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Newspaper

The Weekly Times Record

Location

Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1920

Page

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Swedish Trader Attends Rumely Dealers School in La Porte

Nils Rosenius of Stockholm arrives from Sweden to join the Advance Rumely Dealers School in La Porte. He heads the North European Trading Co with branches in Petrograd Moscow Wis hail Poland and Buenos Aires and foresees strong Europe demand for the OilPull. Rosenius, a Royal Yacht Club director and Swedish Army Reserve lieutenant, plans to remain in La Porte to study the Product line and support the local showroom operated by Mr. Saunders who also sells a Dodge and an Elgin Six.

Ft. S Advance- Rurely Rosenius North European Trading Co Stockholm Sweden Scandinavia Russia Poland South Americ Petrograd Moscow Wisehall Buenos Aires South America My. Rosenius New York la Porte Europe Royal Swedish Yacht Club Alzo Swedish Army Reserve Corps LaPorte Saunders

School Bond Election Called For February Vote

The city board of education directs clerks to call an election on February 17 to authorize bonds for completing and equipping a new high school building. Funds initially raised were about $91,000 of the needed over $200,000, prompting immediate contracts with completion later when more funds are available. The notice urges public support to improve education and urges residents to take a clear position.

City Board of Education

Valley LV A Elects Three Delegates at Informal Session

The Valley City unit LV A elected three delegates to the state convention in Grand Forks on February 5 and 6. The meeting, held in the commercial club rooms, was informal and drew a large crowd opposed to Townleyism and to the snap Republican Penrose visit. Delegates elected were P. R. Trubshaw, Andrew Bonhua, A B Cox. alternates A I Anderson, W Herson, Ben Northridge. The group pledged to carry out the members wishes and clean up the state from mismanagement.

Valley City Unit LV. A Commercial Club Grand Forks Penrose Bismarck Alex McKenzie Jim Shea P. R. Trubshaw Andrew Bonhua A. B. Cox Messrs. A. I .Anderson W. H Rson Ben Northridge

Valley City Moves to Reorganize Company G

A Commercial Club meeting backed reorganizing Company G for Valley City and Barnes County. Town leaders seek state adjutant general support, enlist 100 men, and provide temporary drill space in City Hall before a proper armory or memorial hall is built.

Commercial Club Company G Valley City Barnes County Adjutant General War Department Ritchie State Adjutant General City Hall National Guard

Violin Craft versus Locomotives Mystery in Tone

The article cites Gladstone’s remark and the violinist Mischa Figman to Fargo’s Orpheum on Wednesday January 28, noting the enduring mystery of tone in violins and the clear, non mystery ability of motion in locomotives. It mentions Italian Andrea Amati making the first violin about 250 years before the English locomotive by Stevenson, suggesting a head start in instrument craft.

Gladstone Mischa Fiman Fargo Orpheum Theater Andres Amati England Stevenson

Republicans Plan State Convention Amid Townley Opposition

North Dakota Republicans call a February 17 meeting in Bismarck to nominate loyal party members opposed to Townleyism and socialism. The draft resolution outlines representation by county and lists delegates for the national convention and presidential electors, with votes allocated by county presidential ballots and county mass conventions.

North Dakota Bismarck Gunder Olson Republican National Chicago Adams Barnes Benson Billings Bottineau Bowman Burke Burleigh Cass Cavalier Dickey Divide Dunn Eddy Emmons Ramsey Ransom Ranville Richland Rolette Sargent Sheridan Sioux Slope Stark Steele Stutsman Towner Trail Walsh Ward Williams iShall Republican Central Committee Such County Jar B. TI. Spalding S. J. Nagel Treadwell Twicheldy J. E. Lee D. Bacon W. L. Plath

Valley City Hosts One Day Event With Possible Second

Valley City announces a single event day with a contingency for a second if attendance warrants. Officials invite all interested participants to attend. The wording implies open access and potential extension based on turnout.

Valley City

Y M C A State Convention Opens in City

The Y M C A state convention opened with about fifty delegates from across North Dakota slow to assemble due to late trains. Mayor Moe welcomed them as the day’s work began, followed by a large banquet served in the Swedish Lutheran church basement. Prof J B Myers entertained with singing and encores, and speakers included Walter Stockwell Rev W C Zyon and Mr Knebel.

Moe North Dakota Angaee J. B. Myers Mr. Meyers Walter Stockwell W. C. Zyon Mr. Knebel

Banquet for Gate City Auto Show Planned in Fargo

The fifth annual Gate City Auto Show in Fargo will run February 10 to 12 and 18 with a first year banquet for North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota dealers on February 11. Fargo Moorhead Automotive Trades association hosts, expecting hundreds of dealers. Show manager H L Wilson says attendance should be the largest in history and daily turnout may double last year. A vaudeville show and dance follow the final night activities, continuing the event’s mix of entertainment and education.

Gate City

Clark City Welcomes New Teacher Ametia Miller

Miss Ametia Miller arrived Sunday from Rock Island Illinois to teach at Clark City school. The Larkin Club met at Edward Hinchberger home last Wednesday with a fine time. Next meeting set for August Saver home. Mr and Mrs Wm Boughton returned to Jamestown after a week at Chas Miller home. Ibert LaFrance and wife Ed Tabbert and the Campbell young people spent Friday at S Kesel. Mrs Edward Hinchberger spent Friday and Saturday in Jamestown.

Ametia Miller Rock Island Clark City Larkin Club Edward Hinchberger August Saver Wm. Boughton Jamestown Chas. Miller Ibert LaFrance Ed Tabbert Campbell Young

Publicity Clash Over State Legislation and Kept Press

The piece attacks legislative control over legal publications and defends independent papers as vital for state publicity. It cites Secretary of State Tom Hull on constitutional duties to print and mail a publicity pamphlet for measures and amendments. It lists measures for the March 16, 1920 Presidential Primary including a state athletic commission, cigarette sales regulation, and Sunday baseball and theater provisions, plus constitutional amendments and filing deadlines for referendum petitions by February 15, 1920.

Bismarck Tom Hull Tom N. D Secretary of States State Athletic Commission Sixteenth Legislitive Assembly Secretary of State

Tax instruction meetings on income tax held in Valley City

The North Dakota Bankers Association offers a two day school of instruction on Federal and State income tax matters at Valley City city hall January 30 and 31. An expert will discuss the new tax law changes and State Tax Commissioner Wallace will speak on the new state income tax law. Attendance is urged for all who file returns this year.

North Dakota Banker's Association Wallace North Dakota Bankera Association Valley City

C N Wins From Wahpeton In Fast Basketball Clash

Old. C N triumphs 21 to 17 over heavier Wahpeton squad at Valley City. After a 13 to 6 halftime lead, a tight second half produced ties at 15 to 15 and 17 to 17 before CN seized the final advantage as rooters roared. Walter Stockwell of Fargo attended Y M C A event and spoke at a banquet.

Walingtors

Special List of Jurors Drawn January 1920

The following is the list of special jurors drawn January 22 1920 to appear January 27 1920 at 10 o'clock p m Arne Berg Eckelson Charley Fagerstrom Valley City Sam Sortland Litchville L S Nordgaard Skandia Arthur Olstad Valley City William Kurtz Fingal Claus C Huszenger Wimbledon Ole J Kjelland Valley City Andy McLeee Sanborn P H Hickey Litchville C O Tolstad Rogers Torkel Nadem Rogers W Hl Pray Valley City JW Schuette Valley City Martin Brock Valley City J J Randahl Litchville Joe D Kramer Valley City John Owens Dazey Eric Lawson Wimbledon Oscar Mosher Dazey

Arne Berg

Union Meeting Sunday Night Delivers Christian Democracy Talk

A large congregation at the M. E. and Congregational church heard M. H. Bickham recount Great Lakes training station work in the war and France plus a review of world democracy’s growth. Rev. W. C. Lyon urged action on moving picture regulation, leading to a committee to study and regulate the issue.

M. E Congregational M. H. Bickham Great Lakes Bickham France United States W.cc. Lyon

Mission Hall Now Completed at Valley City

The Mission Hall on West Main Street is finished and will host regular services in the auditorium. Pastor L. Eberly and the congregation invite the public to tour the building, thanking Valley City business and farmers for their generous help in making it possible.

Oza West Main Street Valley City L. Eberly

Nurses Needed Full Time or Hour

All who have spare time to devote to nursing will kindly report to Miss Noltimier at Red Grass, DR, E. A. Pray, City Health Officer.

Red Cross Engages Miss Canning for Flu Epidemic

Barnes County Red Cross hires Miss Canning as an emergency measure to assist physicians countywide. She will travel to patients, aim to cover many cases quickly, and provide professional advice to those in charge of the sick. Expenses covered by the Red Cross. Contact through the Chapter office, phone 563.

Barnes County The American Red Cross Red Cross Miss Canning Phone Jas. J. Ear

Orphans' Collection Due This Week for Fargo Asylum

Catholics urged to donate to the Orphans' Collection taken up at the local church for St. John's Orphan Asylum in Fargo. Contributions should be handed to the undersigned on or before next eeey when forwarded. Weather or other reasons may have kept some from church, but friends of this worthy cause are asked to give.

John Alderman C. H. Noltimier St. John's Orphan Asylum Fargo Feo Church Gersa

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the Spectator Jas. J. Earley North Dakota Bankers Association Y.M.C.A. State Convention School OF Instruction OLD. C.N Wahpeton Y. MC. A
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