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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
2
A Valley City column reviews community recruiting for Company G, road improvements, Memorial Day observances, and municipal actions. It notes Valley City’s fire department plans at the Fargo convention, local journalism moves, and regional economic comparisons while urging civic effort and prudent governance.
The Pargo district ministerial meet and Epworth League convention will be held in Lisbon from June 27 to 29. Dr. Dan B. Brummill and Dr. H. A. Musser join noted missionaries and Fargo church leaders in a program designed to inspire pastors and lay members. Lisbon expects full turnout and urges all Epworth League chapters to send delegates.
A supporter argues for Jorgenson as state auditor citing dedication and suitability. The text defends his integrity and business experience, asserting North Dakota cannot afford to lose his service and that his chief opponent seeks political gain.
A series of declarations by C J Lee D B Ritchie Hans Pederson and others announce Republican bids for state senator for the Fifteenth district Barnes county and for county offices including register of deeds and state attorney. They solicit votes and support for the June 28 1916 primaries in Valley City North Dakota.
The county superintendent of Schools reports the May apportionment fund ready for distribution. The amount for the county is $37,247.88.
A readable verse features a chorus of opinions on how to pray by Deacon Lemuel Keyes Rey Dr Wise Elder Snow and others. Cyril Brown recounts a humorous gag about praying on his head as the best prayer he ever said in a light folk-verse tone.
A reflective verse urges silence on unverified gossip. It contrasts malice with charity, asking whether repeating rumors truly helps the wronged or reforms the erring, and counsels pity and restraint over vilifying speech.
A compilation of sentimental poems reflecting on June days and lilac blossoms. James Russell Lowell’s lines celebrate life and nature’s harmony while another piece recalls childhood memories tied to lilacs, pansies, and a bygone home. The verses evoke scent, light, and memory in a nostalgic mood.
The article warns of a fraudulent car parts cooperative offering low price catalogs then selling unknown brands. Members pay $10 annual fee to join and are promised standard goods when in stock, but orders are redirected to inferior items. Similar Canadian cases and U S. warnings are noted.
Washington May 29 A bill to recover title to 3 200 000 acres granted to the Oregon and California railroad would allow suit for funds from 80 000 acres sold at over 2 50 an acre. The lands may be classified as water power sites timber and agricultural. timber tracts sold and non timber tracts homesteaded at 2 50 an acre. Public Lands Committee Chairman Ferris authored the measure supported by Justice Interior and Agriculture departments.
In Valley City the writer laments lack of patriotism among business leaders as war looms. He argues many balk at allowing employees a ten day summer camp to prepare for national service, urging support for military units and promoting Company G as a Valley City credit.
Card of thanks from Oswald Wagley and Westergaar d family expresses gratitude for kindness during their mother and wife’s illness. Mrs John Halverson hosted a Bible class gathering at Normal avenue, with Miss Phillips teaching and informal sewing and visiting followed by a 5 30 refreshment interval. H 8 Adams of Roberts Hamilton Co. called on Valley City Heating and Plumbing and Valley City Gas. W C Houghton and Mrs Boughton visited Fargo at son T G Boughton’s home. they returned Monday night.
West Prairie man Mioruinge, May 31. Obert Nordgaard visited his folks in Valley City. Gena Johnson spent Sunday with her parents, then returned to Valley City Tuesday. Mr and Mrs L B Nordgaard and C W Erickson were Hastings callers Friday. Mabel Selbo returned to school duties Tuesday after visiting home Sunday and Monday. Services will be held at Ring Saker church June 11 at 8 o'clock.
On Thursday evening Miss Harclette Stull entertained a group of high school girls in honor of Miss Ethel Oleson who will depart Sunday for her new home in Montana. Each guest wrote a letter to be read during her trip. Music games and refreshments completed the pleasant gathering.
A public health blurb explains that bilious attacks impair liver function cause constipation and stomach fermentation leading to nausea vomiting and headache. Chamberlain's Tablets are recommended to tone the liver and cleanse the stomach, promising rapid wellness. They cost a quarter and are available everywhere.
Tudge O. H. deS. Irgens reports licenses issued recently. On May 29 Frank Roberts of Skandia township weds Miss Cora Nelson of Springvale township. On June 1 Emmett McGarry of Rogers marries Miss Marie K. Farrell, also of Rogers.
Hastings Times reports a two day religious meeting at Hastings church June 7 and 8 with acts 26 27 29 as discussion topics Rev H Mos of Oakes introduces the event Rev A H Berger opens with an 11 am sermon N J Lohre and Rev I L Lasseson will participate A celebration of Rev I L Lassesons twenty fifth ministerial anniversary is planned with speaker Rev N J Lohre L O Lassegon will sing and lead vocal music attendees include J T Neget and family and L O Uasgeson from Madison Minnesota and Hughes synod chairman Rev CG W Landahl may attend from China
Miss C M Lagerstom travels to Oakes on business. Chas Whitsley, Fargo adjuster, arrives to work for Barnes County Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. Miss Ruby Greenwood returns from Wing to spend vacation here. J Noxon and family visit from Laverne for Decoration Day, accompanied home by Miss Constance McPherson. Mr and Mrs C F Luessen return from Bismarck after illness and death of C H Lindeberg. Valley City residents join many others for the Grand Prairie school dedication, with numerous automobiles from surrounding towns.
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