Corn and Potato Show Highlights at Seal Fair
At Seal on Friday November 26 a large display of corn and potatoes drew many exhibitors. First prizes went to George Wilson in corn and P. Nelson in the boys and girls class. royalties awarded to S W Jones and Howard Willson. Northwestern Dent prize won by B E Lundy with E R Fritch and E O Tolstad following. C T Smith won Yellow Dent. Andrew Fritch led the boys corn exhibit with Paul Kronebusch and Lewis Christ placing after. Potatoes hailed as the best Barnes county has seen, with P E Clement serving as judge for the Minnesota Potato Growers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seal
George Wilson
S. W. Jones
Howard Willson
Eloise Nelson
Elmer Noeee Ve Dazey
Peter Nelson
Northwestern
Dent
B. E B. Lundy
E. R. Fritch
E. 0. Tolstad
Rogers
C. T. Smith
Andrew Fritch
Paul Kronebusch
Lewis Christ
Barnes County
P. E. Clement
Minnesota Potato Growers’ Association
Pleasing Recital at Normal School Auditorium
A large audience enjoyed a recital at the Normal School Auditorium under the Dakota Drug Company with Manager A. S. Sigurdson supervising. Miss Amy Ellerman, the Fleming Sisters Trio, and Mr. Calvin Coxe performed with encores. The Edison phonograph demonstration showed voice fidelity, and taxes on Hindi estate were reviewed at issue.
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Dakota Drug Company
A. S. Sigurdson
Amy Ellerman
Fleming Sisters
Calvin Coxe
Ellerman
Coxe
Edison Phonograph
Miss Ellerman
Sigurdson
Jurist Urges Tax Relief in Special Session Message
Associate Justice James B. H. Robinson warns lawmakers of a rising revolt against assessments and taxes in the state. He calls for emergency legislation to cut current tax levies by fifty percent, reduce appropriations, and eliminate needless expenses to restore fairness and prevent civil unrest. He argues taxes exceed constitutional limits and urges action now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James BH. Robinson
League
Supreme Court
J. E. Robinson
Towner
Basket Social Breaks Records in Cuba Community
A Cuba gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McCready's home yielded basket sales from five to fourteen dollars, raising 151.85 dollars for a phonograph to be used at community dances and parties. The piece praises local cooks and the town's spirit.
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Cuba
Ralph McCready
Aome
Cuba Town
Miss Genevive Lyford to Spend Christmas at Moorhead Home
Miss Genevive Lyford formerly of Valley City Normal will spend the Christmas holidays at the home of Mr and Mrs W W Smith. The Moorhead Normal School connection is noted as part of her past.
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Genevive Lyford
Valley City Normal
Peire
Moorhead
Barnes County Taxes Show Big Jump for 1919
A list from Barnes County audits contrasts 1918 and 1919 taxes for eighteen farmers plus the American Exchange Bank. Total 1918 taxes run about 6519 dollars while 1919 totals soar to 15088 dollars, driven by state county school and bank taxes and a new corporate levy. Figures cite names, townships, and specific tax amounts for each filer.
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Barnes County
Times-Record
Charles Noltimier
Lanona
B.A. Duff
Ashtabula
Louis Noltimier
Noltimier
A. Zimmerman
Valley City
Wm. Wittig
Eckelson
Matt Miller
Grand Prairie
Geo. Gordon
Mansfield
Jack Krug
Alta Twp
W. F. Kernkamp
John McIntyre
Marsh Twp
Haif
John Kretchmer
Weimer
Nels Olsori
Minnie Lake
A. L. Wolff
Gee
H. Law
Edna
Wm. Olson
Alta Two
Coach Cutting Names All-State Eleven Selections
Coach Cuttings all state elevens list Valley City players across three teams with Fox Williston LeDosquet and Kelly among first team selections. Second and third teams include players from Minot Williston Valley City and other towns. Rev W H Elfring of Fargo is noted in unrelated church visit.
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Cutting
Valley City
Fox
Williston
le. LeDosquet
St. Bridgeford
Larimore
Tg- Esta
C. Kelly
Brockmueller
Fargo
Rt. Bode
Re . Bowen
Jaynes
Pifer
Rhb
Bruegger
Christenson
Ef. Brainard
Minot
Pal Minot
Ihe Suite
Devils Lake
Ridgeway
Cart
Carrington
W. H. Elfring
Fargo, N. D
Ithe Congregational Church
League struggles with votes and leadership in special session
Bismarck reports the nonpartisan league trails by four in the senate and eight in the house, with defections and re-alignments shaping the impending session. Walter Maddock criticizes Brinton and Waters, seeks democratic reorganization, while insiders warn of renewed autocracy and a push to replace leadership after next election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Frazier
League
Senate
House
Townley Gang
Secretary of State
Lts
Walter Maddock
Maddock
Brinton
Waters
J. R. Waters
J. W. Brinton
Nonpartisan League
St. Paul
Stair
Houges
Agv
Valley City Corn and Potato Show Arrangements Made
Local chairmen appointed to organize the Valley City County Corn and Potato Show set for December 11 to 13. District leaders for Ashtabula Grand Prairie Getchell Nolti nier Hobart Green Marsh Cuba and more named. Experts will discuss corn seed potatoes diseases dairying meat cutting and livestock during the event with a potential banquet on December 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Hilborn
F. Hermes
Valley City
W. 5S. Emery
Ashtabula
Matt 3 Miller
Grand Prairi
Getchell
Getchell Prairie
C. PF. Schroeder
H. R. Bruns
Nolt
North Dakota
Barnes County
Walstad
H. L. Bolley
Don McMahon
Mr. Osterhouse
Trowbridge
E. F. Ladd
Miss Ruth Back Hosts Evening At Grandmother’s Home
Miss Ruth Back entertained a group of her friends last night at the home of her grandmother Mrs. Bjerke. Stunts and panies were the diversions with Miss Minnie La’wor winning first prize. Refreshments and dancing provided a pleasant closing to the evening.
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Ruth Back
Bjerke
Minnie la
Minn Back
Open Forum hears Prof Spalding on the French Soldier
The Congregational church hosts Prof. F. J. Spalding who spoke on the French soldier based on fourteen months with the A E F. He cautioned that his views reflect limited experience and focus on soldiers at play and civic life rather than trench action.
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F. J. Spalding
Prof. Spalding
Spalding
France
Nottin
Women Report Strong Food Preservation Totals for 1919
Forty one women reported on food preservation with 1328 quarts canned vegetables and 2638 quarts canned fruits. Preserves and jellies reached 102946 quarts while brined vegetables totaled 1282 quarts.
Getchell Prairie Social News Recap
Mrs Charles Whitcher hosted Thanksgiving dinner and weekend guests included Thad Getchell Frank Getchell Ella Getchell and J H Whitcher family members. Florence Ronzheimer returned from Valley City after tonsil surgery and is recovering well. The Sundears Anderson and Engel trio left for Maple Lake Minnesota after summer on Harper and Martin farms. Ed Harger departed for Virginia to visit relatives for the winter. Deskins siblings left Rogers farm for Rosselt Minnesota. Holcomb left for Fingal to teach despite cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Getchell
Charles Whitcher
Savadies
Thad Getchell
Frank
Ray, N. D
Ella Getchell
Oriska High School
J. H. Whitcher
Fd. Harper
Wm. Ronzheimer
Florence
Valley City
Johanna
Edith Sundears
Baron Anderson
Fred Engel
Harper Bros
Martin Bros
Maple Lake
Minn
Ed. Harger
Virginia
Martha
Ewel Deskins
Roger
Rosselt
Holcomb
Fingal
N. D
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Pius Stroh
Stroh
Mit
Bank of Valley City
Cen Ore Fe
Wilkinson
Mite Lg
Dayton, Minot
Emma E. Dewitt
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