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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1915
Page
10
The Sparks show comes from the east and thrills crowds with a continuous hour and a half program. Elephants seals and lions perform while a skilled band and several aerial acts keep attendees entertained from parade to finale.
The state board released an updated classified list showing 128 high schools, up from 118 last year. First class includes 41 schools with agricultural departments. eight new entries join second class and eight join third class. The full list names numerous cities and schools across the state, including Bismarck, Fargo, Hatton, Edmore, Walhalla, Belfield, Calvin, Donnybrook, Marion, and others.
State officers were elected at the Ellis convention session with President W F Burnett Dickinson Vice President Wm O Hare Bis marck Secretary M M Burnett Dickinson Treasurer Wm G Owens Williston Judges reported awards for North Dakota State association convention at Valley City June 24 25 1915 Jamestown Lodge 995 won largest parade display Bismarck Lodge 1199 won best appearance Jamestown Lodge 995 won tallest Elk and shortest Elk prizes were hats and a large loving cup for most unique appearance Jamestown Lodge 995 won tallest Elk and Bismarck Lodge 1199 won shortest Elk. Mrs J J Aldahl entertained grandson John Vincent for his second birthday. Mrs Lee Comba heads to Lake McDonald Minn for summer.
The North Dakota Supreme Court reverses the Barnes County district court ruling in the case of Oliver Mackey, convicting him of statutory rape. The opinion notes erroneous admission of hearsay statements, a weak prosecutrix testimony, and other jury actions, with Paulson and Englert/Olsberg appearing for defendant and state respectively.
Washington June 23 Customs officials said the year ending June 30 will yield about 204 million in receipts with a total near 210 million. The figure misses last year before the war by over 80 million and falls short of McAdoo’s fall estimate by 30 million.
The Royal Neighbors will host a picnic supper for children next Monday at the Chautauqua grounds. Members are asked to bring lunch buckets and coffee will be served free to all Royal Neighbor Indies.
Washington June 25. Interstate Commerce Commission hears opposing views on proposed western freight rate rises. Railroads cite rising costs including labor taxes and maintenance, while shippers and state commissions dispute the scope and fairness of the data. Critics warn of long term higher total costs if rates rise.
The article discusses Germanys rumored 16.8 inch gun and other large ordnance, mentions possible sightings and photos, and notes various wartime claims. It also reports on upcoming court dates for Mark Smith and Bob McGee, a California trip by Mr and Mrs E Moore, a Fourth of July Salvation Army picnic, Chautauqua season changes, a visit by Dr J M Taylor from India, camping plans, and real estate moves by W A Green with S L Martin taking the Valley City office.
The 1915 annual meeting at Valley City North Dakota reported cash on hand and receipts from policies issued. Five new directors were elected with J R Getchell as president and W W Smith as secretary. The board announced no assessment would be levied in 1915.
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