Three Barnes County Men Speak at Grain Growers Meet
Three Barnes County men addressed Fargo grain growers at the annual four day convention. The program lists talks on co operation, seed potatoes and rural education with speakers including J. P. Hardy C. E. Brown Otto Usborn J. G. Haney C. G. Carlson E. C. Hilborn E. Chapman Thomas Cooper R. S. Mackintosh J. H. Worst B. Stackman J. H. Shepperd L. Hoopman N. C. Macdonald Charles Forbes and others through January 19 with band performance and lectures on fruit growing road laws and farm management.
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Fargo
Barnes County
R. A. Beard
First Congregational Church
J. P. Hardy
Commercial Club
C. E. Brown
St. Anthony Park
Minn
Otto Usborn
Lisbon
J. G. Haney
Grand Forks
C. G. Carlson
Valley City
North Dakota
E. C. Hilborn
E. Chapman
St. Paul
Thomas Cooper
North Dakota Experiment Station
North Dakota Agricultural College Cadet Band
North Dakota Agricultural College
Northweat
Mackintosh
J. H. Worst
B. ©. Stackman
University of Minnesota
J. H. Shepperd
North Dakota Experiment
Co-operative Packing Plants
L. C. Hoopman
Co-operative
Wauaau
Wis
N. C. Macdonald
Bismarck
Minnesota
Charles HL Forbes
Office of Commissioner of Agriculture
J. N. Hagen
Agriculture and Labor
C. Larnen
Brookings
United States Employment ‘Service
A. Camin‘etti
U. 8
Bureau of Immigration
Washington
G. EB
Wallace
North Dakota Tax Commission
Grange
Ray McKaig
State Grange
Fort Rice
Cates
Bureau of Farm Management
Admiral Dewey Near Death at Washington
Washington reports Admiral George Dewey near death as physicians state his condition worsened this afternoon. His wife remains at his bedside amid the long vigil as the ailing hero’s health falters. Nearby, the Methodist board and spouses surprised Rev Vermilya at 605 West Fourth for his birthday, sharing a joyful gathering.
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Washington
George Dewey
Manila Bay
Haa
The
Methodist Church
Rev
Vermilya
West Fourth
Faculty Recital Draws Audience Despite Cold Night
A chilly 20 degrees below zero did not deter a sizable audience Saturday as the music faculty presented the winter term recital. The opening Danse Macabre for two pianos and eight hands featured Lillian Healy Josephine Wright Esther Hamilton and Mrs Aslaug Olson Wright. A strong set of violin pieces by Grieg and Halvorsen followed with Kaute Froyaat noted. Healy then performed Bach and Paderewski in succession, showcasing technique and musicality.
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Saint Saens
Lillian Healy
Josephine Wright
Esther Hamilton
Aslaug Olson Wright
Grieg
Halvorsen
Sayed Kaute Froyaat
Miss Healy
Bach
Paderewaki
Sutte
House Hustling for Constitution Revision Signals Showdown
Bismarck January 16 The senate may adjourn three days to consult constituents while the house presses toward a constitutional revision showdown. Indications point to favorable action on the suffrage bill and other measures ahead of revision. Representative Mees introduces a bill to extend the state capital car to the penitentiary. A car line to Mandan reform school is expected once the Missouri River is bridged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Senate
House
Mees
Reform School
Mandan
Missouri
Court House Folks Entertained at K P Hall
Court House employees enjoyed Friday evening entertainment at K P Hall hosted by Harry and Miss Trudie Olsby. The night featured cards and dancing with music from Vidrula and piano and refreshments served at 11. Charles G Carlson, principal, traveled to Fargo to speak on Rural Education at the grain growers convention Tuesday.
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Court House
K. P. Hall
Harry Olsby
Misa Trudie Olsby
Miss Olaby
Mr. Olaby
Charles G. Carlson
Nortimler Consolidated School
Fargo
Grain Growers’ Convention
Valley City Telephones Show Robust Growth in County System
Valley City and area telephone service expands with 1023 city phones and 417 rural lines, up from last year. W T Craswell, manager, reports 6000 local calls daily averaging one per person, growth supported by hotel room phones and nine local operators. Rural reach extends 20 miles north and to Leal Litchville Hastings Kathryn Nome Fingal, with Sanborn exchanges aiding coverage. The North Dakota Independent Telephone Co. dominates without local competition, bolstering Bell system-backed service.
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North Dakota Independent Telephone Company
W. T. Craswell
Valley City
Leal
Rogers
Valley Hotel
Hamilton
Central
Buffalo
Jamestown
Litchville
Hastings
Kathryn
Nome
Fingal
Sanborn
Great Bell System
Official Axes Fall Prompted by Governor Frazier
Amid reshuffles in North Dakota governance Governor Frazier moves quickly to vacant boards. Regents and Board of Control face legal challenges as Attorney General Langer and Supreme Court opinions threaten interim appointments. Nominees for regents include W G Brown Robert Muir and C E Vermilya with others to two year terms.
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Bismarck
Frazier
Supreme Court
Langer
Board of Control
Senate
Secretary of State
Hanna
Lewis
F. O. Brewster
J. W. Jackson
Brewster
Jackson
Brown
Olson
League
Board of Regents
W.G. Brown
Fargo
Robert Muir
Sarles
C. E. Vermilya
Valley City
State Board of Control
Tax Commission
Unesett Frank & Packard
Northern Seed Co. A North Dakota seed firm thrives
Northern Seed company of Valley City marks ten years in business with 1917 sales expected to surpass last year’s record by 75 percent. Catalogs go to customers nationwide as seeds from France and various regions are tested in-house. President Col. A. P. Beake leads a large board while Cox, Kelsey, and Nelson manage daily operations.
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Northern Seed Company
Valley City
North Dakota
Parga
California
Missouri
Col
A. P. Beake
A. B.cox
Vie
George D. Kelsey
Cc W. Nelson
BE. H. Brigss
Frank Meshies
John Laird
France
Colorado
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Miselsippi
Montana
Nebraska
New York
Oregon
South Dakota
Texas
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Northern
Gale
Cox
M. C. James
Copenhagen
Northwest
Col. Peake
Masons
Wheat Rates Edge Up on Quiet Chicago Market
In Chicago on January 11, wheat showed firmness as a drop in visible supply spurred buying though snow protection for winter wheat eased demand. May closed at 1.87 and July at 1.50 while September settled at 1.5614. Corn opened strong and oats traded slowly amid wintry weather. Provisions rose sharply.
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Chicago
Governor Frazier Seals Five Regent Appointments
In Bismarck Governor Lynn J. Frazier sent five new names to the senate to join the state board of regents sparking surprise and questions over the legality of prior appointments. The governor cites attorney general advice, while the acting regents face potential legal challenges as the state affairs committee weighs the sealed message. Russell Shea, visiting from Ryder, was noted in the city.
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Bismarck
Lynn J. Frazier
Senate
State Board of Regents
State Board of Regenta
Board of Regents
Lewis F. Crawford
Sentinel Butte
Frank White
Valley City
L. J. D. Taylor
Grand Forks
Eml Skow
Bowman
J. A.bower
Leomird
Crawford
Hanna
State Senate
Frazier
W. G. Brown
Fargo
Robert Muir
Sarles
C. B. Vermilya
George Totten
Roscoe Deagle
Sawyer
Eral Sanger
University of
Monlay
State Affairs Committee
Major Frank Henry to Wed Jamestown Girl
Engagement announced at a luncheon at the Bolton home for Miss M Evangeline Bolton to Major Frank B Henry of Valley City. The plan to wed will take place in the Presbyterian church with a January 29 date.
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Frank Henry
Jamestown
R. A. Bolton
Bert Nierling
Alfred Steele
Alice and
Maud O'Donnell
Dwight Donnelly
L. W. Bohn
Farso
Halvor Sundahl
James Campbell
Presbyterian Church
County's Best Guesser At Thompson Yards Exhibit
Mrs. Chas. K. Otto topped the judges by guessing closest to the lumber and small-work cost of the model farmhouse in the Thompson Yards display. She was 100 dollars off, guessing 1715.45 while the cost was 1715.25. Large cash prizes went to Kline of Fargo and Proid of this city for second and third. Thousands of guesses were received as Thompson showcases continue to draw interest and promise future details on lumber-selling methods.
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Chas. K. Otto
Thompson Yards
Thompson
Barnes County
Valley City Wins Initial Debate in League Series
Valley City high school defeated Sanborn high school on the question of federal government ownership and regulation of natural resources. Debaters Miss Lillian Ford and Gilman Mudgett led the affirmative, with Langer and Clare for Sanborn. The event featured musical selections and a humorous mock duet.
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Valley City
Lillian Ford
Gilman Mudgett
Valley City High School
Leonard Langer
Arthur Clare
Sanborn High School
Jongh
W. J Bell
Ritchie
Gordon Vallandigham
Glee Hhit
Rogers
Dazey
Lon
Wimbledon
Leal
Uxbridge
Will School Fifth Grade Sets Attendance Record
The Will school grade five class under Miss Dorothy McFarland achieved a flawless attendance yesterday with every pupil present at both sessions despite bad weather. Bismarck Tribune notes the record as notable given Friday’s tough conditions for students. Fingal merchant K. S. Ramzeth visited the city as a business caller on Tuesday.
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Bismarck
Tribune
Will
Dorothy McFarland
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Hugh Allen
Aberdeen
C. B. Waldron
Agricultural College
Edmory
Fowler
Minneapolis
D. C. Coates
Nompar- Fargo
Roderick McKenzie
Canadian Council of Agriculture
Winnipee
E. F. Ladd
Chas. A. ‘Yman
N. A
Madison
Equity Exchange
J. M. Anderson
North Dakota Society of Equity
M. V. Boddy
North Dakota State Union
Admiral Dewey
V.C. Telephone System
Bank OF Valley City
Company G
Northern Seed Co
Big Institution of
Our City
Paul Kitken
Eastern Boat Company
New London
V. C
Russell Shea
Ryder
R. Greenman
Watertown
5. D
Grippe
Eugene ‘Woodhams
Beethoven
Goring Thomas
Froysan
Aslang Olson Wright
MacDowell
Liszt
J. A. Hamilton
Union Tabernacle Tt
Gray Department Store
K. S. Ramzeth
Fingal Merchant
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