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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
6
Mrs. Annie Bridges of Valley City and Detroit Minn. wed Dr. J. M. Dailey of Boston at Hillcrest hotel Minneapolis. Bride, 67 Twelfth Street South, wore blue tafetta. ceremony presided by Rev T. W. Fessen den. 40 guests at Rogers hotel dinner. Couple to honeymoon in Detroit and then settle in Boston.
New York on May 13 United States Senator James Hamilton Lewis told the Society of Patriots and Founders that intervention in Mexico is certain as foreign influences stir up opposition to the United States. He urged stopping harassment of U S citizens and aiding a stable Mexican government while allowing voter choice for officials. He said the president does not seek such action and desires freedom.
An ad explains the nervous system as the body alarm for health decline. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as a blood nourishing tonic to calm nerves, stressed sleep, and irritability, claiming alcohol free formula and blood nourishment benefits from Scott & Bowne of Bloomfield New Jersey. It also briefly mentions a political quote about Mexico and intervention options.
The Dakota Farmer advises firm packed soil to prevent drill discs from sinking. Plant flax seed shallow and evenly to ensure uniform ripening. Scattered depths hurt germination and yield. Dragging after plowing reduces evaporation and a clod crusher outperforms a float or roller.
Winnipeg report notes the opening of Red River navigation triggers a rush of prospectors to the Rice Lake region in Northern Manitoba. Mine owner E. L. Murray arrives with tales of a Gold Pan mine blast yielding enough gold and quartz to fill a wash tub.
Washington May 13 North Dakota Association of the District of Columbia issues notices to members noting North Dakota allows nonresidents to vote by mail and urging Dakotans to contact state officials at home for the required voting papers.
Late flax should be planted when weeds are being controlled since flax is weak at weed suppression. Avoid planting too late as fall frost can destroy the crop. Flax has a small root system and requires suitable soil conditions.
North Dakota Stallion Registration Board announces inspection for the north half of Barnes County. Locations include Valley City on May 18 from 6 to 6 pm, Wimbledon May 26 from 7 to 8 pm, Darey May 26 from 6 to 7 pm, Leal May 26 from 9 to 10 am, Rogers May 26 from 11 to 12 am, and Sanborn May 26 at 3 pm.
Regular examination of applicants for completion certificates in common branches will be held Thursday and Friday May 25 and 26, 1916, in multiple school houses and the County Superintendent office in Valley City. Minnie J. Nielsen, superintendent. Nearby notes report Getchell Prairie delegates en route to a Sanborn Sunday school session, doctors at Devils Lake electing officers, W J Curren traveling to Minneapolis on business, and Fingal couple A Mickelson visiting in the city.
A. Greenwood explains that freezing silage does not harm feed quality when covered to retain heat using burlap or old tents. Proper silo design, such as barn installations and connected silos, aids airflow and reduces freezing. Feeding silage increases corn value by about 33 percent and sharing silo construction can improve efficiency.
Corn fodder offers cheap roughage in North Dakota with higher feeding value than timothy hay and per acre returns two to three times greater. For best fodder quality cut at the dough stage, use home grown seed corn and test germination. plant more to compensate for poor germination. Increase 1916 corn acreage to feed stock and improve land for future grain crops. At Langdon substation harrowing equals discing for clean corn stubble. News notes include Miss Gladys Fridd’s letter about Mr Fridd’s improving condition and Miss Gussle White’s visit to Valley City en route to Sanborn for Barnes County Sunday school convention.
Hon Geo H Law seen with new buggy. Miss Ollie and Elsie Law miss school due to wind. Mrs Jay Wilson and Ange line Smith visit Valley City for dental work. John Erickson cleans wind blown wheat. Edna Peterson visits Clarice Thompson and attends brick schoolhouse dance. Thelma Woodcock Edna Peterson Ruby Halver son attend party. Ed Hanson and wife settle in cook car while building a house. Olaf Farnquist visits Valley City for dental work. returns with wife in Farnquist car.
Fingal residents Vaupel Chris Meyer and A C Bjerke visited nearby towns during the week. Mrs L C Carver traveled to Casselton to see cousin Mrs D L Smith. A car accident injured W F Tritchler near Sanborn and he returned to Lucca. Dr Geo H Crary and Rev R C Mueller conducted business at county seat. Milas Gladys Elisbury and family planned a Fingal visit. A M Larson left the bank for Drake.
A Dazey update lists residents visiting from Valley City Fargo and New Rockford plus local band concert results. It notes C Knudson moving to a new Main street building and a Valley City wedding. A Barnes County District Court summons Charles Stolzmann et al to answer the 1916 complaint. final day to respond is 30 days after service.
Mrs H R Tendick returns home in good spirits after a Fargo operation. Thelma Lindemann hosts a leap year dance Friday night in Lucca with a well attended party and everyone enjoying themselves. Rev E W Savage of Fessenden Congregational church visited Lucca, once serving there, and preached in Mueller’s vacant slot Sunday. Some office holders receive praise only after resigning.
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