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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

Thomas Cooper, of the Better Farm
ing association, was here Wednesday,
to discuss matters with Prof James of
the Normal, Edwin Maryland, our coun-
ty expert, and the county commission
ers. From here he went to Mandan. /,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

Sheriff James Kelly, States Attor-
ney Englert and Clerk of Court Olsby
accompanied Thos. Brennan and Bar
ney Lawler to Jamestown Thursday
morning, where they are to appear
for sentence before Judge Coney.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22
PORK PRODUCTION CONTEST
WELL WORTH ENTERING.

BY the information service, North
Dakota Experiment station. ..
Now is the time to get into the pork
production contest. Every boy and
girl that is interested should write to
the experiment station for application
blank and full information. The time
for entering closes May l. so
Up to the present time North Dako-
ia has been alone in conducting pork
production contests. This year Min
nesota, Illinois, Pennsylvania and
Georgia are putting on contests so
that the North Dakota boys and girls
will have chance to match their skill
against that of the boys and girls in
these other states. This means that
greater effort should be put forth in
order to be sure to keep the record in
North Dakota. The contestants in the
first two contests, not only demon
strated the possibilities of pork pro-
duction in North Dakota, but they also
made money on the litters-and the
prizes on top Of that. The twenty-four
winners in the 1914 contest averaged
$3.50 per litter above the feed cost,
return of $11 a month of caring for
the litter, after paying market price
for the feed.
The experiment station sends the
contestants circulars of information
from time to time. This has added
much to the educational value of the
contest. Not only have the contest
ants made use of this information to
good advantage, but the fathers have
in many cases turned it to good &C
count. @.aa H =.
The contest has also been a means
Of creating interest in live stock. The
writer found one case where the chill
Gren were afraid of pigs. Two OF the
girls were induced by their mother to
60 into the contest. This created an
interest in the pigs and when small
they petted them and began to like
them as pets. The writer weighed the
hogs at the close of the contest and
the girls were not afraid of hogs any
more. They liked them and went
right in the pen with the big pigs and
helped drive them on the scale. One
fof the girls made $63.68 on her litter
of ten pigs and the other sister made
$51.25 on litter of nine pigs, and in
addition to this they received the
prizes. i@
Keeping record of the food fed
was also good training. It helped
to demonstrate the good returns that
were made from a small investment
It was business training and exper
fence Of the best kind.
/ The boys and girls should be given
every encouragement to enter the
contest, and now is the time don't
put of single day!
Sheriff James Kelly, States Attor
ney Englert and Clerk Of Court OlsbJ
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

BUFF WYANDOTTES-t kind that
lay and pay Winners wherever
shown. Eggs for Matching $3.50 and
$500 per IS; also baby chicks in sea-
son. Safe arrival, and satisfaction
guaranteed. Plum Grove Stock and
Poultry farm, Cuba, N. Oak.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22
Farmers Free Column

Actual farmers may advertise stock,
poultry, grain, machinery or farm pro-
duce in this column, free of charge.
Advertisements may be signed or an
swers received at this office and for
warded. The right is reserved to re.
ject.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

Mrs. L. A. Morrison and little son
returned to Valley City Saturday
morning from a several weeks visit
with Mrs. Morrison's parents at Eve
leth, Mimi. Mrs. Morrison is the wife
Of the Fifth avenue jeweler.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

Miss Esther Hayes, Of Hillsboro, ar
rived in the city Sunday, to spend
some time with her mother, Mrs.
James Daily, Sr.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

FOR SALE-Pure bred Clydesdale
Stallion Colts and Polled Shorthorn
Bull Calves. Leal Stock Farm,
Leal, N. D.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

FOR SALE-Four young work horses,
weight from 1900 to 1400 pounds.
Peder P. Lannes. Phone R. 940X.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

S. C. w. LEGHORN eggs for hatch
ing, $100 for Is. Mrs. G. E. Miller.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

PEAFOWLS-Three young males for
sale. Plum Grove Stock & Poultry
Farm, Cuba, N. Oak.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

FOR SALE-Holstein Friesian bull
calves; full blood and high grades.
Well bred and prices reasonable. Cor
nelius Vanderwerf, Tower City, N. D.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

FOR SALE-One thoroughbred Hol.
stein bull, two years and four
months old; registry papers furnished.
F. Hesch, Eckelson.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

HAY FOR SALE in stack. Apply tt
C. J., Lee.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

VIM. Shepard, OF Cooperstown, is q
visitor IN the city for few days.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

FOR SALE-Barley suitable for seed.
Inquire Of Thomas Gassman, Phone
930B.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

FOR SALE-A pure bred Red Poll
Bull calf, eleven months old, also
a number of Barred Plymouth Rock
hens and a few pure bred Buff Or
phington Cockerels. For further ir-
formation see or write F. l.. Widdi-
field, Leal, N D.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

OLD PAPERS Get big bunch for .
nicke! 1T the Times-Record ONCE.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

Have you tried the TImes.Rseord's
want ads. today7
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-04-22

FOR SALE - Registered Holstein
Friesen Bull. Four months old.
Will be sold at reasonable price.
J. E. Staub, Owner, Valley City, R,
r. l, Box. 81.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19
SCHOOL CONTROVERSY
 EXCITES FAIRBANKS PEOPLE

Fairbanks newspapers of recent date indi- cate that that city is al torn up over the question of engaging teachers for the public schools for the ensuing year According to the News Miner, teachers are coming to Fairbanks this year from Porto Rico Bel Engham, Chicago, Oregon, and the Lord knows where.' At public meeting called to discuss the question with the school board there was large crowd present, and many of the most prominent men and women of the city participated in the discussion. The controversy arose over an effort to retain the services of Miss Paddock, who was very strongly supported. The board, by vote of two to one declined to re-engage her There are intimations of a suit for damages, as the lady was only brought in from the Outside last year
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19
LAUNCH BEAVER RETURNS
 FROM MARSHALL STRIKE"

The launch Beaver, Charles Larson mas ter, arrived in 1ditarod early Tuesday morn ing, having reached Dikeman on her return from Marshall City at 9 20 p. m. Saturday. In spite of the discouraging reports received from the alleged strike at Marshall City, most of the dozen or more stampeders who went to that place on board the Beaver decided to stay and investigate. Members of the Beavers crew visited the scene of the discovery and report that there un- doubtedly is pay there although conditions are such as to discourage the influx of men there.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19
DIRECTOR
 RETURNS TO IDITAROD

Professor Charles E. Drapeau, the leading amusement director of Interior Alaska re turned to this city last Tuesday from a grand triumphal tour which he started early this spring over the winter trails and which took him to all the centers of population be- tween this place and Ruby The professors moving picture machinery is once more dec orating the front of A. B. hall, but he has been greatly disappointed in being unable to secure any of the many new reels of films which he expected on the early boats this season. By vigorously using the wireless ana urging the transportation people, Mir Drapeau expects to be able to give an ex- hibition here within the next week
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19
AUTO-T GAR
 IS WORKING GOOD

During the past ten days sufficient ex- perimenting with the home e-made power-car on the lditarod tramway has convinced Davie Mutchler that the machine is capable of doing good work on that road As con sequence Mr Mutchler is having the road bed put in good condition and has an ncunced daily schedule between this town and Flat City of three round trips.
 The car, which was made from Nels Glantzs automobile by putting fanges on the wheels and contracting the axles to the width of the tramway track, has been han dled by Phil Caswell, a chauffeur who ar rived in Iditarod this spring over the Sew ard trail
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19
RELATED ANNOUNCEMENT
 OF MARRIAGE OF (. R. PECK

In the mail which arrived here last Tues day morning was the following interesting announcement:
 Captain Robert M Brambila. United States army, announces the marriage of hi; sister, Mauda Guadalupe, to Mir Clark Robert Peck, on Friday, April l6, 1915 Ia coma Wash"
 Accompanying the announcement was q card announcing that Mr and Mrs. Peel; would be "at home after July first, Flat Alaska"
 Mir Peck and his bride reached Iditarod Oil Tuesday morning last, having come from the Outside on the same boat which carried the mail announcement of the wedding.
 Mr and Mrs Peck enjoyed honeymoon trip to San Francisco and San Diego, where they visited the exposltlons.
 It goes without saying that the many friends of the popular Flat City merchant will extend to him and his bride their heartiest felctations and best wishes
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19
PRELIMINARY WORK ON
 RAILROAD PROJECT BEGINS

The knik News of May chronicles the arrival at Ship Creek, or Anchorage, as it Is now officially designated, of Lieutenant Frederick Mears of the Alaska engineering commission, which is in charge of the con struction of the great railway system. He came to initiate work on the railroad project. Scores of engineers and skilled mechanics and a vast amount of freight have also been landed at Anchorage.
 Included ln the equipment now at An chorage are rails, ties, wharf timbers, pile drivers, lumber for building purposes and stores for the commisary department. A big dredger for use in channel work at the mouth of Ship creek, and other necessary equipment, are on the way from the canal ZCne.
 The first preliminary work undertaken was the laying of track to facilitate the handling of the freight from the beach to the railway warehouses and yards. Miss Babe White of Anchorage had rhe honor of driving the first spike, which Commissioner Mears later pulled out and presented to her as keepsake.
 Anchorage will be the headquarters of the commission. Old knk also will be a cen ter of activity. Chief Clerk Chase, now en route, will for the time being be the United States commissioner, but his powers will be limited to those of justice of the peace. He also will be postmaster, and Is bringing an experienced man to act as deputy. James Wsrdell of Katalla will be deputy United States marshal.
 Regarding the townsite, Commissioner Mears announces that the land office is ex- pected to put engineers in the field within short time to locate a townste in the district between Ship creek and Ship creek junction. The plans of the commission con template using practically all of the ground which is at present occupied by temporary roadhouses and dwellings, and it will be necessary to remove these habitations.
 Lieutenant was unable to say what plan would be followed by the land office in as signing lots for building purposes.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19
NEW SEEDS

Through the thoughtfulness of Delegate James Wickersham, The Pioneer this week received from the department of agricul- ture large mail sack full of choice vege- table and flower seeds. The seeds are con taned in small cotton sacks and in each sack will be found about forty packages of many varieties They are free Call and let us hand you a package in order that you may make a dozen plants grow where nary a one eer growed before.
 Nice crisp head lettuce, arriving today.
 Crowley & Porter.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19
THEY'VE COZ
 THE MONEY

The finance committee appointed at a public meeting held some weeks ago to secure the necessary subscriptions for the Fourth of July celebration to be held in this city report that the funds have been guar anteed, and that. from financial point of view, nothing stands in the way of 1ditarod having one of the best celebrations of its brief and glorious history.
 Now that the officials of the district court are with us, good speakers may easily be obtained for the occasion. All of our resi- dents remember with pleasure the remarks made last year by G. Ellis Gardner. the genial and eloquent assistant district attor- hey, and would be pleased to again hear the gentle cadences of his bazoo this summer After his long and tiresome trip from Fair banks the district attorney, Rhinehart f. Roth, should be in good condition to pluck g few pin feathers from the tail of that proud American bird of freedom on the na- tional natal day. All the visitors will doubt less be invited to address the muItitudes in this town and at Flat City.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19
W. A. COPELAND WANTED

Persistent and widespread inquiry is be- ing made throughout Alaska by L. E. Ar mold of 2036 Steiner street, San Francisco, for William Alexander Copeland, described as 52 years of age, height six feet, com plexion dark, hair and mustache jet black, eyes dark, former occupation was that of painter. Resided in San Francisco lS94-5, Bakersfield 1867, and left for Alaska about 1899, If MT. Copeland will communicate with Mir Arnold he will learn something to his advantage. A liberal reward will be paid for any information in regard to the missing man.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19
STEAMER WASHBURN BRINGS
 PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT

The steamer NJ L. Washburn arrived at Dikeman at a. m. on Sunday last She brought seventy tons of freight and the fol lowing passengers:
 Mrs Jack Folsom and baby Mrs M H. Marston, S R. Fox, w. F Duffy. William Dettering Russell Lovelay, Mrs M. A. Me Leod F. G. Manley and wife. c. H, Knowles, Miss R. A. Murray Mrs. F. A. Cleveland, C. R. Peck and wife, Mrs. $. L. Van Welt, Mrs Si Atwell and child, Jack Lindsay, Charles Ross and Charles Drapeau.
 The passengers arrived in Iditarod early on Tuesday morning on board the launches Prairie Bell and Beaver
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19
THURSTONS EN ROUTE

From a member of the court party that arrived last evening it was learned that United States Marshal L. T. Erwin of the Fourth division had recently started from Seattle accompanied by T. L. Thurston and wife, former postmaster and assistant post master at this place It is reported that the Thurstons will appear before the com ing term of the district court to plead to indictments found against them last summer for irregularities alleged to have taken place while they were in charge of the postofice
 The indictment against John R. Kilday, the former deputy United States marshal of the kuskokwim precinct, has been nolIe crossed, Eilday was charged with larceny by bailee
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19
"GROUND IS ALL STAKED"
Nome Nugget

Charles J. Keon of Marshall City, in a letter to Russ Downing gives the first in timation so far received of new strike in the Marshall section which is pronounced to be genuine in every way. According to Keon, the new paystreak is located about ten miles from the Marshall City townsite, on what is known as Willow creek. The pay so far developed runs through four claims, and consists of an average of seven feet of dirt running about l2 cents per pan, and is covered with an average burden of muck sixteen feet in thickness. The ground is described as suitable for both winter and summer operations, as there is an abun- dance of water. The letter also states that the ground is all staked.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19
CORONER'S JURY VERDICT
 ON LUSITANIA VICTIMS

We find that the deceased met death from prolonged immersion and exhaustion in the sea, eight miles south southwest of Old Head of kinsale Friday, May 7 1915, owing to the sinking of the Lusltanla by torpedoes fired by German submarine.
 We find that this appalling crime was committed contrary to international law and the convictions of all civilized nations,
 We also charge the officers of said sub marine and the emperor and government of Germany, under whose orders they acted with the crime of wholesale murder before the tribunal of the civilized world
 We desire to express sincere condolences and sympathy with the relatives of the de ceased the Cunard company and the United States, many of whose citizens perlshed in this murderous attack on an unarmed liner
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19
RECEIPTS OF MERCHANDISE
 ARE VERY UNSATISFACTORY

Much dissatisfaction is being expressed by Idit arod merchants with the lack of transportation facilities from upper Yukon points so far this season. Although the upper Yukon was free from ice at an un- usually early date this year, the shipments so far received here have been very light. This is explained to certain extent by the low water in the Yukon and the difficulties of navigation.
 Practically no fresh fruits or vegetables have been received here so far and such staples as ham, bacon, eggs, etc, are scarce.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19
CAPTAIN J. A. LE BALLISTER
 DROPS DEAD IN SEATTLE

It was reported by persons arriving in the city last night from Fairbanks that word had been received that Captain J. A. Le Ballister, the well-known Yukon river steamboat captain had recently dropped dead in Seattle
 Captain Le Ballister, who had been in poor health for some time, was recently arrested in Seattle in connection with some alleged payroll irregularities while in com mand of the steamer Robert Kerr He gave bonds for his appearance in Fsiranbnks this summer for trial
 New hams and bacon arriving today.
 Crowley & Porter The Boas Clothing Store at Flat. Prices reasonable.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19
STRANBERG TO SHIP QUARTZ

Dave Stranberg is making arrangements to ship quantity of quartz from the Up grade to the Outside for treatment. In re cent placer operations on the hillside at the head of Flat creek the uncovered bedrock has revealed stringers of richly minerahzed quartz, and a quantity of this is being dis lodged and sacked for shipment
 While no well-defned quartz ledge has ever been discovered on the hills at the head of Flat creek, small stringers have ire quently been observed and these are in variably very rich. Numerous quartz loc&- tions are maintained in the vicinity, and the recent discoveries at the Upgrade will lend interest to the search for quartz in that vicinity.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19
PEOPLE INQUIRED FOR

Postmaster Vile has received a letter from Anton Hanigsman of Hood River Ore, inquiring for Pete Hanlgsman, who was last heard from in 1913 The post master is asked also to locate Lee Page, who left Fairbanks in 1910 or 1911 for Iditarod or koyukuk.
 The postmaster has also been requested to locate T. E. Burns, who was in this city on September 3, 1910 His address or any information regarding him is desired by A. schiappawase, l20 South Main street Akron 0.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19
CHANGE IN THE WEATHER
 GRATIFYING TO MINERS

The extremely hot weather which pre- vailed for a week or more, causing appre- hension of water shortage to mining men throughout the district, was terminated the first of the week by showers and cooler weather, which later developed into wind and rain storms of some magnitude
 For some time past men have been laid off at various plants on account of lack of water, but the wet weather has come as q godsend to the miners and more men are being constantly employed
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19
BIG CONSIGNMENT OF MAIL

The launch Sea Wolf arrived early on Tuesday morning last, having on board elght tons of mail for Iditarod and Flat City It is supposed that this comprised all the accumulations of the past winter. From now until the close of navigation it IS eX- pected that the mail service will be regular and satisfactory.
 The outgoing mail was sent down river on board the Transit last Sunday without awaiting the arrival of the incoming mall.
 No time has yet been set for the dis patch of the next mail.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19
THE HUMANE EDITOR

We know two or three men in this town who have owed us small amount of money since the time when Heinz had only one pickle. and we have made arrangements with local doctor to administer the "tWl- light sleep treatment so they can part with the money that belongs to us without so much mental agony Siloaam Springs, Ark, Herald.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19

Jack Folsom who is mining on Moore creek, arrived in Iditarod last Tuesday to meet his wife and baby, who arrived that morning from California. They left for Moore creek on Thursday morning
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19
ALFRED BOAS IN JUNEAU

Alfred Boas, formerly manager of the H Boas clothing house of this city, who left here last fall was heard from by the last mail Ali wrote from Juneau, where he was called to assist Moose" Johnson in the organization work of the L. O. O. M, of which order Mir Boas is an enthusiastic member.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19
MURRAY MILES DEAD

Murray B. Myles, who was one of the first conductors on the White Pass & Yukon railway, died at his home in North YaHima, Wash, on April 30 last, after long illness
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19
NOTICE

The Miners & Merchants Bank of Iditarod will act as collecting agent for the American Yukon Navigation Company, and matters will be greatly facilitated if shippers will transact their business with that institution prior to coming to Dikeman
 HARRY WATSON,
 Agent A.-Y. N. Co.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19

Mrs. M H. Marston arrived from Seattle last Tuesday morning, and will remain in the camp during the remainder of the min ing season.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19

Drew French and Dave Black, mining men of Ophir camp, were arrivals in the city yesterday.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19
RIVER TRAFFIC

The Transit, with machinery for Frank Manley, arrived from Dlkeman yesterday afternoon.
 The Little Delta left Dikeman Thursday evening with the passengers of the Wash burn and transferred them at White Seal lending to the Prairie Bell. She returned to D.keman Friday morning and is loading for 1ditarod.
 The Sea Wolf arrived at Dkeman at 10 80 a. m. Friday with freight for Joe Smith.
 The Sarah was reported as leaving St. Michael at 3 a. m. yesterday, and the Kerr al 6 a. m.
 The Delta left Gibbon yesterday for Fair banks
 The Schwatka left Dawson for down river Thursday.
 Launch Beaver arrived at Dkeman early Friday morning
 Launch Standard departed Saturday last for the Innoko river
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19

Fresh Olympia Oysters, for cocktails, S2 ,an. Iditarod Meat Go.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19

Visit our new store at Flat.
 Boas the Cothier.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19

William Maloney, territorial mining ln- spector, left Iditarod last Sunday afternoon for Dikeman on his way to the lower Yukon.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19

New cream cheese, arriving today.
 Crowley X Porter
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19

Nice green onions arriving today.
 Crowley X Porter.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-06-19

Steamer Pup, Captain Ray Henderson, left for Dikeman Monday.