County Fair Opens With Big Crowd in Attendance
The Barnes County Fair opened Monday with a record crowd for a first day aided by good weather and Independence Day celebrations. Shows from Patterson arrived, with entertainment planned. Events included races, a motorcycle five mile race, a Valley City Rogers baseball game won 7 to 3, and a monoplane exhibition causing minimal damage. The Sanborn band provided music and attendance looked strong for the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes County
L. Downing
Nancy Cramer
Plano
Berton Bros
Will|e Bublitz
Carl Hanson
Lilles
Biggers
Bueckford
K.P
Valley City
Rogers
Fair Association
Sanborn Band
Chiropractors Attend State Board Examinations
A large group of chiropractors from across the country gathered Tuesday to sit for the state board examinations.
Local notes reflect community visits and crops news
Mrs. Emily Gerzinehl of Granton Wis arrived for visits with her daughter Mrs. Arnold Drescher and others. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Wm Colville Jr and mother and child are doing well. Miss Hertha Zoeller spent seven weeks in Stewart township returning home. Attendees at a recent dance included Howard and Stella Martin and several Dreschers and Gerstmehl. A half Sunday evening damaged crops. Levi Etzell lost half a section of wheat. Mrs Wm Martin visited Grundler's. Fourth of July celebrated by the Wm Martin family. Sun spots said to fuel civil war in the neighborhood. Mrs Dave Colville returned from Weyburn Sask. A few million dollars lost to hail and rain overproduction noted in North Dakota prosperity. Dr S A Zimmerman left for New York on No 4 then to join his wife at Lake George N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Gerzinehl
Granton
Wis
Arnold Drescher
Wm. Colville, Jr
Hertha Zoeller
Stewart Township
Wm. Potter
F. W. Rohde
P. Zoeller
Albert Schmekel
John Miller
John Logan
Wilbur
Highircus
Valley City
Gerstmehl
Wm. Thiel
Howard
Stella Martin
Wm. Vogel
Fred
Albert Grindler
Levi Etzell
Emilie Gestmehl
R. Young
Wm. Martin
Grundler
Market Letter South St. Paul Rural Prices and Local News
Market prices for cattle hogs sheep and veal calf with steady to lower values and feeder stock ranges. Local social notes mention visits to Mrs Henrikson, Sparks Circus trip, school completion, plowing trips, and various neighbors in Valley City Kathryn and West Prairie during the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South St. Paul
Staers
Getchell Prairie Notes and Local Visits
Gussie White returns from Riverside hospital and a new son, Frederick Grant, welcomed Tuesday at the Getchell home. Local sports report rain postponing the Congregational Brotherhood game at Valley City. Chautauqua attendance continues with multiple White and Getchell family members present. A surprise party at Emory’s last Friday evening pleased the crowd. Grace Deem visits from Valley City, and Stannell stays at the Getchell home for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Gussie White
Riverside Hospital
Frederick Grant
Fred H. Getcchell
Valley City
Congregational Brotherhood
Edna Whiteher
Chas. Whitcher
Harriet
Charles
Will White
Audrey
Roy Holcomb
J. R. Getchell
Miss Hanson
Berea Notes Highlight Local Neighbors and Events
Miss Angeline Kramer returns home from assisting Mrs. George M. Young. Candy Kids of Valley City beat Berea boys 10 to 5 in baseball. another game set for next Sunday. Various locals visited, traveled to fairs, or moved away to Grace City and Hubbell Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeline Kramer
George M. Young
M. D. Lindort
Valley City
Candy Kids
Berea Boys
Candy
Katherine Young
Miss Angeline
Theresa Kramer
John Lindorf
Stack
Mabel Nelson
Matt
Jack Lindorf
John Nackel
C. M. Nelson
M. D. Lindorf
J. P. Peterson
Grace City
Joe. Noekel
Annie
Hubbell
Mich
Shevenne Valley Notes Listing Local Quickassocs
An itemized column notes social visits and small tasks across Shevenne Valley. Mentions Miss Nina Henrikson shopping at Daily, Herman Luddika starting summer plowing, Julian and John Henrikson with Alfred and Oscar Aas, Peter Anderson visiting Kathryn, and Ole Stevens with son Peter in Valley City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Henrikson
Herman Luddika
Julian
John F. Henrikson
Eddie
Alfred
Oscar Aas
Peter Anderson
Kathryn
Johanna Henrikson
Herman Luddiks
Oscar E. Aas
Ole Stevens
Peter
Valley City
Peter Gregerson
Jens Henrikson
RIEDMANS START ON AN EXTENDED AUTO TRIP
F. C. Reidman and family depart July 4 for an extended cross country automobile journey to the Pacific coast to attend the San Francisco world’s fair. They travel in a Cadillac touring car with a Detroit trailer, plan many Yellowstone trail stops, and will send progress reports from along the route. Reidman will split the trip, staying in California through September before returning home for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Riedman
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Mr. Reidman
California
Seed Crop Inspection Program Seeks Grower Participation
The state seed commissioner plans on field inspections for pedigreed or improved seed crops. Four inspectors will travel for about two months to assess quality and purity, with findings and seed strength tested by the pure seed laboratory. Growers should send crop details and contact information. Ex-Commissioner Hang Hanson is reported ill at Kataryn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beld
State Seed Commissioner
Agricultural P. 0
N. Dak
Hang Hanson
Kataryn
Women of Fifth Dis District Hold Fine Meet
The eighth annual meeting of the Fifth District North Dakota Federation of Women's clubs opened at the M E church with Mrs Putnam of New Rockford presiding. Reports from departments and rural districts were discussed. Mrs C A Fisher praised for effective guidance. A Portland council report by Mrs White and a reading of The Roll of Women were enjoyed along with Mrs Featherstone's witty, instructional piece. The session concluded with a business meeting, officer elections, luncheon, and a ride to Chautauqua park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota Federation of Women's Clubs
M. E. Church
Putnam
New Rockford
Mra
Portland
More Than 100 Autos Coming to Valley City
Local resident Herb Sellick reports counting 115 automobiles en route to Valley City while tending his garden, noting heavy traffic on the Litchville road. J Oscar Carlson and bride visited Valley City to see his mother on Crescent avenue after their July wedding in Rhame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley City
Herb Sellick
Litchville Road
J. Oscar Carlson
Mr. Carlson
J. &. Carlson
Crescent Avenue
Mrs. Carlson
Rhame
Carleon
Columbia Elevator Company
Monson Promotes Busy Little Bee at Fargo Meeting
Apiary expert Mr. Monson of Fargo delivered several practical talks on bees, covering queen bee behavior, swarm dynamics, hive sanitation, and profits from beekeeping. His lectures inspired many farm boys to consider starting bee operations, with some boys returning to farms to pursue the trade. The article also notes a list of campers who rented tent spaces on the grounds, with tents housing multiple occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asten
Monson
Fargo
Mr. Monson
Sec. Karr
Big City Chautauqua Attendance Grows Rapidly
The Olson Concert Company highlighted a lively Chautauqua week in Oriska and nearby towns. Miss Ethel Olson impressed as dialect reader and soprano, with Miss E. Olson as mezzo soprano and Miss Barry on piano. Local highlights included a farm boys versus high school baseball preview, Bible class sessions, and a park library reading branch boosting community culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley City
Mra
C. O. Smith
Schuette
Sylvester
Miss Cook
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Right Price Mercantile Co
Anderson Clothing Co
Halverson Furniture Co
Logan News
North Dakota
S. A. Zimmerman
New York
Lake George
N, Y
Willie Adcock
Richard Adcock
Inga Monson
Nina
Sparks Circus
Helmy Henrikson
Melvin Rensley
G. Q. Aas
Jena Rensby
Ida Aas
Eddie Aas
Mads Bengby
Magnus Monson
Florence
Gladys Luddika
Idamas
Dr. van Houten
Manchus Monson
Andrew Gregerson
West Prairie
Jens Gregerson
Marie Henrikson
T. J. Sebby
Andrew Westby
Halvor Skorpen
Jens Rensby
Martin Thoreson
Norway
Edna
Emanuel Monson
Henrikson
Fritz Olstad
Gunval Monson
Getchell Prairie
BEREA
Shevenne Valley
Riedmans
C. W. Drake
Mondack
Mont
Bowe Four
Ivo
W. A. Blume
H. T. Bowen
B. C. Swiggum
Bya Bailley
Mr. Battley
Emery Burgess
Vera Burgess
Evelyn Bohnbotf
Josephine Benson
Thomas Bonhus
George Cole
C. C. Chaffee
B. F. Godding
Deming
John Dedrick
Emma Domarag
J. J. Engen
Featherstone
Getchrell Club
A. A. Gadd
Getchell
L. B. Hedstrum
B. Harper
Judge Irgens
P. Lodge
C. C. Langer
Bamborn
Mra. B. M. Lavery
John Laird
J. J. Moe
J. W. Nielsen
Charlea Noldmiler
W. Nelson
Otto Neumann
Olga Olson
Pillsbury
Ida Moe
Pillabury
W. H. Pray
Frank Ployhar
Dr. Palmer
W. W. Smith
Pillebury
W. J. Smith
George Smith
J. A. Smith
S. J. Swanson
Mr. Coleman
Carl Anderson
R. B. Cox
O. A. Barton
Miss Canning
J. J. Scoular
Laverne
Misa Silliman
Moses Wharten
Oriska
Ole Bradyord
Sid Ellis
Nels Olson
Robert Anderson
E.T. Danielson
Enderlin
Misa Anfinson
Edna Steward
John Milman
South Dakota
Twisleton
Leal
Stephen Noxon
Dr. Reed
K. A. Bonhus
Hamemrade
Litchville
Maddock
Wyndmere
Mr. Granger
Blondie Holt
Blabon
K. Bush
Bendelow
Granger
C. L. Rhodes
Curren
Irl Carr
Blanche
Zabel
Anton Christ
Fred Isley
Verona
M. Wilson
E. D. Lum
James Rasmussen
L. W. Maulaby
Campbell
Pierce
Olson Concert Co
Olson Concert Company
Ethel Olson
Misa E. Olson
Miss Barry
Iittle
Lefchetcki
Lucian
H. Leo Taylor
Hannaford
Misa Starkweather
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