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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1914
Page
2
The Valley My area post office in North Dakota lists the Republican ticket for county and state offices. It enumerates U S Senator Asa J Grouua Congressmen HT Melgesen George M Youngs P D Norton and others, plus state officers and county officers with listed names and districts.
Canadian guests from Winnipeg report strong appreciation for the Better Farming Association and Agricultural Colleges in the state. W J McWilliams notes enhanced social ties in farming communities and positive effects on families, while Jenny Tetelson outlines forthcoming Winnipeg publication of the contingent's report and broader collaborative gains.
The article discusses farm cooperation under old rules with remarks from Laurence Piper on elevator interests. It notes practical gains from cooperative effort and criticizes those who belittle the work, urging readers to consider biased opinions from outside the United States.
The Times-Record editorial urges calm as it addresses a veiled, reprinted article credited to the Bismarck Tribune and spread through Grand Forks papers. It defends the paper’s role in supporting schools and hints the state board will resolve funding and credit issues, noting the governor’s visits to institutions and a belief a lawful funding path will emerge.
The text argues Governor Hunt should keep the Arizona militia at home to avoid bloodshed and possible war with Mexico. It praises President Wilson's handling of the border issue and urges nationwide protest against any mobilization. It stresses public sentiment favors peace and governors should protect livelihoods.
As election day nears voters show modest turnout but strong backing for the Republican ticket. Governor Hanna’s administration, praised for improved state management and lower operating costs, has earned broad public confidence and may produce the largest vote for any governor in state history.
The article profiles Alex Karr and his claim that farmers support the Better Farming Association and its agricultural program. He cites farmer interviews as basis for his belief and praises the agricultural college, Governor’s reform efforts, and the association’s role in funding a new endowment for Chautauqua work. The piece notes critics claim opposition from farmers and political opponents.
The writer argues Belgium’s ruins and homeless population could be welcomed to the state. It suggests bringing displaced Europeans here after the war and presents the state as ideal for farming and settlement to aid both refugees and local landowners.
The plan would replace government payment with bid based work, reviving the star route system. Carriers would become contractors' employees, possibly with wages of 600 to 800 dollars a year, while the government would stop paying direct salaries.
The article notes that despite high prices the fall outlook includes cheaper fruit, especially apples, due to a good national crop across the United States.
Report notes investigators expect good apples to flood markets this fall at low prices, enabling broad affordability. Observers anticipate top quality despite the abundance, with assurances of strong supply and favorable market conditions.
The piece asserts North Dakota voters are set on Hanna's administration as campaign figures rally against rival tactics. It warns that spellbinders and old political methods will fail to shake public opinion and will likely boost Hanna's plurality.
The Democratic slate includes U S Senator W B Purcell and Congressmen James J Weeks Frank Oscar Hellstrom James E Hall and W J Anderson Frank Shanley along with Marthinus F Hegge scout Cameron and officials Charles Whittlesey E A Lillibridge Oscar Greenland Sam A Hail Wm Loughland J B Shearer for county posts.
North Dakota Experiment Station issues the Farmers Institute Monthly covering pit silos alfalfa production and care poultry topics including classification incubation feeding and egg preservation. Authors Porter Dynes and others summarize available North Dakota data and advise on seasonal farm tasks. Jane Addams to speak in Bismarck. Chamberlains Cough Remedy recommended for colds with local pharmacy listing.
A country doctor recalls a boy and girl from youth, Alan and Effie, whose paths diverged as Alan pursued education and medicine. Years later Effie falls ill and, through a strategic consultation with Dr Baxter, avoids death and marries him, illustrating social and medical tensions in a small town.
Classified notices list a good girl for housework with wages and a farm help ad. Medical staff and chiropractors are named with contact details. An apples market notice from E L McGee and listing of Norwegian American Line stock opportunities appear, plus a found red and white cow with owner contact.
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