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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
2
A Valley City Times Record column argues that in mining and business, total losses rival profits, noting that over sixty percent of new ventures fail. It contrasts the wealth of actors with the struggles of producers and urges sympathy for those facing anticipated downturns.
The editorial condemns open mufflers and bright searchlights as offenses against courtesy and public comfort. It contrasts lawfulness with selfish displays, cites a Minnesota editor’s anecdote on national identity, and notes calls for better roads, farming resilience, and civic booster efforts amid a range of social observations.
A collage of verses and a Northern Pacific appeal. The poems reminisce rural scenes, boyhood memories, and farm life, while a prose note urges tagging grain bundles for an exhibit program led by L. J. Bricker, Northern Pacific General Immigration Agent, St. Paul.
The Northwest faces a record crop and high quality across all lines. The Northern Pacific Railway seeks public spirited citizens, clubs, fair associations, and land companies to supply superior grain, grass, vegetables, fruits, seeds, and samples for exhibition to showcase regional crop superiority. Farmers are urged to prepare attractive bundles of crops during harvest 1915 to aid in displays nationwide.
Mandan, Aug 19 Beginning today at Sunnyside stock yards there will be a monthly inspection of horses for the French government J R Mayer of New York has commissioned local men to oversee the inspection A French inspector is present Horses are in high demand as artillery cavalry and freight detachments wear out many animals One transfer will occur in sales and districts indicate at least 2500 horses shipped from this point in the next three months Billy Thoreen notes rising orders and envelopes in a cycle of business growth
Governor L. B. Hanna proclaims Monday September 6 as Labor Day in North Dakota for 1915. The document praises American labor, industry, and national growth, noting the nation’s leadership stems from workers and skilled labor across industries. Secretary of State Thomas Hall authenticates the proclamation dated August 17, 1915.
Rev J Eder Larson and wife from Gwinner North Dakota visited with Rev and Mrs B A Martell in Pelican Rapids Friday and Saturday. Larson is Swedish Lutheran pastor of Gwinner. The family camped near Pelican Rapids and will visit Fergus Falls before returning home. Larson enjoys vacation and the pleasant weather. The trip inspired wanderlust and appreciation of lakes and woods.
Courtenay Gazette warns against roving peddlers in the area who undercut merchants by offering 40 to 50 pounds of sugar for a dollar and then pad orders with inferior goods. The piece urges residents to shun them, blame themselves for any loss, and patronize home merchants to help the community grow.
Sol Williams of Jesse Tennessee extols Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy praising its superior relief and widespread sales. The ad claims universal availability and personal satisfaction with the product. A stray line mentions a girl named Jona Ford thought to be popular in the area.
In San Francisco a dying woman left 10000 to a former nurse who showed constant cheerfulness. The Kansas City Star recalls Mrs Dill's example, a cheerful mother of 21 who raised 17 foster children with laughter. Health authorities link cheerfulness to better health outcomes. A merry heart is medicine, and cheerful conduct brings reward.
Minot dates Aug 19 to Aug 29 were set for hearings on mandamus actions by 15 plaintiffs led by William Westlake of Kenmare. They press Ward county commissioners to levy funds for farm expert work maintenance, arguing a signed petition compels the levy under state law requiring a vote threshold for farm expert levy petitions.
A sample of oats from W. W. Blacker's farm near Sanborn on Friday at the Right Price Mercantile Co. showed remarkable North Dakota soil potential. The heads averaged over eight inches with several reaching nine and a half, described as the best oats ever grown.
Mandan Aug 18 Elks leaders voted last night to lease rooms to H L Hartman for five years and ordered plans for a $35000 building. A theatre will occupy the ground floor with Elks on the upper stories, Hartman backed by a twin city film firm. Master Bob Veblen marked his third birthday with neighbors’ children visit. Mrs F R Schulze has been ill for weeks, neighbors report. Missouri boasts about mule-raising but warns against overconfidence.
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