New Road Safety Duty Questioned in North Dakota Case
The Good Roads committee notes a North Dakota inquest introducing a duty on road authorities to build passable and safe highways under ordinary conditions. A fatal crash occurred when a slippery road caused an auto to skid into a ditch, killing a farmer and a hired man. The coroner adjourned to inspect the site, signaling potential court impact on highway responsibility. John Moran and Mrs Moran visited Spiritwood after Sunday travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Roads Committee
Grand Forks Commercial Club
North Dakota
Aie
Carrington Girl Rumored Sold into White Slavery in New York
Aug 21 report questions if Anna Pergende a Carrington girl in her teens was sold into prostitution in New York by alleged uncle John Norenberg. Friends cite letters and past abduction charges in Fargo in 1913, with no further word since a May train departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrington
Anna Pergende
New York City
John Norenberg
Anna
Norenberg
New York
Fargo
Threshing Engine Bucked Near Flora Building
A Bowman threshing engine tested east of the Flora building on Main Street Monday afternoon. a piece came loose wrecking the engine considerably. Reports of an explosion were false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora
Main Street
Youth Leads the Way in Boy and Girl Farmers
An American Magazine article highlights youth driven advances in agriculture through corn clubs. It shares Jerry Moore of South Carolina, age 15, as world champion corn grower and recounts how another boy's acre yielded 80 bushels while his father's nearby field produced only eight. The story notes Dr. Bradford Knapp praising youth influence on farming success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Jerry Moore
South Carolina
Jerry
Bradford Knapp
Farm Demonstration Service
Doctor Knapp
John
State Board of Equalization seeks $400000 more in North Dakota taxes
Bismarck Aug 22 The state board of Equalization heard railroad representatives on property valuations needed to raise $400000 more for the biennial period. To yield the required sum, $50000000 must be added to the tax rolls due to revenue losses from oil inspection. Railroads urged fairer farm land valuations, arguing current assessments favor built property over rail property. Commissioners discussed Durand’s figures and noted discrepancies with comparing North Dakota to Iowa and South Dakota. Many local notices follow about residents visiting, moving, and minor community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
State Board of Equalization
Young
Board of Equalization
Great Northern
Durand
Packard
Tax Commission
North Dakota
Maher
Iowa
South Dakota
Steele
Wallace
Mayor Platon to Attend Northwestern Speedway Opening
August 23 1915 St Paul Mayor Winn Powers invites Mayor Platon of Valley City to attend the opening of the new Motor Speedway on September 4 as guest of the St Paul mayor. Nearly a hundred mayors from western cities are expected to participate in a northwestern celebration uniting the region. Burnett Kisselheim of the Northern Trust Co. visited Carrington friends before heading to Bismarck to handle company affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Times Record
Valley City
N.D
Platon
Norwestern
Winn Powers
Burnett Kisselheim
Northern Trust Co
Carrington
Herman Stern
Bismarck
1916 Chautauqua dates set for Valley City session
Valley City Chautauqua dates fixed for 1916 from June 30 to July 18. The executive committee plans expanded programs and broader youth encampments in cooperation with nearby communities. Strong finances and early talent selection promise a robust season, with focus on farm audiences and public education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley City Association
Maysville
Moball
Mandan
Buckwalter
Valley City
Times-Record
Glaciers and hidden mines spark northern gold rush talk
World news notes glaciers moving in Alaska may reveal mineral veins and placer gold, potentially drawing a new rush like Dawson or Nome. Miss Bernice Larson returns from Hankinson to Valley City for a visit with sister Mrs Hart. J B Cunningham comes back from the Twin Cities after handling business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muir
John Milr
Mendenall
Coast Survey
Alaska
Dawson
Nome
Bernice Larson
Hankinson
C. H. Hart
Hart
Miss Larson
Valley City
Your Bank Account Brings Security and Independence
The piece argues that even a small bank balance gives a worker security and confidence, reducing fear of sickness or unemployment. It claims savings form the basis of wealth, noting that net savings equal true earnings. It asserts money can foster independence and happiness, while downplaying gold’s evil if saved wisely.
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Knudson
Web
On. Knudson the Jeweler
John Moran
Spiritwood
Mr. Moran
Wm.Moran
P. P. Persons
R. C. McGee
Wm. Henry
Adrian
H.W. West
Richard Feckler
Kensal
Grand Annex
Sim Mason
Misa Blanche
Jamestown
Vivian Hancher
McHenry
L. C
Tuttle
Harvey Pray
Amanda
Marguerite Bon Hus
J. W. Carr
K. A. Bon‘hus
Tom
Lila
Fergus Falls
A. T. Torkelson
J. E. Featherstone
Minot
M. J. Selby
James Grady
Meadsville
John Holland
T Meir
Bessie Walker
Fort Ransom
Sylva St. Pierre
Duluth
Minn
H.C. Asmoth
Aamoth
John Holzman
T. J. Weldon
Borman
Mont
Alice Remley
Wm. Moran
Lake Erie
Erie
Mabel Slingsby
Mary
Smith
Gladys Fridd
Hope
N. C
Olson
Grand Prairie Township
O. G Steyning
Steyning
E. M. Harning
Stephens
Engebret Larson
Fred Frederickson
Carl Johnson
R. G. Hammerud
C. A. Haeckel
Sanborn
Morrissey
Kenmare Journal
A. A. Brown
Veda
Valley City Conservatory
Miss Meda
Kenmare
Woods’ Orchestra
Opera House
Lyceum
Platod
Dean
Lydia Hackett
Second Avenue
Eighth Street
Hackett
Foster-Milburn Co
Prope
Buffalo
N. Y
Juneau
Spencer D. Reed
D. C
City Drug Store
J.B. Cunningham
Twin Cities
Valley City, N. D. Agege
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