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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1913
Page
9
The ditching machine advances toward the heart of the city fronting John Holland's store as brick sewer tubes three layers thick rise in the downtown area. Dirt depth reaches 23 feet with rapid five minute loading of two yards per wagon amid brisk public interest and anticipated timely completion.
Commissioner W G Gilbreath in a Times Record telegram calls farmers to note many threshing machines and workers seeking work in the state. Interested parties may wire the Commissioner of Agriculture in Bismarck to obtain names of available help. The Kansas crop failure boosts chances of good labor coming to North Dakota.
Hettinger county reports a much larger yield of grain than expected as over half the harvest is already done. In about ten days the small grains will be shocked and some threshing will occur. Rains last week aided late flax, corn, and potatoes. Dean Carson, formerly of the Normal Conservatory, visited Mott with his son Robert, en route from Chicago to Portland, Oregon.
Mrs Jennie Green travels to Westhope on Sunday evening for her son Oakley and Miss Ella Mulholland wedding at the bride’s parents home.
Friday’s Daily item reports two men jailed for 10 days after being caught stealing melons from Stacy Mercantile Co. They admitted the charge before Judge Moe, naming themselves Bill Sullivan and Leo McBride from Chicago, humorous note on Watermelon Valley Texas.
Forty survivors of the steamship State of California recount the disaster after striking an uncharted reef in Gambier Bay Alaska. Chief operator Donald C. Perkins of Oakland was at the wireless key when a falling mast crushed him to death, as Walter Chamberlain sought safety. The ship's wreckage sank boats were unusable or overturned. Mines-Record Want Ads.
Deputy game warden H. H. Kulewatz from Jamestown nabbed two visiting hunters along Lake Eckelson for wild game violations. Nicola Zuckero and G. Demici paid eighteen dollars each in Justice I. J. Moe’s court. The warden notes foreigners commit most offenses while Valley City showcases strong sportsmen who support enforcement.
Sixteen carloads of Montana sheep head to Sheldon to fatten in stubble fields before sale in St Paul. Farmers T. J. McCully and C. J. Shaw plan to buy about 4,000 head from Montana ranches for a tidy profit. Provisional herders and dogs accompany the herd. J. E. Buttree travels northern Montana for the Austin Dakota Development Company.
A letter from Camp Perry describes extreme heat and 3500 men in the international rifle contest. North Dakota entered a company on the 19th and placed thirteenth. teams from cavalry, Massachusetts, US Marine, Army, Navy, Pennsylvania, Indiana, West Virginia, and others competed among 37 entries. Sergeant Constant of Company H placed 75th in the governor’s contest with 225 of 250. an infantry unit won with 244.
W H Gardner a traveling bootlegger was arraigned before Judge Moe on bootlegging charges. He was found dispensing firewater from a shed behind a Main street store. A trunk load of pain killer and a suitcase full were found in his room. Rumor says his defense will claim he runs a distillery or wholesale dispensary rather than a saloon.
Washington reports bitter fighting in today's special senate subcommittee session over North Dakota presidential postmaster appointments. Several nominees were confirmed, including Beach, Churchs Ferry, LaMoure, McClusky, McHenry, New Salem, Steele and York, with resignations or expired commissions. Senator Gronna pressed for justice in cases such as Patterson's hospital status and Dwyer versus Karper, while many posts remained held up if Gronna’s influence and McCumber's support faltered.
After months of speculation, the Northern Pacific rail line confirms plans for a new Valley City depot. Walter Cushing advised beautifying the block with a back yard park, curved driveway, and mapped walks extending to the main line. The depot will feature side lighting and be among the state’s most handsome structures once crews can be gathered. The start date remains flexible due to labor shortages, with work expected soon.
Kansas City, Aug. 23 Minneapolis defeated locals by scoring five runs in the first inning. Minneapolis led early and built advantage as St. Paul beat Milwaukee, lifting Minneapolis within four points of first place. Batteries Olmstead Mogridge Smith Owens Richie Covington Daniela OConnor Moose.
LaMoure Aug 23 Geo Bayart auctioneer from Edgeley went to Wisconsin to buy three carloads of Holstein cows and heifers for Edgeley to ship later this week. They will be sold to western LaMoure County dairy farmers. This move aims to boost local agriculture with more cows and silos. Minot Reporter notes a stockade being built behind city hall with rock, stone hammers, and a workhouse regimen to deter loafers. Mrs Geo Compton of Pargo visited over the weekend.
Bruns brothers of Noltimler township observed two large deer crossing their fields during harvest week. The pair stood about ten rods away and showed no fear, suggesting a shot might be possible without leaving the fields, unlike past seasons.
Sheldon North Dakota August 23 Robert Gray recounts a prairie chicken of about two thirds grown that has joined the farm’s tame flock and eats with them. He cannot explain how it happened but suspects it was absorbed from a nearby covey and now roams the barns. The bird shows no urge to leave and should be safe from hunters.
Saint Paul team wins 4 to 2 as Milwaukee scores twice but fails to stop Berger after he entered the game. Batteries Slapnicka Young Braun Hughes Beschell Garder Rier ger Miller. Mrs J D Gray visits Minneapolis after sister's baby death in late week.
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