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The Weekly Times Record

Location

Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1914

Page

2

Panama Canal Exemption Debate Sparks Party Rifts

The Democratic platform backs exemption for ships passing the Panama Canal and coastwise trade. President Wilson argues the canal aids Atlantic to Pacific shipping for farmers. Champ Clark warns against ceding domestic trade rights and foreign entanglements, while Mann cautions that giving away such rights could be irreversible.

Panama Canal Wilson Panama Atlantic Pacific Champ Clark Congress United States Mann

Prohibition Progress Across States

Prohibition gains momentum with nine states already dry and 71 percent of the nation under saloonless rule. Five states push campaigns for state-wide prohibition next November, while Idaho Arizona Iowa Texas Utah and Florida plan or stir for similar actions.

United States Washington Oregon California Colorado Virginia Idaho Arizona Iowa Texas Utah Florida

Davidson announces bid for Barnes County commissioner

Andrew H. Davidson of Barnes County, long active in local affairs, visited Valley City on Wednesday to file his second district county commissioner declaration with the Times Record. Supporters across the district expect him to fairly represent local interests if nominated and elected. The piece also notes improvement in Sheyenne River, praiseworthy fishing prospects, and a near-term shift toward Minnesota lakes for sport.

Andrew H. Davidson Barnes County Valley City Times Davidson Sheyenne Minnesota Lakes

Death of Jacob Rily Elicits Public Mourning

Thousands mourn Jacob Rily a police reporter turned reformer who exposed harsh realities in New York slums and wrote about bio experiences. His legacy frames social reform and public conscience as a historical record of highest type. An ocean disaster claims eight hundred souls underscoring Safety First failures. Valley City gears for a circus month with two triple ring shows.

Jacob’ Rily New York

Political Announcements for Congress and Sheriff Nomination

W P Tuttle of Dawson announces as Republican candidate for congress in the Second District. Ady Sam J Aan dahl announces as Republican candidate for Barnes County sheriff, pledging full dedication if elected, citing residence, barness and legislative experience.

Congress P. Tuttle Dawson Barnes County Barness Ady Sam J Aandahl

Barnes County Sheriff and Auditor Campaign Notices

Barnes County voters are urged to support Republican candidates in the June 24, 1914 primaries. James Kelly seeks sheriff nomination after four years as deputy, Casper Winkler announces for sheriff, Henry E. Nelson runs for county auditor with years of county experience and pledges diligent service to the county.

Barnes County Stenshoel James Kelly Barnea County North Dakota Casper Winkler Henry E. Nelson

Campaign announcements and candidate declarations in Barnes County

A collection of 1914 campaign notices from Barnes County announcing candidates for county auditor and commissioner on the Republican ticket, plus statewide remarks urging Progressive party affiliation and a candidate for state senator from the 38th legislative district. Included are statements by Charles W. Nelson, John F. Krug, and Martin Thoresen, with dates and local political appeals.

O. M. Rob announces reelection bid for Barnes County Register

Candidacy notice filed on the Republican ticket seeks reelection as Register of Deeds in Barnes County. The candidate states intent to govern efficiently if nominated and elected, with June primaries pending voter will.

Myeem Barnes County Charles W. Nelson Register of Deeds M. Rob

Thurston Seeks Nomination for Fifteenth District State House

For the legislature I announce that Andrew Thurston is a candidate for the nomination for representative in the state legislature from the Fifteenth district at the primaries on June 24, subject to voters in the district. He respectfully solicits your vote.

Fifteenth Legislative Adv Andrew Thurston

For State Treasurer Candidate Tam A. Rollefberg

Tam a Rollefberg seeks Republican nomination for State Treasurer at the June 24 1914 primary. Born 1858 in Fillmore County Minnesota and resident of Cooperstown in 1884. He served eight years as Griggs County Register of Deeds and later established at Courtenay Stateman County to farm and run implements business. Ady Courtenay N D requests support and votes. Also James Collins seeks Republican Railroad Commissioner nomination at the June primaries.

Rollefberg Tam Fillmore County Minnesota Cooperstown Griggs County Courtenay Republian James Collins

Political notices from Barnes County candidates in 1914

A set of election notices announces candidacies for state legislature from the fifteenth district on the Republican ticket, for county commissioner First district nomination on June 24, 1914, and for Barnes County Register of Deeds. FRANK FE PLOYHAR asks support for re election. BEN NORTHRIDGE lists June 24 primaries. HENRY BRAL seeks Register of Deeds, resident since 1879, pledges honorable efficient service if nominated and elected.

Adv Frank FE. Ployhar Barnes County Register of Deeds Henry Bral

Barnes County Primaries Announce Candidates 1914

Henry T. Biwi seeks Republican nomination for County Commissioner in the First District of Barnes County with June 24 1914 primaries. Andrew H. Davidson announces candidacy for Second District County Commissioner on the Republican ticket subject to voters. Ed Cox and a Valley City High School graduate referenced in brief notice.

Barnes County Havel John F. Krug Valley City North Dakota Commission Henry T. 1 Biwi Counyt Andrew H. Davidson Ed. Com Courtenay Cox

Deserves Second Term George M Young Reelection Bid

North Dakota representative George M Young seeks renomination for a second term in Congress. Local papers praise his service and emphasize his focus on North Dakota's best interests while noting opposition remains uncertain.

George M. Young Congress North Dakota Maddock Standard Hdgeley Mall

Camp and community notes from a 1914 city edition

Gust Anderson heads to Cagewell North Dakota for school term relief likely absent two to three weeks. Carl Wilberg visits sister Mrs Harkenson for a week. Henry Celer arrives from Fargo to stay with Mr and Mrs William Nilson. Four Ladies Aid circles meet at M E church with leaders Mrs Harvey Taylor Mrs Barton Mrs Butterfield and Mrs Galloway. Mrs Henry Hogay from Cooperstown improving at Platou hospital. Miss Ellen Rude surprised with a bridal shower and will move to Montana after marriage. Mr and Mrs Cady and children head to Spiritwood Lake to camp over Sunday. Mr H D McKay son Hubard and Glen Moe also motor to Spiritwood Lake for camping. P G Davidson and Darby O Malley file for re election to Board of Education with two three year terms up for vote Tuesday June 2 at High School office.

Henry Celer Fargo Ellen Rude Miss Rude Montana Cady Spiritwood Lake H. D. McKay Son Hubard Glen Moe P. G. Davidson Darby O'Malley Board of Education

Free jewelry offer from North Dakota insurance abstract ad

An old clipped ad blends a North Dakota insurance abstract with a sensational jewelry promotion. It touts a London necklace and Evelyn Thaw bracelet as free gifts for شراء purchases, mingling financial figures with marketing copy and a mail‑order offer from United Sales Company in Dayton, Ohio.

London Evelyn Thaw New York

Premier Non-Puncture Auto Tires Introductory Offer

Strongtread Rubber Co advertises the Premier Non-Puncture tires with a 7,500 mile guarantee covering punctures wear and blowouts. Government service orders noted. Ten day prices list sizes from 28x38 to 37x44 with discounts for prepaid full payments and direct sales to avoid middlemen profits.

United States Strongtread Rubber CO. Onyton Onis

North Dakota Insurance Certifies Company Authority

The North Dakota Insurance Commissioner certifies that the North Dakota Mutual Fire Insurance Company is fully empowered to transact authorized insurance in the state until March 31, 1916, per laws and its charter on file. A telegram from Barnes County Fair Association notes a Good Roads lecture at the fall fair, aimed at educational value, with a handkerchief shower for Mrs. Carl Bonde by her Sunday school class of twelve girls, prior to her Norway trip.

North Dakota North Dakot Ofice of Commissioner of New Once W. C. Taylor Ofice of Commissioner of Insurance Mutual Fire In Cou A.D Dismarck Bigge Barnes County Fair Association Washington Office of Good Roads Fall Fair Association Carl Bonde East First Street

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