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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
8
The court spent the day hearing the case of the State vs Yoho on incest charges. The jury deliberated about an hour and returned a guilty verdict, with Judge Coffey to deliver the sentencing instructions.
A May 7 1919 affidavit from Chas S Brown secretary of Springdale Live Stock Co Rogers ND confirms the Gray Tractor from Barnes County Implement Co Valley City ND performed field work on 80 acres of fall plowing using 36 gallons gasoline and 2 gallons cylinder oil at a total fuel cost of 10.72 dollars. The tractor operated 7 am to 9 30 pm with three 7 ft disc harrows and a 20 ft lever harrow, not at capacity, and the firm promotes the tractor and local dealer. Also notes sales pitches for Mankato Commercial College and several small notices including taken up calves lost items a Ford coupe for sale and a humorous ball game remark from a Valley City resident.
Barnes County Fair board met to outline plans for the 1919 fair with strong enthusiasm. A large entry of race horses is anticipated, livestock exhibits are expected to shine, and July 10 11 will feature fireworks. Officials include E J Pegg J H Sampson and M P Krogh with $800 purse for auto races. J J Grest purchased a Conklin avenue house from Dr C E Spicer and a new property deed was recorded.
North Dakota Barnes County Court summons to Sophia Faust and listed respondents in the estate of A Peter Faust deceased. Hearing scheduled for July 18 1919 at 10 am in Valley City. service by publication in Valley City Times Record and personal notice required. Also an unrelated sale notice for a Registered Hereford Bull Roland 610114 priced at $175.
The Valley High School class of 1919 gathers for a commencement style tribute. Evelyn M. Caley writes of gold and white as symbols of sun warmth and truth, urging graduates to pursue future duties with blue and white emblems in mind.
Local notices report visitors from Mc Clusky and Fargo, trips for a new Buick, and church invitations. Residents travel to Battle Lake and Cooperstown for fishing and graves, while officials attend court and discuss district court cases.
Lilacs festoon bushes around town this year with dense purple blooms. A great solid bank of lilacs behind Dr Pray's residence fills the air with perfume and delight.
The Times-Record announces its telegraphic report is the earliest source of world and national news for Valley City, delivering the latest items several hours ahead of rivals and promising readers timely updates.
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