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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1921
Page
3
Mrs. Charles McMullen and her young daughter Mabel from Tacoma arrived Monday to stay with Mrs. McMullen’s parents Mr and Mrs Charles Young. W D Hartman of Eastman Company attended the evening gathering and left for Cooperstown. Nearby trees hang low and pose a hazard to pedestrians, prompting trimming plans.
Valley City invites residents and visitors to celebrate Independence Day with sports bands and dancing. Parks will provide shady picnic areas for dining and relaxation as the town hosts a day of entertainment and community cheer.
Preparations for the Fourth of July parade are nearly complete as Valley City merchants ready floats and decorated cars. Several bands will participate along with the American Legion fire department and the Normal School. Announcements will follow with assembly time and place.
Tower City will hold a large town celebration on July 8 featuring a car carnival by Liebrand Company, sports, airplane exhibitions, and ball games. Speakers J. J. Onterhaus and A. L. Burdick will discuss vital state topics as residents are urged to visit and support the event.
The article clarifies that races will occur at the fair next week. It notes attractions for amusement and says management has arranged a “circus” offering extensive fun from early morning to the next day, inviting attendees to spend freely.
L O Kjelland visited the Times Record office this morning claiming a new principle to terminate and control needs. He says the current system is wrong for relying on conspicuous fence conditions. He asserts he first introduced the hand cream separator west of the Mississippi and alfalfa and sweet clover in the state and Barnes county. He also says he first drew attention to Kubanka wheat with Washington’s agriculture department, though others receive credit.
Valley City defeated Lisbon 11 to 4 to take a 2-0 lead in the three game series. Angell pitched two innings before the Lisbon bats found success, then a new pitcher shut them down. Wingfield, Lisbon manager and former first baseman, vows a strong finish as the final game is set for tonight at Lisbon.
The YMCA encampment of boys at the old Marsh site six miles south of town concluded after ten days in charge of County airman and Mrs. Geo. B. Caley. Lee Cowell organized return freight with H M C team and a powerful track aiding transport. The boys praised Mr. Caley and the county for their efforts.
Mr and Mrs E J Bergan and Ralph with Miss Verna Bergan depart for Waubay S D after a city visit. A brief shower occurred this morning with light hail reported locally while northern and western areas may have seen more rain. The Fargo Forum estimated about ten thousand attended a tractor demonstration at Haggart yesterday with manufacturers showcasing their own makes.
The management of the baseball club schedules a three game set with the N P team of St Paul Western amateur champions last season. July 2 at 4 p m July 8 at 7 30 p m and July Ath time TBA. Valley City has won eight of nine and fans are urged to attend all three games to support the club financially and in spirit.
Friday’s Daily Hugh Fortune reports road contractor visiting Valley City. Robert Anderson traveled to St Paul Wednesday night for business. J. R. Waters, once manager of Bank of North Dakota, was a Valley City visitor last night. Mrs. Lila Fairbanks returned today from Wadena Minnesota after a week visiting relatives.
Miss Reva Stewart, daughter of J. H. Thomson’s family, arrived this morning from Winnipeg Manitoba and will stay for a time with Mr. and Mrs. Thomson.
N. P. Hanson arrived from Fargo last night to handle business matters and visit friends. He runs a successful tailoring business in Fargo.
Mr and Mrs John Sutton of Sutton North Dakota visit Mr and Mrs Frank Sanford for a few days, attending the wake and meeting relatives. A sister of Mrs Sutton is mentioned in connection with the gathering.
A prolonged hot spell continues with claims of 96 degrees in the shade. The past two weeks have been unusually hot and there is little relief expected soon.
Rev Mitsu Kawabe native evan gelist of Japan will deliver a missionary address at the Light and Life Mission Hall Sunday evening at 8 o clock. You are invited to attend and bring your friends.
Miss Irene Algeo visiting friends in Valley City during the past week traveled to Pillsbury where she has a number of relatives. She plans to resume her visit in Valley City next Monday.
L. E. Hedstrum returned Wednesday night from St Louis Missouri where he attended the grand lodge gathering of the Modern Woodmen. He notes the heat but says the convention was a great experience.
Rivalry runs deep as Orisha meets Tower City at Fingal in a holiday game. With hot weather and heated towns, the matchup promises a tense, high-stakes contest as spectators expect a spirited show.
C. A. Holley visited Enderlin and announced Valley City as his permanent headquarters. He seeks to rent a modern house by September first and says he has traveled across the state and likes Valley City the best of all.
Misses Mae and Lucille Fletcher and their brother Ted arrived from Minneapolis last night to visit Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Thomson. They are the niece and nephew of Mrs. Thomson and are well known in Valley City, having visited many times.
Mrs H Oppegard and family express sincere thanks to Valley City friends for beautiful floral offerings and kind expressions of sympathy after the death of husband and father H H Oppegard.
W G Flatte of Jordan cars visited Valley City while a Jamestown to St Paul train was delayed from six ten to about eight, due to picking up refrigerator fruit cars en route to Chicago. David Galloway of Urb suffered a broken collar bone with bruises after an accident at his Jack Hayes farm barn. treated by Dr Lange and later cared for at home by Dr Zimmerman.
Chief of Police Swanson inspects the Howe circus on arrival in Jamestown and warns residents to lock homes and guard valuables. He notes circuses attract petty thieves. B Jenzen and party travel from St. Louis to Billings, Montana, facing mishaps and a sick grandmother delaying their return by weeks.
The body of Frank Nelson son of Sir and Mrs C M Nelson killed in action in the St Mihiel drive is expected to arrive from France tomorrow morning. The American Legion Post will conduct the funeral with a military burial and all post members should contact the post commander to assist in the services.
Lisbon defeated Faille City 6 to 3 in game three of the series. Ette pitched six innings before Angell was pulled after four runs in the sixth. Goldbers relieved, shoring Lisbon to hold, while Valley City rallied in the ninth for two runs with Finch on the mound.
The hot weather kept crowds at the Chautauqua mostly focused on staying cool but several good programs remained. Dr Pray praised John Piller for his moving pictures and presented him a bouquet after Piller returned from being out of town.
Fred W. Wing former Courier News manager spent days in town promoting the Peoples Opinion. Street chatter says rich backers tire of shake downs and may surrender control to a new owner who runs the paper personally without dictation or too many cooks.
Miss Grace MacLaren of New York arrives to headline the Chautauqua as a reader with a guaranteed no-pay if not pleased by the audience. A second first-class company, the Sholle family, also arrives, promising fine programs and strong talent chosen by the bureau and audience.
Bullard and wife of Minneapolis visited Valley City that night. The barn dance at the Hey Nelson fies is postponed until further notice. Attorney Russell Chase of Jamestown to attend to business. Dr. and Mrs. Hillis arrived via No 4 and left by Soo Line west. Rev J S Wilds and Dr E L Eaton spoke at the Fargo District rally in Lisbon midweek. Barn dance at Carl Thigl farm ten miles NW of town planned for July 2. all invited. Fouka family returned Thursday from Minnesota and Wisconsin visits.
No Times Record will publish Monday. The staff hopes for pleasant weather. forecasts indicate temperatures not too hot and rainfall unlikely, making celebration possible if conditions stay favorable.
The notice clarifies a prior error about the closing date of the Chautauqua. It runs until the Fourth of July with a big program planned for that day.
R T Healey and kin left yesterday for the lakes near Detroit Minnesota to spend two weeks fishing and boating. Ren and his family also have plans for the trip and are hoped to enjoy the outing.
Mrs A E Lane and Miss Kate Kern depart tomorrow for Marion Lake in Richville Minnesota where they will spend two months rusticating and relaxing. The Times Record will report on Valley City people during their absence.
Mrs L J Bond had a close call yesterday morning when her car slid seven miles from town on a slippery road after a light rain. The vehicle went into a ditch but no damage to the dancer age was done and she said she was lucky.
Gus Anderson and his friend Mr. Dawson left Jamestown at dawn and say their first mud encounter was at Eckelson, implying the storm was not far west. They note San born in it had rained hard and roads were slippery.
Heavy rain earlier today brightened farmers and merchants who came to town for the circus. Farmers already in town to trade and view the event, with the paper going to press early to give readers a chance to see Howe's big circus.
Organization efforts in Barnes County over three days yield satisfactory results as many elevators agree to join despite heavy debts to various commission firms. A good number are still coming in, showing encouragement for the plan despite financial pressures.
A heavy early morning rain around three o'clock benefited thirsty crops with incalculable relief. Strong gusts of wind tore some sign boards and billboards, felled no major trees, and caused minor property disruption, offset by the timely rainfall.
Mrs A A Putnam underwent stomach cancer surgery in Rochester Minnesota last Wednesday morning. Her husband Mr Putnam, who stayed with her and returned home Friday, reports she is improving and doctors say she will have no further trouble. Friends hopeful she quickly recovers and can return home at noon.
Manager Piller of Grand Theatre announces a continuous performance starting 10 a.m. and running to midnight on Monday July Fourth. Fatty Arbuckle stars in The Life of the Party and Fatty is billed as the life of every picture he appears in. The program is touted as one of his best comedies and urged for public attendance.
Advice on battery maintenance emphasizes regular checks every two weeks, use only distilled water, avoid adding acid yourself, keep non lead parts Vaseline coated, wipe any spray, do not rest tools on the top, and ensure ignition and carburetor settings before starting. If idle long, remove and service with a station. Dim lights may signal under charging or a short circuit.
A cautious note that many car owners chase trouble by indiscriminate adjustments rather than diagnosing the real cause. The recommended action stresses first identifying the true problem, then correcting it to avoid further issues.
The article discusses how misaligned headlights irritate motorists and describes standard adjustment methods. It explains that modern electric lights use adjustable distance between the bulb and reflector to aim the beam, typically via a threaded bulb holder and lock nut to set the position.
In Farm and Fireside W. Kelma explains a diagram that guides headlight adjustment. The article notes some cars lack adjustment to correct misalignment and suggests bending the lamp support with a heavy wrench to achieve the proper angle when no adjustment method exists.
A proposed tire maintenance habit suggests using a spare to enable regular changes. Begin at the right front and rotate around the car, so each tire wears evenly for a week. While in use, inspect for cuts, bulges, and abrasions and vulcanize any minor damage.
The piece notes over 25 000 US dealers and a transmission grease issue causing noise. It mentions Belgium’s 23 000 passenger cars and Uruguay embracing American autos for economy, with New York University adding industrial engineering courses on automobile transportation and related industry study.
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