Democrats Name McDonald To Run Against Young
Fargo May 22 The state and congressional ticket for the Democrats was filled at a Fargo meeting. Hugh McDonald of Valley City was named for the second district congressional nomination, finalized after the vetting of the ticket. Wesley McDowell of Marion declined to run. McDonald, a Valley City pioneer, has held multiple local posts. D. H. McArthur's land office prospects waver amid Democrat concerns. H. Stengick attended to discuss Minot land office issues. The committee urged full county tickets.
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Fargo
State Executive Committee
Hugh McDonald
Valley City
Congress
Vetelon
Wesley McDowell
Marion
McDowell
State Senate
Lie Presa
McDonald
Valley City Normal School Board
John Burke
E. H. Stengick
Minot
D. H. McArthur
McArthur
H. H. Perry
Ellendale
Stenvick
Perry
Weather and Crops in Hastings Times 1916 Seeding Dates
Seeding of grain started in Hastings in 1916 with first grain appearing above ground April 19 after moisture was supplemented April 22 and 23. Rainfall measured 1 1/2 inches by May 6, with no full stand until May 2. Earlier 1914 data show grain above ground by May 2 after April 15 seeding and 4 1/2 inches rainfall to May 6. 1912 records indicate seeding began April 8 with grain above ground April 20 and rainfall 4 2/3 inches to May 6.
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Lars
Relten
Hastings
Demonstration of the Duplex Alcazar range at Veblen store
P L Dattlen of Milwaukee visits the Veblen Myhre Aldahl Co to showcase the Duplex Alcazar coal and gas range. The two in one unit, 43 inches long, switches between gas coal or wood without changing parts, with a standout oven and gas broiler. Demonstrations run through Saturday evening.
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P. L. Dattlen
Milwaukee
Wis
Veblen-Myhre-Aldahl
Dablen Ie
Veblen-Myhro-Aldah! Co
Special Train To Carry North Dakota Democrats To St Louis
H H Perry announces a Democratic national convention special train for North Dakota delegates leaving Milwaukee station Minneapolis Union Depot and St Paul Union Depot on Monday June 12. The route runs Rock Island via Burlington Iowa to St Louis arriving June 13 with baggage car coaches Pullman dining car club car and observation cars aboard.
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H. H. Perry
North Dakota
St. Louis
Yeater
Perry
Rock Island
Burlington
Iowa
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Union Depot
St. Paul
Valley City Municipal Band Hired for State Fair
The Fargo fair association informs Director L. W. Hubbard the Valley City Municipal Band will perform two days July 17 and 18 at the state fair in Fargo. Valley City is praised for having the best band in the state and residents welcome the recognition.
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Fargo Fair Association
L. W. Hubbard
Valley City
Fargo
Grand Prairie Will Dedicate Building
The Grand Prairie consolidated school building will be dedicated June 1 with a program featuring prominent speakers. The new facility mirrors Nortimier township’s project, includes five recitation rooms a domestic science room a library and a gym basement 28 by 50 feet with a 15 foot ceiling. Cost about 15000 dollars. School board members listed with principal Prof F G Scudder.
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Grand Prairie
Nortimier
Ben Northridge
J. Noxon
Mra
Jas. Burchill
F. G. Scudder
Barnes County Men Back Medina Bank Charter
The state banking board approved the charter for Security State Bank Medina N D with capital stock of 15000. Named applicants were Charles Shrander Valley City Ernest J Strangler Lucca and R M Strangler Hazen.
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Barnes County
Medina Bank
State Banking Board
Charles Shrander
Valley City
Ernest J. Strangler
Lucca
R. M. Strangler
Hazen
Security State Bank
Medina
N. D
McHenry County Backs Platou for Governor
The Democratic county central committee of McHenry County endorsed Dr. Platou for governor at a Tuesday meeting in Towner, with the resolution adopted as reported by a Valley City telegram received Tuesday evening.
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Democratic Countty Central Committee
McHenry County
Towner
Dr. Platou
Valley City
Sewing soirée honors bride-to-be Eva Norby
Mrs. K A Bonhus and Mrs. Carl F Olson hosted a sewing and social evening at the Bonhus home on Seventh Avenue in honor of Miss Eva Norby. The event featured musical performances by Misses Naeseth, Laratad, Louise Peterson, and Agnes Skorpen, followed by a pink themed buffet lunch.
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K. A. Bonhus
Carl F. Olson
Mien Norby
Former Valley City Girl Is Married at Moorhead
A Valley City woman’s daughter Miss Mable Johnson formerly of Valley City wed Irwin J. Taber of Bloomsburg PA at 5 p m Thursday May 18 in Moorhead at the home of Mrs E O Erickson 224 Third Street North Fargo officiated by Rev Anderson A simple dinner followed for near relatives and friends The newlyweds planned to reside in Chaffee where Mr Taber is in business.
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E. O. Erickson
Third Street
Moorhead
Minn
Mable Johnson
Valley City
Irwin J. Taber
Bloomsburg
Rev. Anderson
Fargo
Chaffee
Mr. Taber
John D. Black
San Diego
Cal
Santa Rosa
Bert Harris
Barnes County
Harris
North Dakota
California
Major Black
W. W. Smilth
Senator McCumber Plans Valley City Speaking Tour
Senator McCumber will tour the region and arrive in Valley City on Saturday. He will speak at the city hall that evening, inviting all to attend. The well known orator is to discuss campaign issues, promising a worthwhile address. C W Maier of Eckelson was a Valley City visitor and stayed at the Valley Hotel.
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Senator McCumber
Valley City
McCumber
C. W. Maier
Eckelson
Valley Hotel
Nome Man Installs an Electric Lighting Plant
James Nelson installs electric lighting to illuminate his Nome storefronts and surroundings. He lights the sidewalk street and garage area, with additional lights in the garage and living spaces. The well lit frontage gives a metropolitan impression and signals progressive business leadership.
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Nome Man
Nome Tribune
James Nelson
Jim
Norwegian Natal Day Celebrated at Dazey
Dazey observed Norwegian Natal Day with an evening program and banquet. The Cazey band performed from the new band stand, playing Norwegian tunes and other numbers before concluding with the Star Spangled Banner. After the concert attendees moved to the new hotel for a continuation program.
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Dazey
Cazey Band
State Board of Regents Plans May Meeting in Valley City
State Board of Regents will hold its May session at the Normal School in Valley City. The board will review a federal educational survey by Dr. E B Craig and Dr P P Claxton, though the full report won’t be released until late June. Secretary Charles Brewer is preparing specifications for supplies and contracts for the state institutions.
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State Board of Regents
Valley City
E. B. Craighead
P. P. Claxton
United States Commissioner of Education
Claxton
Federal Bureau of Education
Charles Brewer
Normal School
Grand Forks
Bismarck
Three Instructors Resign at Agricultural College
Fargo May 23 Several changes loom at North Dakota Agricultural College as rumor swirls about reorganizing public speaking and English departments and possible faculty shifts. Professor B A Orr head of the music conservatory resigns while Miss Hageart and Miss Stoner also depart. Miss Jensen of Bozeman Mont may lead the domestic science department, though the other vacancy remains unfilled. Jensen is a Cass county native and sister of Fred Jensen formerly on the college board of trustees.
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Fargo
North Dakota Agricultural College
B. A. Orr
College Conservatory of Music
Hageart
Stoner
Miss. Jensen
Bozeman
Mont
Miss Jensen
Cass County
Fred Jensen
College
Norwegians Celebrate May 17 in Darey Vicinity
A mixed chorus performed musical numbers and residents delivered speeches. Hans Oppegard acted as toast master while Benj Tufte of Cooperstown gave the principal address on Norwegian history and the significance of May 17. A sumptuous banquet followed as attendees departed.
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Darey
Hans Oppegard
Benj. Tufte
Cooperstown
Valley City Grocery Co Builds New Fireproof 2 Story Block
The Times Record presents a drawing cut of the Valley City Grocery Co building now under construction in Valley City North Dakota. The 55 by 150 foot two story plus basement structure will cost about 80000 dollars and is slated for completion near Aug. 1. It will feature electric elevators modern conveniences and south side freight car access. The firm established in 1910 is a branch of L Patterson Mercantile Co of Mankato Minnesota and aims to expand with ample rail and trucking support.
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the Times-Record
Valley City Grocery Co
L. Patterson Mercantile Co
Mankato
Minn
Nome Lumber Yard Changes Hands in Nome
Salzer Lumber Co and H C Wolfarth completed a sale transferring ownership of the Nome lumber and fuel business from D C Cullen to Salzer Interesta. J T Skaare will manage the yard, with inventory completed quickly by Burfening, Salzer and Skaare. The paper wishes Salzer success in the new venture.
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Nome Tribune
Salzer Lumber Co
H. C. Wolfarth
Salzer
D. C. Cullen
Messrs
P. ¢. Burfening
Minneapolis
J. E. Salzer
Jamestown
J. T. Skaare
Amherst
S. C
Skaare
Sulzer Co
Barnes County Men on Letter Carriers' Program
The North Dakota Rural Letter Carriers association will hold its annual meeting May 30 and 31 in Jamestown. John Koehn will discuss Parcels Post while L A Carver of Oriska will speak on Rural Delivery.
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Barnes County Men On Letter Carriers’ Program
North Dakota
Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
Jamestown
John Koehn
L. A. Carver
Oriska
Death of Frank H Warner Landsman 51 in Minneapolis
The Lund Land company telegram announced the death of Frank H. Warner in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning from paralysis after a two week hospital stay. He was a field man for the company, active in Minnesota Nebraska and Iowa, previously in Valley City real estate for six years. He leaves a wife and six children in Minneapolis. Funeral set for Friday in Minneapolis. Miss Anns Keyas of Sanborn visited the city Saturday.
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Lund Land Company
Frank H. Warner
Minneapolis
Warner
The
Land Land Company
Minnesota
Nebraska
Iowa
Valley City
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Platou
Bank of Valley City
Frank White
Points
Montana
Agricultural College
City and Company
St. Cloud
Miles City
Valley City House
L. Patterson
Beverly Hill
H. A. Patterson
E. L. Patterson
H. J. Duemeland
L. S. Ward
Ward
Manka
Lota
Enderlin
Chenges
Nome Lumber Yard
Frank Warner
Anns Keyas
Sanborn
City
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