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Newspaper

The Weekly Times Record

Location

Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1913

Page

2

Jorgensen Justified in Tax Commission Case

The article reports that State Auditor Jorgensen was justified in questioning payment of certain bills tied to a tax commission case. It explains the auditor’s duty to audit only valid appropriations, cites the supreme court extract, and notes the commission's demand for a $24,900 annual appropriation, with the court granting more than requested.

Jorgensen Supreme Court Tax Commissioner Tax Commission Tar Commission

Income tax debate and pension abuses stir South Globe worry

The Democratic fight over a proposed income tax shifts stance from $4,000 to $2,000 expenditures while granting exemptions that favor married and child dependent families. Critics condemn assumptions favoring population size, warn of socialistic pensions, and note Ohio’s pension cases as examples. The Senate committee’s handling risks entangling policy in a bog of exemptions and unintended consequences.

South Globe Democrat Ohio Kentucky Senate

Perjury charge shadows North Dakota jeweler case

Axel Lyster, a North Dakota jeweler, was arraigned on perjury charges after failing to recall testimony given to the State's Attorney about a liquor violation. He had previously testified, later recanting, while August Leino faces trial for alleged flax theft worth 1200 dollars. Local attendees reported at Chautauqua events and Old Settlers Day notices.

Lakota N. D Axel Lyater G. Skulason Lyster August Leino

Disappointment Over Administration Delays Prompts Calls for Action

The reader laments administrative delay causing economic stagnation across sectors. The Democratic promises are cited, and a rapid decision by any enacted law is urged for national benefit. The postal department dismissals of Republican postmasters are linked to a one-term outlook and anticipated tariff stability.

Democratic Party Postal Department

Weather brings smiles to rain drenched farmers around town

Heavy rains disappointed some pleasure seekers yet greatly benefit grain and pastures. A farmer drives to town in the downpour, soaked but with a broad good natured smile, showing life is still worth living despite the weather.

Governor Hanna Praised by Veterans For Support At Campout

Governor Hanna joined veterans on their camping trip, shared meals, and used his own funds to cover expenses. Veterans accepted the gesture as a compliment and uniformly praised Mr. Hanna for his help.

Hanna

Governor Stubbs Named Potential 1916 Presidential Candidate

Announcement states Kansan Governor Stubbs may enter the 1916 race as a third party contender. Reports suggest other hopefuls could join, aiming for a seatStubbs once sought.

Stubbs Kansan Moose Goy. Stubbs

Farm Boys Encampment at Valley City Chautauqua

The Minneapolis Journal features a column picture of the Farm Boys Encampment at Valley City Chautauqua. It calls the event the largest encampment of Farm Boys ever held and highlights Valley City and Barnes County as benefiting from the Chautauqua. The article lauds progress, notes infancy, and urges local support and cooperation to reach the assembly’s high goals.

Minneapolis Journal Valley City Chautauqua Valley City Barnes County Chautauqua United States Youula

Campin at Valley City Chautauqua Inspires Old Folks

Editors Nelson and Jongeward with brides visit Valley City for Press day at Chautauqua Park. They praise the program and surroundings, noting Nelson’s Litchville Bulletin role and Jongeward’s recent marriage while newlyweds receive attention. The piece celebrates a second honeymoon vibe and plans to return next summer.

Chautauqua Nelson Jongeward Valley City Chautauqua Park Litchville Kakota Minn North Dakota Minnesota Thin Paper

For Sale Cheap Trade For What You Have And Don’t Want

Old farmer ad listing items for trade or sale including an 8 foot McCormick binder a gang plow 12 foot drill a disc harrow a bob sleigh a wagon with box and hay rack a light buggy two sets of work harness a horse cultivator a blacksmith forge anvil and drill a 13 year old 1400 pound mare a seven room house a lot and barn contact George Holt 611 Eighth Avenue or phone 18L TAL3d-lw

McCormick George Holt Eighth Avenue

Sudden Change Leads Carpenter Into Murder Case

Tom Mockies, a passing carpenter, intervneds when a robber attacks a well dressed man. The benefactor dies from a stab wound. Tom is captured by locals and detained, facing murder charges he did not commit. He plans escape as authorities prepare to travel to the county seat twenty miles away.

Tom Mockies Tom Mackina Thors Sterbabavo

Genius for Freedom Ends Manhunt in Escape Tale

A violent strangler named Tom Mackin appears in a lurid pursuit across a rural town. He feigns illness to gain aid from a grocer, then writes a letter in lemon juice to reveal a plan. Ellen Mackin helps him escape by swapping clothes after a daring improvised jailbreak. The sheriff’s pursuit ends with an untraced couple fleeing abroad.

Fan Tom Theo Brat Abe Ellen Tom Macking

Johnny Juniper and the rocking horse tale goes wrong

A mother narrates a nursery tale about Johnny Juniper and his wooden rocking horse. Johnny, sick and curious, uses turpentine as medicine on the horse, wrapping its throat and legs with rags, causing the paint to peel and the horse to look ruined. The mother notes the horse is sick and that only oil on the spring would have helped, not the dangerous medicine.

Tore Daddy Johnny Juniper Oras Johany Alck Johnny Jack Evelyn Korate Ol' Dobbin Borme Johony Debbie Horale Jobony Dobbin

Palmero seeks county seat amid state activity

News notes K DEMOCRACY in North Dakota report Palmero pursuing county seat, Fargo preparing to host Glidden tourists, and recent robberies in New Rockford. Weather and crop outlook improve with widespread rain. A paving project in Mandan calls for 23 100 yards of bitulithic on a concrete base to finish by September.

North Dakota Mandan Kennedy Fargo

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Valley City Times Record Valley City, North Dakota T& P. Hyde Dak Jorgenson H. EB. Perry Grand Forks Martin Nelson Leal Edward Quist Rogers D. Bye Fingal E. J. Jarvin Clifford Jarvis Wimbledon Arthur Boe Old Settlers Albert Dodahl Marion Norah Jarvis Wm. Adcock Carl King Cuba A, Spink Chas. Pollocks Roe W. W. Brown Amenia Elizabeth Monahan A. A. Vandrovec Frank Vandrovec Tell Wife Daffy Sumer Bent A. A News OF the Palmero, N. D New Rockford Lisbon Ashley Otto Andreas Guarantee Hardware Carrington Albert Haef Grano Forgo J. Roen & Co Larimore Minot Hans Kjos Surrey McVille John Z. Cary Gruber Cary McVitie Freman
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