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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1916
Page
2
A compact digest of jokes comments and vignettes from the Weekly Times-Record of Valley City North Dakota. It touches on advertising politicking railroads taxation and rural life with light editorial tone and local color. It notes farmers in Barnes County remain confident, discusses national issues, and includes quips about newspapers trains and politics.
Laula Risa worked the threshing rig on Friday and fed several loads of oats and barley. Reports indicate both grains will yield well with good quality grain.
President Wilson declared he would veto the immigration bill if presented with the literacy test. The Senate defeated a motion to take up the measure 82 to 23 as revolting Democrats backed the veto threat, while others stuck to support. Without revised war articles, the Army appropriation bill moved back to the House for re passage.
In Bismarck on August 24, Nash Brothers Swift & Co and Great Northern Railway challenge state taxes on railway right of way property. More than 150000 dollars in taxes are at stake. The suit argues retroactive taxation and double taxation violate due process. The case follows a Supreme Court ruling upholding state taxation of similar property.
Washington reports a Commerce Department study for Senator Simmons shows world business was mostly stable before the war, with a peak decline after July 14. The downturn lasted four to six months in most neutrals, while belligerent nations only began to recover in the final months of 1915.
Carrington August 24 Word has come that T R Atkinson former state engineer will visit Carrington next week to review the Sykeston road in Wyard township with plans to improve it under scientific work creating six miles of better roadage in Foster county The new Wyard blade grader is ready and crews are assembling The commercial club will cooperate with Wyard township supervisors on the project For years boosters have sought to prove in Foster county the value of the new roads and to entice residents to demand better routes This winter aims to complete as much as possible with remaining work in spring the Sykeston highway long used yet in deplorable condition
Frank Troeh won the national American amateur championship in St Louis, shooting exceptionally in the Grand American Handicap. The Washington state champion, from Vancouver, himself and family noted his near perfect record, breaking 99 of 100 targets. He will participate in today’s preliminary handicap event with a ten-try spread west of the field.
Weatby August 25 Mrs Ole Biergen mother of Mrs Jamea Hollam was dragged under a wagon as horses sprang forward and the rig passed over her breaking four ribs another injury left Mrs Holmes with a dislocated right arm after falling over a chair while hastening to check a baby.
Poem excerpt from the Baltimore Sun about clouds passing and the sun returning, urging faith and optimism. It speaks of dreams, love, and resilience, noting how tempests fade and brighter days come, with references to life’s ups and downs and God’s gifts.
A wartime quartet of lines extolling the new militia marching to the border with Yankee grit and duty, followed by James Whitcomb Riley inspired verse urging kindness and praise over blame in a fallen friend’s name. The Detroit Free Press quotation anchors the patriotic tone and moral exhortation.
A poetic fragment traces a traveler returning home through hardship toward fame and recognition. The narrator contrasts weary earthly life with distant ambitions, declaring both triumphs and sorrows as the journey ends back at the homestead. The text blends religious and literary imagery with references to glory and home.
Two harvest hands aboard a Great Northern freight train near Hillsboro were forced to leap from the moving cars after the bandits relieved them of money rings and other valuables. The men notified authorities in Hillsboro and Grand Forks, but police have not found the gunmen, who may have fled west after the robbery. The incident follows a prior robbery by I W W organizers that victimized nearly 60 men.
In Devils Lake on August 24, Peter Aaberg and a Wild Talley brother confer with the sheriff about the missing John Aaberg of Warwick. They travel to Minnéwankan to consult Benson county officials. Aabergs report receiving a letter dated August 6 on a Great Northern train noting the disappearance and a car on the Chautauqua grounds with a signature area altered. The letter is held by the Benson county sheriff.
In La Moure county three Garner, Iowa men A A Langston Floyd Kimball and F W Stevenson were arrested in Alfred by Sheriff Powers and Deputy Sheriff Grist for alleged auto theft on July 25. Descriptions from letters about the trio’s disappearance prompted extradition papers and their return to Garner to answer the charge.
Fargo Aug 25 Republican candidate for governor Lynn J Frazier says if the state central committee adopts a platform antagonistic to Nonpartisan League principles he will not accept it He says Republican voters in the June primary endorsed his platform and the committee should heed the voice of the people
Casselton officials announce the Cameeltoe corn show for 1916 will not be held. After a business meeting Tuesday afternoon the decision to drop the event was reached due to insufficient access and resources.
Werner Aug 24 Ilstrom Johnson hotel keeper at Werner was instantly killed when his car overturned on a grade one mile west of Werner Inez August Johnson and three others were on a trip to Yates Mont It is reported Johnson was intoxicated None of the other party were injured Johnsons head and one arm were broken He was 42 years old, single, and well to do.
Crosby region posts top wheat threshing results with 35 bushels an acre on the Max Stole firm four miles from Crosby. Grain marketed in the city as No. 1 Northern shows a fine sample and indicates strong future financial standing amid high prices.
A reader testimonial from Mia Sidney Simmons of Fair Haven New Brunswick praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy for curing cholera morbus in a seven year old and recommends it for family bowel troubles. The note asserts the medicine is easily obtainable and effective for colic and related ailments.
Valley City social notes from the Buffalo Express and local papers list residents and visitors from Velva Bergan and Washburn. Names include N Briatol H M Hoggen J Beth Linn Wood W A Graham E B Christianson Harry Codding Percy Persone Miss Lillian Corby Geo D Bows Paul Messner C W Froemke Miss Grace Lund J A Neuhauser Mrs Elmer Jones and Gertrude. Phrases cover hotel registrations travel by train auto and bridge construction south of Valley City.
An Enderlin Independent notice reports Mrs. Mary Schmidt of Valley City endorsing Doan’s Kidney Pills for back pain and urinary issues. It notes a 50 cent price at dealers and cites Foater Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Also included is Valley City surgery news on J M Nealls undergoing appendicitis operation and Thos Blume of Minneapolis buying 22 horses shipped via Soo Line.
The executrix Mary Bolton Payne of Kingsley Orrily states creditors and others with claims against William Watkins Payne late of London England must present vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims to W J Lansburn Oreka township Barnes County Tower City North Dakota or to Mary Bolton Payne at Kingsley. Dated August 8 1916 last publication August 31.
Default declared on contract dated October 5 1915 between Johnston Stock and Farming Co and Iver B Iverson. Cancellation and deed of land in Barnes County North Dakota will take effect October 9 1916. Notice includes failed crop duties and inability to locate Iverson in the county.
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