Moultrie Writes Interesting Letter From Lebanon Mission
L G Moultrie recounts life at a large Lebanese orphanage directing operations for 600 children with a 30 bed hospital. He describes wages for staff, the “one man, one job” rule, and daily routines, plus a mountain rescue trip, Maronite hosts, silk worm culture, and upcoming field day for boys.
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Ople
Times- Record
Ghazit
U. S
Beirut
Nicol
Studebaker
Lebanon Mountains
Church of Rome
Syris
Tripoli
Lebanon
Relief Association
Nical
L. G. Moultrie
Whitcher funeral draws hundreds to Green Prairie
J. Whitcher known as Uncle Jimmie dies Monday June 14 in GETCHELL PRAIRIE. Funeral held June 17 at 2 pm at home with Rev. Willard Crosby Lyon and Rev. J. J. Dalton officiating. burial in Woodbine cemetery, Valley City. About 400 friends paid tribute. among attendees were Mrs. C. B. Cummings and daughter Mary of Lincoln Ned and families from nearby towns. Families from Durand Wisconsin and Jacksonville Minnesota joined the wake. son Harry Whitcher traveled from Galt California for the service.
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Getchell Prairie
J. Whitcher
Jimmie
Willard Crosby Lyon
J. J. Dalton
Woodbine
Valley City
Cummings
Mary
Lincoln
Ned
Whitcher
J. H. Rogers
Durand
Wis
Buchnan
Monson
Jacksonville
Minn
Llyod Sampson
John Kramer
Luther Brown
Chas. Whitcher
Harry Whitcher
Galt
Cal
J. H. Whitcher
Pulse Draws Five Year Team
John A Pulse and Olger K Dahl Valley City boys arrested by U S authorities on a mail fraud charge. They were arraigned before U S Commissioner Zabel with Phillip Elliot acting for the government. The case involves a letter sent to a Watertown New York family seeking information about a lost son.
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John A. Pulse
Olger K. Dahl
Valley City
United States
Zabel
Phillip Elliot
U. 8
Watertown
N. Y
Alumni Day Observed at State Normal School Activities
Last Wednesday the State Normal School held Alumni Day with a 2 PM business meeting electing Mrs Fred Frederickson as president and Anna K Cook as secretary. Class Day exercises followed, awards distributed, and a large alumni banquet and dance concluded the day, praised as a memorable, well attended event.
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State Normal School
Fred Fredrickson
Anna K. Cook
E. C. Hilborn
Alexander Aas
Allen
F. C. Spaulding
Ruth B. Cranz
Herrick
Brownson
Philomathian Literary Society
Logan McCoy
Mamie Anderson
Ella May Boyd
Ruth Witter
Granger Brothers
Julia Bergen
Marjorie Beernink
Helen Moffit
Miss Fanny
Amidon
Johanna Scheie
Adelaide Phillips
Helen Galloway
Palmer
Barnes County
Perry A. Pickett
Leal
Charles Janneck
Burl Carr
E Allen
George A McFarland
Olive Robinson
Fredrickson
McFarland- Beaches
Bank Sends Out Handsome Folder
The Bank of Valley City distributes a four colored folder housing a soil map of the United States. Data from the Bureau of Soils supports the map, published in The Country Gentleman. A Watertown man claimed his son was in a Valley City hospital and would be jailed unless $250 was paid. The Pulse boy, jailed in Barnes County, pleaded guilty to a federal theft charge and was sent to Fargo for a five year sentence. The case against Dahl remains with a $100 bond set for trial.
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Bank of
Valley City
United States
Bureau of Soils, Agricultural Department
Washington, D. C
Country Gentleman
Watertown
Barnes County
Fargo
Dahl
Farmers Mutual Holds Meeting in Barnes County
On June 26 the Barnes County Farmers Mutual Insurance held its annual meeting electing Louis Noltimier W W Smith John Baumgartner and Sim Mason to the board. The cyclone clause was removed from policies limiting coverage to fire and lightning with the new by law effective August 1 1920. Officers elected were Hugh McDonald president W W Smith vice president Louis Nottimier treasurer and Geo Karschner secretary and treasurer. Board of Adjusters named were Wm Olson Samuel Fletcher and N P Langema. The company carries three million dollars in force and storm related leases amount to about $25 000, all adjusted satisfactorily.
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Barnes County Farmers Mutual Insurance Neany
Louis Noltimier
W. W. Smith
John Baumgartner
Sim Mason
Presdent
Hugh McDonald
Louis Nottimier
Geo. Karschner
Wm. Olson
Samuel Fletcher
N. P. Langema
Great Speaker Tuesday Evening Dr James M Taylor
Dr James M Taylor of New York City renowned missionary and public speaker appears as Around the World Missionary for the M BE church. A former front line church leader, his travels include Mexico and South America, with dramatic oratorical power and firsthand insight into world missions.
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James M. Taylor
New York City
South America
Mexico
America
M. BE. Church
Taylor
Voters Queue Up in Third Ward Election Morning
Voters, many women among them, crowded the Third ward lines for ballots as officials worked briskly this morning. The scene showed strong turnout with both women and men participating eagerly.
North Dakota soils map praised as top fertility aid
A bank released a soils map showing twelve soil classifications and locations across North Dakota. It highlights Barnes county and surroundings as highly fertile, claiming natural fertility surpasses Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa and Illinois where land sells higher. The circular, from a bank, invites readers to pick up copies at the bank while supply lasts.
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Agricultural Department
North Dakota
Barnes
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Illinois
Summer Session at Train ing School Opens June 30
The State Normal School announces a summer session from June 30 with classes from kindergarten through Junior High. One morning session ends by 12, allowing afternoon free time. Emphasis is on enrichment through library reading nature study and hand work with supervised play and no book rent. Acting Supervisor Susan W Norton urges attendance.
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State Normal School
America
Susan W. Norton
Coffman Addresses Valley City Class On Democracy And Education
Dr. Lotus I D Coffman president elect of the University of Minnesota spoke at the State Normal school commencement in Valley City. He warned that democracy requires educated leadership and a broader moral duty. He urged expanding patriotism and training in areas of appreciation to meet postwar social challenges and improve schooling for future teachers.
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State Normal School
Lotus
C. Coffman
Coffman
Universty
Minnesota
Valley City
Taft program delights Chautauqua visitors with telescope views
The Chautauqua event featured William Howard Taft with Crawford Adams Co. musicians and Mr. Taylor's speech. Dr. E L Eaton showcased a large telescope viewing Jupiter and Saturn to the crowd. The Crawford Adams Company concluded their contract with several beautiful pieces, earning applause from the audience.
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Chautauqua
William Howard Taft
Crawford Adams Co
Taylor
E. L. Eaton
Jupiter
Saturn
Crawford- Adams Company
Eaton to Speak at Chautauqua on The End of the World
Dr. E. L. Eaton will address the audience this afternoon at the Chautauqua on The End of the World. He will discuss the topic from both Biblical and scientific perspectives and said last evening it would be a lecture well worth hearing.
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E. L. Eaton
Series of plays well given at State Normal School
A trio of short plays by the senior class last Monday night at the State Normal School auditorium impressed the audience. Rosalind featured Helen Galloway and Ade laide White with Harold E. Watson. Overtones showcased Winifred Towne Mamie Anderson Marjorie Beernink and Agnes Skurdall. The Clod starred Amy Zetterberg with Otto Faust and others. Directors Miss Susan McCoy Miss Helen M Crane and Miss Ruth B Crinz received praise for guiding the productions.
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State Normal School
Rosalind
J. M. Barrie
Helen Galloway
Mrs. Page
Adelaide White
Dame Quickly
Harold E. Watson
Charles Roche
Alice Gerstenberg
Winifred Towne
Harriet
Mamie Anderson
Hetty
Marjorie Beernink
Margaret
Maggie
Agnes Skurdall
Lewis Beach
Mary Trask
Amy Zetterberg
Thaddeus Trask
Otto Faust
Peter Munkeby
Claude Loewe
Claude Swett
Susan McCoy
Helen M. Crane
Ruth B. Crinz
North Dakota traffic bureau urged by Grand Forks group
A meeting of Grand Forks Commercial Club directors urged formation of a state traffic committee by North Dakota commercial bodies to secure fair freight rates. C W Graves said real savings from reduced livestock shipping costs could reach 25 000 to 50 000 dollars annually. A motion to appoint a committee to gain 50 memberships was made, then suspended pending North Dakota State Employers Association inquiry led by R F Bridgeman.
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Minot
North Dakota
Grand Forks
R. F. Bridgeman
Jack Blake Killed by Horse Kick Near Litchville
A 28 year old farmer, Jack Blake, died after a horse kicked him in the neck while unharnessing six horses at the farm. Found by relatives, the death is considered accidental with no inquest likely. The ex-soldier and longtime member of Company G was to be buried in Litchville.
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Jack Blake
Litchville
Vote Still Open at Nine Tonight in Local Elections
The paper notes many votes will be cast but urges readers to get to the polls before closing at nine tonight. It emphasizes the importance of participating in the election and reminds voters of the deadline.
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Moultrie
PULSE
Farmers Mutual
Bank of Valley City
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