American Gunner Losses Reported As Vacuum Sunk By U Boat
The armed steamship Vacuum was sent to the bottom by a German submarine off the coast near Leland while returning from a Europe trip. Several American crewmen including a valiant lieutenant and others are feared dead or drowned. the fate of the rest remains unconfirmed. This follows the loss of the steamer Aztec earlier in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Leland
Champagne
Frans
Arras
Abels
Heine
Monturuillet
Paris War Office
Deve
St.Quentin
Oise
Memix-Des-Dames
Soissons
Lens
St. Quentin
London
Moncy- LePreux
Scarpe River
Berlin
Oppy
Douat-Arras
Sowing Wheat Thinner to Guard Against Rust
North Dakota farmers trim wheat plantings east of Bismarck to ward off rust, citing seed shortages. R J J Montgomery, president of the state Farmers Union, says most farmers favor government control of prices to regulate food production and avert famine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
North Dakota
R. J. J. Montgomery
Tappen
State Farmers’ Union
North Dakota Effeiency Commission
Montgomery
Defense Council
Union
Pupils Completion Examination Set for May 24 25 1917
The regular examination of applicants for completion certificates in common branches will be held Thursday and Friday May 24 and 25 1917 in Nazey Eckelson Rasti Kathryn Leal Litchvill Ome Oriska Pillsbury Rogers Sanborn Wimbledon Urbana and at the county superintendent of schools Valley City Minn J Nielson Supt Barnes County Schools
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honce Nazey
Eckelson
Rasti Kathryn
Leal
Litchvill
Teachers Examination Held In Valley City May 10 11 1917
Regular examination of applicants for teachers certificates will be held in Valley City on Thursday and Friday May 10 and 11 1917 in the county superintendent of schools office Valley City beginning promptly at 9:30 am Minnie J Nielson Supt Barnes County Schools
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley City
Thorsday
Minnie J. Nielson
Barnes County Schools
Real Estate Transfers From Litchville Riverside Notes
Louis Sonsthazen transfers 50 feet of Lot 15 Block 5 Litchville to Glaf Hanson. Jensen transfers Lot 13 Block 6 Riverside to Amelia Holland for 2400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Sonsthazen
Glaf Hanson
Block 5
Litchville
Ered Jensen
Amelia Holland
Riverside
Gas Killed N. D. Man in St. Paul
A man believed to be Peter Lars of Cando was found asphyxiated in a St. Paul hotel room. Coroner Jones suspects he turned on the gas but did not light it. A ticket to Cando was found in his pocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Peter Lars
Cando
Jones
Died Before Colors He Had Served So Well
John Noonan, 84, Civil War veteran, came from Wilton to Bismarck to enlist. He collapsed from apoplexy on Broadway, died in a local hospital after being cared for at the shoe shop area. Pedestrians recall his cheerful salute to Old Glory as he sought to join the colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
L John Noonan
Wilton
John
Broadway
Smyth
Welch
John Noonan, Jr
John Noonan
Farm Help Available Register Your Needs
Governor Frazier reports Chicago wired word that hundreds of experienced farm hands are registered with the Daily News for employment. The labor department lacks funds but has federal aid promise and will devote staff to secure and distribute labor. county officers farmers and others urged to register needs with the department of agriculture and labor in Bismarck, stating wages and term of employment, and newspapers asked to cooperate for general circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frazier
Chicago
Daily News
Legislative Assembly
Labor Department
Department of Agriculture and Labor
Bismarck
J. N. Hagan
Ev Ursior
Agriculture
Ringleader In Dragnet Pedaling Port Wine
Chas McFann, an old offender, faced Judge Moe on charges of pedaling port wine. He is a ringleader in a gang that obtained liquor from Sanborn when shipments to Valley City fell short. Officials expect others in the gang to learn from this case. He is held to district court under $1,000 bond. remanded to jail in lieu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele
Nash
Chas, McFann
Commonwealth
Moe
Sanborn
Valley City
Jamestown to bear one third of draft burden
Jamestown faces the main share of conscription in Stutsman county as the army draft begins. From the county about one third of the men will be supplied, with Stutsman population at 24,000 and Jamestown at 7,070. County Auditor Blewett reports 68 pre inspects indicating early preliminary draft work underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Stutsman County
Blewett
Hall
Referendum Drive Targets Four North Dakota Laws
Petitions organized by North Dakota Referendum association aim to halt four measures. Thomas Poole leads the effort to refer anti trading stamp laws, limited suffrage, Sunday hunting, and Sunday baseball admission rules. Nearly 11,000 signatures needed by May 24 to block acts set for July 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismtarek
North Dakota Referendum Association
Thomas Poole
Secretary of State
Cole
Fargo
Poole
Counter-News Tonight
Community Club Names Officers for the Year
The Community Club met at the Commercial club rooms. Miss Minnie Nielson reported on the New Orleans council meeting as a General Federation of Woman's Clubs board member. Officers elected for the year include President Mrs. S. A. Zimmerman and vice presidents Mrs. J. E. Featherstone and Mrs. Herman Winterer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Minnie Nielson
New Orleans
General Federation of Woman's Clubs
S. A. Zimmerman
J. EB. Featherstone
Herman Winterer
C. C. Chattee
Valley City Boy Joins Navy Enlistment Call
Valley City resident Louis Christianson a year in Gray's grocery department left Tuesday to enlist in the navy in Brooklyn. Descendant of Norse seamen, he responds to Uncle Sam's call. Parents still reside in Norway. Valley City bids him God speed and good luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Christianson
Gray's Department Store
Brooklyn
Mr. Christianson
Saim
Norway
Valley City
Traveling Men Organize for Aid in Nation's Great Crisis
Valley City traveling men held a Sunday meeting in the city hall to discuss ways to aid the nation in this time of stress. Mayor Moe Richard Dahlman and Geo. A. McFarland spoke. officers were elected O. W. Pagel president F G Chambard secretary Frank G Bailey treasurer. Delegates will join the May St Paul assembly where 600000 traveling men will organize and plan action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley City
J. Moe
Richard Dahlman
Geo. A. McFarland
Knights of the Grip
O. W. Pagel
F. G. Chambard
Frank G. Bailey
Rebekahs Elect Officers At District Convention
Officers elected at the annual district convention of the Rebekah lodge held here last week and attended by about one hundred Members are as follows: President, Mrs. Florence Rodick, Grand Forks, vice president, Mrs. M. Gass, Lawr ence, and secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Louise Frazier of Grand Forks.
Stark Seeks Burglary Charge On Suspect
Bismarck dated April 30. Clifard A. Lowell, wanted in Starke county for third degree burglary, is now under arrest in Yakima county Washington. Sheriff T N Hartung has crossed with requisition papers issued by Governor Frazier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Clifard A. Lowell
Starke County
Yakima County
Washington
T. N. Hartung
Frazier
Crosby Plans Inauguration Of Eight Flag Poles
Hope April 8 eight flag poles will be inaugurated here tomorrow. Normal Melyer who for several years has carried mail on rural route No. 1 will be Crosby's first city mail carrier.
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Hope
Normal Melyer
Crosby
Brat City
Hired Man Kills Two on Caldwell Farm Mystery Ends in Suicide
In North Dakota near Dickinson a hired man, Mike Shumek, killed James H. Caldwell and his wife on the Caldwell ranch and shot himself, aim believed to have been triggered after police arrived. A 14 year old domestic named Ella Croy testified Shumek assaulted her, while Shumek is hospitalized at Dickinson. The Caldwell fortune and the earlier legal battle over the heir known as J. C. R. drew national attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James (Ald Ll
Stave Coumey
Wyong
Taydor
J. CR
Mike Shumvk
Caldwell
Here
Pom
Timmis
Wen Caldwell
Shimek
Burgeson
Starke County
Taylor
Ella Croy
Mike Shumek
Dickinson
James H. Caldwell
Taylor District
Nuessle
Bismarck
Rochester
Minn
Chicago
North Dakota
Martell Mission Trip Tour Planned Through May
Rev and Mrs E A Martell depart Thursday for Minnesota staying about a month. Mrs Martell visits Grove City and Fergus Falls while he attends the Swedish Lutheran Minnesota conference in Center City and Moorhead Red River Valley meeting. They expect to return to Valley City around May 18 with services suspended next Sunday. Prof D A Leonard will preach at Moorhead and Hobart on May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Martell
Minnesota
Seasion
Martell
Valley City
Swedish Lutheran Church
D. A. Leonard
Goncordia College
Moorhead
Hobart
Wages War Tale In Railroad Yard Confrontation
George Sabo faced Judge Moe after an incident in railroad yards where he threatened workers with a gun. He received a $50 fine and 30 days in jail to “cool off” and return to work once the Weeds start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sabo
Moe
Increasing Year's Crops by Immediate Use of New Lands
Washington reports U S Department of Agriculture specialists say breaking new land near existing farms can boost this year’s crop acreage. The Great Plains show the biggest gains with flax, corn, sorghum, broom corn and beans best suited to new ground. If timely, these lands can yield fall wheat or next spring crops. farmers should balance new land with existing operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Great Plains
Prairie
Plains
Montana
Dakotas
Minnesota
Breakin land crops yield bold sorghum and beans
The article discusses sorghum and related crops for new breaking ground in the Great Plains from Nebraska southward. It notes sorghum types like kafir and milo, broom corn for sod land, beans for new breaking, and the seed and labor needs. Drought remains a risk, but sod land conserves moisture. Planting methods vary with crop type and local conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Plains
Nebraska
Colorado
Noltimier News For Valley City Area May Day Notes
Rainy Sunday cancels the baseball game. Mr and Mrs Andrew Anderson visited Valley City and returned home Sunday. W Kranz called on Valley City residents. Fred Schule and family were seen in Valley Saturday. Louis Noltimier and Reva traveled to Valley City by car. Township residents plow yards and grade roads. Arbor Day trees and shrubs asked from school children. Mr and Mrs John Raveling, Mr and Mrs Frank McClafflin seen in Valley City Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Anderson
Valley City
W. Kranz
Times-Record Office
Fred Schule
Valley
Louis Noltimier
Reva
Noltimier Township
Getchell Prairie Social Roundup May Day Guests
Neighborhood notes list May 1 visits by Mr. and Mrs. J. Holcomb Eleanor and Ernest with the War. Harper family guests. Mrs. Whitcher hosted and dined with Mrs. Harper. Will White assisted with fencing for Charles Whitcher, Helen Harper dined with Edna Whitcher. Marjorie Cassell stayed with S. E. Harper. Savaides left for McHenry. Paper hangers Overgaard and Larson at Mudgett farm. The Times-Record invites Valley City visitors to stop by the printing office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Holcomb
Eleanor
Ernest
War. Harper
Times-Record
Valley City
Charles Whitcher
E. Harper
Will White
Helen Harper
Edna Whitcher
Marjorie Cassell
S. E. Harper
S. Savaides
McHenry, Overgaard & Larson
Mudgett Farm
Baldwin Notes May 1 Weather Delays Field Work
The district reports unsettled weather hindering field work in low spots and valleys. Flora Maime operates the Klinks’ household while a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Paul Langer. Brainard’s boy suffers pneumonia. death of Christ Klinks’ infant reported in Valley City hospital in mid April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Record Office
Valley City
Flora Maime
Chas. Klink
Paul Langer
Brainard’s
Baldwin
Luverne Ledger
Jena Trenstrup
Ed. Keyes
Times-Record
Christ. Klink
General Hospital
Local notes from Ashtabula area May activities and mishaps
May 1 notes report Misses Helen Anderson and Marian Rodewald aiding Charles Rodewald at an emergency teachers meeting in Valley City. Residents Mr and Mrs John Eggert and son visited Anderson's. several trips to Valley City occurred. A near accident on a bridge near Carmen’s involved Miss Reidman and Albert Brindley. Nels Thompson helped control the horse, no serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Anderson
Marian Rodewald
Chas
Rodewald
Valley City
John Eggert
Jofn, Jr
Anderson's
John Mortenson
Olwa
Saturda
Anna Reidman
Albert Brindley
Sibley Trail
Carmen's
Brindley
Ashabula
Baldwin
Ashtabula
Sibley
Bob Eggert
Ed Wolff
John Johnson
Ri | Larson
Weather Delays Farm Seeding and Local Visits
Rainy conditions persist hindering seeding as area farmers plow and haul rock. News from Victor and Leonard Wood and two Minneapolis visitors aboard a Ford Monotype motorcar. Local residents inquire about an infant, visit relatives, and return to school after illness or absences reporting improved health. Local social calls mention families from Luverne and Grand Prairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Wood and Sons
Victor
Leonard
Minneapolis
Wood Ranch
Ford
Times-Record Office
Valley City
Bessie Leadbetter
Luyverus
Christ Klink
Davidson
Gerald Bragg
Leadbetter
Robert Davidson
Luverne
Tyne Wood
la Luverne
J. Noxon
Tit Ward
Grand Prairie
Frances Burchill
Timesecord
Vivian
Donald Davidson
W. B. Woyak
Green Township Lyceum attendance and next program announced
In Green Township on May 1 a lyceum program organized by Mrs. W T Craswell and Miss Dewey with Miss Wright at the piano drew a good audience. Selections and a reader impressed, Minnie J Nielsen attended, next event May 10 features Rev C B Vermilya on a not keera topic with Lutheran church choir and school orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceumm
W. T. Craswell
Dewey
Miss Wright
America
Green Town
C. B. Vermilya
Keera
Vermilya
Lutheran Church Choir
Times-Record
Valley City
Green Township
Miss Evenson
Cara Larson
Ray Stillings
EB. L Ow
Nortal
E. L. Bow
Mortenson
O. A. Barton
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N. D
Community Club
Valley City Boy
Uncle Sam
Rebekahs
Stark
Mrs. Martell
Noltimier
Getchell Prairie
Daily Times
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