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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1916
Page
2
The Weekly Times Record of Valley City North Dakota announces its official status with Greenwood and Houghtaling as publishers. Subscription is $1.60 yearly in advance.
An editorial urges universal sanitation measures to curb infantile paralysis across communities. It stresses cleaning waste, removing manure, and proper disposal of kitchen waste, arguing prevention through hygiene is essential and cost-effective. It notes North Dakota's population growth projections and praises local school construction, then humorously reflects on local press life and a public works petition.
The Rogers Citizen warns farmers about traveling agents selling automatic sewing machines. Promises of guaranteed satisfaction and void sale terms were used to secure purchases. When contracts arrived the guarantee clause was missing, and buyers faced pressure to sign. The report highlights deceptive business practices and urges skepticism.
A community farmer refused a machine delivery claiming it was not antiauto and failed to meet agent representations. The man learned the only company obligation was what was in the signed contract. The county attorney said Criminal misrepresentation cases require multiple complaints.
Litchville Bulletin notes farmers and businessmen in Litchville country hold deposits over 100000, leading Barnes county towns outside Valley City. The report lists deposits by towns including La Moure Kadgeley and nearby communities, with figures ranging from thousands to over one hundred thousand dollars, highlighting Litchville’s rising financial prominence.
The Western Union Telegraph Co announces reduced telegraph transfer charges for national board members Mustered into federal service at the Mexican border. Relatives may send funds and messages of affection at low cost, with optional added words for cheer and good will.
North Dakota evolved from a cow state to a dairy powerhouse. John Christianson persuaded bankers to finance dairy cattle on installment plans, stabilizing farms after wheat failures. Dairying now underpins many families and the state economy.
Dr. E B Craighead commissioner of education is boiling down the educational survey report to be issued by the United States government. President J F Crawford and Frank White of the board of regents are on the committee to work with bird. A digest will be made public when the report is printed.
Nebraska Agricultural College reported windmills cost far less to pump water than gasoline engines. It costs 15 cents to pump 100 barrels by windmill versus 68 cents by gasoline when gas is 18 cents a gallon, making wind power about four percent of the gasoline cost.
The Times-Record invites correspondence and notices for the Weekly Times-Record. The Weekly is printed at noon on Wednesday and reaches the post office by Wednesday evening. Submissions must be in by Tuesday evening for inclusion.
Ludvig Larson of Litchville buys the Dodge elevator in Hastings and will assume charge after the current manager Anton Aryes finishes loading grain and completes the check out. Larson is described as a well recommended grain buyer and will bring his family to the village.
Regular examination of applicants for teachers certificates will be held in Valley City at the Normal School building on Thursday and Friday August 10 and 11 1916 starting promptly at 8 30 a m Minnie J Muglson Sept Barnes County Schools B E Frum visited Fargo on Friday
A humorous verse details a town lot chicken ranch starting with wire for pens and eleven feed kinds. It lists large sums for supplies, a chicken shed, and egg production, highlighting high bills and modest returns in a playful, old timey tone.
A nostalgic verse by Blanche Trennor Heath laments summer calm and urges readers to slow, embrace nature, and dream of returning to boyhood days. It recalls a hometown, boys at school, and a longing for shared memories, ending with a note attributed to Kanenn City Star.
Edward Craft of Elba New York says last winter he used Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatic pains stiffness and soreness of the knees and can conscientiously say he never used anything that did him so much good Obtainable everywhere.
In Valley City on July 14 1916 the Board of Equalization met after adjournment with all members present. Changes were made to personal property assessments for several banks and local institutions including 1st National Bank Sanborn Bank of Sanborn Merchants State Bank Fingal and others. An automobile owned by Fred Carr was cancelled from Valley City and kept on Brimer Township records. The board also directed the state attorney to prepare contracts for eight bridge builders. Separately the petition to incorporate Kathryn village was considered and authorized an election for August 19 1916 at Kathryn Opera House to decide on incorporation.
Valley City July 14 1916 board awarded contracts for building bridges Nos 1 2 3 and 6 to N M Nielsen and bridge No 4 to P G Davidson after opening bids from Bridge & Iron Company Fargo and others. Bond to be furnished as required by law.
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