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Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-21
National Cracks at Show

tUnlted Press Day Service)
New York, Feb. 21.-Athletic or
ganizations from Philadelphia, New
ark, Syracuse, Boston, Baltimore and
other cities will be represented in
contests at the annual sportsman's
show which opens in Madison Square
garden today to continue through
February 27.
Many of the most prominent anna
teur and professional marksmen.
swimmers and fancy divers in the
country will be seen in action during
the week. Contests for boy swim
mers of the grammar and high schools
and to decide the ladies' indoor anna
teur swimming championship are on
the program.
There will be water polo matches,
championship shooting matches for
women and numerous other feature !,
that former programs have not con-
tained.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-21
ON THE DIAMOND
WHITE SOX TEAM OFF
FOR CALIFORNIA CAMP

Chicago, Feb. 20.-Twenty-one
White Sox players boarded the special
train for California last night. Four
will be picked up en- route and seven
will join the squad at Paso Robes.
Manager Callahan, together with
Catchers Andy Sleight and Tom Da-
ley and Pitchers Benz and Scott and
Jnfielder Weaver of the globe trotting
tour will not join the Sox squad until
March Is.
The following players are in the
party: Joe Berger, John Collins, Ed
die Cicotte, Kid Gleason, Lord, Ray
Schalk, Clarence Smith, Bill Lathrop,
Kavanaugh Larry Chapel, Thinner
man, Quarders, Wolfgang, Mayer,
Prough, Rooge, Blackburne, Halstein,
Schneider, Both, Sheehan and
Trainer Buckner
In Kansas City Jasper will join
the party and when the special reach
es Harrington, Kansas, House will
step aboard. Barbour gets on at Ell
Paso, Texas. E. w. Johnson, pitcher,
is also expected to catch the train at
Kansas City.
The California delegation will meet
the team in Paso Robles next Mon
day. In that delegation will be Bodie,
Fournier, Kuhn, Chase, Russell, Sui
livan and Walsh.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-21

partments of the various coastwise
steamship concerns.
One year ago during the dull period
for travel, the steamships carried
about one half their capacity. This
year the bookings showed less thar
one quarter of the staterooms va
cant.
Under usual conditions prevailing
for many years, activity in the pas
senger line has not resulted in full
ships until April or May. This year
it is estimated that every coaster will
be filled with passengers before
March / and unusual preparations
have been rushed to completion in
order to care for the rush.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-21

ACCOMPLISHMENTS decided land, in
Casa Grande valley S. H. Hartzell.
ouman Bldg, FL Comfortably. 4
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-21
PROMOTER
WANTS AMERICAN BOXERS

Chicago, Feb. 21.-Reginald L. Ba-
ker, better known as "Snowy," is in
the city today. He is the premier box
ing promoter of Australia and comes
through Chicago on his way from
San Francisco and Los Angeles to
New York to hunt for boxing talent
for his stadiums at Sydney and Mel
bourne.
Mr.. Baker is the successor Of Hugh
D. Mcintosh in the boxing business
in Australia, but lately a rival de
veloped, and promoters rushed to
America for the signing of the best of
the talent to be secured around here.
Judging from the letters Of recon-
mendation and laudation Mr.. Baker
has in his possession, he has very
much the inside track in the present
race for talent While here he will
see PaclIy Mcfarland and Charley
White relative to matches abroad.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-21
Mouse Stops Phone Service

Middletown, N. j., Feb. 21.-The
telephone service of this town was
crippled throughout Tuesday night
and early this morning ust because q
mouse stole out from it's hole and
frightened night Operator Gertrude
Lynch. The girl ran into a clothes
closet, the door lock was sprung and
she was made prisoner.
The janitor, hearing sobs, finally re-
leased her.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-21

"Hube" Perdue, the classy right
handler of the Boston Braves, who has
been offered to Owner Charley Muir
ply Of the Chicago Cubs in exchange
for the release of Johnny Evers, the
deposed manager and second baseman
of the Cubs. 1t is understood that
Manager Stallings of the Braves ex-
pressed Willingness to clinch the
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-21

bargain by throwing in an infielder
with Perdue. Hub" is a dependable
twirler and would be desirable on the
staff of the Bruins because of his eff
fectiveness against the Giants. The
only hitch to the deal is the determi-
nation of Evers not to be a party to
any transaction whereby his former
employer can derive even a slight
benefit.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-21
Travel Increases

San Francisco, Feb. 21. - An in
crease of fifty per cent in the number
of persons travelling between the va
rious coast ports Of the Pacific coast
is announced by the passenger de
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-21

The best alarm clock in United
States, Seth Thomas makers, guaran-
teen two years. J. II. Lukens, 522
Main St.--Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-21
Bill LOuden Goes to Feds

Detroit, Feb. 21.- Second Baseman
Bill Louden, with the Tigers for two
seasons, has wired President Navin
in response to demand to know why
letters written the player remained
unanswered, that he has signed with
the Federals. Navih recently decided
to send Louden to Providence. His de-
sertion followed.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-21

The Press sporting page, from the
United Preess and Hearst services
combined, is equal to that of any
newspaper in any city on the coast
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-02-26
WEST PRAIRIE NOTES.

Mrs. E. Critchdeld is home again
after spending few days with hel
parents at Anamoose.
E. Falstad has been seen at Meadow
Creek Farm these days getting some
feed ground. No doubt Falstad is get
ting ready for spring, which we al
should be thinking Of now.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. Skonnord are
home again after spending five days in
Valley City.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. Selbo was in Valley
City Monday.
The Young Peoples Society will
meet with Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. Skonnord
Sunday evening, Marcn l.
C. w. Erickson was caller at Mea
dow Creek Tuesday.
The Farmers Club met with E. Fal
stad Wednesday.
M. J. Moe was in Valley City Wed
nesday with load Of chickens.
Halvor Skorpen was Valley City
caller Saturday.
There will be services in the West
Prairie church Sunday forenoon
March l.
Hoakson Billet was caller in Val
ley City last Thursday.
We are now having touch of real
spring weather, which is better re.
hinder for the farmer than anything
else. to get ready to "go" when the
time comes.
The Ladies' Aid meets with Mrs. C.
w. Erickson Wednesday, March 4.
Oscar Holberg and J. Skrettingland
were Valley City callers on Saturday
last.
Norman Skonnord from Minneapolis
visited for few days with his rela.
tives at Meadow Creek Farm, on his
way west to Oregon where he has &C.
cepted position as civil engineer on
an irrigation project.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-02-26
Supt. Newcomb, Gave Our
County Jail a Hard Jolt
Yesterday. Small Audi
ence Last Evening.
GOVERNOR HERE TONIGHT

The gathering of the Society for the
Friendless in Valley City did not meet
with the local interest to which it was
entitled largely on account of so many
social affairs which were being held on
yesterday and today. On account of a
small audience yesterday afternoon the
meeting adjourned to the Richie
school auditorium where the speakers
addressed the students in the after
noon. The evening program was held
at the City Hall and was opened by
Mayor Platou who In few brief re-
marks made the convention welcome
to Valley City and asked them to
make themselves at home" The
principle address of the evening was
delivered by Supt. George B. New
comb who spoke at some length on
conditions in the county jails over the
state as he had found them. He took
occasion to state that the Barnes
county Jail was the worst, without ex-
ception, that he had seen anywhere.
The program this evening will be
held at the Normal auditorium when
Governor Hanna will make the princi.
pal address of the evening.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-02-26
CHILD WELFARE

Why canot Valley City inaugurate
the Play Ground Movement this com.
ing summer?
Considerable space mas been given
in these columns to the discussion of
the Play Ground movement, and much
interest has been aroused, but as yet
no definite and final arrangements
have been perfected which provide for
the inauguration of this movement this
coming summer. Can Valley City af-
ford to allow another summer to pass
by without some provision Of this
kind for the children of the commun-
ity? Many towns and cities Of North
Dakota with much smaller population
than Valley City support such a move
ment. Can Valley City afford to lag
behind? No one any longer questions
the value Of we'll supervised play
grounds so far as they affect the ply
steal, mental and moral tone of the
children of the community. 1t is only
Ia question Of financing such move.
ment. This should be done by the
school authorities Of the city. The
modern efficiency movement demands
that the school plant and grounds be
used twelve months in the year instead
on nine, if the greatest good is to come
to the community from so large an in
vestment. It is reported that the
school board is not unfavorable to such
movement if they are backed up by
public sentiment. There is no better
way to discover the public attitude on
such question than by public discus.
sion. So far as has been ascertained
the mothers of the city are very anx.
| ious to have the play ground directors
during the summer. Can this question
not be discussed more fully through
the public press?
MRS. RUDOLPH ACHER.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-02-26

club will meet with Mr.. and Mrs. Et
Holcomb March s, with Mr.. McMelle1
of the consolidated school of Uxbridge
N. D. as speaker Of the meeting.
Ole Sunde drove to Valley City las
Wednesday returning home the mex
day. .r. ..
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lewzadel
spent few days at Valley City las
week atteding the revival meetings
which are being held there.
Mrs. Mat Millr has been sick this
past week and her may friends wish
her a speedy recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Skonnord also at
tended the revival meetings at Valley
City.
Jim Burchill was seen taking load
of furniture to his farm home after
spending the winter in California.
Prof. Stork in his flight while cross
ing Grand Prairie stopped at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Laval leaving a
bouncing baby boy. All concerned
doing famously.
Pete Sannes was seen at Pillsbury
last Friday. .#"
Roy Holcomb took Mr.. Fenstad to
Valley City last Saturday returning
home Sunday.
Mr.. .Linquist was seen transacting
business at Valley City last Thursday
Mr.. Sunde had load Of feed
ground at Miller's Monday.
Mr.. Northridge was a business call.
er at Valley City last Monday.
Jake Gibson drove to Valley City
Tuesday.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-02-26
sBURY AND VICINITY.

The Farmers Club was addressed
by Mr.. Olsen of the Better Farming
Association Thursday night at Pills
bury.
Martin Peterson who recently un
derwent an operation is recovering.
Homer Smith has gone to Wiscon
sin on a visit to relatives.
w. Jorgenson shipped car Of hogs
Saturday.
The Farmers Elevator Co., sold 3
car of Marquis wheat for seed.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Lemley and Rev
and Mrs. Bendelow visited Mr.. and
Mrs. w. J. Smith Friday.
Jay Smith made a business trip tt
the Twin Cities last week.
We noticed w. L. Daniels of Page
shaking hands with old friends in
Pillsbury last week.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-02-26
SOCIETY FOR THE FRIEND
LESSPR0GRAM AT NORMAL
PILLsBURY AND VICINITY.


Mr.. and Mrs. Kuntz of Pillsbury are
the proud parents of baby boy, born
on February 4th.
The Farmers Club met last Friday
afternoon at the home of w. J. Smith.
This was one of the most pleasing
and Instructive meetings held this
year. Homer Smity gave an interest
ing talk on Tame Grass Growing"
This was followed by talk on Corn
Growing" by Roy Smith. Holley
Smith spoke on the subject Drying
Seed Corn" An interesting feature
of the meeting was a debate. The
question being "That country life I'M
der present conditions is preferable to
city life" The affirmative was upheld
by Rev. Bendelow and Roy Smith, the
negative by John Smith and HALEY
Smith. The affirmative side won.
Forty-five people were present. After
the program lunch was served. The
next meeting will be held at the home
of Duncan Livingston on March 9Th.
George Smith who has been visiting
friends here for the last week return
ed to Hope on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Algeo visited at
Livingston's on Wednesday.
Will Sowden and Will Nelson were
filing their ice house last week.
The Ladies' Aid Society held its last
meeting at the home of Mrs. Benson.
About 20 members were present.
Hector Mckay of Keoma, Alberta, Is
visiting in this vicinity and attending
to his numerous business interests.
An enjoyable affair was the surprise
party on Friday evening at Sharp's.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-02-26
FROM SATURDAYS DAILY

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 81, 1914.
Miss Helen Olson Of Fargo was in
the city yesterday shopping and visit
ing friends between trans
Geo. Rasmussen Of Darcy who has
been down on business for several
days returned this morning.
+. P. Blake. F. R. Bartles and G. u
Crime Of Fargo, railroad officials were
in Valley City yesterday on business.
Miss Gertrude Chapman Of Tower
City came down this morning to spend
the day shopping and visiting friends
Some Of the Fargo callers in Valley
City yesterday and today are A. l.
Nordmark, L. L. Woefer. G. B. Glade
and Thomas Larkins.
The Brotherhood Of the Congrega'
tional church met last night in the par
lors and enjoyed splendid supper and
social session. About fifty were pres
ent.
While the outlook for a good day
early was very good before noon II
had grown colder and most OF the day
the wind was strong and cold.
Mrs. E. B. Goss Of Bismarck was
down this week on business connected
with the Federation Of Women's Clubs
and was guest of Mrs. C.. e. Yer
milya on Fourth street.
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Nc.
Kenzie Of this city will be glad to
know that their daughter who has been
very i'll with diphtheria is much bet.
ter today.
Mrs. Otto Neumann and Mrs. Chas.
G. Lund have issued invitations to a
number Of their friends for a thimble
bee on next Thursday, at the home of
Mrs. Neumann on Fifth street.
G.. H. Hart of Hankinson and G. E.
Pettibone were between train callers
in Valley City yesterday.
DR.. and Mrs. E. A. Pray entertained
very delightfully."- last evening about
thirty Of their friends at their home
on Fifth avenue. The decorations
were characteristic of Washington's
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-02-26

Birthday and the amusements were
very unique. A very enjoyable even.
ing was spent.
Miss Alta Turk who is teacher in
the public schools Of Fingal arrived in
the city last evening to spend the
week end with her parents.
Mrs. H. G. Wick Of Cavalier who at
tended the meeting of the Federation
Of Women's Clubs held here this week
was entertained at the home of Mrs.
Chas. F. Mudgett.
Attorney and Mrs. Lee Combs re-
turned this morning from Fargo where
MI. Combs has been acting for the de-
tense in the Flora trial.
Mrs. r J.. Larson and Mrs. Barney
Gray have issued invitations for a card
party this eve1ing at the apartments
Ct Mrs. Larson In The Sheyenra Flats.
Last evening at the Catholic church
hall the members of the church gave
very delightful card party after which
a lunch was served. Cinch was the
game played and all had very enjoy
able evening.
The Domestic Science Department
Of the Richie School under the direc-
ton Of Miss Mae Hooper, the head of
that department, entertained the Board
of Directors of the State Federation
Of Women's Clubs at luncheon in the
dining room, last Thursday noon The
color scheme was yellow, large bowl
Of daffodils in the center Of the table
and the place cards and menus were
hand painted in the shape Of butterflies
which literally covered the table. The
room was darkened and small yellow
candles were burning.
Mrs. Lafayette Knox who came to
attend the wedding Of her sister, Mrs.
L. s. B. Richie, nee Miss Florence
Winterer, will .eturn to her home at
Medicine Hat his evening.
Those registered at the Kindred
from different parts Of the state yes.
terday and today are Mr.. and Mrs. w.
M. Klemstein of Melville, D. V. Lees
of McClusky, Fred Zellner Of Kensal,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. N. Yulr of Woodwork,
and c. E. Dutz of Grand Forks.
The choir. boys Of the Episcopal
church enjoyed Pan Cake" supper
last night at the Guild Hall, after
which they were entertained for an
hour with stereopticon views Of Wash
ington's early home and Alexandria,
Mount Vernon, Philadelphia and Of
Washington, D. c.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-02-26
PUBLIC SALE.

On Northwest quarter, Section 2, Or:
Iska Township, Saturday, March H.
1914, commencing at one o'clock p. m
Live Stock-1 pair Bay Geldings
coming years; pair Gray Mares
coming years; l pair Roam Geldings
coming 3 years; Bay Gelding, coming
years; l Gray Mare, coming years
I Bay Mare, coming 3 years; 1 Bay
Gelding, coming 8 years; l Galloway
Cow, 3 years old; Galloway Heifer
ten months old.
Farm Neutrality-suspicious. Walking Cul
tivator, One Iowa Cream Separator
and other articles too numerous ia
mention.
Terms of 'Sale-A1l sums of SO o.
under, cash. All sums over SO, time
will be given to October I, 1914, on
good bankable paper.
CIFAS. F. MAYO, Prop.
John Ross, Auctioneer.
126-1td-1tw. S. F. Sherman, Clerk
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-02-26
GRAND PRAIRIE.

The Farmers Club of Grand Prairie
met at School House No. in Dist. 81
last Saturday. A large crowd gather
ed even though the day was rather
stormy. A boun1eous dinner was ,erv.
ed by the ladies after which Miss Min
ME ]. Nelson gave a very interesting
talk on consolidated schools. The
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-02-26

friends, Mrs. L. P. Hyde and Mrs. Paul
Featherstone at their apartments In
the Sheyenne Flats.
1t is a good time now to make pre-
parations to test the seed grain that Is
to be sown in the spring. Nothing on
the farm Is of more Importance than
the planting of good seed grain.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-02-26
DR.. sPlcER in AUSTRALIA.

DR.. A. w. Macdonald is in receipt of
letter from DR.. Spicer of Litchville
who is taking postgraduate work
specializing in ear, nose and throat
who is in Vienna, Australia stating
that he is enjoying the change the
trip has afforded and expressing the
hope that he may be back to North
Dakota in few months.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-02-26

FOR SALE-I have for sale few full
blooded Plymouth Rock cockerels.
For full information as to prices, etc.
see L. X. Stillings, Phone 901B.
2-26-3td- 1tw
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-02-26

Bring your Potatoes, Eggs and But
Ter to the Farmers Mercantile Com
nany's store and get the top Prices.
2-19-W6
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-02-26

Phone society news % society ~
itor, phone No. 1.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-02-26

The Times.Recoro mas . fuli line a.
carbon paper. Phone your order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
MRS. EATON Is BOUND
OVER TO GRAND JURY

Mrs. Earon, the woman who is
charged with having stolen a set OF
plumes from Mrs. Albert Schmidt.
was bound over to the grand jury this
morning by Magistrate c. J. Smith.
under $500 bonds. Mrs. Eaton had
been stopping at the Schmidt hotel.
and evidently admired the plumes TO
such an extent that she attempted TO
acquire them as her own. The value
OF the plumes is 500, and when Mrs.
Schmidt discovered her loss she made
immediate investigation. The result
was that she found the p:umes in pos
session OF her roomer and caused her
arrest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
TOCONQUERLAST
STAGE OF GREAT
LECLAIRE RAPIDS
government TO Build $780,
200 Longitudinal Dam Above
Smith s Island.
START WORK IN SPRING
sssset. 20 Have Charge Of Work
VIII Be Completes IN Three
Years.

ro- ages the grand old Mississippi
- ground and crumbied the rocks
: -. lie CIalre-ROCk Island rapids:
i. has poured its waters down the
-, fall with such swiftness that
- the king OF boats could climb
-. height. Now the last lap OF that
,urbuleu1 rapids is 10 be pacihed- The
-,ve-nmsut viii begin in the spring
a. build a longitudinal dam from the
80 n Smiths island 70 lie Claire at
co., Of 81. 100000. Three years will
~ needed FOR the work
rbe Moline dam and lock conquered
,ss worst part OF this swift water;
,ss neV construction viii finish the
--o-t will enec.ually control the worst
s,-s,eh Of river in the upper Mississ-
s,,f This will be a great step in the
--s-fnz Of the six foot navigation"
smiths island. above the Hampton
,,or has been chosen for the location
=, the new lock. The same dimensions
III ba used in the construction OF
.hs lock a. were used in the Moline
iock. $50 feet in length and 50 feet
!, width. There viii be maximum
~, n FIVE and one-half feet. Con
c-s,e and steel gates will be used in
TIE construction % the dam
Bsssett in Charge.
p. Bassett OF the United States
srziuee-ing Offices in Rock Island is
n have charge OF the work The i'm
movement work will consist OF canal
running from the lower end OF Smiths
STAND 10 lie Claire. the lower end OF
ms canal is 10 be closed by the lock.
ROck 10 the extent of 10000 cubic
vzrds will be removed from the chan
rel above the lock To accomplish
this r. will be necessary 10 build
eoEerdam. thus allowing the steam
sboveis to work on a dry bed.
This Improvement work has been .
assigned by Major Hoffman TO Assist .
ant United States Engineer H. r /
Reeves OF Sterling. Mr.. Reeves will I
begin preparations for the work at I
once. He will he under the supervi- /
son OF Mr Bassett.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
BUSINESS men IN
FAVOR OF M. WA.
Adopt Resolutions at Recent
Session Declaring Faith in
Big Institution.

At the recent annual meeting of the
Rock Island Business Mems associa-
ton, the following resolutions were
adopted, favoring the Modern Wood
men of America, whose head offices
are located in this city:
Whereas, One of the objects or pur-
poses of the Rock Island Business
Mems association is the promotion OF
diSions in the city of Rock Island; and
Whereas, There can be no progress
nor advancement nor development of
Rock Island nor of its institutions
unless there be assurance of security
from unfair and unwarranted criti
cism and attack and guaranteesof
fair treatment and honest and earnest
support; and
Whereas. We have in our midst the
home office of one of the greatest fra
tesnal societies in the world an insti-
tuition tha> is second TO none in real
value TO the city; that collects and
disburses annually from twelve TO fiji
teen millions of dollars, all of which
is deposited for collection in the hanks
of the tri-cities; that gives s:e@-y and
desirable employment TO several hun
bred people, both male and female:
that disburses from $4,000 to $4,000
per month in salaries, most of which
is spent locaily-an institution. the
loss of which would be severity felt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-30
LOCAL MAN TALKS
ON RIVER NEEDS
Captain w. A. Blair Answers
Questions Before Mississippi
Improvement Meeting.

Major George VI. Hoffman. who is
in charge OF the United States ergi-
neers for this district. and Captain W.
a Blair OF Davenport have returned
10 their homes after attending n meet
ing OF the Upper Mississippi Improve
ment association in st. Paul. The
meeting was an executive session and
took up general discussion OF river
conditions.
Captain Blair answered many Ques-
lions concerning the upper river and
made a short talk on the improve
ments needed. An expert engineer. J.
F. Harding OF New York City was pres
ent at the meeting. He used lantern
slides 10 show the great progress made
by Germany and France in the con
struction OF river terminals.