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Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
4
The Wahpeton Times discusses the rural exodus and high cost of living, contrasting farm vitality with urban growth. It questions why farm-chemical and manufacturing shifts do not lower food costs and laments the influence of modernist reformers on education, classic literature, and national life.
A dense column argues for consolidating rural schools to improve efficiency and teacher quality while warning of economic constraints and rising living costs. It ties in President Wilson, war anxieties, and local education funding, urging practical local action and better resources for teachers and students. The piece also mentions tuberculosis awareness and a North Dakota Dramatic Society stage project.
Fragmentary note quotes Helen Rowland on the tied lot or husband and mentions subscription handling and payment terms with coy garbled text about allowances and mint stamps.
A fragmented report notes Betty’s life was saved by use of red ross seals during a round visit to the Anti Tuberculosis discussion. The text mentions a man, eighteen at their first meeting, who appeared neat and attractive, drawing contrasts to upper class stereotypes.
The article outlines a national farm loan organization with directors appointing investigators to evaluate every parcel offered as security. Borrowers and board members participate, with land appraisals by substitutes and a treasurer coordinating reports to the district bank and then to Washington for Federal Farm Loan Board approval. Borrowers then receive funds once approved for purposes of the loan.
The page mixes church notes with local notices including a Wahpeton Dakota street railway side-track ordinance, holiday school updates, and upcoming services at the Norwegian Lutheran Church. It references the Wild Rice project, Thanksgiving reflections, and several community announcements from the period.
A description of an amortization loan where part of the principal is paid with each interest payment. An example uses 81000 principal at 6 percent for 20 years and notes annual payments, though details are unclear due to garbled text.
A fragmented school update lists pupils including John Brand Leslie Brand Mildred Brand William Brasil Clifford Canham Myrtle Canham Yemen Canha George Vollmers Albert Wesse Edward Wessel Mathilda Wessel Elmer Vollmers. It records one day loss and a likely two days away in Fargo with mention of the Education Association.
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