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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
2
A promotional piece urges readers to support the flag through service beyond praise. It emphasizes that the national banner gains majesty from the deeds of strong men and brave women, not just its appearance, and challenges readers to contribute in defense and duty.
Local farmers argue crop value with Spudse and Beet advocates while a county press notes upcoming Dickinson fair and wartime headlines. The piece cites wheat leading profits, praise for alfalfa, and mentions a journalist’s call to action as readers discuss Liberty Loans and farm labor. It closes with editorials on patriotism and national effort.
A collage of verse and prose from the In The Red Wing Daily Republican page includes patriotic pieces invoking America as country, flag, and liberty. It features a long wartime hymn urging unity, a reflection on old religion, Nonpartisan League notes in Barnes County, and scattered notices. The content mixes nationalistic poetry with civic notices and local political reportage.
Real estate transfers record numerous deeds involving James Burchill, Elizabeth Rachades, and others. Transactions include 100 acres in township 9 range 142 57, lots in Zet terberg subdivision, blocks in Litchville and Kathryn, and various lot and quarter section transfers with prices from $1 to $12,400. Names include Valley City Land & Investment Co., Aug Anderson, Nikoli Nelson, Theodore Abrendt, Fred Schulz, Knut Tyedt, John Tracy, Agnes Potter, and Elsie Osborn among others.
In Dazey, the district held a school election on Tuesday and logged the largest vote total ever cast for a school election. Geo N Rasmusson won all 60 ballots counted, ending rumors of a challenger and leaving no opposition in the race.
Barnes County reports 1,657 citizens registered for selective conscription on Tuesday June 5 per county auditor returns. Despite extra cards needed in some precincts and sheriff vigilance, none reportedly held back, reflecting robust citizenship and contributing to a complete registration.
Thomas M. McKean of Dazey and Pearl Dalziel of Valley City wed at the bride’s parents home in Valley City on June 2 1917 at 4 pm Rev Charles E Vermilya officiated in an unobtrusive ceremony witnessed by close family and friends A luncheon followed and plans for a car trip were cut short by chilly weather The couple will establish a home in Dazey with friends hoping for a long prosperous life Also Hastings Times notes renewed debate on Consolidated Schools Yes or No and district meeting notices for Valley City and Barnes County mutual insurance company on June 29 1917
Deputy County Sept. Barton presented diplomas to Ruth Johnson Madeline Langen Marie Miller Hulda Tronson Alma and Albert Wolsky in Nome. Professor Floyd Goodier of the Normal school gave the commencement address on Preparation for Life and Work. Exercises took place in the assembly hall of the new school building. Ethel Hegge of New England visited Miss Mary G. Deem last week.
Red Cross Box No 6 lists items for winter use including convalescent gowns and bathrobes, bed shirts, socks and woolen slippers. Specifications cover materials such as cotton oxford, gingham, seersucker, flannel, and plain muslin with quantities per package and sizes noted.
Two respected Hastings youths Anton S. Reiten and Clara Lasseson wed last Saturday at the parsonage at 3 30 with Pastor Lasseson officiating. Only family attended the wedding dinner. They plan a honeymoon in Thief River Falls and Minneapolis and will reside at the Lars S. Reiten home mid month.
WAVY recruits Louis Larson and Conrad Christian’s son returned from Fargo after passing navy examination. They await the call to service and are praised for voluntarily enlisting in the nation’s defense.
Notice is given of a mortgage foreclose on Esten K. Rude Taga Rude Ellen K. Rude and Knud K. Rude mortgaged property to Wells and Dickey Company dated March 31 1913 recorded May 23 1912 in Barnes County North Dakota. The 2nd assignment was made by the mortgagee to Farmers.
A mortgage on lands in Barnes County North Dakota secures 2991.52 dollars plus costs. Wells Dickey Company as assignee declares default for missed payments and 1915 1916 taxes and the 1915 taxes paid. sale to satisfy the mortgage is set for June 25 1917 at 2:00 p.m. at the courthouse front door Valley City. The property includes E half of SW quarter and lots 6 7 and fractional SW quarter of section 6 township 137 north range 61 west. The case is handled by Hager Corwin attorneys.
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