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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-02-18
MISS NELSON A GUEST.

A function of unusual charm and
brilliancy was that at which Mrs.
Frank S. Talcott was hostess, at the
warden's residence. The spacious
roms were redolent with the frag-
rance of flowers, pink carnations,
ferns and potted hyacinths grazing
the parlors, while in the dining room
a mound of snapdragons in the cen
ter Of the table and potted primroses
placed about formed the decorative
note of pink and white. Receiving
with Mrs. Talcott was Mrs. L. B. Han
ma, and assisting throughout the
rooms were Mesdames N. O. Ramstad,
G. A. Rawlings, Peter Reid, T. A. JAG
OLSON, e. P. Quain, R. ]. Taylor and
E. B. Goss. Assisting Mrs. F. O..
Brewster in the dining room were
Mrs. F. L. Conklin and Mrs. H. J..
Linde, and the Missese Roxana Foss,
Ruthella Taylor, Dorothy Tracy, Es-
Their and Ruth Talcott Mrs. E. G..
Patterson and Mrs. r. L. Best pour
ing. The shades were drawn and the
glowing lights served to enhance the
beauty of the appointments. A de-
lightful feature of the afternoon was
the reading by Miss Emma Perley
Lincoln, "Ten O'clock Tomorrow
Morning." and to an insistent encore,
Miss Lincoln responded with a tender
little touch of Italian vernacular. She
is most finished reader, her inter-
pretations evoking marked favor.
During the afternoon, from behind a
screen of palms in the hall, the pen
itentiary orchestra, assisted by Mrs.
Peck, discoursed sweet strains from
the popular operas. The afternoon
was altogether delightful, about 100
ladies leaving cards. Although not
present in person, Mr.. Talcott added a
happy touch to the occasion by pre-
senting each of the assisting ladies
with quaint and lovely corsage boll-
quet of English violets. Many wives
of the members of the legislature
were guests. Among the out-of-town
guests was Miss Minnie j. Nelson, of
Valley City, president of the FEEDER
alton of Women's Clubs. - Bismarck
Tribune.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-02-18
VALLEY CITY DIAMONDS AGAIN.

One matter in connection with the
investigation of the Tax Commission
that is causing some amusement is the
PUSSY Foot" work in ferriting out GER
tain Valley City diamonds which
were taxed and the alleged missing of
others, as well as those in other towns.
1t is stated that Valley City is entitled
to be called the Diamond City, &C.
cording to the tax assessments of the
state The office of state tax COM
mission seems to have resolved itself
into considerable sort of a joke and
there is little doubt but that some
changes will be made that will be ben
efcial in securing honest taxation, at
a much lesser expense.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-02-18
A VERY PRACTICAL QUESTION.

Grand Forks Herald: Members of
typographical unions, local and inter-
national, have addressed to the men,
bers of the state legislature circular
which treats of an important subject
in practical and temperate way, and
sets forth some conditions which GER
tainly merit the careful attention of
the legislative assembly.
The circular sets forth, in brief, the
fact that a large share of the state
printing is being done by concern
which is operating in temporary quar-
tiers in Bismarck basement, which
will be vacated on the close of the
session, and that this institution en-
ploys, as would be expected under the
circumstances, transient printers who
have no domicile in the state and
who, on completion of the work under
contract, will betake themselves else
where. All this, while within the state
are printing establishments which are
here all the time, which aid in the
payment of taxes, and which provide
employment for skilled craftsmen who
make their homes in the state and are
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-02-18
LESS BRUTALITY.

At Devils Lake, last week man
from McHenry county, was found
guilty of assault and may be sentenc-
ed to the penitentiary, in fact received
a sentence later of one year. The
popularity of the thug and brute are
passing and what used to be hon.
AIRED as a prince in this country is a
criminal under our present laws and
the sentencing of this man will in all
human probability have the effect Of
discouraging the fighter in the future.
This sentence at this time is worthy
of note when all Europe seems to be
insane with the blood-lust and war is
the popular subject Of discussion ev-
eryWhere.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-02-18
THE TOGETHER SPIRIT.

"The sooner we North Dakotans
realize that the interests Of this
great state will best be served by
helping the other fellow rather
than fighting him, the better off will
all be. There should be no west, and
no east, no north and no south, in this
state. We should all be for North Da-
kota, all of it, all of the time. One
section can profit nothing by detract-
ing from any other section. Each Sec
ton should gladly help the other.
"A house divided against itself must
fall and the same is true of a state.
Until we all work together for North
Dakota; until the man who attempts
to array one section against another
for personal reasons is recognized for
what he is, public enemy, and is
treated as such, there can be no full
realization of our hopes"
The above is taken from the Mandan
Pioneer and is chuck full of good
sense. 1t is the spirit of live and let
live that will make or break a state or
community This is a great state,
wonderful in possibilities, but it will
be years yet before the greatness and
possibility is fully understood, but
while our resources are being devel-
oped, there should be a united stand
for North Dakota.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-02-18

among it's most useful and desirable
citizens.
1t is a certainty that in many cases
a concern established in this manner,
for temporary purpose, regardless of
the conditions under which it's work
is performed and of the character
and competence of the men who per.
form DIT, can underbid those institu-
lions which have their permanent To-
cation in one or the other of the cities
of the state, and which must, at all
times, bear their share of the finan-
cial burdens of the state.
Just now the state authorities are
engaged in search for sources of
revenue. 1t has ben shown that on
any basis on which it is possible for
us to operate in the future, more mon.
ey must be raised in taxation. There
are two ways, and only two, in which
this can be done. One way is to re-
quire those who are now residents Of
the state to pay more taxes. The 9th.
er is by giving every possible ercour-
agement to the legitimate business of
every kind which is or can be tran
sacted within the state, thus increas.
ing the volume of domestic business
and the number of taxpayers. Which
way is preferable?
The state, and the institutions which
are under it's control. ought not to pay
exorbiant prices for printing, or any
thing else. But no question of exor-
biant prices exists. The state should
pay reasonable prices for all that it
gets. 1t should buy it's printing, and
it's groceries, and its hardware, and
everything else that is required, of
citizens of the state who maintain per-
manent establishments for the supply
of these needs. Attempts at exor-
ton, if such should be made can east
ly be detected by competent boards
and certainly, failing evidence of any
thing of the sort, not only should con-
tracts for public work of any kind
that can be done in the state by per-
cons who are in good faith residents
and taxpayers of the state not to be
let to outside bidders, but outside bid
ders should not be permitted to COM
pete for such work.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-02-18
FLAX OUTLOOK.

While the whole state is discussing
the great European war, not only in
it's political aspect but in relation to
prospective crop conditions in North
Dakota, and it is apparent that the
spring of 1915 will see large increase
in wheat acreage, there is one Of our
small grain crops that for some rea-
son or other seems to have fallen into
the background.
The crop referred to is fax, at one
time prime favorite among our farm.
ers for both old and new land. 1t ap-
pears from figures presented by Com
missioner R. F. Flint of the state de-
partment of agriculture and labor that
the fax acreage for North Dakota was
only 704,182 in 1914 as compared with
1,129794 in 1910. Nor is this shrink
age confined to this state only, for
federal figures indicate that Montana
shows a loss of $4,000 acres as COM
pared with 1913 and the whole United
States has only an acreage of 1885 900
in 1914, as compared with 1921, 900 in
1913 and 2,S51,O00 in 1912 Surely
these figures are forcible enough to
suggest the thought that the time may
have arrived when the cultivation of
flax may again be undertaken with
profit. We are assured that, with pro-
per preparation of the seed bed and
careful selection of seel, the crop is
no harder on land than any other and
that under equal conditions, such as
timely seeding and average rainfall, it
will compare favorably so far as net
profit is concerned with any other
grain. Now comes the European war
with it's abnormal needs and condi.
tons and, with other grains. the price
of flax is again very attractive.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-02-18
FIGHTING OVER THE LINE.

Just what the result of the fight be-
ing wagered by the Courier News
against the saloons of Moorhead,
MIMI, no person can foretell to GER
tainty, but one fact stands out clearly
and that is that for once at least the
people of Moorhead will have splen-
did opportunity to learn just about
what the decent people of this state
think of their city. Moorhead is dis
graceful place and we wish the Courier
News success in the undertaking.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-02-18
HOUSE BILL II.

Even with the temperance people
there is some opposition to House
Bill No. II. Creating offices and COM
missions on general principles seems
to meet with much objection and at
the same time many urge that the
governor should be given more power
to remove county officers who neglect
their duty and that their removal
should be compulsory when neglect
could be shown. House Bill No. II is
not strong measure even with the
rankest prohibitionists.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-02-18
TOO MANY CHILDREN

are under-size, under-weight
with pinched faces and poor blood; they
do not complain but appetite lags, they
have no ambition and do not progress.
Such children need the rich medicinal
nourishment in SCOTS Emulsion above
everything else; its pure cod liver oil con-
tains natures own blood-forming, flesh
building fats which quickly show in rosy
cheeks, better appetite, firm flesh and
sturdy frames.
If your children are languid, tired
vixen rising, catch cold easily or find
their studies difficult, give them Scott:
Enusion; it supplies the very food ele-
ments that their systems lack.
SCOTS Emulsion contains no alcohol
and is 50 good for growing children it's a
pity to keep it from them.
l+-T Scott &Bowne. Bloomfield. NJ.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-02-18
BARNES COUNTY HAS WHEAT TO
SELL.

The raise in the price of wheat has
earned for the actual farmers of
Barnes county several hundred thous-
and dollars. Several of the larger
farmers are holding wheat ranging
from six to ten or more thousand
bushels, which will be sold when the
price seems to have reached the top.
The general opinion seems to be that
all wheat is sold, but that is not so
when it is finally moved there will be
noticeable increase in bank deposits.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-02-18
THE BOARD OF REGENTS.

Washburn Leader: If the board of
regents can be kept out of politics it
will be a good substitute for the board
of trustees; but all the cutting down
of expenses should not be done on the
educational institutions of the state.
1t has taken a long time to prepare
suitable schools for the children of
the state and these schools should not
be hindered by lack of money.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-02-18
FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE,

The discovery of foot and mouth in
lection in the stockyards of nine cit
ies-Chicago, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis,
Louisville, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Column
bus, Jersey City, and Baltimore
which has resulted in the closing of
these stockyards until they have been
thoroughly disinfected, is regarded by
the Federal authorities as undoubted-
ly setback in their campaign to
eradicate the plague but is considered
to be by no means as serious a matter
as if the disease had broken out in
stock held on the farms. All the cat
tie affected were destined for immedi-
ate slaughter at various points. No
stockers or feeders were included
cluded among them. The infection
therefore has been laid over a trail
that runs in straight easily-traced
lines from city to city. The stamping
out of it is principally a matter of
disinfecting all cars used in these
shipments and all yards through which
they have passed On the other hand
when the disease first broke out last
fall it was spread over the country by
a large number of shipments of stock.
ers and feeders which were distribut.
ed more or less broadcast to the farms
in many states. To trace each one of
the animals in these shipments to its
ultimate destination was task OF
much greater magnitude than the au-
thorities now face
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-02-18
Has Used chamberlain's Cough Rem.
edy for 20 Years.

"Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
been used in my household for the past
twenty years. l began giving it to my
children when they were small. As a
quick relief for Group, whooping cough
and ordinary colds, it has no equal.
Being free from opium and other
harmful drugs, never felt afraid TO
give it to the children. I have re.
commended it to large number of
friends and neighbors, who have useo
it and speak highly of it," writes Mrs.
Mary Minke, Shortsville, N. Y. For
sale by the Siefgried Pharmacy.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-02-18

Miss Mary Naughton, who is clerk
in the offices of the register of deeds,
was passenger to Rogers on Thurs.
day evening, where she spent Friday,
being vacation day at the county Of
fees, owing to Lincoln's Birthday.
Miss Naughton also remained over for
an over Sunday visit, and will return
to the city tomorrow evening.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-02-18

PHONE SOCIETY NEWS 70 NO. Z
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-02-18

Town WOulQ not give tnem anything
they would use abusive and insulting
language.
Five more piggers including a wo-
man at jamestown have confessed
their guilt and have been sentenced
by the court to spend 80 days in the
Morton county Jail and pay fines of
5000 each. The woman's prison SEN
tence was suspended by the judge
John F. Cowan, former district
court Judge was fined $40 in the dis
trict court at Devils Lake by his Sue
cessor Judge C. w. Buttz when. he
gave vent to his sentiment toward
Dan V. Brennan whom he was cross
examining. Brennan's replies to Co.
vans questions aroused the former
jurist's anger and he launched into a
bitter denunciation of the witness.
A North Dakota editor who was ask
ed by his son to help him with some
problems assigned to him by mis-
teacher, says he can't see how kid
learns anything when he is sent home
with problems something like this
one: If it takes 4-month's old wood
pecker with rubber bill nine months
and thirteen days to peck hole thru
a cypress log that is large enough to
make III shingles, and it takes 1855
shingles to make bundle worth SO
cents per bundle. how long will it take
a cross-eyed grass-hopper with cork
leg to kick all the seeds out Of a dill
pickle?
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-03-04
NOW Is THE TINE
TO SWAT THE FLY

Uncle Sam is waging a relentless
war on the deadly houseny and in
late bulletin prepared by the Depart
ment of Agriculture, valuable informa4
tion is given on the best means Of
combating this deadly pest. The most
effective way Of cxterminating the
fly, according to the bulletin, il to
eradicate his breeding places. The
breeding season Of the fly begins
early in March and continues through
out the spring and summer months.
All dirt should be removed from the
premises, stables cleaned and decay
ing vegetables destroyed. The fly
has rightly been called the undertake
er's travelling salesman, and in addi-
ton to his regular line of typhoid
bugs" he carries side line Of tubercu-
losis, Asiatic Cholera and other disease
germs. Now is the time to swat the
fly.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-03-04
WINTER IN VERMONT

My old-time Perry, editorial write
on the Barre Times and creditably re
sponsible for much Of the thoughtful
comment in that paper, recently rem
dered little tribute to mid Februar!
in Vermont" which was especially
worthy Of approving consideration
There is indeed peculiar charm abou
a Vermont winter which no warmer
cline can offer or parallel. Certainly
the benefcient Father has all season.
for his own in our Vermont. Tn,
peeping and springing new life of Tho
springtime, the lush and voluptuous
summer, the benign and fragrant fall
season with its bountiful gifts ano
wine Of Indian summer-and then the
snappy, frosty prismatic winter! The
writer has enjoyed the changing
scenes Of many countries, the lights
and shades Of the tropics and the balm
and spice of Italian and Egyptian and
Arabian days and nights, but never
anything approaching the vivifying
and intoxicating air of bright, clear,
sunny mid-winter day in Vermont.
Assuredly though sought through
the world it's not met with elsewhere. y
The cosy and sociable wood fire
belongs with Vermont winter, like
pork and beans. II keeps a living,
healthy air in the room, life as against
the vicious and deadly coal, oil or gas
fire, and brings us to the new day
fresh and unasphyxiated Then, swing
out vigorously down the street or
along the hardened country road,
tasting and actually eating" the
frost-sterilized atmospheric incense Of
the new day, inhaling great drafts Of
the clarified tonic Of the gods from the
crisp and ambrosial ether Of the spark
ling morning! This is indeed living
life at its highest
Then, finally, the indescribable
charm Of the February dying day!
There is a Unjust the suspicion
of coming spring the lights and
shadows, that light that-except in
the memory of certain eyes away back
in the path of yesterday-"was never
seen on land or GOA y; Tho Garth aapd
the skies are slowly shading into that
beautiful poem of Londfellow's "Af-
.ernoon in February
Though clouds like ashes
The red sun flashes,
On village windows
Which glimmer redv
The Advance.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-03-04

He will be Prizes, upon His throne,
to deliver from the power Of sin and
death all who wish 10 come back into
harmony with God. Is this the word
Of God or mar Read / Cor. XIV Chap.
Christ the frst-fruits afterward they
that are Christ's at His coming. Then
comcth the end. The harvest Is the
end Of the world. (Matt. XlII-3s 10
43). Dead in Christ only, Thes. "
10. The saints only live then. adv.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-03-04

BIG LOSS AT ST. JOHNSBURY
High Water Damages House and
Bridge. People Saved in Boats

st. Johnsbury Center, Feb. 27-The
loss from the high water here will ex-
coed $4,000, including the bridge
which was carried out, damage to
houses and contents along the river
bank, and the drowning of 10 head Of
cattle. The inmates of six houses
were taken out in boats, in some in
stances the boats being rowed right
into the houses. Mrs. Sarah Wilson,
the last to be reached, was taken from
a chamber window at midnight.
Lewis Mooney, a 16-year-old boy,
was stranded in a neighbours house
and as it was impossible to launch
boat against the strong current there
rope was thrown to him and he was
hauled to safety. Frank Gallagher
had narrow escape from drowning.
With Dean Hall he was forced TO
climb tree in Delos NJ. Bacon's yard
when the rush of water swept down
the street. The boys later managed
to wade to the barn, but when Cal
lagher attempted to go TO the house
he fell in the water. After a struggle
he swan to the door and was pulled
through into the kitchen. Traffic was
resumed on the Boston & Maine last
night after "a hours tie-up.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-03-04
WOMEN's MISSIONARY SOCIETY

AT the annual meeting Of the
Women's Missionary Society of the
Congregational Church the officers of
the year 1914 were reelected. Mrs. S..
X. Perkins, president; Mrs. l.. Nun
son, president; Mrs. j. N. Hard,
treasurer; Mrs. G. A. Lawrence, secre-
tary. As text book for the year 1916
"The Child in Our Midst" was decided
upon.
The first meeting Of the year was
held at the parsonage January 7th, IL
ladies being present. The subject,
"The Child in its Helplessness," was
presented by Misses Jane and Ruth
Perkins.
On January 2Sth, Miss Mary Pres
ton, secretary Of Young Peoples Work
for Congregational Churches, gave a
very interesting talk in the church
parlors 10 81 ladies, large delegation
being young ladies from the seminary.
On February 4th the ladies' met at
the parsonage. The subject was pre-
scented as follows "The Child at
Home Mrs. J. NJ Hard; "Child Mar
rage Mrs. w. r. Hard. The ques-
tons arising from the readings were
ably presented by Mrs. w. 6. Bebee.
Herbert Burres, aged 81 years, Of
Newport, N. H., slipped and fell be-
meath train at Franklin Junction, N.
H., and was instantly killed. The body
was brought 10 Mortified where he
formerly resided
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-03-04
WARNER SAP SPOUT

The only perfect sap spout manufac-
tured, begins early in the morning
runs late ut night, and runs several
buckets full after all other spouts have
dried the tree up. For sale by all
dealers. Manufactured by Geo, d.
Jarvis & Co., Burlington, Vermont.
adv. -45-3
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-03-04
4 Per Cent.
per annum

Dividends are declared twice
year viz: as of the first days Of
January and July, according to law.
All dividends not withdrawn will
be added to the principal and draw
interest as new deposits, whether
the bank book is presented or not.
Deposits made on or before the
fifth day of any month draw inter
est from the first day of that
month.
Trustees: |. Z. Gibson, Presi-
dent; j. r. Judson, Vice-President;
John Robinson, f. d. yelling, Z.
l.. Sibley, d. F, Gardner, Harrison
!. Norton.
c. ii. DEWEY, Treasurer
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-03-04

The farm house of Edward O'Bryan
at South Bristol was burned recently
with loss placed at $4,000 There
is an insurance of $500. The contents
of the first floor were saved.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-03-04

Why forego the advantages Of SO
peculiar situation? Why quit our own
10 stand upon foreign ground? Why,
by Intervening our destiny with that
Of any part Of Europe, entangle our