but the aircraft is en route and may debut at the Williams county fair September 1 to 3 if ready. gadreau hopes to make a first contract there.
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Williston
Arthur Gadreau
Chicago
Curtis
Gadreau
Rye Threshing Record Tentatively Set for Aug 9
The Times Record notes Cuba neighborhood may tally first 1915 threshing when G A McCready handled Ale barley. The Sanborn Enterprise adds Frank Sauer threshing rye on Monday, suggesting Sauer may hold the record.
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Times-Record
Cuba
G. A. McCready
Alebarley
Heman
Sanborn Enterprise
Frank Sauer
Ladies Entertained at Sheyenne Place Buffet Luncheon
Mrs. Sam Mikkelson hosted a charming buffet luncheon Thursday at Sheyenne Place for visiting ladies including Mrs. Laurin Lausore of Texas City Texas Mrs. Charles Klarman of Lancaster Wis and Mrs. Jerome Magne Larson of Valley City The veranda and rooms were decorated in yellow and Miss Idalia Larson and Miss Selma Larson poured punch with Mrs. Mart Hummel of Dazey as the out of town guest.
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Sam. Mikkelson
Sheyenne Place
Laurin Lausore
Texas City
Texas
Charles Klarman
Lancaster
Wis
Jerome Magne Larson
Valley City
Idalia Larson
Selma Larson
la Crosse
Mart Hummel
Dazey
Hunters Must Apply For New Licenses In Time
County Auditor Nelson mails hunting permit applications to 21 county banks outside Valley City. Applicants must complete and return forms with the fee to the auditor. Season opens Tuesday September 6 with Labor Day closing the office Monday. apply early to avoid disappointment.
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Nelson
Valley City
Fish and Game Board
Litchville Businesses Burglarized In Town Wide Incident
Burglars entered several Litchville establishments last Friday night and stole small amounts from a restaurant and a general store while failing to crack a meat market strong box. A Bee Hive rear window entry was thwarted. Residents intensified security afterward.
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Litchville
Band Concert Draws Big Crowd at Park
A sunny Sunday afternoon in the park drew a large audience to an excellent band concert. Out-of-town guests Mr and Mrs Jacobson of Ypailanti visited the home of Mr and Mrs Chris Peterson.
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Mrs. Jacobson
Ypailanti
Chris Peterson
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Vsing
Kovno
Alta Equity Elevator
Onn
Middlewest Loan and Trust Company
N. Dak
Frank White
S. Mason
T. Melvin Lee
Sec
J. Be, Jones
Asat
Bomstad
South Line
C. L. Luessen
A. Peterson
Green Township
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