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Newspaper

The Weekly Times Record

Location

Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1917

Page

3

Bank Statement From Barnes County Bank 1917

The document records a bank statement sworn by John Tracy Cashier on May 7 1917 for Barnes County North Dakota. It lists totals including 1 897 257 93 as the overall total assets and mentions 5 209 27 25 000 40 095 69 among the items. Directors Herman Winterer Darby O Malley Robert Anderson attest to the accuracy and a notary public Frederick Frederickson notarizes the oath.

North Dakota Barnes John ‘Tracy John Tracy Herman Winterer Darby O’malley Robt. Anderson Fred Frederickson Barnes County N. D T. Melvin Lee J. E. Jones Barnea B. Ritchie Notary Public

Soybean Proves Valuable Feed In North Dakota

Grand Forks May 2 A soybean feed proves economical for balancing rations deficient in oxygen rich protein. J G Haney of the International Harvester experiment farm near Grand Forks shows soybeans can be profitably grown in North Dakota. Soybean meal aids meat milk eggs and butter production and, with corn silage, enhances feeding efficiency though high protein requires careful rationing.

Grand Forks J. G. Haney International Harvester Company North Dakota Haney

Flag Raising At Fingal Marks Arbor Day Ceremony

Fingal celebrated Arbor Day with a flag raising at the high school led by principal E J Whalian and County Superintendent Nielson. Students sang patriotic songs and delivered recitations as Mrs W T Craswell joined in the community singing. The new steel flag pole was placed by the high school boys and leaders as the crowd saluted the flag and sang The Star Spangled Banner.

Fingal E. J. Whalian E. J. Whallan Nielson W. T. Craswell

Seed germination scare at Hastings seeds tested as worthless

The Hastings Times reports that much 1915 wheat planted in the area failed germination tests, rendering it nearly worthless as seed. The news underscores the need to test seed for viability and disease before planting, warning farmers of potential heavy losses.

Hastings Times

Dandelion Eradicator Invented By Nels Settevig In City

Nels Settevig a former State Normal student works in the city on a new device to eradicate dandelions. He has a patent granted last fall for a tool that splits the root and bathes it in gasoline to kill weeds. The Eagle Manufacturing Co of Cincinnati will supply the device. Mrs Knutson, wife of a prominent farmer, dies after illness of tuberculosis near Elizabeth. She leaves six children. funeral held at home with burial in Enticit, My.

Nels Settevig State Normal School Settevig Eagle Manufacturing Co Cincinnati Fingal Herald Elizabeth S. C. Knutson

Educators Rally Against Use of Grain for Liquor

At Barnes County teachers meeting in Valley City a resolution was unanimously adopted urging North Dakota's congressional delegation to secure federal action prohibiting grain use in spiritous and malt liquor production. The committee drafting the measure included E. J. Whalion, Miss Marjorie Cassell, and W. J. Bush. A parallel resolution was approved by state county superintendents in Minot.

Barnes County Valley City North Dakota House Senate Washington E. J. Whalion Fingal Marjorie Cassell Getchell Township W. J2. Bush Alta Township Congress United States Minot

Resigns to Leave the Flag

Prof. Eugene W. Lee resigns as principal of Litchville schools effective next week to attend Fort Snelling Minn Uncle Sam's officer school beginning May 15 for three months. He is 22 and a St Olaf graduate. his parents live in Northfield Minn. Miss Winnifred Hopkins is promoted to principal and Misa Golda Munch assists for four weeks. R C Mueller elected principal for next year. he is married with two children and unlikely to be drafted this year. Unnamed authority says unmarried teachers will be scarce next fall.

Litchville Bulletin Eugene W. Lee Litchville Fort Snelling Minn Uncle Sam's School Lee St. Olaf's College Northfield Winnifred Hopkins Misa Golda Munch Misa Munch Norma Hammernd R. C. Mueller Lucca

Kathryn Buildings Progressing Rapidly in Mankato Block

Recorder Henry Rubel of J B Nelson Construction Co reports rapid progress on the 75 by 100 foot brick block in Mankato to be occupied by Louis Larson Co and Thoreson Bunck Co. The project, costing around 15000 dollars, includes full basement and rising steel forms for concrete work as crews pour and set cement delivering a near completion of first story walls and farm structures.

Kathryn Recorder Henry Rubel J. B. Nelson Construction Co Mankato Minn Louis Larson Co thehoreson-Bunck Co Juling Gustafson Geo. Gamsky Gamsky Thesday Ed. Watson Larson-Tareson-Tunzk

Real Estate Transfers and Uxbridge School Update

Real estate transfers show Ellen L Ecker and Geo A Ecker trading parcels with J Jacobson and Ellen L Ecker for nominal sums. Separately J B Jacobson transfers to Geo A Ecker in the same township. Raymond McLees, principal of the Uxbridge consolidated school, spent Saturday in the city and will return next year to the school as he resumes his post while entering the University of North Dakota next fall.

Raymond McLees Uxbridge Consolidated School McLees Uxbridge University of North Dakota

Fine Program Arranged for Sunday School Meet

Barnes County Sunday School Association schedules a June gathering with a packed program. Monday features registration, devotions, teachers training by Prof. F T Goodier, and department reports led by Mrs Harper and others. Evening includes school standards by James G Garrison and child evangelism notes. Tuesday covers teachers’ community meeting and officer elections.

Barnes County Barnes County Sunday School Association Ger Harper Valley City J. H. Seymour J. M. Carlton Oriska Viola Tomlinson Temperance I. W. Widdifield Seal M. A White Vermilya James G Garrison Bisie Zabel Anton Quelle

Noltimier Lyceum Entertainment Delights Town

Noltimier township residents enjoyed a rural lyceum program Thursday evening featuring Mrs. Jeanette Dedrick Craswell Miss Martha Dewey and Miss Josephine Wright. Craswell sang group songs, Dewey delivered thought provoking readings, and Wright provided accompaniment. transportation by O A Barton connected performers to the Nortimier consolidated school for the concert. Hazel Nielson visits from Fargo with family, while Mr. and Mrs. Carlson travel from the teacherage to Fargo for weekend plans. Naughty little cuss words distract from the main note of the evening as a closing verse.

Noltimier Jeanette Dedrick Craswell Martha Dewey Josephine Wright O. A. Barton Nortimier Consolidated School Hazel Nielson Fargo Wylie Nielson Pingal C. W. Pollock Delos Henry

Fifty Seniors Have Teaching Positions

Nearly fifty members of this year's radiating classes at the State Normal school have already been placed in teaching positions. Eleven more candidates received their contracts this week, including Gladys Simar in Rogers grammar grades and high school English, Belva Maltby in Rutland fourth to sixth grades, Catherine Roney in Glenburn seventh and eighth grades, Eva Stowman in Glenburn fifth and sixth grades, Marjorie King in Milbank physical education and sixth grade, Lois Parks in McClusky fourth grade, Julia Pederson in Driscoll grammar grades, Myrtle Kennedy in Dresden primary grades, Leone Malloy in Napoleon sixth to eighth grades, Lenore Hetrick in Russell seventh and eighth grades and English, Gudrun Goodman in Finley domestic science, among others.

State Normal School Gladys Simar Ando Rogers Belva Maltby Forman Rutland Catherine Roney Hope Glenburn Eva Stowman Davey Marjorie King Lancaster Wis Milbank Lois Parks Page McClusky Julia Pederson Starbuck Minn Driscoll Myrtle Kennedy Devils Lake Dresden Leone Malloy Hazelton Napoleon Lenore Hetrick Freid Mont Russell

Professor Sanders Named Nome High Superintendent

The board of education appointed Prof O J Sanders as superintendent for next year after two years of teaching in Kathryn. He comes highly recommended and impressed listeners at a recent talk, fueling support for his securing the post.

Board of Education O. J. Sanders Kathryn Sanders

Fargo Alumni of V. GC Formally Organized

Cass county alumni of the Valley City Normal school organized an association last evening. FP V Hutchin, Miss Clara Knight, and W A Landblom were elected officers. Clara Knight was named delegate to the Valley City county association meeting to plan homecoming in June and the twenty fifth anniversary of President George A McFarland’s connection with the institution. Visitors included Vice President L B McMullen and editor Boyden. A large alumni turnout attended the banquet to open the session.

Fargo Cass County Valley City Normal School FP. V. Hutchin Clara Knight W. A. Landblom County Association Valley City Ture George A. McFarland L. B. McMullen Valley City Normal Boyden Free Preas Lisbon

Reward Offered for Evidence in Schoolhouse Burglary Case

Will pay for evidence leading to the apprehension and conviction of the culprits who entered the schoolhouse in School Dist No 1 and damaged school property. JOHN LOGAN, President of School Board.

John Logan

Red Cross Committees Form Executive Board and Auxiliaries

Red Cross chapter reports Thursday meeting added 30 members. The Woman's Relief Corps formed an auxiliary with Mrs Wylie Nicolson as president and officers named. An executive board includes 3. F Mudgett G. W. Hanna Mrs I J Moe Rev Bohnhoff Frank White Minnie J Nielsen. Committees on Military Relief or Supplies Instruction Membership appointed with members listed.

Barnes County Red Cross Woman's Relief Corps Wylie Nicolson I. J. Moe Hattie Beal F Mudgett G. W. Hanna Bohn H. O. Myhra John Tracy Sam Mikkelson E. A. Greenwood S. A. Zimmerman Spencer D. Reed H. Winsted L. B. McMallen F. L. Wicks Frank White Darby O'Malley W.T. Craswell L J. Moe James Grady Jas J. Barley

Real estate owned other than banking house

Due from approved reserve agents in New York Chicago and other major cities reflects interbank settlement positions. The report notes amounts due from reserve agents in these cities and accounts for cross city settlements. The data highlights liquidity links among New York Chicago and other reserve cities.

U. S Federal Reserve Bank St. Louis New York Chicago Ana St Los Ol Feta Wities Verve Banik

Red Cross Outlines Barnes County Membership Campaign

Barnes County Red Cross membership committee met in Mayor Moe's city hall office to plan a countywide drive. G. A. McFarland leads outside town efforts while Mayor Moe and W. T. Craswell coordinate a block by block canvass in Valley City. Generous enthusiasm marks the drive.

Barnes County Red Cross Moe G. A. McFarland W. T. Craswell Canoi Valley City Barnes County Red Cross

Medina Boys Enlist in Medina Citizen Report

Medina is doing her bit for the country's service as Rudolph and Gustav Opp join Company H of Jamestown. They are stationed with the detachment at Valley City for the present. Known as Righty and Lefty, they are praised as fine young fellows. Mr. and Mrs. B. O. Bye visit Medina Friday from Fingal.

Medina Rudolph Gustav Opp Jamestown Valley City Sam

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