Newspaper Day Premiums At Chautauqua Encourage Agriculture Stories
Valley City Chautauqua managers add an agricultural course and announce two hundred dollars in three prizes for newspaper stories about agriculture in North Dakota. Prizes of 100, 60, and 40 will be awarded based on the content rather than literary style. Judges likely include J. H. Worst, Prof. P. G. Holden, and the North Dakota Farmer editor.
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Valley City
North Dakota
Chautauqua Dairy School
J. W. Worst
P. G. Holden
Agricultural Department of
Valley City Chautauqua
J. H. Worst
The
North Dakota Farmer
Plumley of Fargo Named as President
The Tri-State Postmasters association adjourned with officers elected for next year. President H. C. Plumley of Fargo leads the slate, with A. J. Weigel of Mankato as first vice president and C. A. Rasmussen of Red Wing as secretary treasurer. Rasmussen received a $100 silver set from members for past service. The next meeting will be in Grand Forks, date to be set by the new executive committee.
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St. Paul
Minn
Tri- State Postmasters’ Association
W. J. Shatterfield
Post Office Department
Burleson
Congress
Grand Forks
Chautauqua Sites Ready for Campers Distribution
Chautauqua grounds plan site distribution with new additions from Northern Pacific and Mudgett groves. Bridges over the Sheyenne river improve access as reservations rush in to secure the best locations before the Assembly opens. Professor J A Biggs leads the effort with J E B Sims of Courtenay handling business matters.
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Chautauqua Gil
Nottey
Sheyenne River
J. A. Biggs
Ada Minn Boy Burned To Death In Bonfire Accident
Ada Minnesota June 12 the six year old son of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Olson of Mary township near Ada died from burns suffered while playing around a bonfire. Other children aged six to ten threw firebrands and one hit the boy igniting his clothing. A 10 year old girl attempted to help by fetching water but the flames could not be stopped and medical aid came too late.
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Ada, Minn
Gilbert Olson
Mary Township
Ada
Farm Accidents Fatal to Three in North Dakota
In De Lamere Endre Endreson, dragged by a plowing team, was fatally injured leaving six motherless children. Inkster saw Hugh Davis die after being kicked while guiding a colt between horses. Beach mourns a six year old boy killed when a gang plow team bolted. father briefly left to enter house.
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de Lamere
N. D
Endre Endreson
Inkster
Hugh Davis
Tragic Childhood Fire Accident Recalled in Court Remarks
The testimony recalls a fatal fire incident where a child perished after a firebrand caused the blaze. The speaker says the affair was accidental, with no blame on another child who threw the brand, who mourns the tragedy. Parents brought a doctor, but the child’s suffering eased only slightly.
Jamestown Beats Valley City in Eleven Inning Baseball Classic
Jamestown fans witnessed a thrilling 3 to 2 win over Valley City after eleven innings on the home diamond. Leahy starred with a home run and key hits, Miller and Nierling stood out in defense, and Elder scored the deciding run in the seventh. Attendance reached about 1,000 as Leahy delivered a standout all around game.
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Jamestown
Valley City
McGarry
Lamb
Burgess
Leahy
Lund
Dunham
Nierling
Grangaard
Miller
Lowe
Arole
Burgena
Dunhams
Bodman
Boyle
Elder
Miller Nierling
Wertz
Jamestown McGarry
Ss Lamb
Rf Nierling
P Bodman
P Grangaard
Meana
Bowen
Hanson
Sturning
Cf Barnes
I Jamestown
Chautauqua Bridge Nearing Completion With Materials On Site
Secretary Alex Karra reports delayed materials have arrived and no obstacles remain to finish the bridge and two structures in place at the Chautauqua park. County commissioners and Carpenter Newman Lumber are praised for providing the needed funds and materials. Opening is planned in ten days with reservations already coming in and positive local interest statewide.
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Alex Karra
United States
Anager
Seing
Newman Lum
Ber
Baebes
Barnes County Annual Fair details in Valley City
Barnes County Fair set for July 8 to 11 in Valley City North Dakota with adjusted premiums stock and horse classes new expert judges educational judging contests stock and horse judging plowing contest and special premiums including a 450 silver cup for pigs. Poultry department now run by Barnes County Poultry Association promises fair treatment and strong shows. All American Shows provide clean wholesome entertainment and a single daily admission with passouts allowed.
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Barnes County
Valley City
North Dakota
Otto Zetterberg
Northern Pacific Railway
Barnes County Poultry Association
Allman Bros
Wilson
Oriska
Dickinson Sends Boot Leggers to the Pen
Judge W C Crawford orders John Erickson to six months hard labor in the state penitentiary for violation of the prohibition law. Erickson, about 30, single, has worked mining camps in North Dakota and Minnesota, arrested at Lehigh near Dickinson where he was employed by Consolidated Coal Company. He says he is a Minnesota native and has no prior sentence.
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Pickinson
N. D
W. C. Crawford
John Erickson
State Penitentiary
Erickson
Thin State
Minnesota
Lehigh
Dickinson
Consolidated Coal Company
New Block To Be Built On Main Street
Charlie Lee will rebuild the fire‑damaged buildings east of the Bank of Valley City. Wm M Pearl of Chicago leased the property. construction to a motion picture house with 700 plus seating and modern ventilation, not later than December 15. Pearl, an experienced showman, plans a substantial investment to ensure a good venue.
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Charles Lee
Moving Picture Show
Charlie Lee
Valley City
Wm. M. Pearl
Chicago
Pearl
An Old Timer J L Marsh Visits Valley City
J L Marsh, a successful Eugene, Oregon businessman and heir to the old Marsh mill, is in town for a visit. He notes the town has changed greatly since his youth and says he would hardly recognize Valley City today.
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J.L. Marsh
J. L. Marsh
Mr. Marsh
Eugene
Oregon
Valley City
Glendive Priest Weds in Chicago and Fair Plans
Glendive Montana reports a priest marrying in Chicago to Mrs. Harry Ross of Bilngs. In Fargo, Rev. W C Lyon officiated Martha Haneche and William Dana Bristol's marriage. Barnes County Fair aims to showcase grasses and diversified farming, with exhibits, prizes, and educational value tied to the State Exposition in Bismarck in October.
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Glendive
Mont
Thomas F. Stack
Chicago
Harry Ross
Bilngs
W. C. Lyon
Fargo
Misa Martha Haneche
William Dana Bristol
Mark Smith
Barnes County
Bismarck
Boy Wounded by Schoolmate in Rifle Accident
The son of Mr and Mrs H A Thomas of Drs coll was shot in the right leg by a 22 caliber rifle held by a schoolmate during a gopher hunt. Dr Ramatad removed the bullet the next day after it shattered a bone. The boy is recovering and expected to return home in a week or two. The Thomases were in Bismarck when the accident happened and the injured youth was brought to Bramarck by Harry Langley and F C Pope.
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Drincol
H. A. Thomas
Committee Recommends Petition to City Council
Valley City committees tasked with studying a petition to adopt the Commission form of government recommend its adoption by the council. They foresee a possible early election, though some favor delaying to avoid extra costs and public disruption. Local discussion cites Chautauqua and other spring matters as delaying factors. Mr and Mrs C K Otto plan to travel to Fargo and then Crookston for several days of business and pleasure.
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Valley City
C. K. Otto
Fargo
Crookston
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Fargo, N
J. Eb, Sims of
Courtenay
Ada Boy
ALERT
Valley City Boys
Horace R. Rebedee
Montana
Sioux Falls
S. D
Barnes County Agricultural Annual Fair
N. P. Railroad
Warnise
Las
F. W. Heidel
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