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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1917
Page
7
An advertisement for the Bismarck Business College in North Dakota touts high demand for bookkeepers and stenographers, claiming graduates receive secure positions with bankers and merchants. It highlights a three story building, top instruction, low tuition, dormitory options, and flexible entry with no exams.
Paris reports Lafayette Squadron Americans joined Saturday raids dropping 28 000 pounds on German military targets including railway stations and fortifications. Pilot Dudley Hill escaped unscathed after his plane took a hit while Adjutant Magson's unit repelled a three-plane attack. Royal observer notes describe wider actions on the Western Front with allied air forces destroying several German machines and pressuring front lines across Belgium and France. The piece also covers German trench evolution under heavy British artillery and political notes from Berlin on war aims.
Simon G. Simonson was killed Tuesday afternoon when struck by an auto driven by G Holzman. Born October 2, 1852 near West Salem Wisconsin, he married Nettie Larson in 1876 and moved to Valley City in 1878. They farmed 12 miles south of the city. Surviving are seven children including G Simenson, Mrs. C Norgaard, Mrs. Carl Brown, Agnes Simenson, Mrs. E Richards, Maries Simenson of Fond du Lac Wisconsin, and Mrs. O Nelson of Minneapolis. Two children died in infancy. His sister Mrs. J Torgerson of West Salem attended the burial but arrived after his death. He was interred at West Prairie cemetery beside his wife and parents. Rev. C G Naeseth officiated at the burial.
The Valley City Commercial club votes to send Gen. Amasa P. Peake to Washington to present the farmers side of the price fixing proposal to Food Commissioner Hoover and his committee. They argue a $2 price at the terminal is unfair after farmers planted for wheat to aid the war effort and that Peake’s experience will illuminate Northwest conditions.
One buyer seeks 6 to 9 year old horses of any color except white. Must be sound and weigh at least 1100 pounds. Contact H. E. McCready in Valley City for purchase details.
Mabel Fauline Olson and Joseph Chester wed at the bride’s parents home northeast of Dazey on Tuesday August 14 at 11 a m in the presence of the family. Rev L A Dodge officiated with Frendburg of Hillsboro attending. breakfast served by Mrs D N Anderson and others. The couple will live at Edmore. Ms Olson is a North Dakota graduate and former Petersburg superintendent. Mr Chester is a North Dakota graduate and Edmore pastor.
A Valley City notice warns that kidney inflammation requires prompt action to avoid worsening. It cites backache dizziness and abnormal urine as signals and promotes Dean's Kidney Pills based on James McCully's experience at Fifth Street Second Avenue, describing relief after six to eight months of trouble. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Props Buffalo NY.
Jamestown couple Jam e s t own Whipple and Hattie Kurtz wed at St John s Lutheran parsonage at 4 30 Thursday afternoon Rev E C Hess officiated. Witnesses were John Sakach and Minnie Jantz. They will reside on a farm six miles south of Spiritwood.
Sanborn reports a shift toward a four per cent federal bond issue of 7.5989 trillion dollars proposed to fund allied loans and retire existing non taxable bonds. The plan aims to aid small investors by avoiding surtaxes while seeking swift bond sales and a clear retirement policy. Expected passage in the House within a week after the Ways and Means Committee meets, amid bipartisan debate.
Secretary of State Hall reports July sales of automobile licenses totaling 30,065.81 with 3 805 licenses and 196 motorcycle tags issued. Disbursements include 46 839.70 to the highway commission and 3 418.19 to county funds. Balance Aug 1 stands at 17 382.89. Capt. Reginald Colley and Sargent Carl Anderson visited in Fargo.
Kensal ND August 18 Tuesday forenoon threshing season begins in the region. Though crops are not large, high current prices promise more money per bushel than in 1916. Frank Zink threshes bonanza oats west of the river at 60 bushels per acre. Neva’s outfit joins Bingham to thresh Frank’s oats and Kove’s barley for fair returns.
The family thanks friends for kindness and sympathy in the sad loss of our father and brother and for the many beautiful floral tributes. Signed by the children of G. Sim onson and his sister Martha Torger son. Miss Nayes of Fingal was in the city Monday on a shopping trip.
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