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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
2
Long clipping from the Weekly Times Record notes Christmas Monday predictions, local notices, and an upcoming January appreciation issue. It mentions North Dakota events, prices, and a planned program with speakers on grain marketing and agriculture, plus the TriState Grains Growers Convention as an open farmer forum.
Washington December 14 Congressmen George M Young introduced two bills to reveal wheat and bread costs. One seeks a municipal Washington bakery while the other would install flour milling and baking labs in the U S Department of Agriculture. He cites London bread prices and asserts profiteering via grading and high wheat quotes.
The eighteenth annual Farmers Get-Together meeting at Fargo runs from the 16th to the 19th inclusive. The convention focuses on farmers interests with invitations handled by G. B. and others.
North Dakota's treasurer reports healthy funds with 1916 taxes near due. General fund balance on Dec 7 stood at 1,084,047.08 with all current bills paid, and ample cash to cover year end expenditures.
Fire destroyed the Edwin Ellison farm home five miles southeast of LaMoure Sunday afternoon. Insurance covered the house and furniture. Cause suspected from chimney sparks after Mrs Bilison kindled shingles. family and Bilison guests aided in moving furniture as flames reached the roof and engulfed the dwelling. Local responders fought the blaze to save nearby buildings.
A readable verse fragment explores Christmas near yet distant, urging patience and joy as bells and stars hint at the holiday. It pairs Wilbur D. Nesbit style reflections with a moral urging calm and forgiveness, including lines about time, procession, and passing anger.
At the Sanborn Camp No. 2283 annual meeting, officers were elected for the coming year. Y C Alvin Noscker, W AR, C H Potter, M Bjornsrud, J W Knable, Willie Noecker, Willie Murphy, Joseph Dister, and Dr. Lang were named to posts including banker, Clark, escort, seniry, watchman, and manager respectively. A supper followed at Mrs. Lundgren’s Sanborn Cafe, with installation set for New Year’s night at Woodman hall.
Hastings Times reports a runaway near a schoolhouse left the driver behind after the horses bolted. Elizabeth Zabel Petersen and Albert Nelson were in a bogey when it moved, breaking the pole and whittie trees. no serious injuries besides a bruise. LaMoure Chronicle notes a marriage at the manse with Ella Zabel and Donald McLeod and lists accompanying relatives. They plan a Montana home after honeymoon travels to the Pacific coast and Portland.
The county court issued licenses from Judge Irgen's office on Thursday. John Gartland of Marsh township wed Theresa C. Wooland of Cuba township, and Robert Gudmestad of Skandia township wed Caroline Olaon of Hastings.
A North Dakota Experiment Station note urges communities to focus on producing high quality goods in quantity to attract buyers and raise prices. It cites LaPerche France famed for Percheron horses and New Salem North Dakota farmers cooperatively raising Holstein cattle as examples of local branding through collective production and cooperation.
Washington reports the ninth annual governors conference opening with over twenty state chief executives attending. Governors elect and former governors join the gathering, with Maryland's E C Harrington urging an executive budget. Utah's William Spry presided, and NH's R H Spaulding spoke among others.
A quiet Saturday wedding in Fingal united Miss Hannah Baardson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Iver Baardson, with Winfield Veesay of Valley City. Rev E Struxness officiated at 2 pm with Miss Anna Baargson and Mr Vessey as attendants. About 30 friends attended a reception. The couple will reside in Valley City.
A. P. Smith hauled the largest and highest priced load of wheat the Farmers Elevator Co. has received. The shipment weighed 146 bushels of old wheat and sold for 248 dollars, marking a notable local gain for Montana farmers.
Wausau Wis Dec 14 Officers of the American Society of Equity were elected with FE C Mahoney as president H A Fuller as vice president and C F Lowrie as director The secretary and transfer will be chosen by the executive board A decision on headquarters location between St Paul and remain here was expected today Wisconsin members want to keep the headquarters while supporters from North and South Dakota Minnesota favor St Paul
An article notes Cham berlain's Tablets ease nervousness caused by constipation and aid digestion, available broadly. It also discusses shrubs that attract birds, listing hardy North Dakota plants such as woodbine bittersweet wild grape wild roses dogwood wild cherries and mountain ash as per Ohio State University guidance.
Roy Martin was found guilty of second degree murder in Devils Lake and sentenced to ten years for the slaying of Hank Gilbertson in a restaurant five weeks earlier. Martin claimed Gilbertson insulted his wife, who had been engaged to Gilbertson until days before her marriage.
United States forest service investigations show the dominant tree variety records the most lightning strikes. Laboratory tests link wood conductivity to water content. Kansas state forester Mr. Scott notes no species is more susceptible, except for height differences observed in North Dakota Experiment Station findings.
Jamestown reports Albert Mammenga was sentenced by Judge Coffey to five years in the penitentiary after a jury verdict and a recommended punishment term. He will not appeal and starts serving immediately. With good conduct a large reduction is possible. parole and eventual pardon are hoped for due to extenuating circumstances.
Marshall Leader reports August C. Schilling left for Valley City to be absent about three months for his wedding. He hinted Mrs Schilling would join him, leaving villagers joking about a wedding cake to come if the event happens.
The Salvation Army hosts weekly public meetings with schedule for Thursday Young People at 8 p m Friday Holmes at 8 p m Saturday Christian Fraise at 8 p m Sunday school at 3 p m and Salvation meeting at 8 a m Mrs W C Keene returned Thursday night from Cottage Grove Minn where her mother and brother are improving She will stay in the city rest of winter Mayville Tribune Farmer reports dairy commissioner E A Greenwood visited Mayville on Tuesday and Wednesday and proposed an institute for local dairy promotion in Mayville
In Barnes County North Dakota County Court before Judge C H deS Irena Mary S Larsman petitions for letters of administration on the estate of William Larsman late of Nelson Township Barnes County North Dakota deceased. The petition seeks letters to Henry B Starke and a hearing is set for January 12 1917 at 10 AM in Valley City court. All interested persons are cited to appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted.
A cough is likened to a danger signal and should be treated by curing the underlying disease. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is endorsed for persistent coughs after colds or grip, with user testimonials from Mrs Thomas Beeching of Andrews Indiana and L Hogetad of Nome. Obtainable everywhere.
North Dakota farmers, led by Senator Asle J. Gronna, announce in Washington plans to grow hemp on a large scale next year. They expect hemp to supply binding twine, with yields of 1000 to 2000 pounds per acre and cooperative plans to acquire dehulling or rolling machinery at low cost.
A nine and a half pound baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Lars Hogstad of Nome on Wednesday at Riverside hospital. Both mother and baby are reported doing nicely. Judge Irgens issued a marriage license on December 11 to Gregor Pederson and Miss Iageborg Olson, both of Lowebud township.
Mr and Mrs A N Root return from Leal after a week with Mrs Root's brother E R Fritch and family. They plan to visit Yankton South Dakota and then Chicago Detroit and other eastern points for the winter. Spiritwood News notes Mrs Creror Creighton and child return from Valley City and Mr Creighton meets them after Equity dedication in St Paul. Bowling team members Begley Whitehead Rice Stevens Gilles and Vowles from Tower City visit Thursday to play Pastime Specials. Subscriptions extend to Jan 1 at current rate with a push to renew before the deadline.
A Valley City endorsement promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as the kidney remedy used by the Neu staedter family for years to treat kidney trouble and backache. The ad urges buyers to ask for Doan's at 50 cents, listing Foster Milburn Co as the manufacturer in Buffalo New York.
Sealed bids will be received at the county auditor s office up to 2 p m Tuesday January 2 1917 for county depositories for two years Bids per Sections 3418 3316 and 6817 Revised Codes of 1913 Depositories designated must furnish bonds surety or private at double amount If bonds furnished auditor to notify banks of designated amount Right to reject bids Attest Nelson Byt eder of County Cielee Tidw
Sealed bids for a ten thousand dollar time deposit for one year with the Barnes County auditor's office will be opened at 2 PM on Tuesday January 2 1917. Highest interest rate awarded under applicable state law. The board may reject any or all bids. Dated November 25 1916. C W Nelson Auditor Barnes County North Dakota. By order of County Commissioners. Taw
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