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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1913
Page
3
Humane Officer Blake of Jamestown uncovers a looming scandal in Cando North Dakota as about fifty men including prominent locals are said to be implicated in the delinquency of four girls around 14. Prosecution is expected to begin soon amid local controversy and Catholic church debates.
The piece recalls Harry K Thaw escaping Matteawan and recounts the 1906 Madison Square Garden murder of architect Stanford White by Thaw, the trial battles, and the ensuing legal fight. It notes Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, the Thaw family wealth, and the long effort to declare him sane and win his liberty.
A New York American essay argues marriage reduces criminal activity by giving men a home and dependents to protect. It states burglars are typically bachelors and that a wife and children often deter theft, while the prospect of legal consequences is more intimidating to a married offender.
Alderman School District No 74 treasurer reports receipts from state and county tuition funds and taxes with expenditures for teachers wages and officer expenses. It lists cash on hand July 1 1912 and July 1 1913 totals, with district officers approving the statements.
Valley City school opening set for September 2 1914 with six year olds admitted and guidance for late entrants. Emphasizes first year fundamentals and early effort, urging parents and students to start strong, cooperate with high school preparation, and consider Valley City High School as a nearby, fitting continuation option. G W Hanna Supt.
Postmaster Plumley comments on leakage about his Fargo post office affair and defends administration policy. He denies J Burke involvement in past Forum dispute and argues that Democrats should be allowed to complete terms if they are competent. He recalls past Fargo postmasters Judd and Hughes serving full terms. He suggests withdrawing resignation request.
Local notes show Oscar B Aaa and son Eddie, Jens Henrikson, G O Aas, Jens Renaby, John F Henrikson, Sigvert Bergest, and others transacting business in Kathryn last Monday. Visitations include Eddie Aas with Axel Gregerson and Misa Christine Olson shopping. Reports mention record heat forcing many workers to quit during the hottest part of the day.
A fragmented passage discusses dumplings as a tasty economical addition to soups and stews. It mentions combining flour baking powder and salt with shortening and milk to form a dough softer than biscuit batter, aiming to stretch food for frugal meals.
The method describes letting stew boil until the liquid narrows before adding a half cup of cold water to stop boiling and dropping large spoonfuls of dough atop the meat for 15 minutes. Made with KC steam, the dumplings become light and pair well with thickened stew, as noted in The Ce Pot Pi edited by McKensie Hill.
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