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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1920
Page
8
North Dakota candidate John F. McGrann, longtime Fargo resident since 1881, rising from farm roots, is nominated by Democrats for lieutenant governor. The paper endorses him, praising his leadership in the U C T and urging voters to give him support in the campaign.
Grand jury indicts Robert B. Leady E. O. Hougan and Theodore Musgiard in a conspiracy tied to tampering records and seized liquor in the prohibition offices. Bonds kept at 5000 dollars. Musgiard bound over on the same amount after Sioux Falls arrest with 120 quarts of Canadian whisky. Court warns of unusual nature of the case as it resumes Friday.
Farmers meeting in Washington call for government action to ease a price decline they say threatens general bankruptcy. They urge lowering the rediscount rate and expansion of credit, warning banks have tightened loans vital to farmers nationwide.
Four U S flying squadron planes that landed in Fargo Monday night plan to depart about 7 AM for Winona. Captain Clair Streett says they will spend a night in Winona then stop at Grand Rapids Michigan and Erie Pennsylvania before reaching Mineola field. The group is undergoing overhaul in Fargo.
F Hildebrandt, alias traveler and empathy con artist, was arrested in Galesburg Illinois on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. He is wanted in North Dakota and may face a new hearing after escaping custody and being moved to Fargo. Authorities seek return for trial. The report also notes local jail population changes and church district appointments.
Faculty members gathered in the auditorium for a cordial mixer to welcome new colleagues. Mrs. Patton, Dean of Women, arranged coffee macaroons and sandwiches as teachers shared an hour of warm giving and greeting.
Valley City church groups hosted receptions for State Normal School students last Monday evening in parish rooms. Students enjoyed games readings and singing and later refreshments. Officials note the practice is rare in school towns and the hospitality inspires pride among congregations and students.
Valley City was voted the 1921 Methodist Episcopal conference at New Rockford North Dakota closing sessions. Rev J B Wilds was returned to his parish with salary increase. Rev James Anderson named district superintendent Fargo. Rev W C Hodgson appointed pastor Fargo First Church. Rev J E Snyder returned to Broadway Fargo with R J Stinson as assistant. Member- ship increase noted.
Barnes County proposes to erect a Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building at Valley City for 200000 dollars with a 50000 dollar annual levy funded by all county property. The plan, approved by the Barnes County Board of Commissioners, follows 1919 North Dakota law and seeks reader consent.
Sealed bids for work and materials to build a school house for School District No.7 in Barnes County North Dakota will be received by the district board until 2 o clock November 8 1926. Bids opened publicly then. 6 percent certified check required. bids mailed or delivered to Clerk Valentine Potter in Rogers North Dakota. The board reserves right to reject any or all bids.
Authorities took two girls into custody from a house on East Main street after a several evenings ago incident. They received a hearing and were sent to the House of Good Shepherd in Helena Montana. One girl is eighteen, the other is seventeen.
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