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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1919
Page
1
New luxury levies aim to fund the war effort and apply to clothing furnishings toilet articles medicines and soft drinks. Ice cream eaten at the counter is taxed while ice cream bought to take home is not. A lemonade or drink price scheme may add war tax pennies unless vendors raise prices.
Local meeting at the Club Bil liard Parlors decides to field a ball team this season using only local talent with no salaries. First practice at 10 30 Sunday morning weather permitting. Two games scheduled against Moorhead Minnesota May 18 and the All Americans later in the season.
A. R. Rogers urges county chairmen to finish subscription campaigns for the Victory Loan. He notes 58 counties reported $68,950,000 with 285 counties unfinished and banks lagging by $105,000,000. He stresses no extension and calls for urgent final effort before May 10.
A damaged fragment notes a stray from Green township describing a black dog with white spot on the forehead an orange dog and a third dog awaiting return. No contact details provided.
The industrial commission orders two million dollars in Bank of North Dakota bonds to fund its capital stock. It will issue 2000 bonds at 50 dollars, 4000 at 100 dollars, 1000 at 500 dollars, and 1000 at 1000 dollars. Maturities are ten years for 50 and 100 dollar bonds and fifteen years for higher denominations. Details and interest rates to be announced.
State auditor Karl Kositzky, amid a Kulm area petition accusing him of betraying farmers, requests a hearing before Judge Amidon and pledges resignation if found guilty. The note comes as debate over loyalty and independence in the Townley era continues.
Readers urged to donate books for American troops in Germany amid shortages. Over two million books have shipped but many are worn out, with Brest district seeing 70,000 soldiers and fewer than 7,000 books in use. The effort seeks 500 books from the Normal school and broader public support to lift morale through reading.
This morning Attorney Fred J. Fredrickson received his commission as tax commissioner for Barnes county a new office created by the last legislature. He is praised for good judgment and careful work and is described as a Barnes county soldier boy deserving recognition. The county commissioners must confirm the appointment.
A. J. Henry treasurer reports receipt of a large state check for bond-funded construction of the new high school. The district expresses optimism about progress and expects timely completion.
William Langer accuses Townley and allies of lying to North Dakota farmers and demands proof in court or resignation. He taunts Townley’s group as radicals without farm ties, asserts his own integrity, and challenges public figures to justify accusations or face conviction before farmers.
Mr Mike Fiska died April 23 at 12 30 from pneumonia. The funeral was held from the house at 1 30 and from German Lutheran church at 2. Remains laid to rest in Hillside Cemetery. He married Minnie Feska in 1865 and lived in Wisconsin Michigan and Valley City before settling on his homestead. Seven children were born. five died. He leaves his wife one daughter Arnold Zaun one son William Fi and 19 grand children plus many great grandchildren. Funeral directed by N A Helberg.
Henry Berg of Valley City was arraigned in police court on a drunkenness charge. He protested that money taken from him after police brought him in had not been fully returned. Judge Monson defended officers humorously as Berg apologized for the mix up and thanked them for a night’s sleep.
Assistant Attorney General F E Packard heads to Washington to defend North Dakota against an interstate rate increase ordered by director general Walker D Hines. Attorney General Langer seeks to overturn the rate hikes seen as violating state law and absent railway commission input. If the high court rules for North Dakota, grain shipments may save millions this summer and fall.
The public is invited to the annual high school declamatory contest in the auditorium at 8 pm. A long program includes selections from The Full Measure of Devotion The Spirit of 17 and The Party among others by Mary Wells Sylvia Bates Paul Laurence Dunbar and O Henry.
A poem urging generous lending of books to wounded soldiers and hospitals. It calls for sharing library shelves to ease weariness, noting a book can live many lives with each reader and praising the magic word that soothes in hard times. Published for the Valley City Books for Soldiers drive in May.
North Dakota Tax Commissioner George E. Wallace targets oil firms including Standard Oil for failing to report oil and gasoline on hand as of March 6, the law’s effective date. Taxes totaling ცხ9,530.60 have been paid so far, with most from inbound product. firms allegedly raised gas prices to cover the tax.
Joseph Gilbert heads the new Farm ers' Press bureau in North Dakota as the Ward County Farmers' Press incorporates to run a weekly Minot newspaper. Amended Articles grant preferred stockholders voting power per share, aligning with common stock, shifting control from promoters who profit from commissions and retain control under prior rules.
The Times-Record reports Colonel Frank White of the Second North Dakota Regiment is returning from France to the United States and will soon reach Valley City. He left France on May 2 and has managed the crucial supplies duties in the army, earning wide regard from his friends.
Marion North Dakota May 6 The Times Record reports North Dakota risks missing its Victory Loan allotment with only 22 counties over the target and a three million dollar shortfall. Banks report eight and a half million in subscriptions. eighteen and a half million must remain with banks by Saturday night. The state must complete its canvass in two days.
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