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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1914
Page
2
City Health Commissioner C B Dutton warns against habits in scorching weather. Do not drink lemonade or milk with meals, avoid stale or unwashed fruit, limit meat, avoid cold water, keep children from running, wait to bathe after meals, avoid raw milk, and skip direct fan draughts. Wear light undergarments, drink plenty of chilled water, and note malt drinks do not cool.
The city council committee on streets reports rapid progress on curb and gutter work along Main and Front streets. When finished this summer, Valley City will boast superior streets with gravel-pit groundwork and efficient drainage, reducing cement paving costs compared with Mandan and other cities.
A building boom spreads in Mariow with churches mills banks and businesses rising. Mark Lovell drowns in the Jim River near Grand Rapids as his parents stand on shore. Severe hail damages crops in Southwestern Cavalier County. First Chautauqua programs succeed in small towns. An addition to J L Gjere’s rain elevator at Cando will yield the state’s largest capacity elevator. Rogers baseball disbands after 22 games. A 25 piece symphony orchestra is funded for Minot with Blaine Allen directing. Geologist finds lignite in Morlon County but not enough for local use. Postmasters gain five days leave for Tri-State meeting in St Paul Aug 10–13. Adams County Fair Association plans at Hettinger Court House. Don Densmore breaks North Dakota track record at Fargo fair. Gypsy band in Casselton loses swiped money but it is recovered. Sons of Norway creates a new district for ND Alberta Saskatchewan with Devils Lake meeting planned. Bronze drinking fountain presented to Carrington by local WCTU with a parade and programs.
The Journal reports June prospects show heavy wheat losses from rust and blight in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota, with other grains fair to good. Hard wheats resist damage, blue stem wheat in Minnesota urged for quick cut, oats ripe, and overall crop outlook favorable for the Northwest despite reductions.
Pres T H Tharalson and Lecy W A Stickley urge North Dakota National Guard members to participate in ten day maneuvers at Camp Sparta Wisconsin. The letter highlights improved camp facilities, a new trolley line to the grounds, and the benefit to unit appearance and morale.
Bismarck N D July 28 The state board of equalization meets Tuesday Aug 4 The board reports little need for major changes in schedules indicating railroads and large corporations are satisfied The average land valuation statewide was about 18 percent last year and is expected to be near the figure needed this year
As warm weather hits, residents flock to the Sheyenne River area around Chautauqua Park. Evening crowds gather for swimming and picnics, with both swimmers and non swimmers enjoying the refreshing water and cooler atmosphere after scorching days.
North Dakota Rural Carriers adopted resolutions urging grass cutting along post roads twice yearly and a larger mailbox standard. They supported Christmas as a carrier holiday and proposed pay scales based on route length. The group thanked Valley City officials and the Commercial club for hospitality and boat trip.
Aleck Kennedy, working on a distant farm, was badly injured when his hand was caught in a feed grinder. He is hospitalised at Platou hospital and doctors will do all possible to save the hand. In a separate case, Ernest Ferrin was declared not guilty of stealing wheat near Deg La cs after a 24 hour jury deliberation in district court.
Jamestown North Carolina July 28 Wil Evans and John Keith transients were arrested after a seven mile chase and bound over to the district court on burglary charges. They allegedly broke into the Edmunds section house and stole clothing and shoes with some items found in their possession. A gun was displayed to deter discovery. They await December term in county jail after a hearing before Judge Wescom.
Thomas Mark and Jean Smith with their California guest Miss Witherngton and Emil Zetterberg rode to Fargo in Zetterberg's car last Thursday to see the fair, returning home Thursday evening. Charles L. Peterson is in St. Paul for several days on business.
Mark Lovett of LaMoure drowned while swimming across the James River. His father and mother had just arrived to visit relatives in LaMoure and Berlin. R G Cripps of Berlin tried to save him but Lovett slipped away and disappeared as rescue failed. Local notes include hail storm reports from Sarles and Calvin, with no damage reported.
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