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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1914
Page
9
The Valley City Times Record lists a post office entry in Valley City North Dakota with a mention of L P B Hyde Eviter and Manager. A decryption shows a price of 1.50 per year in advance and a second class wall metal paper designation for City and County information.
A parish sought divine rain by unanimous agreement but could not settle on a date due to outdoor obligations. The pastor vowed rain on the chosen day, and rain arrived anyway, illustrating weather’s independence from human control. The piece urges adapting to the weather and making the best of circumstances.
The Times-Maened editorial questions spending 9008.00 for a bear cage while a 1000.00 library cut is proposed. It argues waste in reorganizing finances, suggests the library board could run town affairs more cheaply, and questions librarian salary standards and staffing.
The notice invites both sides to express opinions in the columns about a possible cut in the library appropriation. It suggests care of library work and janitorial cost concerns as arguments for reform and welcomes readers to present viewpoints.
Thomas Collins seeks another term as county treasurer with likely unopposed in primaries. The recent audit praised his office for a clean bill of health and thorough records. Supporters call him efficient and agreeable, expecting solid backing next month.
That M. J. Englert has been eminently successful as State's Attorney in securing convictions of criminal cases tried under his watch is shown by county records from the past year. Convictions occurred with little county expense, and many cases resulted in guilty pleas, suggesting defendants chose lighter sentences over costly trials.
Alderman Lee Comps faces praise for opposing a near four hundred dollar bear cage project for two Bruin cubs in the city hall basement while library funding faces cuts. The item reflects fiscal tensions at city hall and trains attention on local governance.
A series of sheriff candidacy announcements from Barnes County North Dakota presidents A E Hutchinson J Randahl James Kelly and Casper Winkler urge Republican voters to back them at the June 24 1914 primaries. Each seeks the office with pledges of experience service and dedication to county duties.
A Barnes County voter announces candidacy for County Auditor on the Republican ticket. He states thirty four years residence in Barnes County, four years as clerk in the Auditor's office, and nearly a year as deputy in the Treasurer's office. He pledges to serve people well if nominated and elected, and also notes a candidacy for Commissioner of Agriculture and Labor on the Republican ticket for the June primaries.
John F Krug announces candidacy for county commissioner in Barnes County on the Republican ticket with 30 years residency in the county. Henry Bral seeks Register of Deeds on the Republican ticket for June 24 1914 primaries after 35 years in Barnes County. O M Roe seeks reelection as Register of Deeds on the Republican ticket for June primaries.
Voter notices from Commissioner District candidates E K Phr rin and Henry T Lee. Announcements seek grain sales at June primaries with bids and prices. Also notices for County Auditor reelection by Charles W Nelson. Local business notes from Spiritwood advertise grain marketing and fence supplies by A B Dresser, Powers Elevator Co. Gorman Eckelson Spiritwood.
A 1914 Walla Cetta article by Even Oddson warns farmers about sale schemes tied to the Seers Rebuke catalogue. It outlines plans to buy every item from a rival Walla Ceeta store and the formation of a Farmers Club to “trade table for table.” The piece mentions cinnamon, spices, sugar, and formaldehyde as points of contention, with locals debating trust and pricing while planning local trades and a club’s stance against the rival store. It references Master Aldahl, Lena, and others in a rural commerce conflict with a tone of caution and community action.
A timely notice urges vigilance by readers against offers of positions that could lure girls to San Francisco during the world’s fair era. It warns that newspapers must warn and that every town should alert its youth, citing Mrs. Chas. Du Vall’s return from Fargo after a brief visit.
A letter from a voter argues against declaring party affiliation in primaries. The writer states he belongs to no party, votes by principle for individuals, and condemns voters who switch party labels. He questions Democratic candidacies and urges sticking to core political beliefs over party lines.
Beautiful college pennants advertised for Yale Harvard Princeton Cornell Michigan sizes 24x18 7x21 inches with felt head ing streamers letters and mascot in proper colors. Postpaid 50 cents and 5 stamps to Howard Specialty Company Dayton Ohio.
Norway 1914 program note announces a charity screening of The Lion and the Mouse for the Chautauqua Child Welfare Exhibit. Proceeds support child welfare work with the Grand theatre management offering the venue. Further fuller details to follow.
Irate parent voices opposition to marriage as a daughter announces engagement. The notice blends a heated temper with a barbed wire sales pitch and a local product advertisement for barber supplies. The noisy fragment includes campaign style notices for county commissioner candidate BEN NORTHRIDGE and a mail order offer from UNIVERSAL PRODUCTS Co. in Dayton, Ohio.
Classified notice seeking a reliable young woman to assist with home tasks and take good photographs. Apply to Mrs. G. C. Hager, Valley City North Dakota. Phone 901/H. SldltwetE.
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