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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1916
Page
2
An 1890s Valley City bulletin notes subscription rates and post office filing as second class matter. It laments accidental drownings and urges designated bathing areas with qualified supervision, criticizing rescue duties by women and children and reflecting on military and maritime commentary of the era.
The text notes 50 000 Indians and a significant negro and foreign-born population. It cites approximate citizenship estimates based on seven tenths of total foreign-born males. It states native whites about 7 percent, foreign-born whites about 15 percent, negroes near 11 percent, and Indians around 0.3 percent. It also recalls Civil War era federal army totals near 2 500 000 men, with duplicates subtracted.
Spokane July 6 land offices opened for a Colville reservation draw offering 350000 acres split into 14 ranches. Winners receive 140 acres each after a July 27 drawing. Registration runs to July 22 with offices in Spokane Wenatchee Wilbur Repuly Ne Omsk and Colville. The Colville reserve lies near Spokane north to south about 40 miles and east to west 70 miles with elevation 1000 to 5000 feet. Stock raising likely to become major industry.
Automobile excursions from town to town grow popular helping businessmen and farmers. Large gatherings like the Arvilla picnic in Grand Forks county drew 800 autos and 4,000 people with music games addresses and dancing. Similar events planned in Devils Lake and other districts promise further large assemblies. A traveling man recalls a cholera Morbus episode in 1888 and notes how Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy aided recovery after ineffectual doctors and a late night hotel porter helped obtain medicine.
The census bureau estimates about 21,000,000 men aged 18 to 45 in the United States. This reflects roughly a ten percent population rise since 1910. In 1910 there were 19,187,000 male citizens and prospective citizens 18 and older but under 46, including 14,224,000 native whites, 2,867,000 foreign-born whites naturalized or declaring intent, and 2,052,000 others.
June 1916 precipitation 8.26 inches. Jane 115-4.72 inches. June 1914 precipitation 4.29 inches. Normal June 3.99 inches. First half of 1915 12.28 inches. first half of 1916 11.18 inches. Highest June 1916 temperature 78 on 1 and 11. Thermometer above 70 degrees on 15 days in 1914 and 14 days in 1915. Highest June 1916 86. Coldest June 1911 32 on the 9th. Thermometer below 40 degrees eight days. Lowest June 1915 25 degrees. below 40 on seven days. J. E. Switzer.
Ole J. Helles vin, a pioneer farmer, sold the southwest quarter of section 10 Rosebud to John Farme of Sacred Heart Minnesota for 9000 dollars, 56 1/4 per acre. The farm lies four and a half miles northwest of Litchville and has new buildings. Possession will be given in fall as Helleavig plans winter in Tacoma Washington.
Sealed bids for four concrete and steel bridges in Harney County North Dakota due July 14 1916 with plans in the County Auditor's office. A 100 dollar certified check accompanies each bid. The Young Commissioners may reject bids. CW Nelson Auditor Barnes County ND. Rogers Wins 2 Out Of 4 In Series. Rogers baseball team returns home after winning two of three. schedule notes July 12 14 16 and 23 with opponents Cogewell Milner Hankinson Tankine and others.
The Weekly Times-Record processes correspondence by Wednesday noon. Church notices ads and virl oud bins intended for the Weekly must arrive by Tuesday evening for inclusion.
Six applicants appeared at the clerk of court Thursday for citizenship papers. Three filed for first papers: Martin Anderson Nome Wim Fritz Lucea W Long Rogers. Second papers were granted to Hans Johnson Vernon Johnson Lucca Carl Johnson Fingal. Benefited by Chamberlains Liniment. Last winter it used Chamberlains Liniment for rheumatic pains stiffness and soreness of the knees and can conscientiously say that I never used anything that did me so much good Edward Craft Elba NY Obtainable everywhere.
A historical fragment shows Farmers' Insurance Company arranging settlements for cyclone losses in Barnes County. scattered names and figures list policyholders, towns, and amounts in an old parish-like notice. The text also includes verse excerpts and prayers reflecting a community ledger feel amid the disaster with several individuals and school districts named.
Manager Hamilton at the Valley Hotel has taken over the Pastime billiard parlor and bowling alleys. Plans call for seven alleys with two reserved for ladies after moving tables from Bat Shop space. The Pastime had a good season and the upgrades promise strong business. President McFarland left New York for Chicago this week to attend Educational association meetings and a deans of women gathering.
The state board of reserves meeting in Bismarck elected L. B. Crawford of Sentinel Butte as president and Frank White of Oakley City as vice president. Charles Brewer of Fargo became secretary, with Dr. B. Crafthead of Montana named education commissioner starting Aug. 1 at a $5,000 yearly salary. The educational survey report is incomplete, with no radical changes planned. The board adjourned to Fargo Monday to inspect the Agricultural College amid faculty changes.
Enoch A. G Carlson and Miss Wann Rasmusson, both of Svea township, were united in marriage on June 26 at the Swedish Lutheran parsonage in Valley City with Rev. A Martell officiating. The newlyweds honeymoon in Minneapolis and will reside in Svea after.
The United States paid the last 1,000,000 for title to the Alaska Northern railroad, completing a 1.5 million dollar purchase and transferring the property to the government. Opening of the Matanuska coal fields to small settlers is anticipated this fall with rail extensions near Anchorage and Matanuska river to Sueita valley. Secretary Lane notes the Alaska Northern was a good investment at 1.5 million though the original value was higher, as work continues to push the line toward coal country.
North Dakota chemist E F Ladd certifies six months of analyzed foods and beverages as adulterated or misbranded. The list names items from Wheatena to gelatin ice cream and whiskey, with notes on short weight, misbranding, immaturity, or illegal coloring, dated June 30 1916 and filed July 1 1916. local residents return from the state Baptist conference at Powers Lake.
A northwest Tamers movement seeks an endowment to aid George E Loftus and family amid illness. Equity members start fundraising from farmers, with contributions channeled to the Equity Rural Credits Association at Fargo. Loftus, sales manager of the Equity cooperative exchange, has faced mounting expenses while his salary continues.
A Buford North Dakota man W G Jones recalls a severe diarrhoea ordeal lasting over a week. A druggist recommended Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The first dose helped and in two days he was as well as ever. Obtainable everywhere.
A special meeting of the Sanborn Farmers Elevator company is set for Saturday Aug 25 at Sanborn to vote on reducing capital stock from 50000 to 25000 and on selling the elevator. The city reports visits by several residents and guests including Miss Stixrude and Mrs Foley amid Chautauqua events and local camping.
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