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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1920
Page
1
C. E. Lofthus, at five examiner, issued a statement urging unselfish aid to banks amid abnormal conditions. He warns the trouble is national, not local, and calls for depositors to limit withdrawals, maintain reserves, and for communities to support banks to weather the storm with few accidents.
J F T O Connor, who ran for governor, sends a letter praising supporters and the paper's help. He notes eight weeks on the stump delivering 191 speeches to about 70 000 people, hoping the effort helped gain control of the house and secure safe officials.
The Wheat Finance Committee reports failure to secure loan funds due to real estate restrictions by Life Insurance Companies. Banks in the county will help, urging farmers to sell part of their crop and pay down debt, while business leaders offer partial acceptance. The panel met four times seeking a solution, with plans already spreading to other counties. Committee members include Reece Grangaard.
The 1920 season is finished and focus shifts to 1921 and our varsity prospects. Eight lettermen graduate. new backs and line material from the second team are expected to fill gaps. The school hopes the 1921 team will equal past records and win the championship, with strong school support and continued gymnasium work by Mr. Scarlett and players.
Representatives from towns along the Soo Line in North Dakota perfect a permanent North Star Trail Association to rename remark and maintain the old Green Trail. Officers include Geo H Phelps president W W Lyness vice president and Will E Holbein secretary treasurer with six district directors. The group seeks state and federal aid and plans a Chicago to Fernie route aiming to be the shortest link to the Canadian Northwest while warning merchants against uncredentialed advertising solicitations.
Valley City High School football boasts a record equal to or better than any state team per a table in The Owl. Victories include Lisbon 19 to Valley City 7, Fargo 6, Enderlin 10, Casselton 0, Jamestown 0, Grafton 27, and others. Letter winners are listed, and Coach Fagin is credited with building the team, organizing athletic funds, and fostering sportsmanship.
A report from Bismarck details two young girls living with their father in a stable amid cows and filth. The state attorney and sheriff acted quickly with the Society for the Friendless to place the children in new homes. The piece also mentions Miranda’s choice between a country publisher and a banker, favoring the publisher who owned a printing business.
New York dispatch reports Alvaro Obregon has become president of Mexico. Seen as a strong capable leader, he is urged to unite factions, guide stabilization after ten years of revolution, and pursue cooperation with the United States.
County Auditor C. W. Nelson reports Barnes county’s delinquent taxes total about 60 thousand dollars with approximately 50 thousand still unpaid after recent collections. The year’s delinquency far surpasses last year’s 2,500 dollars, blamed on poor crops and wheat held by farmers. If taxes aren’t paid by December 14, sheriff confiscation and public sale follow.
A large Sanborn fair will be held at City Hall on Saturday November 27 with premiums for potatoes grain vegetables grass seeds corn baking sewing canning and dairy exhibits and awards for Boy and Girl Club work. Sessions begin at 2 pm with talks by Prof H L Bolley and county agent T X Calnan. women and youth programs follow and club plans for next year are discussed. Everyone is invited to exhibit and attend.
The Northwest Farmers Co operative Produce Co of Fargo faces possible action based on an internal audit ordered by stockholders. A committee led by Arvie Queber oversees the investigation into finances, salaries, mortgages, and the plant’s value as the group decides whether to finance or dispose of the business.
Fann ie Hursts greatest tale Humoresque adapted for the screen shown at the Grand Theater for four days starting Wednesday December 1. The film follows youthful genius and mother love set largely in New Yorks Ghetto and Fifth Avenue with Hursts realistic touch portraying New Yorks humbler inhabitants. It blends humor and pathos with tense heart appeal according to early notices.
Miss Mabel Iverson daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Iverson became the bride of Henry J Baumgartner of La Crosse Wisconsin Reverend C Framstad officiated The bride was attended by Mamie Faukald and Alf Iverson provided the groom’s support Only immediate relatives present The couple plan a honeymoon to the Twin Cities and La Crosse and will live in Wyndmere North Dakota.
The North Dakota Industrial Commission discussed funding an audit of the Bank of North Dakota under the initiated law effective December 2, 1920. Attorney General Langer proposed that the bank pay expenses, but the motion failed for lack of a second. The commission also raised interest on mill and elevator bonds to six percent to fund the Grand Forks project.
Delinquent tax list published in The Peoples Opinion contains missing township and range columns for farm lands and missing lot and block details for city property. The failure to provide correct parcel descriptions invalidates the Barnes county tax sale and it will probably not be held.
The aged father of Miss Margaret McCarthy died last Thursday at his Medelia Minnesota home. Miss McCarthy traveled to visit and was with him when he passed. She returned to duties at the Training School on Monday.
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