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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
7
A concurrent resolution proposes amending Section 31 Article 6 of the North Dakota Constitution to require twenty one year olds to be qualified voters. It details eligibility for state and county elections and includes references to U.S. citizens and civilized Indian descent. The measure asks the legislature to act and submit the amendment for voter approval.
A constitutional amendment proposal aims to modify Section 216 of Article 19 by removing the word Reform and inserting Leainine. Document references Chapter 86 from the 1917 Session Laws.
The document outlines proposed amendments to section 31 of the North Dakota Constitution and specifies permanent state public institutions to receive land grants. It lists Bremarck, Grand Forks, Fargo, Valley City, Devils Lake, Mandan, Mayville, Jamestown, and Grafton with allocated acres for universities, normal schools, the Deaf and Dumb School, the hospital for the insane, and an institution for the feeble minded, tied to federal land grants and ensuing endowments.
Captain T E Seddon son of the late New Zealand premier R J Seddon will address a local gathering. Born in 1884 at Kumbera Westland he studied at Wellington College and Wisteria University College before entering Parliament at age 22.
The Senate and House approve amending Section 177 of the North Dakota Constitution to exempt from taxes improvements on farm land as described. The proposed amendment will be submitted to qualified electors at the next general election for approval or rejection.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss amending Section 143 and Chapter 94 of the 1917 Session Laws. It references Attele 4 gf wtates and mentions up to one half of value and the phrase words eme-bad. No clear event or outcome is stated.
The proposal seeks to amend Section 163 of the state constitution to allow investment of school funds in bonds of U S or North Dakota bonds or mortgages on farms up to half the value of the subject asset, with appraised value by the Board of Appraisal, and to submit the issue to a special or general election for approval or rejection.
A 1918 note covers certification of proposed constitutional amendments by Secretary of State Thomas Hall. The piece mentions New Zealand MP Captain Seddon speaking at the Armory next Saturday night at 8:30 for the Fourth Liberty Loan, with Hon. A. P. Hanson chairing the event in Burleigh County.
City Bakery owner Joe Iverson operates one of the state’s best equipped bakeries. He installed a modern bread divider and bun divider, arriving from Fargo by McCormick truck, demonstrating his commitment to up to date service.
A succinct aphorism argues that men rarely rebel against unjust or unworthy causes and only resist when the stakes are clear. The speaker contends deliberate rebellion is reserved for worthy targets.
In a June 10 1918 letter Paul Williams updates his father on flight training progress on the 23 meter single control type and his shift toward single seated fighting work. He notes fellow pilots, front dangers, friendship stories, encounters with Americans in France and impressions of French life and scenery. He also mentions a local obituary and wartime events shaping the campaign and expresses affection for France while praising its people and culture.
A long roster details the Fourth Liberty Loan Organization with district managers and towns across the county. Key names include A. P. Hanson as chairman, John Tracy of Valley City, H. M. Stroud of Wimbledon, and J. J. Taylor of Oriska, plus several district managers and townships listing quota percentages from 6 to 45 percent.
Mr Ramzie a water and gasoline specialist reports finding a Valley City plant capable of operating a modern washing process that cleans garments with soap and water without wetting them. Oscar Dahl the tailor will exclusively operate the system and receive the new method as advised by Mr Ramzie.
The Times-Record reports Casselton suffered a large fire last night destroying a mercantile store and the telephone exchange. The blaze began in the basement, cutting local telephone service while a new switchboard and equipment are secured. It marks North Dakota’s first government controlled exchange outage, though temporary.
Hog cholera is highly contagious and spread by animals and people. Keep hogs confined during outbreaks and have a county agent or veterinarian diagnose sluggish animals showing isolation. If diagnosed, administer serum to the entire herd as quickly as possible. Tested serum is available at cost from the Veterinary Department at North Dakota Agricultural College.
Arthur Rogers, chairman of the Liberty Loan Execution Committee for the Ninth Federal Revenue District, declares Northwest residents will buy their Fourth Liberty Loan bonds. He emphasizes local committees can handle subscriptions without aggressive solicitation and urges prompt, justified actions to support the nation as soldiers give service.
Paymaster General McGowan of the United States Navy outlines how billions are spent on Navy supplies and equipment. The article notes about one million sailors and discusses costs for vessels and types of ships under construction, including battleships and destroyers.
In the Ninth District citizens pledge unwavering support for the war and the government. Local leaders outline Liberty Loan labor, district organization, and allotments as preparations begin September 28 with five days of bond selling.
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