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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1914
Page
6
A suggestion in Valley City proposes using the High Line depot as a club house with golf links on nearby hills, a joke that many view as feasible. Community leaders see winter as an ideal time to start organizing and negotiating with the Northern Pacific Railway so spring work can begin without delay.
An action has been started to oust Skull Skulason, Nelson County states attorney, on grounds of misconduct in office and neglect to enforce prohibition. The governor and attorney general will appoint a special commissioner to take testimony. The complaint, filed by Nelson County citizens and F. L. Watkins, cites intoxication, failure to prosecute blind pig cases, and a sentence not served after an appeal. Details on timing and commissioner remain undecided.
A well attended Lanona Farmers Club gathering heard members share farming experiences and elected a three member social committee. Because the poultry show and Grain Growers convention clash with upcoming meetings, the next session is postponed to Wednesday January 28 with plans for outside talent and poultry raising tips from Mr Grant.
The Barnes County Farmers Mutual Insurance Co met January 6 1914 at Valley City North Carolina to examine 1913 books and business. Directors present included J H Whitcher John Baumgartner Nels Olson Thomas Gudmestad Samuel Fletcher Hugh McDonald L Noltimier and C B Schilling. Secretary W W Smith reported 10 211.96 paid in loss claims in 1913 but year end balance was 1 049.13 with 39 loss claims filed to date.
A reflection on motherhood portraying her dawn to night service to family. It notes her unseen labor, lack of compensation, and the joy found when offered to God. The passage elevates domestic duties to sacred purpose and promises divine reward for enduring daily trials.
Leroy Cota eight year old son of Joseph Cota living near Oriska was found in a pasture with a badly fractured skull after being missing since about four in the afternoon. He was discovered unconscious near horses, believed kicked, rushed to Platou hospital, where Drs Platou and Macdonald performed an operation. He is very low this morning with one side paralyzed, his chances of recovery limited.
Barnes County North Dakota announces taxes due for 1913 real estate and personal property with penalties. Real estate taxes delinquent March 1 1914 incur 5 percent, then 2 percent June 1 and 3 percent November 1. sale of unpaid taxes on second Tuesday in December 1914. Personal property taxes delinquent March 1 1914 incur 5 percent and 1 percent monthly interest. sheriff collection by October 15 1914. Thos A Collins treasurer. 1-8-2tw-1td.
A review extols a film shown in January praising its realism and dramatic effects including a killed man replaced by a dummy and volcanic imagery. The writer predicts it to be among the best shows Valley City has seen and urges keeping it in mind.
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