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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
7
An old Gravely Tobacco advertisement from Danville Virginia promotes The Patent Pouch claimed to keep tobacco fresh and clean The copy emphasizes Gravely brand protection seat and notes the company was established in 1833
A notice states Jennie and William J. Westergaard owe Robert Anderson on a March 12 1913 mortgage filed March 26 1913 in Barnes County North Dakota. Foreclosure sale set for June 22 1918 at two PM at the courthouse front door Valley City. Amount due 6521.27 principal and interest plus 242.41 taxes and 160.27 attorney fees.
The State of North Dakota is summoned along with defendants F T Day and George C Wheatcraft to answer a complaint to quiet title to the N 1/4 of NW 1/4 Sec 14 Tw 142 Range 68 in Barnes County. The action seeks to settle ownership and the complaint will be on file after May 1. Plaintiffs' attorney is M J Englert Valley City ND.
Barnes County commissioners announce sealed bids for sale of all buildings on Old Poor House grounds at 2 pm Monday June 8. Cash payment required if bid is accepted. Board may reject any or all bids. Attest C W Nelson county auditor Valley City North Dakota April 22 1918.
Notice to stockholders of the Farmers Co operative Elevator Co Valley City North Dakota dated May 22 1918 calls for an annual meeting at City Hall Valley City Barnes County to elect officers for the coming year and address other business led by President John Alderman and Secretary E B Stull The notice urges support for war thrift stamps and honoring soldiers sacrifices
Secretary McAdoo sends telegrams praising Ninth District for overwhelming success in the Third Liberty Loan campaign. He commends bond buyers, the Liberty Loan committees, and Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis staff for exemplary patriotism and efficient bond distribution nationwide noted in oversubscription and strong district performance.
Barnes county sent its draft contingent by special train to American Lake Washington led by Tom Bonhus. Valley City residents gave a farewell with the Municipal Band, rain dampened but the crowd stayed to see the boys off. Mothers and fathers hope for safety and a swift return as the town expresses best wishes for luck and peace.
A Valley resident named I. A. Harris endorses a policy promoting efficient banking. The note mentions old newspapers for sale at the Times Record office.
Darby O Malley reports slow but steady Red Cross funds in Barnes County as farmers finish spring work. 72 districts divided, Valley City leads with 6 196. overall $11 653 25 raised to date with many districts still completing their canvass. The letter notes patriotism, wealth disparities and forthcoming full district list.
Valley City Iron and Metal Company declares they are buying all kinds of junk including tires copper and brass scrap iron in small lots or carloads. They offer prompt responses and ask sellers to call before selling, seeking 500 tons of iron during May and June, with phone contact 380.
The Jamestown Capital praises Valley City Masonic quartet and degree team for an impressive third degree working at 8 30 p m. A E Field a Valley City public school manual training professor was raised to Master Mason. The male quartet Buckwalter Moultrie Meyer Zimmerman enhanced the solemnity with full costume and earned broad praise.
Notice that the regular annual meeting to elect a board of directors and conduct other business will be held at the company office in Valley City North Dakota on Friday June 28 1918 at two oclock PM. W W Smith secretary.
At the Congregational church last Sunday evening a joint service honored the city high school graduating class. Rev. W. C. Lyon delivered a thoughtful sermon while joint choirs from M. E. and Congregational churches provided special music. The great church was filled to the doors, indicating strong community interest.
Memorial Day observance began with G A R and Women's Relief Corps at the Congregational church escorted by the Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias. Seven veterans, music by the chair, and a sermon by Rev W C Lyons marked the event. flag raising and park concert were postponed due to weather.
Col G B Vallandigham sent a telegraphic memorial greeting to the G A R Post in town yesterday and reported receipt of a cable from his son Gordon saying he has reached France. The message suggests rapid overseas deployment of drafted men, Gordon having left with the Barnes county contingent in March and now serving in France.
The Valley City Lecture association unveils eight popular programs for next season. The Chicago Operatic company opens the series with music and theater, followed by the Berkeley Sextette, Imperial Male Quartet, and Cincinnati Little Play House presenting a full play. Emeteria de la Garza Jr speaks on the Mexican problem and Bishop Charles Bayard Mitchell appears as the eighth speaker. All events are at the Normal school auditorium with reduced student rates.
E E Deming of 620 Fifth Avenue testifies that after back pain and kidney trouble Dean's Kidney Pills relieved symptoms. He recalls relief from a wobble in the early days and two years later still endorses the remedy. Sold at 60 cents by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Crop conditions are excellent and farmers report better outlook as late rains aid growth. Farmers expect strong yields and increased grain production to feed millions in Europe if conditions hold.
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