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Newspaper

The Weekly Times Record

Location

Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1917

Page

2

The Flag and War Verse in Valley City Weekly Times

A Valley City weekly issue prints a patriotic flag tribute and a wartime appeal poem by Walt Mason. It also urges safety at waterworks, stresses food production, and calls for continued home front support. Men are stationed to guard utilities, and the piece reflects local sentiment on shortages, tax payment, and conservation as North Dakota aids the war effort.

Southland North Rush J. Hughes Walt Mason

Resolutions urge farmers to boost crops and guard food supply

The North Dakota State Efficiency Commission, appointed by Governor Frazier, met in Jamestown on April 27 and adopted wide ranging resolutions urging farmers to expand land use, increase flax and potato plantings, and push for fair minimum prices. calls for government action on wartime food regulation, and urges housewives to reduce waste and cooperate with women’s clubs to conserve resources.

State Efficiency Commission Efficiency Commission Frazier Jamestown Efficiency Cout North Dakota United States General Federation of Woman's Clubs Varios County Farmera

Regents Here May 21 Meeting in Valley City

The Board of Regents will hold an important meeting in Valley City on May 21 to discuss faculty matters for next year and review appropriations for purchasing a new holler and dynam for the power chonge. Plans for the purchase and installation of chess will be considered, along with other matters concerning the future welfare of the school and its students at hard farm labor. The report urges citizens to remain wise and dutiful as North Dakota fulfills its mission in 1917 under the Efficiency Commission. John H. Worst, President. Oscar J. Seiler, Secretary.

Board of Regents Valley City Power Chonge Sehnot North Dakota North Dak John H. Worst Oscar J. Seiler

Equity and League Controversy Letter Summary

A Fargo May 3 1917 letter from Wm Olson publishes a meeting report where Wm Lemke and Wood of the Nonpartisan league praise the Equity Co operative Packing company and pledge united support for state terminal elevators and four mills within the state. The letter lists key participants including A C Townley M P Johnson and L Hoopman and notes a joint stance toward the league and Equity programs.

Wm. Olson Equity Co-operative Packing Company Nonpartisan League Mr. Olson Fargo Equity Co-operative Packing Company Board Wm. Lemke Townley Nonpartians League Me. Lemke League Wood Lemke Jeagte and Equity Saiit Speariag Turco Courier News Amerie Society of Equity M. P. Johnson N. D. Society of Equity A. C. Townley M. B. Boddy P. M. Casey F. B. Ward Algo J.1.rites Equity Co-operative Exchange L. A. Hoopman Equity Cooperative Packing Company P.M. Casey L. C. Hoopman Sec Equity Co-operative Packing Co

Lucca Young People Wed in Double Ceremony

A large Far go double wedding unites Miss Thelma Lindemann and Miss Lucile Grommieshh with Leo Miller and Paul Lindemann Jr. Thelma and Lucile, both admired locals, marry farmers Thelma to Leo Miller and Lucile to Paul Lindemann Jr. The Lindemanns move to the Ellsbury farm, while the Millers take housekeeping on the Carl Miller farm. Community offers congratulations and best wishes.

Fingal Fargo Fingal Herald Maxon Minnie Lillethun C. C. Lillethun Virgil David Omaha Clara Lillethun Alfred Noyes Miss Lillethun E. J. Whalian David Lucca W. F. Truchter Thelma Lindemann Paul Lindemann Leo Miller Carl Miller Lucila Grommieshh Enderlin Thelma Lindemann Lucile

Marriage Licenses Issued by Judge Irgens

Glenn Colby of Valley City and Gyda Raven of Fingall. Chas W. Maler of Eckelson and Irene Rushfeldt of Hawley Minn. Richard Aylmer and Myrtle Thompson, both of Valley City, listed in license report. Call the Times-Record for details.

Irgens Glenn Colby Valley City Gyda Raven Fingall Chas

Supreme Court Decision Affirms Judge Coffey

The court affirms Judge Coffey in a Barnes County case involving First National Bank of Valley City and defendants James Kelley and Bates County. It clarifies tax distraint liens on personal property, mortgage lien priorities against tax sales, and mortgagee rights when not the tax debtor, upholding the district court ruling.

State OF North Dakota Barnes Fifth Judicial District Charles ©. Smith C. N. Nelson Lumber Company Mare Security State Bank of Pillsbury N. D Valley City Harry N. Olsby Supreme Court Coffey First National Bank of James Kelley Barnes County Bates Beck N. W District Court J. A. Coffey Birdzell Winterer & Ritchie M. J. Englert

New Motoring Book Ready From Goodrich

The 1917 edition of Rules of the Road is issued by the B F Goodrich Rubber Co to promote safer driving and tire mileage. It notes that 75 percent of accidents stem from carelessness and urges motorists to obey road rules, watch children, and maintain control near play areas. The booklet is available free through Goodrich touring bureaus and tire dealers, with tire care and repair tips included.

B. F P. Goodrich Rubber Company American Motors Goodrich National Touring Bureau Goodrich

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