Valley City News Buoys Normal School Leadership
The Barnes County paper favors the new Normal School president Dr J E Stout, praising his background from Carnell College and the University of Chicago. It urges citizens to unite behind the school, welcome the new administration, and support its role as a Northwest educational power. The piece also notes the recent resignation of President McFarland and calls for cooperative local backing.
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Kool
J. E. Out
University of Chicago
Stout
Royal Institution
Board of Regents
Carnell College
McParland
Valley City
Norma
Northwest
Times-Record
McFarland
Barnes County
Regents action on McFarland draw editorial dispute
The Times-Record disclaims the Minneapolis Journal editorial claims about President McFarland. The school’s support rests with two or three faculty members and broad respect for McFarland. The paper vows to back only what it truly states and calls for careful wording by the columnist.
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Minneapolis Journal
McFarland
Times-Record
Optimistic news stance echoed by local editor
A Times-Record reader cautions that news service content is optimistic and editor unfazed by wire reports. The paper insists editorial columns reflect local views, preferring optimism over pessimism and urging cheer as a silver lining outlook. Provost Marshall Crowder calls 46,000 men to Camp Sheridan around August 5 or 6. North Dakota’s next quota is small, about 200. Barnes county expects limited impact. Dickey county totals show Young 911 votes and Hanchett 827 in 36 precincts.
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Times-Record
Crowder
Camp
Sheridan
North Dakota
Beimg
Barnes County
Dickey County
Young
Hanchett
Valley City Notes and Local Visits Add to Week
Saturday's Daily Chronicle notes Martin Albrecht represented Wimbledon in the city yesterday. Dr E A LeBron of McHenry visited Valley City Friday night. Mr and Mrs S Smith of Dundas Minn were Valley City visitors yesterday. A G Heglund went to Fargo this morning for the last day of the state fair. W H Young, home at Hunter, returned to Valley City today. Bill joins the Barnes county drafted unit next week. Editor and Mrs W H Frances of Velva, on a month long East trip by auto, were in the city this afternoon. Virginia and Reiline Bailey left for Fargo and Grand Forks with Mrs S H Cook. Epworth church completed purchase of Chas Luesson north of the church and plans to enlarge for better Sunday school facilities. Luegson will stay in the house for a time. Rev W C Lyon and family, visiting friends in LaMoure, return this evening.
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Martin Albrecht
E. A. LeBron
McHenry
Valley City
S. Smith
Dundas
Minn
A. G. Heglund
Fargo
W. H. Young
Hunter
Bill
Barnes County
W. H. Frances
Velva
Times- Record
Virginia
Reiline Bailey
Grand Forks
S. H. Cook
Epworth
Be ef Regulations Cut Beef Use to One Meal Daily
Public eating houses in North Dakota and nationwide are ordered to serve beef at only one meal per day with by products allowed any time. Officials in Washington seek reduced heavy carcass beef and replacement with pork. Early rules of three meals a week would cause spoilage. new rules aim to conserve beef for soldiers and allies.
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United States Fuel Administration
United States
United States Food Administration
Washington
Federal Food Administration
North Dakota
Europe
Food Administration
Pool Rooms to Close for Harvest Season in North Dakota
At Mandan a convention of the Billiard Men's Association of North Dakota adopted a resolution offering to close all pool rooms for 60 days each fall during the harvest and threshing season for the duration of the war. Landlords would be asked to forgive half the rent during the shutdown. The plan aims to replace the state defense council's more sweeping closure. The association, with about 1 500 workers in North Dakota, reelected James Regan as president and named Henry Loebel and L C Dawson as officers. Next annual meeting slated for Devils Lake on July 15, 1919. A separate report notes 400 members in the organization. At Fargo, Chas Gordoney and Mrs Gordoney prepared to study mashie techniques in Chicago. Local business booster Louis Knudson praised advertising. Dr Paul Featherstone’s dental offices were burglarized Sunday night with gold plates and materials stolen. no suspects yet.
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State Council of Defense
North Dakota
Times- Record
Bismarck
Billiard Men’s Association
Mandan
James Regan
Henry Loebel
L. C
Valley City Iron and Metal Company buying junk May June
Valley City Iron and Metal Company advertises purchase of junk including rubber tires copper and brass scrap iron in small lots and carloads. They offer to pay fair value and request inquiries by phone 330 with a target of 500 tons during May and June.
Notorious card sharp frees slaves in Mississippi river tale
In 1810 on a Mississippi steamer from Vicksburg to New Orleans a slave couple faces sale and possible separation. A clergyman banker proposes a freeze out poker bet to buy their freedom. the sharp wins with a royal flush, freeing the pair as the crowd cheers.
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Pete
Ginnie
Colonel St. Ledger
Vicksburg
New Orleans
Mississippi River
Inez
Period Styles and the Cozy Homelike Room
The author argues that true period styling requires more than color harmony and casual purchases. If one aims for a harmonious, comfortable room, they must study period design rather than buying items that merely please the eye. Acting on impulse leads to a disjointed space lacking unity.
Dairy Regulations for Handlers and Shippers in North Dakota
North Dakota's dairy control push aims to cut unnecessary cream buyers and concentrate regulation under the Dairy Commissioner and Council of Defense. It urges moving cream shipments to local creameries in fresh condition to conserve shipping space and reduce waste, with enforcement starting August 1, 1918, and notes regulatory input from federal and state authorities. It also mentions Lee Richardson leaving U P reporting duties for drafted soldiers.
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Council of Defense
Dairy Commissioner
North Dakota
A. F. Ladd
North Dakota Council of Defense
North Dakota State Council of Defense
Mrs Wood and party tour Minnesota by auto
Mrs L A Wood and her daughter Ina Lenore, plus Miss Vera Cowell and Victor Wood completed a three week auto trip through Minnesota. They spent most time near Lake Minnetonka and at Mr Wood's parents summer home in Rockford. The group enjoyed a most pleasant time with Mrs Cowell visiting.
Does Your Back Ache Cure Claim For Doan's Kidney Pills
Valley City testimonial from C A Sollin reports back pain and irregular kidney secretions improving after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Dakota Drug Co. Sollin later says no further kidney medicine needed. Price 60 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Valley City
C. A. Sollin
Elizabeth St
Dakota Drug Co
Mr. Sollin
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Mr and Mrs Anderson Plan Minnesota Wisconsin Visit
Mr and Mrs Alfred I Anderson depart Valley City in a Franklin on Thursday heading to Minnesota and Wisconsin to visit friends and relatives. He vows that if there are fish in the lakes he will catch them on his hook or not return.
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Alfred I. Anderson
Franklin
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Mr. Anderson
Valley City
Postmaster Reports War Savings Sales in June 1918
Postmaster W. W. Smith states that the total sale for June 1918 of War Savings and Thrift Stamps through Barnes county post offices was $32,752.32. The Valley City district office accounted for $13,244.08 while the rest of the district’s offices sold $19,508.24.
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W. W. Smith
Barnes County
Ala
Valley City
Wicks Optician Ad in Wicks Block
Dk P L Wicks OCULIST offers specialized eye wear fitting at Wicks Block with contact for appointments and fittings. Prices and hours not listed.
Efficient banking and auctioneers align on policy plan
A. Harris of Valley City is mentioned in connection with a policy plan. The fragment suggests a focus on efficiency in banking and auctions and urges adherence to a good policy approach amid unclear context.
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A. Harris
Valley City
Wit
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