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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
8
North Dakota women gain voting rights this fall aligning with national gains. The move expands suffrage to all women across the United States, marking a major milestone in the state’s civic history and broadening participation in upcoming elections.
Tennessee becomes the 36th state to ratify the federal woman suffrage amendment after a dramatic House roll call, 49 to 47, then 50 to 46 after Speaker Walker changed his vote. The measure completes ratification, paving the way for women to vote in November unless courts block action or reconsideration alters the result.
Mandan Aug 18 Henry Zuelich a farmer twenty five miles south of New Salem on the Heart River is dead from drinking strychnine after being accused of setting a granary fire while his wife slept. Neighbors summoned the sheriff who found him in the barn and he died shortly after. Disputes over a World War son’s pension are blamed for family enmity.
Washington officials of the Interstate Commerce Commission said increased railroad rates will go into effect despite state agencies refusing to raise intra state rates to the same level. The commission held that state action must not hinder the rehabilitation of the Toads.
Before the war Germany planned a giant library for 10 000 000 books, possibly the world’s largest. Yet it may not be the most useful as readers favor the New York public library over the British Museum library. The latter holds three times as many books, but few Londoners have time to visit Bloomsbury and sit under the dome while seekers locate volumes.
During a crowded evening rush on a Central Indianapolis streetcar, passengers packed every inch of space with men clinging to steps. A conductor urged passengers to move up, and a sardonic boy replied, offering to make space behind him.
A vivid anecdote from Indianapolis News contrasts a well furnished Irvington home with a striking carved door causing amusement when a youth reminds a visitor to replace a board. The piece then shifts to early 20th century scientific notes on locating metal ores by earth conductivity and oil deposits by electrical methods, noting limitations and potential.
George and Mabel discuss marriage amid poverty. Mabel reveals she earned a domestic science certificate three months ago, prompting George to offer to live on one meal a day to accommodate their happiness.
The Public Library of Valley City circulated 24 542 books this year, up 5 598 from last year, with 4 58 new borrowers bringing total to 3 025, up 90. A Books for Everybody fund raiser has collected 106 49, Valley City contributing 70. The library added titles on tires and automobile engineering and urges reading outdoors this delightful season, with free access to books.
County exhibits will be a key feature of the Missouri Slope Fair at Mandan, with September dates and themes centered on liberal offerings. The James County Farm Bureau has notified Mandan officials that Barnes County will prepare a county exhibit, detailing plans and support for the statewide agricultural showcase.
Barnes County Farm Bureau urges farmers and farm women to send crops and farm products to the county agent in Valley City for exhibit preparation and display at the Missouri Slope Fair. The Valley City Fibre Co. directors will showcase hemp and fibre, Northwest Nursery will contribute an exhibit, and County Agent Calhan will collect entries to form the Barnes County Booth. Local social items note visits, entertainments, and a baby born to Mr and Mrs Jay Rogers on August 7.
Milwaukee August 18. State merchants warned of a general price decline to come. Paul Findlay of Los Angeles told the Wisconsin Association of Retailers that commerce already trends downward as conservatives curb purchases. He said job prospects dampen earnings and households tighten spending, shifting the burden to grocers and small retailers.
County Agent Calhan presided Tuesday August 10 as Kathryn hosted the Marion Branch Potato Shipping Association with headquarters at Kathryn. Directors elected include A C Nelson H M Hanson Tom Casey Arnold Johnson and Wesley McDowell. A secretary treasurer and manager will be chosen later. The North Dakota Potato Exchange and the Seal Potato Growers Association are linked with the state marketing plan and have saved farmers money.
Philip Gasaman, born in Germany December 13, 1843, immigrated to Michigan in 1872, worked in copper mines twelve years, married Theresa Heidshofer, had five children. The family homesteaded in North Dakota in 1876. Mrs. Gasaman died 1900, eldest daughter Mrs. Pasamel died 1916. Grandchildren John Pasamel, Frank Zaun, Joseph and Edward Gasaman to be pallbearers.
Father Baker led services on Tuesday at the Catholic Church with interment in the Catholic cemetery. The community extends sympathy to the relatives.
In August 1916 the Nonpartisan Leader accuses extortion and seeks state supervision of banks, naming the Scandinavian American bank and Waters and Hagan. A minister is criticized for a kiss, while Townley figures and the Bank of North Dakota figures appear in a portrait of North Dakota politics. Jim Waters warns of dynamite threats and returns to power in the eye of a turbulent financial and political scene.
Dazey resident Tolstad handles business in the city while Fargo guest Jack Awty visits President Allen. Visitors from Souris and Reedsport arrive, with Dickinson dormitory project let at 75,280 dollars. A Valley City man celebrates a sixth birthday as locals discuss labor shortages and upcoming rain expectations.
Report notes that licensing delays stem from a expected September shortage rather than system gaps. Nearby residents Mr and Mrs George Standish of Fargo visited with Mrs Standish’s mother in Casselton before traveling on to Jamestown for business, while L P Nielsen at Eleventh Avenue and Main Street updates his home with substantial improvements. Eckelson Community Club met August 13 with a Home Demonstration Agent led canning and photography sessions, drawing strong interest. a sewing project launches August 25.
The Sanborn Community Club met on Saturday afternoon August 14 in Sanborn for its second meeting of a series this fall. Meetings will occur every two weeks and the current project is making bust forms.
For sale details list residence at 1108 Fifth Avenue North with contact 280 8S Granger and 146two. Abstract Office moved from Peaile building to Room 102 over Chaffee's store with contact 245 James. Nicely odd phrasing includes a note Nice actor.
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