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Newspaper

The Weekly Times Record

Location

Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1920

Page

8

Barnes County memorial vote on soldiers sailors building

Barnes County proposes a $200000 Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building to be built in Valley City with a $50000 annual tax levy for 1921 to 1924. The measure, authorized under state law, seeks voter approval as a county project and fund. County Auditor Co W Nelson attests the notice. Also notes L B Large of Oriska visiting Times Record to settle subscription and travel to Alberta for property interests.

Barnes County North Dakota Valley City Barnes Board of County Commissioners of Co. W. Nelson

Manke Farm Public Sale Set For October 14

Robert Menke of Sanborn sells his farm and will offer all live stock and farm implements at a public sale on Thursday October 14. On sale day he will give away 500 cigars to attendees. Ads and bills will appear in the Enter prise next week. Sale location SE 1-431-141-95.

Robert Menke Sanborn Menke Enterprise

Weekly Wants Dr F L Wicks OCULIST and farm notices

Classifieds list a Valley City doctor offering glasses fittings at Wicks Block and phone 493. Also sale notices for Rumley Tractor, two tractors, Holstein cows, Mogul tractor, Moline tractor with plows, 12-20 date stamps, and 375 head of three-year-old western breeding ewes from F L King Tower City. Box 245 Valley City N D. 30-4twp, 27-6tp-2twp.

F. L. Wicks Wicks Rumley Valley City Welding & Mfg. Co Wtf Barnes County Valley City N. D J. van Houten The Valley City Fibre. Co F. L. King Tower City

Soo Officials Resume Old Intra State Rates This Month

Soo headquarters orders restart of old intra state passenger rates until September 25 when new rates take effect. Freight rates were excluded but changes are expected soon. N. P. officials also revert both intra state freight and passenger rates until the 25th then revert to new rates. It is believed all roads in the state will follow.

Soo N. P

Good stock bargains for small flocks urged by North Dakota expert

Dr. Don McMahon of North Dakota Agricultural College reports good breeding ewes can be bought for 4 to 5 dollars per head as wool markets slump. Ewes up to three years old in thrifty condition sell around 6 dollars per hundredweight, full mouthed ewes 4.50 to 5 per cwt, light types 2.50 to 4 per cwt. Feeder stock offer a strong margin, with many expected to sell at 8 to 9.50 last year. Inquiries directed to County Agent T X Calnan or J W Haw at Fargo.

Don McMahon North Dakota Agricultural College South St. Paul McMahon Montana Dr. McMahon T. X. Calnan Valley City J. W. Haw Agricultural College Fargo

Guardian Life special agent visits Fargo official

W A Farrell special agent for Guardian Life Insurance Company arrived yesterday in Fargo to meet with local agent W T Craswell and discuss agency affairs. The visit underscored ongoing local business ties and regional coverage.

W. A. Farrell Fargo, N. D The Guardian Life Insurance Company W. T. Craswell Agen

Elmer Elliott Dies in Sahora Pioneer and Banker Remembered

Elmer Elliott of Sahora, Barnes County pioneer businessman and county drainage board member, died Thursday night of pneumonia at age 62. He settled in western Barnes County in the 1880s, operated the hardware firm Jaberg and Elliott, later solo, and served in local government and the constitutional convention. Funeral at Congregational Church in Sanborn Sunday at 2 pm. his family also mourns the recent death of his son Robert.

Barnes County Elmer Elliott Sahora Elliott Jaberg Jaberg & Elliott Sanborn Congregational Church Robert Leavenworth Wash

Tractors Demonstration Draws Huge Rural Crowd

A large crowd estimated at about 2500 gathered at Hermes farm west of town last Saturday to watch a tractor demonstration. Thirteen different makes were shown by agents, with farmers from across the county in attendance. No awards were given.

Hermes

Salvation Army Drive Planned Across Barnes County

Barnes County Salvation Army Advisory Board forms a campaign committee to raise 6800 during the October 4 to 11 appeal. Committees include Advanced Gifts chaired by F. W. Heidel and Organization led by Frank Ployhar, with L. S. B. Ritchie as Speakers chair and Fred Kelly as City Chair. Attorney A. W. Fowler of Fargo visited Valley City on business.

Barnes County Salvation Army Advisory Board Salvation Army Advanced Gifts Committee F. W. Heidel Frank Ployhar L. S. B. Ritchie Fred Kelly Appe Army

Threshing delays ease as Ole Granham arrives and local news

Ole Granham visits from Marion after staying with relatives, has rented a farm and bought a new Fordson tractor. Miss Phal of Valley City works at the Bon Ton cafe. Gilbertson from town eyes a farm near Valley City. Harlow Stillings visits his parents in Green township. Mrs Olson visits friends in the country. A new store nears completion while a garage faces carpenter shortages. Norma Talmadge screens Fifty Fifty at the town hall with Station Agent Fuller receiving chiropractic treatment from Dr. Smith.

Ole Granham Marion Ole Miss Phalf Valley City Bon Ton Cafe Gilbertson Harlow Stillings Green Township T. Olson Norma Talmadge

Card of Thanks from Legion Auxiliary and Relief Corps

The Ladies of the Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion and the Woman's Relief Corps express appreciation to Mr. M. H. Dryer for use of his buildings for the Rummage Sale and to all merchants and friends for their generous contributions and courtesies that made the sale a great success. 27-1td-lwo COMMITTEE

Woman’s Auxiliary of the American Legion Woman's Relief Corps M. H. Dryer Lwo

Modern 12 room home on Normal avenue for sale

A modern 12 room house on Normal avenue one block east of Normal School with a 100 by 160 foot lot, connected garage and barn, and reasonable terms. A snap for 7500 dollars. Phone 59L or inquire of C A Myhre administrator.

Normal Avenue Normal School C. A. Myhre

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A. W. Fowler Fargo, N. C Cass County Omes Fuller C. O. P. Smith Automobile United States United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co Charles G. Lund J. W. Rodman John Deere Mower Johnson Hay Rake New Century Corn Cultivator Kentucky Press Osborne Disc John Deere Gang John Deere H.p. International C. M. Kribbs M. 0. Grangaard
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