Preservation plan for Barnes County Pioneer Club portrait
H McPhe proposes Old Settlers organize preservation of a 1912 Barnes County Pioneer Club group photo. Suggest framing a replica, numbering figures, and creating a booklet with arrivals and locations, stored in a fireproof building. Seeks county participation and offers to coordinate without pay, inviting contact at First National Bank office or by phone.
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Valley City 3
Barnesvity County
Barnes County
North Dakota
Folke
First National Bank
Barnes County Fair Opens Amid Rain and Promising Crops
Rain drenched yesterday as Barnes County Agriculture reports a delayed opening but optimism grows for a strong crop and fair. Management notes large stock exhibits and anticipates racing once grounds dry. Some exhibitors face setback while moisture may boost patronage for others.
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Barnes County
Jupiter Pluvius
Esterday
Farmers Discuss Referendum Vote in Barnes County Meetings
More than a thousand farmers attended Barnes County Farm Bureau gatherings over two weeks to hear explanations of the sixteen referendum questions from the American Farm Bureau federation. The U S Grain Growers marketing plan was outlined, ballots mailed to 1, members, and County Agent T X Calnan spoke at most meetings to foster an informed vote.
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Barnes County Farm Bureau
American Farm Bureau Federation
U. S
T. X. Calnan
Fourth of July Celebration in Davis City Opens with Parade
The Fourth of July celebration drew a large crowd from surrounding areas. A morning parade featured school children, fire department, and local businesses with decorated autos and two bands. Afternoon events included street sports won by Olaf Somdahl and others, a ball game against Cooperstown at 1:30, a 3:30 program by Davis Light QC Company, and a Chautauqua finale with moving pictures.
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Olaf Somdahl
V. Brown
M. Olson
H.downs
S. Faust
A. Nunn
C. Stee
J.mcfadyen
R. Crandell
1A. Larson
Helen Bartz
Edith Berg
Lillian Kennedy
Dorothy Curren
Sarah Wright
Ellis Colburn
Haul Jensen
Gordon Moe
Grady Bublitz
Wertin-Personius
Faust Stemiig
Cooperstown
Davisight QC Company
Chautauqua
Dairy Cows Tour Draws Eleven Counties to New Salem
Farmers from eleven counties plan a July dairy tour leaving Jamestown July 19. About 800 to 500 attendees from Sargent Barnes Foster Stutsman R ider and Burleigh counties expected. A program July 20 at John Christianson farm features farmers bankers and Agricultural College speakers on practical dairy business facts.
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New Salem
Jamestown
Sargant Barnes
Foster
Stutsman
Rider
Burleigh
John Christianson
Corney
Stutsman County
Signal Exercise Confusion Ends With Man Overboard Call
In a signaling drill a confused message causes the skipper to shout man overboard. A multi colored flag is sent up as the signalman complains of stepside and muddled words during the exercise. The scene ends with a terse remark from the crew.
In All Modanty Encounter A Senator's Quiet Rebuttal
In All Modanty a man who never speaks but with a light sneer confronts Senator Sorghum. The senator replies he does not pretend to know how government should run but seeks wisdom from the mistakes of others and accepts taking chances as his own.
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Senator Sorghum
Garrotous Tants Interjects During Short Exchange
In a terse exchange, the garrotous tants begin with Cutting Him Short and Iva being told. Brr. Grumpson interrupts to ask what is the matter. The reply insists there is nothing wrong and mocks the idea of listening to trivialities.
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Brr. Grumpson
Railroads face costly path to revival amid wage and tax barriers
The piece argues current freight rates are not to blame for business downturns. world conditions drive depression. It highlights high labor and material costs, government price controls, and unpaid railway debts. A wage cut of 12 percent from July 1 is projected to save about 375 million annually, with reforms to end wasteful national agreements and push the railways to reenter markets as buyers, potentially shortening the downturn.
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Ig 80
Sanorisee Teaker
Texas
Chicago
Devel Bunness
Trafic
Julius Kruttschnitt
Southern Pacific
Labor Board
Federal. Com
Business Factors Highlight 1921 Economic Outlook
International relations and payments under reparations shape economic position. Foreign trade shows May 1921 declines, imports and exports down from 1920. Federal Reserve cuts to 6 percent as money markets ease, June rates reach 5 percent. Wheat estimates rise to 829 million bushels, cotton acreage falls, and market conditions weaken. Industry operates with price adjustments for farm versus manufactured goods. Coal demand weak, building in district shows improvement but wages cut, signaling infrastructure push.
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Repara- Serre i Seraeie
Thane
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Prac- Building Construction District
Rotary Club Dinner Highlights Golf Talk at Rudolf Hotel
The Jamestown Rotary Club welcomed visitors including Mr Patterson. L 2 Ward presented the day’s program with H A Patterson of Mankato speaking about golf for about thirty minutes. Patterson, vice president of Valley City Grocery, described golf’s impact among business leaders.
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Rotary Club
Rudolf Hotel
Mr. Patterson
Jamestown
Mankato ‘Club
Patterson
Valley City Grocery Company
Ward
Will Not Go to Ft. Snelling This Summer
A Co. 6 announcement states the unit will not camp at Ft. Snelling due to many members’ school or work commitments. Captain R J McDonald informed Bismarck officials the trip is almost impossible. Equipment loan from Ft. Snelling is canceled. boys will receive their own gear soon. Valley City should support re recruiting Company G to full strength.
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Co. 6
Ft. Snelling
R. J. McDonald
Bismarck
Valley City
Jamestown
Gain From Purebred Sires in Elko County Report
A Nevada stockman writes to the USDA praising purebred sires for heavier steers, noting yearlings from twelve hundred to twelve and a quarter pounds while scrub calves reach eight to nine hundred. He argues purebreds reduce long term costs and urges all ranchers to breed purebreds despite prevailing scrub dominance.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Elko County
Nev
Beet molasses valued for livestock feed at current prices
Beet molasses as a feed supplement is underrecognized yet valuable. Fed in limited quantities to steers or lambs at the present price, it is worth more than twice its purchase price and is especially effective when combined with wet pulp or corn silage.
Salt for Sheep Beat Plan to Keep Salt Supply
Advice stresses constant access to salt for sheep to prevent nutherity. Recommends rock salt or medicated stock brick. Repeats guidance to furnish salt at least weekly or keep it before them at all times. Includes unrelated quotes from American Legion Weekly.
Ode to Valley City Blissful praise for Valley City 1921 poem
A poem dated June 27 1921 extols Valley City North Dakota praising its farms libraries schools and civic amenities. It highlights the Sheyenne river hills a thriving public spirit and facilities such as schools churches post office mills banks electric gas water and entertainment venues. The verse envisions a guest’s restful stay and prosperous future for Valley City.
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Valley City
Akill
Han
White Bay
Legion
Bowery
Concanetaa
Transfers Pay to Legion for Disabled Vet Aid
Cletus Lappin, a severely wounded France veteran in a Fairmont hospital, received a state bonus check signed over to the Prentice post of the American Legion for the benefit of the Legion. He credits the Legion with support during treatment and says he plans to help them obtain the restrooms they are seeking.
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Lee GO
Prentice Post
American Legion
Fainmount
Minn
Cletus Lappin
France
Fairmot
Lappin
Legion
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Perms Meounty
Settlers Club
Barnes County Fair
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National City Bank of New York
Bank of Valley City
Nevada
American Legion Weekly
ODE TO Valley City
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