Hastings Lodge Wins State Prize At Year End Celebration
The Yeomen Lodge of Hastings Barnes County hosted a large celebration with members from nearby towns. State manager Mr Elliott presented the prize banner for highest membership gains, as the eBachem McFarland orchestra provided music for a lengthy dance. Many new members are expected and plans include a trip to Fargo for January 26 events.
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Yeomen Lodge
Hastings
Barnes County
Elliott
Fargo
eBachem-McFarland
Valley City
Language Talks Emphasize Reading and Speech Mechanisms
Three faculty members spoke at chapel on language fundamentals and speech mechanics. Miss Helen Crane urged library use and reading in elementary school, Dr. C L Kjerstad explained speech organs and centers, and Father Baker praised foreign languages linking to English and French culture.
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Helen M. Crane
Dr. Wundt
Father Baker
Paris
Europe
Coal specimens donated to museum show coal stages
Three coal specimens were donated to the museum this week illustrating three stages of coal. Stewart Illy from fourth grade presented lignite coal, J. E. Switzer donated a half coal half wood specimen, and Ruby Davidson and Mil dred Skennard contributed petrified wood. The collection offers valuable insight into coal and fossil wood.
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Stewart Illy
J. E. Switzer
Ruby Davidson
Mildred Skennard
October Police Court Records Show Small Totals
Police court in October logged only four cases of thieving and drunkenness with fines totaling $22, among the year's lowest. Police Magistrate Zabel says prior months like August and September saw more activity due to harvest hands and a higher drunk rate, though fewer derelicts reach court now. Fred Wing, manager of the Fargo Courier News, visited Valley City last night.
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North Dakota
Zabel
Times-Record
Sahara
Fred Wing
The
Fargo- Courier-News
Valley City
Bread Prices and Wheat Costs in War Era Analysis
A discussion notes that despite wheat price swings bread retail prices did not track wheat, citing flour as about thirty six percent of loaf cost. It contrasts 1913 1917 and 1910s prices, arguing overhead and freight keep bread higher than wheat, with a call for rigid price rules now.
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Herbert Hoover
Northwestern
Bread Prices and Wheat: A Consumer Plea for Fair Pricing
The letter contends that bread prices rose with wheat last May to seventeen cents a pound and remain near that level. It argues bakers and millers absorbed extra costs during the rise and now seek large cuts in bread prices, while still asserting consumer value. It asks readers to study the logic and defends the loaf’s value amid price debates.
Xmas Shoppers Start Early In City Windows
Merchants report early Christmas displays in shop windows as the big holiday trade approaches. Some shoppers are already out urging that the old adage do your Christmas shopping early be followed again to avoid last minute rush. Toys candy nuts and other gifts are selling at lower prices than last year per merchants.
Red Cross Roll Call Totals 639 in Valley City
Valley City reports 1920 Red Cross Roll Call memberships totaling about 639 with potential small additional receipts. Fargo contributes 2828 to the cause and officials praise workers for the support and service rendered. Bank shareholders meet Jan 11 to elect directors. High school graduates may enroll at Valley City State Normal School Jan 4 for diploma and teaching certificate.
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Red Cross
Valley City
Evea
Fargo
First National Bank
N. D
Co. F. Mudgett
Valley City State Normal School
Death and illness notes from Getchell Prairie area
Mr and Mrs Claude Farrell were summoned to Wisconsin due to Mrs Farrells fathers death. Mrs J H White is ill with a severe cold. Miss Connor visiting at Mrs J H White's home returned to Valley City Sunday evening. Florence Ronzheimer has been...
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Getchell Prairie
Claude Farrell
Wisconsin
Ferrell
J. H. White
Miss Connor
J. H. Whiteher
Valley City
Florence Ronzheimer
Prairie social notes reveal a week of visits and gatherings
Ill for the past week is improving slowly. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Martin and others hosted and visited across Rogers, Grand, and local homes. The Ladies' Aid met at Ed Holcomb's with a fine dinner and music by Ida, Roy, and Audry Holcomb.
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Wm. Martin
W. W. Harper
Skidmore
John Fenstad
Mahlon Ronzheimer
Alfred Martin
Rogers
Olive Esby
Jay Rogers
the Prairie
Pla
Levi Getchell
Fred Getchell
David Colville
Wm. Ronzheimer
Lilian Skadland
Ida
Florence Holcomb
Skadder
Grand
Ed. Holcomb
Sunny
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Roget
Ayres
Phyfe
XMAS
Pollyanna
Eidel Andles
Ardware
Oo. Knudson
Minerva
Right Price Mere. Co
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