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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1913
Page
2
Valley City Times Record announces subscription at 1.50 dollars per year in advance. Paper is entered at Valley City post office as second class mail, serving City and County as official paper.
North Dakota emphasizes making farm life attractive through farmers clubs contests and cooperative efforts. Governor Cox and Governor Dunne cite farm life as essential. state programs alongside agricultural college and farmers institutes foster a new, patriotic atmosphere. Land men and commercial bodies should cooperate to attract settlers and sustain progress.
The State High School Inspectors list Valley City High School as a top state performer with the largest share of over 100 enrollments excluding Fargo and Grand Forks, strong senior class size, high non resident pupil intake, and many unit courses. The findings reflect the school’s and community’s educational leadership and balance of patronage and curriculum.
Acntestown Capital notes a cooperative spirit as Comrade Valandigham, leader of the N. C. G. A. R. and editor of The Patriot, departs for the national encampment in Chattanooga. Tafitor Hyde of The Times Record provided the news, and Billy Duvall printed the paper at his home.
Senator Smith a Mississippi Democrat used North Dakota senators absence in Washington to push through confirmation of several Democratic nominees in the state. The move, described in period tone, highlights cross-state maneuvering during a Senate session with key opponents away.
A state paper laments misty promises of Canada’s riches and welcomes returning North Dakota farmers. It urges visitors to Bismarck between October 7 and 19 to see the Third State Industrial Exposition, showcasing wheat, sugar beets, corn, and other local crops as proof of the state’s opportunities.
Henrietta D Gould presents old receipts for good food lovers. Highlights include Franklin and a Little Turkey dish with pork tenderloin and rich dressing, Queen Victoria’s potage a la Reine, Mark Twain inspired mackerel or catfish in vinegar, and Mother McKinley oyster trystee with cream and buttered toast. Also notes corn cakes with hunger sauce and Mamio syrup for settlers.
The Better Farming association prepares to close the acre yield corn contest after a summer that has captured the time and attention of many boys across the state. Early reports indicate current averages and growing conditions as officials review final results.
A grandfather recalls Tommy Tompkins, a fearless boy who befriends wasps and bees by keeping still. He explains wasp life cycles, feeding spiders to larvae, and why calm behavior avoids stings. The tale offers a gentle caution to avoid provoking stinging insects.
The report shows about eighty-three percent of farmers saving seed corn and twenty percent of entered fields under ninety five maturity. Yields are projected from forty to 110 bushels per acre with prizes totaling 700 dollars. Contests draw participation from all state sections and county prizes supplement awards. Electric service remains uneven with complaints rising.
Reports from across North Dakota include a moose sighting near Eilendale, a bank merger in Sutton, Devils Lake opening its White Way, a major fire destroying Chaveley’s business section, and a rising steak price forecast. sports, crime, and local notes fill the week with political, legal, and social happenings statewide.
In a July scene on the Jenks farm Newt Simmonds asks to marry Eunice Jenks against her beaus Tom Hasbrook. After a barnyard dispute, Eunice realizes she prefers the honest Newt over Hasbrook, and Farmer Jenks grants consent, preferring a square match over chosen marriage.
We express gratitude to all who were kind and helpful during our dear wife and mother's sickness and death. Special thanks to the W R C the Congregational Guild and the Yeoman Lodge Gabriel Herg Alma Berg.
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