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Newspaper

The Weekly Times Record

Location

Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1917

Page

8

Summer School Plans to Help All Teachers

Fifteen departments at the Normal school will offer about 100 classes for summer term students. The program includes graduate work toward advanced diplomas, pedagogy and rural school methods, science reviews, agricultural demonstrations, and domestic science. Special tracks aid teachers, superintendents, and rural educators with certificates, professional surveys, and expanded instruction in music, art, and physical education.

Agricultural Department General Assembly

Wet Weather Need For North Dakota Oats

Weather reports from the United States Weather Bureau suggest June rainfall will favor North Dakota oat growers. Historical data show June heat tends to accompany lower yields, while wet cool years yield above normal. six to nine bushels per acre differences are noted in past decades.

North Dakota United States Weath Bursa

Heavy rains boost Stutsman crops and work in county

Jamestown reports a heavy rain last Wednesday and again yesterday placing crops in the best condition. Farmers forecast record yields in wheat oats flax rye and barley as rains aid planting and growth. Edwin White returned from Chicago and the Great Lakes after taking an exam for U S Navy entry.

Jamestown Utsman Edwin White Chicago Great Lakes Edwin U. S. Navy

Winnipeg Prosperity Noted by Visitor From Vale

Pembina June 11 1917 R D Blanche writes from Valley City that Winnipeg shows strong business and social life despite World War I. He observes active theaters parks summer resorts and well dressed shoppers. The city offers easy access to natural parks and lakes with affordable train service. He hopes American cities may emulate Winnipeg after years of sacrifice.

Pembina Times-Record Valley City N. D Winnipeg R. D. Blanche

Nominating Committee Names Officers At School Meeting

A gathering of many school officers Tuesday elected J. F. L. Bobnhott as President from Valley City with Mrs. Anton Christ of Uxbridge as Vice President and A. H. Meede of Fingal as Secretary. Treas Jesse J. Taylor of Oriska, meetings set for June, with resolutions praising the county school nurse and urging patriotism in programs.

H. R. Brung Noltimier Edith Ford District Theodore Danielson Cuba J. F. L. Bobnhott Valley City Anton. Christ Uxbridge A. H. Meede Fingal Jesse J. Taylor

Food Control Powers Expanded for Exchange Investigations

The text outlines broad authority for enforcing provisions under exchanges and clearing institutions. It permits examining records, compelling disclosures of facts, appointing investigative agents, and overseeing settlement and fulfillment of transactions under their rules and regulations.

Board of Trade

Swiss Cheese Making North Dakota Industry Near Mott

John Voegeli, North Dakota a Swiss cheese maker near Mott, builds up industry using old Swiss methods. He imported Swipg cattle and applies traditional practices, aiming to expand the dairy craft beyond his plant as the state studies the sector.

North Dakota Mott John Voegeli Voegeli Alate Dairy Department

Jamestown High Graduates 33 Students at 32nd Commencement

Jamestown ND June 9 Thirty three Jamestown high school seniors completed their school careers and received diplomas at the thirty second annual commencement. Dr HR A Beard of Fargo gave the commencement address before an excellent musical program by the high school orchestra.

Jamestown Jamestown High School HR. A. Beard Fargo Orcheatm

Ramsey County Farmers Want Expert Agronomy

Devils Lake North Dakota June 9 Prominent Ramsey county farmers call a mass meeting at the courthouse June 18 to form a county farm bureau. It will collect five dollars per year from members to provide at least fourteen hundred forty dollars to employ a farm expert jointly by the county and the federal extension service under the Smith Lever act.

Devils Lake Ramsey County Court House Federal Department of Agricultural Extension

Girl Driving Car Runs Down Boy on Bicycle

Edgeley June 9 Samuel Dickin S00 recovers in hospital with serious injuries after he on a bicycle and Miss Maxine Salisbury driving a car tried to pass on the same side of the road. Village ordinances prohibiting driving by children will be more rigidly enforced. Mrs C Hills and daughter Charlotte Ruth left for Minneapolis to visit Mrs Hills' parents.

Edgeley Samuel Dickin Maxine Salisbury

Alumni Canvass for Rooms During Commencement Week

A 1922 initiative by a 13 member alumni committee led by Miss Georgia Baillie aims to house returning alumni during commencement week to observe the silver anniversary of President McFarland’s service. The effort lists contact names and invites homeowners to offer lodging, with rooms to be recorded at alumni headquarters and committees ready to meet all trains and assist visitors.

McFarland State Normal School Georgia Balilie Misa Baille Georgia Baillie Adolph Vaaler J. W. Blume Elsie Zabel Hugh McDonald Ana Evenson Anzonnette Sanderson Luise Bublitz Roy Kerckamp

Wind Storm Rips Western North Dakota City

A semitornado struck western and central North Dakota on June 10, crippling telephone service and causing damage in Bismarck. Twisters were sighted, trees toppled, roofs blown from freight cars, and a brief fire sparked by lightning followed a two hour rainfall. Communications were cut, hindering a full damage assessment.

Bismarck N. D North Dakota Observer Roberts Government Weather Bureau Glen Allin Nevers

Doans Kidney Pills Back Valley City Resident Claim

A Valley City resident, C. A. Sollin of 617 Elizabeth Street, reports kidney troubles improved by Doan's Kidney Pills. He states a back pain and irregular secretions vanished after use at the Dakota Drug Co. He later notes no need for kidney medicine since. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York markets the remedy for 60 cents.

Qne Valley City C. A. Sollin Elizabeth Street Dean Dakota Drug Co Mr. Sollin Doan Doan's Kidney Pills—the Same That Mr. Sollin Foster-Milburn Co Praps Buffalo, N. Y

Jamestown Fire Department Delegates Selected

Jamestown Volunteer fire department picks delegates for the annual convention on June 12 13 and 14 Artesian Hose Co No 1 Conrad Bucholz W Zuelke R H Hamm Artesian Hose Co No 2 Mike Dagen John Schwab Howard Burgett Rescue Hook and Ladder Co Joe Sehilae A G Tellner E H Stallman N P Hose Co A Anderson D O Smith W Dollar 1 John G Bensch chief Otto Betetch er assistant chief R E Gloss North Dakota Firemen's association board member and other Jamestown fire fighters will attend. One matter to be considered will be the taking of instructive moving pictures of conventions equipment and firemen in action.

Jamestown A Anderson D. O. Smith W. Dollar John G. Bensch Otto Betetcher R. E. Gloss North Dakota Firemen's Association

Litchville School Election Results Reported

Forty five votes were cast for school director at Litchville, with Dahler 30 votes, Casey eight, Headland two, Duncan one, and four scattered. The tax question for 49 mills to fund current expenses and a building fund drew 29 votes in favor and 16 against.

Litchville Bulletin Dah Casey Headland

Missionaries Home Boost Red Cross Chapter in Mandan

Mandan reports a strong Red Cross chapter formed with A Lanterman as chairman and Mrs. W H Stutsman as vice chair, organized with Dr E P Quain of Bismarck hospital noting urgent need for national wartime cooperation. Litchville Bulletin notes Rev and Mrs Randahl and children arriving after China mission service, and Roy Booth returning from Miles City after over Sunday visit. Alfred Rhodes and wife also arrive in Vedt.

Mandan Ww. A. Lanterman W. H. Stutsman Red Cross E. P. Quain Bismarck Hed Cross America St Ld Knute Ole Georga Alfred Rhodes Vedt

Valley City News Highlights and Local Social Notes

Local residents Hannah and family return from Preston while Fred Thompson and Martin Gregor dig wells near Huderlin. J J Nelson drives Helmer Thompson to Paquot in an auto. Basketball players entertain Pete Anderson with a refreshment-filled evening. Ladies Aid plans a June 23 auction at Rev Berger's church. Miss Gunderson and Hilde resume studies at Valley City Normal after visiting home communities. Various small-town outings include trips to Lisbon and engagements at local homes.

Te Nome Tribune Hannah Preston Fred Thompson Martin Gregor Wella Huderlin Helmer Thompson J. J. Nelson Paquot Minn Times-Record Office Valley City Pete Anderson Rev Mary Lisbon Cooney Thor Hanson Kathry Albert Thoreson Times-Record Marie Thoreson Peterson and Kirkham J. T. Peterson Englevale Ole Rufsvold Hilda Rufsvold Willmar

Miss Rosiehsot and others head to nearby towns

Miss Gena Rosiehsot left Tuesday for Minneapolis. Miss Elsie Tingley attended the Patriotic Play Day exercises at Valley City Saturday. Miss Laura Olson visited Marion Saturday with her parents. Miss Mabel Prestrude was an army 41 from Fargo Tuesday. Mrs. M. Nelson returned from Marion. Miss Louise Baurstad won in Kathryn between trains Tuesday. Miss Martha Anderson left for Robinson for a visit with Mrs. F. Neuatel. John Solham went to Valley City Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Ole Lee. Miss Mary Thorndis spent the week at the Field home. Gunner Larson visited Hastings between trains Tuesday. Thos. Gullickson left for Valley City Wednesday for jurors’ meeting.

Nome Tribune Gena Rosiehsot Minneaple Elsie Tingley Valley City Times-Record Office Laura Olson Marion Mabel Prestrude Fargo M. Nelson Louise Baurstad Kathryn Martha Anderson Robinson F. Neuatel John Solham Ole Lee Mary Thornd Gunner Larson Hastings Gullickson Teft Cole Johnston Misa Ethel Raymond Wimbledon A. H. Hicks 1. O. O. F. Lodge EB. W. Evenson Olive Colville Rogers Carey Hattie Kelly C. O. Bruskrud Litchville John A. Carlson Odd Fellows Lodge Margaret Sandy H. Lausch District Court Fred Krueger Millarton Farmers’ Elevator Company A. J. McInnes C. C. Jacobson Odd Fellows and Rebekah Kramer Sophia Matt Dress J. B. Jacobson Jacobson Coffey Kaiser Wyand Wesley College Grand Forks H. G. Melton Mon- Gay Tower City P. Bryan John Ship Hannaford Nels Lunde Cooperstown M.H. Krantz R. M. Step Chiefness No, Rasmussen Dazey Township Times-Record Bke John Somoe Carey Hniting M. H. Krantz A. J. Tones Lenin Elda Peterson Laketown Rey Mra. M. O. Dybvik Minneapolis Mra. Dybvik Tern Racine Wis

End of Messines Ridge Fight Signals British View

British headquarters in France reports the battle of Messines Ridge as ended with no fresh German counterattacks likely. The capture of Messines, Bapaume, Vimy, and Monchy Plateau shifts the front’s balance, leaving the Germans in a weakened, exposed position opposite British lines.

France London Messines Ridge Bapaume Vimy Messines Monchy Arras Marne

Local Notes and Social News From Colgate Area

Items from Colgate include August Everett's trip to Valley City for Play Day, new homes for Nortridge and Willis Gray, and Fred Keyes planning cement work for his store. Rev Chester Birch to start evangelistic meetings June 24. wedding of Caldwell's son in Fullerton, Montana. School program praised. teachers and students featured. prize auction noted. Mrs Schoelten and son returned to Alton, Iowa after a visit. Congregational Ladies Aid set for June 15.

Crie Datty Neil McKay W J. Smith Everett Citiea McFsrland Willis Gray Montans Jem Carico Fred Keyes Chester Birch Kansas City Colgate Montana Wigtill Edson George Hammerud L. A. Peterson Jamestown Congregational Ladies’ Aid B. J. Schoelten Kenneth Alton Iowa Schneltan Henry Glebink

Litchville Bulletin notes local visits and births

Henry Joling returned Saturday from a Fargo trip. Anna Johnson of Wheeler Wis is the new Bee Hive clerk. Busche and daughter Irene left for Fargo. Various neighbors and families visit, births announced, and local events planned including a June 15 Baptist Ladies Aid sale and a June 14 Elim Ladies Aid meeting. Shipping to South St Paul and town news also noted.

Henry Joling Fargo Mise Anna Johnson Wheeler, Wis Bee Hive ‘Store Wm. F. Busche Irene Misaea Anna da Vikstrom Valley City Margaret M. Wigtill Walcott Times-Record Office A. P. Hanson H. 8 Edson Kathryn Ruth Hanson Wm. King Elim Ladies’ Aid Christensen Aylen Baptist Ladies’ Aid Flavin Home John Sather Norway B. F. Boehm E. H. Headland W. A. Wella Battle Lake Minn Platou Thorvald Thompson Greger Pedersen Iver Gjerding Ole N. Haarsager Jordan Minn., Taking the Mud Baths For Rheumatiom. Mrs. Haarsager Peter Johnson C. F. Norberg Hastings J. E. Duncan Guat Fick Spencer-Evenson Hardware H. O. Hanson Glenwood Anton M. Hansen St. Paul Urang Henry Ten Pas Johanna Keut Tvedt Twing J. F. Wenneson J. E Duncan Congregational Church Gussie Oppegard J. G. Bennett Indianapolis Ind Jamies Hanson Arnold Olafson Marion Joe Wietil Uncle Sam Shipping Association South St. Paul J. M. Wirtil

Carey and surrounding residents feature in Dazey Times notices

A wave of movements and visits crosses Carey and nearby towns. Residents travel to Valley City for Odd Fellows meetings and juror duty while others visit relatives in Wimbledon Rogers and Hannaford. Local figures attend church conventions and plan summer visits as a soaking rain hopefuls prosperity boosts morale.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stutsman County Jimtown High Mia. C. K. Hills Charlotte Ruth Mrs. Hills Jamestown Fire Department Strong Rangom Eastedge Neway the Times Pillsbury Dazey
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