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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
2
Official paper for Barnes County with subscription price 1.50 yearly. Entered as second class mail matter at Valley City post office.
Farm and Fireside notes that most binder twine comes from sisal hemp grown in Yucatan Mexico. The plant requires little irrigation and once planted needs weed clearing only twice yearly. It takes six to seven years before harvest and fibers are produced. The crop has no fixed season, governed by maturity, with an average productive life of about 14 years.
A Springfeld Ohio based Farm and Fireside article warns that four percent loans may dry up as investors fear funding long term ventures. It questions the availability of cheap four per cent money after the war and whether a future supply exists globally for years to come as nations rebuild.
A Vesta Censor editorial urges readers to view banks as savings rather than cash sources. It recommends trimming luxuries, saving regularly, and keeping money in the bank to weather hard times, claiming a few hundred dollars can ease future hardship.
The man who smiles now buys groceries with cash and saves the balance as a rainy day fund. North Dakota expects a better understanding of farming conditions after a light crop season and warns that diversification is needed after last year’s bumper crop. The German region is under water, with politics in the fall election delayed as long as possible.
The outline explains the rural credit system where a farmer mortgaging with a local association, or with banks if none exists, has the loan routed to the federal land bank. Local associations require at least ten members and stock at $5 per share, with liability limited to $10 per share. Farmers may borrow up to 40 percent of land value or 20 percent of improvements, with interest around six percent and terms up to 40 years.
The text discusses using local banks to implement the farm loan act, allowing farmers to retire debt after two years, and the role of banks and commissions. It mentions the National Farm Loan Association and directs farmers to consult the Agricultural College in Fargo for details, with James E. Boyle of the North Dakota Experiment Station involved.
Walt Mason humorously portrays a man who vents at missing papers and distrusting editors. The piece highlights newspaper dependence, weekend ritual, and the public’s expectations of timely printing with comic emphasis on the dad’s exaggerated reactions.
Farm and Fireside recounts Governors Major of Missouri and Hodges of Kansas joining workers to improve dirt roads. The piece notes Major invited Hodges to Missouri to see road-building, Hodges agreeing to come if Major provided overalls and Hodges would work. Hodges also launched Kansas road days and urged nationwide rock road system.
Public health alert urges regular herd checks for hog cholera during peak season. Separate sick hogs immediately, observe the main herd, and treat suspected cases with protective serum. Kill real sick hogs and burn them. report nearby farm health to prevent spread via feet of people and animals. Ship suspected carcasses to the Agricultural College in Fargo for postmortem, prepaid by express.
Casselton news notes the annual corn show dates set for Sept 28 29 30 1916 with W J Bell as president Rev H P Cooper recording secretary and R T Torrence as secretary. Advertising committee includes Cooper McRoberts McVey Moners and Taubert and Correll and McKinnon on finance. Weather considerations precede the event addressing usual seasonal patterns.
A set of verse fragments by James W. Foley and others reflecting on the transformation of the prairie, the loss of the wild West, and the encroachment of modern life. The pieces critique fencing, railroads, and development, celebrate corn weather, and muse on frontier poetry and altruism amid urban heat and change.
The notice outlines North Dakota hunting rules with open seasons for prairie chicken grouse snipe plover ducks geese brant and closed seasons for deer and other species through 1920. It details license requirements penalties for violations, bag limits and penalties, reporting violations, and asks cooperation from sportsmen. It includes a testimonial about Chamberlains remedy and notes a church union meeting in Blamarck.
Dakota Experiment Station notes an unusually favorable pasture season with lush grasses but warns pests and heat lessen cattle comfort. Shade and ample fresh water are advised, suggesting open sheds and running water for better gains. Overgrazing risks next spring if pastures are eaten down now. consider stocking adjustments or enlarging pasture area. Local social notes mention residents visiting relatives and travelers, with updates on health and travel.
F C Schroeder and wife traveled to Washburn to visit daughter Mrs L E B Stillman with short stay and trips also to Anamozo Harvey and visits with relatives. Salem M E church Foreign Missionary society held monthly meeting at Mrs Reinhold Schulz home. Little Light Bearers plan annual program at Mrs Fred Marshall home. Etta Bruns visiting aunt Mrs Gerd Bruna Oriska. Cornelia Schroeder assistant principal left No 105 for Washburn to visit sister Mrs Leon Stillman. Henry Kronz celebrated birthday nine miles northeast of Valley City. Mrs Minnie Reichow visiting with daughter Mrs Louis z.
Miss Alice Anderson returned home from Valley City where she attended the summer school. Miss Gina Torkelson visited Kathryn between trains. Gabriel Pederson arrived from Fargo to tend farming interests, returning Monday. Miss Laurae Baarstad came back from Valley City after six weeks at Normal. Miss Josie Eldayiz left for Litchville to visit her sister Mrs Strinden, returning Monday. Miss Minnie Borkrud of Kathryn and Anna Severs spent Saturday afternoon together. Ludvig Larson and his young son visited at the Remmen home. Larson serves as grain buyer for Acme Grain Co.
A notice from Superintendent E J Taylor announces a state board examination for professional certificates on Aug 31 and Sept 1. Tests will be held in Bismarck Ellendale Grand Forks Rugby Minot Valley City and Bowman. Also notices creditors of the estate of William Watkins Payne are required to display claims within four months. Emily Mary Bolton Payne is the executrix with agent W J Sensburn of Oriska Township Barnes County, N D. Last published Aug 31 1916.
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