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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
2
A reader page from the Weekly Times records a patriotic feature with verses "Come to the Colors" by Laura E. Richards and a Boston Post battle cry about feeding the nation. It also contains war-time editorials urging corn bread, patriotism, Liberty Bonds, and civic duties as conscription and vaccines loom.
Minnesota artist Nicholas R. Brewer was praised after an exhibit at the Normal school two years ago. Fourteen of his paintings were reproduced in the Fine Arts Journal with a review noting his studied mastery. Brewer painted life size portraits of Ex-Gov Frank White Geo A McFarland and White's father, adding to Valley City’s growing art collection. The piece urges more local art interest alongside music.
Despite 1916's weak wheat crop North Dakota farmers are positioned to withstand hard times. Farmers hold bumper 1915 crops, sell seed stock, and profit from hogs milk eggs and poultry. Diversified farming and high prices cushion potential harvest challenges, with labor and efficiency solutions underway for the 1917 crop.
Box No 5 Sheets includes 11 dozen finished sheets 63 by 99 inches with 2 inch hems. Pillow cages 8 dozen finished 34 by 21 inches. Towels 12 dozen medium linen duck preferred one dozen per package. Turkish bath towels four dozen medium with half dozen per package. Wash cloths three dozen 10 inch squares crocheted cotton or repurposed Turkish toweling pack one dozen per package.
A reflective poem excerpt by Berton Braley recalls childhood belief in a joyful world. Youthful songs felt true, but as years passed sorrow and taunting altered outlooks. Yet the speaker clings to a remembered truth from childhood about life.
A compact poem set promoting cheerful greetings to deter crime and encourage kindness. Also includes verses on Uncle Sam and a railway safety anecdote about a man trying to race a train, illustrating caution and consequences.
Jens Tolland started a new Chevrolet in James Nelson's garage on a Tuesday afternoon. The car shifted to high and flashed across the floor, striking Lara Knutson's Ford and breaking a rear wheel. Knutson, repairing his car near the wall, was spared major injury by a gasoline engine and suffered minor injuries only.
St. Girard's school east of Fingal held closing exercises Thursday night. Eight pupils received diplomas for completing the state eighth grade course of study. Deputy County Supt. O. A. Barton presented diplomas with Mrs. Barton and Prof. and Mrs. L. B. McMullen in attendance. The program featured pupil presentations and a basket social afterward.
Off for his vacation Hugh Dedrick of the local post office force leaves Thursday evening for a two week trip to Fargo and Detroit Lake. Miss Helen Engen, a recent high school graduate, moves to Romson Minnesota with her parents. A marriage license was issued May 31 to Earl W. Straus and Ethel Rooey, and June 2 to Thos. McKean and Minnie Balvlel. Dr S A Zimmerman dislocated his knee but is able to return to work. Local visitors include J. Thompson Leal E J Stangler Fingal Martin Brock Hobart Oswald Starke Rogers.
At a Friday meeting, Sanborn Enterprise reports the Sanborn Fire Department elected Chief Willie Murphy, Assistant Chief Mads Bjornarid, Secretary R. H. McKeen, Treasurer W. A. Siegfried, and delegates to convention H. A. Perrin, N. C. Glarens, and R. H. McKean.
Notice announces the regular annual meeting of Barnes County Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. The session aims to elect four directors and conduct other business. It will be at the company home office in Valley City North Dakota on Friday June 29 1917 at 2 o'clock. Secretary W W Smyth Jameestown Alert reports Ora Reilly of LaMoure visiting Mrs Martin Graven en route to resume studies at Valley City Normal.
In a congressional address Hon. George M. Young argues that newspaper second class rates serve public policy. He notes publishers' free government service, extensive publicity for officials, and the worth of free advertising space in支持 of civic and charitable activities.
Notice states the annual stockholders meeting will be at Valley City City Hall on June 9 1917 at 2 30 p m to elect officers for the year and address other business. Also mentions local residents and visitors including Neil McKay C T Olsen Mayme Thieny Elizabeth Sather and A B Monson with several travel notes and a prison return.
A planned Sheyenne Valley Light and Power line from Valley City to Sanborn Rogers and Darey will deliver 24 hour electricity to towns and farms along the route. Dakota Engineering and Construction of Grand Forks will move its office to Valley City to handle engineering and construction. The system may extend to additional hamlets, with rural districts also eligible for service, boosting farm productivity and property values. The project promises cheaper, more efficient power for farm operations and domestic use, marking a major modernization for Barnes County.
The six year old Jeanetta Harrison daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Harrison of Brimer township died Sunday May 27 after pneumonia. Funeral conducted by Mr Andrews of Spiritwood on Tuesday May 29 with many neighbors in attendance. The family expresses gratitude for kindness shown during their time of trouble.
A $350 reward is offered for evidence leading to the apprehension and conviction of those who entered the schoolhouse in School Dist No 17 and damaged property. John Logan, president of the school board, urges calm, confidence in government, and support, including bond purchases and prompt action.
Notice states Exton K Rude Ellen K Rude and Knud K Rude as mortgagors conveyed property to Wells and Dickey Company as mortgagee on March 31 1913 and filed May 23 1913 at 1 15 PM in Book 54 page 429 with assignment details continuing in the record.
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