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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
5
City census officials list ward enumerators and urge hotels and boarding houses to submit names and addresses. They stress confidentiality and courtesy, warn against hostility, and note ongoing data collection, with local events and notices from Valley City.
Edna Whitcher visited guest of Helen Harper Thursday and Friday last week. The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. J. H. Rogers last Thursday and all enjoyed the gathering. Helen Harper returned to St Marys in Faribault Minnesota Sunday evening. J. M. White underwent surgery at Riverside hospital Monday morning. Otto Borchert and children visited Getchell families Friday and Saturday. Charles Whitcher and family and Fred Getchells spent Sunday evening with Levi Getchell. Edna Whitcher and Mrs Charles Whitcher visited Mrs J A Rogers Wednesday. Mrs J M White visits M M White while her husband remains in hospital.
An old style real estate ad urges readers to own a home rather than rent. It extols the emotional and national value of home ownership, linking shelter to family, safety, and the foundation of the nation, and emphasizes buying now to avoid delays.
Wednesday notes from Wimbledon North Dakota list editor W G Strieb Jamestown visitors M V City visitors and Vall lotter headquarters for the night. Mayor Moe Fargo business trip and Mrs A W Lee return home. Miss Sophia Reitan departs for Faribault for a lucrative medical office job. Rev J A Urnes Osage Iowa may move to North Dakota.
A letter from New York states C. C. Chaffee has purchased a large stack of suits and coats and will spend two weeks buying dresses next. He plans to max out his credit to display fresh stock for customers when the new arrivals come in, promising styles to suit all tastes and a big selection.
The YMCA state convention begins here next Friday January 23 at 10 am with a banquet that evening at 6 30 in the Swedish Lutheran church. Plans call for fifty delegates or more from each association across the state asan effort to showcase Valley City's hospitality and goodwill.
The Chapin Brothers recently moved to 214 West street and installed a full line of new equipment to handle a large business with prompt service. Formerly with Vannett Tire Co in Minot NC they specialize in Gates tires including 5000 mile puncture proof Half Sole, Double Mileage, and Vuleo Cord tires plus Tested Tubes. All work ships with a guarantee of satisfaction.
The Barnes County Agricultural Fair Association held its annual meeting in the city hall council chamber presided by President James Kelly with 202 shares represented. Officers elected include President David Ritchie First Vice President C A Anderson Second Vice President C S Brown Rogers and Directors J H Whitcher W S Emery J H Sampson. The 1920 fair is set for July 6 7 8 and 9. In a later session M P Krogh was named treasurer I J Moe secretary W T Craswell assistant to treasurer and secretary. The board will meet again to name committees as work begins for the event described as the greatest fair in Barnes county history.
A local gathering celebrated national prohibition with speakers Mrs Elizabeth Preston Anderson state WCTU president and Rev F L Watkins of the State Enforcement League. Anderson praised years of WCTU work and urged action to preserve blue laws in March elections. Watkins urged enforcement of the new law and warned of consequences if Blue Laws fall, with Rev C E Vermilya aiding. Music featured a Ronald Wright solo titled John Barleycorn Goodbye. Local WCTU members attended and State Tax Commissioner Wallace was to speak on the state income tax.
The North Dakota Bankers Association plans a School of Instruction on Federal and State Income Tax matters to be held at Valley City's City Hall on January 30. The program will cover recent changes in federal tax law and assist individuals who filed returns last year with new problems they may face this year. The session aims to be free and provide guidance on Federal Income taxes.
Classified notice announces for sale or trade a residence on North Fifth Avenue and Granger flats opposite Lincoln School. Contact S Granger at 216 Second Avenue or visit Wicks Block for special optical service by Dr F L Wicks OCULIST with glasses fittings.
Ambiguous OCR text notes completion of an order list and mentions quantities and identifiers, including 67 and 17-2td. The readable portions imply inventory or process status and reference a specific con or series, but exact names, places, or dates are not clear.
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