Two Valley City Men Honored by Governor
Governor Pea ier named North Dakota's defense commission to operate with national defense and efficiency commissions. Valley City figures include Dr R A Acher and Louis Noltimer among many named members from Bismarck Minot Williston and Fargo. Also reports Mrs Willard Urnsby Lyon and daughters returning from Lakeside California after a three month stay and visiting former residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley City
Bismarck
Pea Ier
North Dakota
Defense Commission
National Defense Commission
Efficiency Commission
Quan
MF Murpy
Grind Works
W. J. Mosely
Dickinsom
FO. Hellatrom
FJ Montgomery
Tappen
R. A. Acher
John Gillette
Italy University
C. C. Waldron
Agricutural College
A. G. Sylvester
Mandan
Dorr Carrol
Minot
Vincent Wehrle
William Owens
Williston
A. Bowmen
Fargo
O. HB. Upland
Mott
Louis Noltimer
Wishes
Ashley
W. R. Kellogg
Jamestown
J. G. Moore
A. J. Medannal
H. M. Wheeler
Paul Williams
Walhalla
GC Lens
Mayville
California
Willard Urnsby Lyon
Laura
Ruth
Margaret
Paper on Dictation Classes to be read in Des Moines meeting
Mrs Annie Greenwood, commercial department instructor, will present a paper on Subject Matter in Dictation Classes at the Central Commercial Teachers Association meeting in Des Moines Iowa next week. She argues that speed and accuracy in stenography and typewriting come with deep vocabulary, sustained study, and broad business knowledge beyond mere formal expressions. The paper emphasizes using varied material to build exact understanding, elegant English, and practical business communication, urging teachers to avoid stereotyped phrases and to cultivate a rich language base for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears
Annie
Greenwood
Des Moines
Iowa
Central Commercial Teachers’ Association
Wimbledon Odd Fellows Observe Anniversary Celebration
The Wimbledon lodge marked the founding anniversary with a social evening for members and guests including Rebekahs. Activities featured games, music, a theater outing at the Orpheum, a lap supper, speeches and closing with唱 America. About 70 attendees braved stormy weather, calling it one of Wimbledon’s most enjoyable events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimbledon
Odd Fellows Lodge
America
Rebekahs
Orpheum Theater
Work resumes on mill at Kathryn
The Kathryn mill and elevator resumed operations after the arrival of foreman N A Nelson and his crew from J B Nelson Construction Co. Brick layers began laying bricks as the team worked through the day. A heavy snow on Tuesday morning delayed progress while the crew continued to move forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Recorder
N. A. Nelson
J. B. Nelson Construction Co
J.B. Nelson Construction
Ed, Watson
Mr. Beach
David Strom
Nels Nelson
North Dakota Flax Opportunity for Farmers in 1917
North Dakota farmers can profit from flax as U S demand rises and imports falter. War and climate affect flax supply worldwide with Argentina and Russia contributing variably, creating a price window for early seeded crops sown May 15 to June 1. Extension notes advise timing and frost risk considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Argentina
America
India
England
North
Extension Department
Dakota Agricultural College
Learn at Mankato Commercial College This Opportunity
An advertisement urges readers to enroll in a few months of study at Mankato Commercial College. It promises that a short course is worth many times a vacation and invites readers to request the catalog for details. The wording emphasizes practical business training and a persuasive call to action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mankato Commercial College
Valley City Notes and Local Arrivals in Times-Record
Kathryn Recorder reports Fargo and Valley City residents visiting, working, or returning from trips including Louis Thoreson, Miss Clara Johnson, Albert Olesberg, Melvin Ekern, Oscar Anderson, and Mrs. Solheim. Local business activity mentions granary, barn construction, bank relocation, and bids on the Louis Larson block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Elern
John Eidsvig
Clarence Abrahamsen
Gunt Nyberg
Martin Vance
van Hook
Fingal Notes on Local Visits and Business Ventures
Fingal today reports J J Flam erecting a garage behind the meat market with Isidore Morth as hogs carpenter. Mr and Mrs Collins and two children arrive from Kalispell Montana to visit Mrs Collins parents. Clara Lillethun visits from Dooley Montana. A H Meede returns from Windom Minnesota on business. John Weber Sr returns to Valley City after visiting relatives. The Blade tells of Pinal Bank and Trust Co opening in Florence Arizona with president C W Paulson. prosperity noted. Kinotype machine arrival from Egley Montana. Anton Dorner visits brother Otto Sprockhoff. Kencke family travels to Farro. Dano of Knott Co speaks on fire protection. another meeting planned at the Fingal hotel. August Korsmo departs for Scobey Montana to start blacksmith business. Korsmo closed 9 shops in Fingal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herall
J. J. Flam
Isidore Morth
A. H. Meede
Windom
Minn
John Weber, Sr
Valley City
The
Blade
Florence
Ariz
Pinal Bank & Trust Co
C. W. Paulson
F. J. Kencke
Leila
Farro
Kencke
Scobey
Mont
Carpenter's planer accident injures Merling Citizen
Wm Reckord suffered a partial hand injury at the Kyes carpenter shop when his right hand came in contact with a power planer. Officials report the accident will keep him from work for a short period. The incident resembled a prior similar injury to another worker, Eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merling
Reckord
Kyes
Eyes
Local News Notes and Social Gleanings from Valley City
Several years pass as a respected craftsman receives warm wishes for his westward venture. The Times-Record plans an upcoming entertain ment. Geo Wedsten of Minneapolis visited his sister Mrs Anton Lee before returning home. Wedsten was in Warroad on business. L G Nuayes arrived from Federal Dam where he works as bank cashier and visited relatives before departing for Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Coleman
Rogers
Jordan
Minn
Valley City
Stroud Hollinshead
Linn
Berkeley
Cal
Kenmare
LaMonte
hrontele-Kche
Graf Rude
Rude
Kuma Bratlin
Downing Farm
Times-Record
Cajl
Geo. Wedsten
Minneapolis
Anton Lee
Wedsten
Eastedge Name Tribune social notes April 27
Miss Gladys Hanson visited grandmother Mrs Baaratad then returned home Sunday. Dena Pederson went to Litchville Friday and back Saturday. H E Delmer of Acme Grain Co inspected the Acme elevator Friday. Louise Baarstad returned Friday after a seven month term in Langemo district. Two couples of newlyweds arrived Thursday and left immediately for home. Mrs A J Lee and Miss Perne Wilson left for Fargo Friday. Mrs M M Larson and son Martin visited relatives then went home Saturday. Anna Severson left Saturday for a two week visit at L M Larson’s south of Kathryn. Mrs Karen Severson returned Monday from visits near Dally. Mrs J A Johnson and Mrs Wm Olson went to Fargo Monday and returned Tuesday. J W Neill from Standing Rock farm at Litchville between trains. Mrs Tingley returned Wednesday from Chicago after a month’s visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Name Tribune
Gladys Hanson
Kathryn
0. Baaratad
Dena Pederson
Litchville
H. E. Delmer
Acme Grain Co
Acme
Times-Record Office
Valley City
Louise Baarstad
H. Langemo
A. J. Lee
Misa Perne Wilson
Fargo
M. M. Larson
Martin
Anna Severson
Eastedge
L. M. Larson
Karen Severson
Dally
J. A. Johnson
Wm. Olson
Times-Record
J. W. Neill
Standing Rock Farm
Tingley
Chicago
Hastings visits and local notes from Litchville Bulletin
Litchville Bulletin reports Edé Moline visiting Hastings forenoon, several residents at Fargo over weekend, and multiple local events. It notes births at C H Hills and Philip Kaiser, car sales by Olof Hansen, and trips by A P Hanson, W C McDowell to Grand Forks for a food production meeting.
Snow and Mud Interfere With Homeward Car Plans
Tuesday events recount a day of slow travel and muddy roads as two or three new cars were reduced to one after a ordeal in bad weather. Hastings church work progresses, Loyalty Day observances draw a large crowd, and local volunteers are celebrated with a patriotic program at the opera house. The Woodmen band performs and Rev Van der Ploeg speaks in place of Ren M Englert due to muddy roads. Refreshments raise about $55 for Congregational Ladies Aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Holt
Neill
Eastedge
J.C. Horsager
Hastings
Litenvile
James Hanson
Opera House
Woodmen
van der Ploeg
Ren. M. J. Englert
Miss Hopkins
Dr. Perry
Congregational Ladies’ Aid
Fort Ransom Star Gaard and Local News Update
Fort Ransom Name Tribune reports a mix of local notices and family events. Jans Stap gaard is ill while Miss Birkled heads to Lisbon for work, and Marie Thoreson and sister Mrs Thor Hanson attend Kathryn events before Sunday. Mrs Stuckhoag buys Nicoli Nelson’s house for fall move, Dr Gronwod busy, and John Simmons ill. A son arrives to Mr and Mrs Thoren Thoreson of Preston, and others travel between Kathryn, Lis bon, Preston, and Roundup. August Berg dies of stomach cancer after returning from Rochester. Funeral held at the local church with Rev Berger officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Name Tribune
Jans Stapgaard
Miss Birkled
Marie Thoreson
Lisbon
Peterson & Kirkham's
Thor Hanson
Kathryn
Times-Record Office
Valley City
Stuckhoag
Nicoli Nelson
Dunseith
Fred Kopp
Berg
Hans Slapgaard
Goodhue County
Minn
Vera
Knute Saeter
Preston
Times-Record
August Berg
Rochester
Hans Berg
Memorial Notice and Local Social Roundup
A community obituary notes a splendid talk on living with hymns led by Rev. Berger in Norwegian. Remains were buried near the Berg name. mourners include a wife and two young children. The piece also lists visitors, farm work, church events, and local social notes from Englevale and surrounding areas.
Also Mentioned on This Page
CG. A. Jones
Eckelson
A. (. Thorkelson
Seventh Avenue
Frank Williams
Mary Larson
Sioux Rapids
Barnes County
McFarland
Normal School
Barnes County Alumni Pioneer Club
State Normal School
ODD Fellows
Robert Clendening
Clark Keily
Devils Lake
State Committee On Agriculture
Red Cross
Frank White
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Suffrage Organization
Vias Cross
W. C. Tt
Recorder
Louis Thoreson
Santday
Clara Johnson
G. G. Overn
Noma
Zacey
Thet. Thompson
Sheyenne Valley Bank
Peter Knutson
K. Q. Abrahamson
Fingal
Edé
Moline
H. O. Vennas
Matt Hage
Cross
L. H. Proven
Skandia Ladies' Aid
Lawrence H. Stowell
Ludvig Bjerke
C. C. Bjerke
W. C. Aylen
C. H. Hills
Philip Kaiser
Olof Hansen
Tobias Thompson
Ford
Sonsthagen
Strinden
Overland Touring Car
Rev. Hummel
John Bruse
Overland Light Six
A. P. Hanson
W. C. McDowell
Fof Marion
Grand Forks
Anton Erickson
John J. Nelson
British Columbia
Harry Hanson
Glendive
O. A. Barton
T. J. Pexa
R. E. Stuart
E. H. Headland
Hildren
Fletcher
Castoria
Fort Ransom
Berger
Highness
Herman Carlblom
Herman Paulson
Gronwold
Lovelace
Peterson
Claire Parker
Will Thompson
Sons of
Norway
Kidville
Albert Jacobson
Hans Tunningan
Jens Surby
Englevale
Oscar Carlbiom
Little Francis
van Houten, M. DB
Gray Block
N.D
Fifth Ave. N
E. A. Pray
M. D
Univ. of Pennsylvania
Postoffice
Charles E. Hunt
Siegfried
F. L. Wicks
Wicks
Winterer
Ritchie
Theodore
Lindland
Farmers’ and Merchants
Bank
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