Country Life Emphasis Through School Play and Talks
A Normal school program highlighted the country life movement with the comedy Bark to the Farm presented by students in three acts. The event featured modern farming methods, a mortgage resolution, and a farewell to old practices. Earlier talks by Prof M James Supt Minne J Nielsen Miss Flora Murry and Miss Ela Logeth covered consolidation rural schools school plant use and teacher leadership.
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Country Life Movement
Department of Education, Agriculture and Rural School Studies
Martha E. Dewey
Merton Merrill
Hfe
Valley City State Normal School
Normal School
Merrill
Merton
Valley City
Charles Merrill
Elmer Poulson
Sis
Floyd Wolfe Margerie Langdon
Anne Dickson Hulda
Ellen Mattson
M. ©. James
Minne J. Nielson
Flora Murry
Ela Logeth
Flax acreage to expand in western state fields
Weather and rain have boosted flax sowing with four large tracts totaling thousands of acres now being planted south of Southheart using traction outfits. Crop conditions on the slope are favorable with ample moisture expected to help withstand heat. Wheat area is down. total small grain area up from last year.
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Dean Wiley
Dickinson
Southheart
Purchases Fine Red Poll Bull Promotes Local Herd
T H Bruns, a progressive farmer from Noltimier township, bought a pure bred Red Poll bull from W E Grant of Cuba. Bruns plans to build a herd of this cattle breed, reflecting a broader trend of increased livestock interest among farmers in North Dakota.
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T. H. Bruns
Noltimier
W. E. Grant
Cuba
Bruns
North Dakota
Litchville School Election Yields High Vote Count
Litchville bulletin reports thirty six votes cast at the school election on Tuesday with many by women. J. Sunder received 35 votes for school treasurer and J. E. Nelson 35 for director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litchville Bulletin
Thin Village
J. Sunder
J. E. Nelson
Farmers Day At Seas Draw Large Attendance
Saturday brought a big crowd to Farmers Day at Seas with attendees traveling from afar. Several candidates mingled with locals as the committee staged races and entertainment before a main baseball game between Wimbledon and Rogers. Rain in the eighth inning disrupted play as Rogers pulled ahead to win 1 to 0 in the ninth.
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Wimbledon
Rogers
Weither Aide
Valley City
Litchville Stock Shippers Elect Board of Directors
The Live Stock Shipping Association held its annual meeting in Litchville on Saturday afternoon. Seven directors were elected, one for each surrounding township except Spring Creek. New directors include E Boom, Syea 8, J Sortland, E A Raymond, R A Kinzer, O J Belling, W F Busche, W P Olmsted. A new state will be purchased and $30 subscribed as a starter. C H Eilis continues as agent.
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Litchville
Live Stock Shipping Association
Spring Creek
Rosebud
E. Boom
Syea
J. Sortland
Skandia
E. A. Raymond
R. A. Kinzer
Gladstone
O. J. Belling
Prairie
W. F. Busche
W. P. Olmsted
C. H. Eilis
Mary Tyler and Edward Cole to Wed at Gethsemane Cathedral
Bishop J Poyntz Tyler and wife announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Mary to Edward Hannaford Cole, son of Mr and Mrs E E Cole. The ceremony will be held Thursday evening June 22 at 8 20 o’clock at Gethsemane Episcopal cathedral. The officiants are Bishop Tyler and Dean Kloman.
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Valley City
Bishop Tyler
Fargo Courjen News
J. Poyntz Tyler
Eighth Street South
Mary
Edward Hannaford Cole
E. E. Cole
Miss Tyler
Gethsemane Episcopal Cathedral
Dean Kloman
South
Virginia
Miss Maud Engle Receives Splendid Honors
The Fargo Forum notes Miss Maud Engle of the 1918 State Normal School class may receive an Industrial arts scholarship from the Minneapolis Institute of Art via the agricultural college. Miss Gladya Wellan is named as alternate.
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Fargo
Valley City
Engle
State Normal School
Industrial Arts Division
The
Agricultural College
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Maud Engle
Gladya Wellan
Meal Service Arranged for Chautauqua Goers
Campers and Valley City Chautauqua patrons will have meals on the grounds served cafeteria style by J. J. Engen and family. Hot meats vegetables soups and other foods will be prepared in large quantities for tent side meals. A 26 by 70 dining hall is nearing completion and will open soon with ample supplies Candies ice cream and soft drinks will be sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley City Chautauqua
J.J. Engen
Engen
Nome Re Elects Old Board In School District Vote
At the annual election of Special School Dist No 36 the same board was re elected. M H Wiberg and W W Cooke win three year terms A T Langen two year term and C K Myhre one year term. Bonding district for 2400 dollars carried by 82 to four.
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Special School Dist
M. H Wiberg
W. W. Cooke
A. T. Langen
C. K. Myhre
Eagles Picnic Draws Crowd at Platou Grove
A large crowd attended the Eagle lodge picnic at Platou grove on Saturday. The Valley City Municipal band performed in the afternoon and a dance followed in the evening, with all attendees enjoying a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platou Grove
Eagle Lodge
Valley City Municipal Band
Macdonald Seeks State Superintendency After School Tours
Macdonald returned Saturday from inspecting schools in Ransom and Logan counties. He spoke to school directors and graduates in Lisbon Napoleon and Lipton and reported large audiences and strong support for his bid for state superintendent. He traveled widely this year despite cold weather and poor roads. Mr and Mrs J H Flewell of Leal were Valley City visitors Friday.
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N.C. Macdonald
Ransom
Logan
Country School
Lisbon
Napoleon
Lipton
Macdonald
Sunday School Convention At Litchville Draws Crowds
The Lindy school convention at the Congregational church drew large audiences on Thursday with two programs. An afternoon meeting formed a permanent city organization with LH Frogen as vice president, Mrs J W Neill secretary and Mrs Ty M Stixrud treasurer. A large evening crowd heard Mrs A A Barton of Valley City and Goodier of Valley City Normal. Oscar Mirk s of Rogers visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litchville Bulletin
Congregational Church
A. A.l 3Arton
Valley City
Goodier
Nornal
Andy
Howe
Commencement Week at Normal Starts With Sunday Events
The State Normal School at Valley City announces a week of commencement activities beginning with Sunday ceremonies. Dr. Theodore Kemp of Indiana Wesleyan University will give the senior commencement address. Events include junior play The Rivals, physical education exhibition for the Herrick trophy, alumni day activities, and Friday morning commencement exercises with over 130 seniors seeking diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Kemp
Iinoia Wesleyan University
Bloomington
State Normal School
Kemp Ie
Dev Pian University
Garreth Biblical School
Richard Brindsley Sheridan
Martha KE. Dewey
Normal School
Dewey
Herrick
Alumni Association
Ladies
Symnasium
State Board of Regenta
Valley City
Ida Marries Wm Rey of South Haven Minn
Miss Ida, daughter of M. T. Barstad, wed William Rey of South Haven at her father’s home last Wednesday. Rev. N. I. Burg performed the ceremony at 3 PM, with a dinner for relatives and friends. The couple plan to reside in South Haven and the bride is well known locally.
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South Haven
Minn
Roosevelt Declines Progressive Nomination At Chicago Convention
The Progressive national convention nominated Theodore Roosevelt for president but he declined in a message from Oyster Bay saying he would not accept at this time. The committee will wait for statements from Justice Hughes before deciding further. Captain John H. Parker was named vice president by acclamation.
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Chicago
Progressive National Convention
Theodore Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Progressive National Committee
Justice Hughes
Republican Party
Progressive Party
John H. Parker
Louisiana
Johnson
California
Raymond Robins
Perman
Barnes County Poultry Association Plans Summer Exhibition
The Barnes County Poultry Association prepares for its annual county fair exhibition. Newly elected officers include C. C. Chaffee president, Vern on Grant vice president, G. Walester McDowell secretary treasurer, and assistants M. C. James, J. N. Hosch, J. H. Seymour. Directors listed: G C Hager, Vern on E. Grant, K A Barton, J N Hoseh.
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Barnes County Poultry Association
Times Record
McDowell
C. C. Chaffee
Vernon ©. Grant
G. Walester McDowell
Vu. A. Barton
J. A. Rogers
M. C. James
J. N. Hosch
J. H. Seymour
G, C, Hager
Vernor E. Grant
K. A. Barton
M. C, James
J. Hy Whitcher
Fred Getchell
J. N, Hoseh
Latta
Chaff
Wimbledon News Graduation at Joss' hall and baccalaureate
Commencement week in Wimbledon began with a Sunday evening baccalaureate at the Presbyterian church preached by Rev J S Miller. Wednesday's exercises at Joss hall featured Lulu Nutt as the sole graduate with an address on The Woman of Today by Lulu C Nutt and remarks by Rev C B Vermilya.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimbledon News
Presbyterian Church
J. 5. Miller
Joss’ Hall
Lulu Nutt
E. Vermilya
Valley City
Iano Solo
Helen Stroud
Vermilya
Lulu C. Nutt
Paulson Favored for Fifth District Judge in Wells County
From many sources voters in the Fifth district show discontent with Judza Coffey due to court reversals and added costs. They favor A P Paulson as a capable replacement, with support spanning Wells LaMoure Griges Eddy and Barnes counties where he is popular and expected to receive votes.
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Wells County
Paulson Feasenden Free Press
Fifth District
Judza Coffey
Supreme Court
Litizania
A. P. Paulson
LaMoure
Griges and
Eddy
Barnes County
Paulson
Farmers Co operative Elevator reelects directors
The annual meeting re elected all officers of the Farmers' Co operativ e Elevator Co. Arrangements were made to lease the lot on the right of way west of the elevator and four concrete buildings for handling coal will be erected soon.
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Farmers’ Co-operative Eevator Co
Mrs John Brown Dies Suddenly After River Picnic
The death of Mrs John Brown occurred Saturday night in North Valley City from heart failure. Born in Detroit, she lived in Valley City since 1881 and leaves husband and four children. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 30 p.m. at Hillside cemetery.
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John Brown
North Valley City
Brown
Detroit
Mich
Valley City
Hillside Cemetery
Hendrickson Arrested in Embezzlement Charge in Wisconsin
Sheriff at Wheaton Ming telephoned local authorities that J. E. Hendrickson planned to transact business with the First National Bank and was wanted for embezzlement at Monroe Wisconsin. Marshal August La France located him and locked him in jail. Authorities in Wheaton say the charge is stealing an automobile with few details available.
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Sanborn Enterprise
Wheaton
Ming
J. E. Hendrickson
First National Bank
Monroe
Wisconsin
August la France
Litchville Defeats Marion In Baseball Thriller
Litchville beat Marion 10 to 7 in seven innings on Wednesday evening at 6 50 PM. It marks Litchville’s first win over Marion in baseball, with future encounters likely. Details of the game are unavailable due to missing data.
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Litchville Bulletin
Marion
Litchville
Getchell Prairie Church Anniversary Date Shift
The Getchell Prairie church anniversary will be held on Thursday June 15 instead of Wednesday as previously announced in the Times Record. Readers are asked to note the change.
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Getchell Prairie Church
Times-Record
Homesteaders Line Up for Fort Barhold Plots Opening
Northwest seekers flock to Fort Barhold land opening with 200 in line in Minot. Most obtain homesteads as filings proceed without priority. When multiple filers select the same plot they may draw lots to decide ownership.
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Minot
Northwest
Fort Barthold
Wimbledon Baseball Schedule For June
Wimbledon's schedule lists games from June 15 to June 30 with matches against Rogers Kensal Binford Carrington and Kensal again. Home and away dates shown include June 15 at Wimbledon June 16 at Kensal and June 18 at Rogers.
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Wimbledon
Rogers
Kensal
Binford
Carrington
School Election in Sanborn Sees Stephan Win Majority
The Sanborn school election produced a larger turnout with 129 votes. Albert Stephan received 79 votes and Charles H. Potter 50, a 29 vote margin for Stephan. William McKean was elected school treasurer with all 129 votes cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanborn Enterprise
Chas. H. Potter
Albert Stephan
Stephan
Potter
Wm. McKean
Death of Mrs. Tom Kellington Affects Local Family
Former New Rockford resident Mrs. Tom Kellington died in Chicago after a period of ill health. She was a sister of H. N. Walker of the city and Mrs. Jay Coe, who has been visiting Valley City. Mr. and Mrs. Kellington and their family had lived in Valley City before moving to New Rockford.
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K. A. Bonhus
Aeron Fauat
Walter Coop
Frank Heimen
Jas. J. Jey
Louie Neltimier Dohn H. Eggert Willam Olsen
Leo G. Straus
Bank of Valley City
Tom Kellington
New Rockford
Chicago
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Litchville Stock Shippers Elect Board OF Directors
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OLD Board
J. H. Flewell
Leal
Drew
Oscar Mhirks
Kindred
Fingal Schools
Fingal Shrald
Sears House
Marchay
Melany Bordsen
Steusness
Solton
Evelyn Thone
Birne J. Dahl
Agnes B. Tyedten
Josephine Hokenson
Vernice Keeler
Reading
Hittin M. Johnson
World Peres
I Herbert
Marien
Ey J. Whallan
Minnesota
National Committee
Victor Murdock
Kansas
O. K. Davis
Matthew Hale
Massachusetts
E. H. Hooker
New York
Colonel Roosevelt
Geo. Perkins
Wm. Flynn
Pennsylvania
Harold L. Ickes
Illinois
Wm. Allen White
Pearl Wright
Chester H. Rowell
Everett Colby
New Jersey
C. D. Polk
Michigan
T. Melvin Lee
Middlewest Loan & Trust Co
Rogram
Grace Kotchlan
Willie
C. B. Vermilya
J. L. More
Dan Cupid
Ma'ama
Misa Hackitt
Miss Anfinson
Leufgran
Mito
Getchell
Sanborn
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