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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-11-24
Fifty Years Ago.

I'VE record, with regret the death of
our old and constant friend, william
White of Mexico, Mo. He was an
honored citizen of Audrain County.
and his sudden death is a public loss.
He died In the sixty-fourth year of his
age, universally esteemed. Honor to
his memory"
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-11-24
Five Years Ago.

OF the twenty-four men on the IT,
ger squad, ten were from the School
of Law.
A rabbit ran across Rollins Field as
the Jayhawk was being burned. 1t
was hoped that this was the same rab-
bit which brought victory over Wash
ington the two previous years by SIM
liar maneuvers.
The parade of Missouri University
students started from the Baltimore
Hotel in Kansas City and marched
through the business district Of the
city.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-11-24

eter, with ceilings as high as 225 feet.
One passage was traced IL miles.
There is no strength in exaggera-
ton; even the truth is weakened by
being expressed too strongly"
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-11-24

THE tragic spectacle in any age,"
says Seymour Deming, ''is not the
persecution of its revolutionists, but
their prosecutors"
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-11-24
They Come 1900 Miles to See Tigers.

They Come 200 Miles to See Tigers.
R. NJ. Reese, a former student in the
University, and R. P. Groo of Mont
pelier, Idaho. arrived in Columbia last
night, coming 1900 miles to see the
Missouri-Kansas football game. They
are guests at the Kappa Alpha fra
ternity house.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-11-24
Twenty Years Ago.

"A mining engineer recently ex-
plored the cave in Barry County. Mo-.
and said there were several under
ground rooms over 500 feet in diam
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-07-08
SECOND DAY: AT
FAIR Is GOOD

Although the attendance at the
Barnes County fair was not so large
Tuesday the program was good and
carried out in every detail.
The stock judging was completed
Tuesday by evening. B. H. Critch-
field, formerly with the agricultural
college was the Judge. The stock ex-
hibit in many respects is the best ever
entered here. 1t is not so large in the
number of animals on, exhibition as
some years, but better in the number
Of breeds represented. All other ex-
hibits are ahead of anything shown in
previous years.
There were three races on the pro-
gram Tuesday, the green pace, with
three starters, the 2:15 pace with
eight to start, and the 2:16 trot with
four starters. The 2:15 pace was won
by Flying Patcher in 2:15 IA. The
2:16 trot was won by Hokola. The
time was 2::15 IA, which is the track
record. The green psce was won by
Geo. Rurbin in 2:24 IA.
Andre Houpert gave another fine ex-
hibition Of flying in his monoplane.
His exhibition consisted in long dis
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-07-08
RIGHT PRICE MERCANTILE co.
ANDERSON CLOTHING co.
HALvERSoN FURNITURE co.

lance circle and also of extreme height.
The flight was terminated rather sud-
denly on account of engine trouble
which made the aviator volplane to
the ground back of the horse barns.
The flying exhibitions are pleasing to
all who see them. Arrangements will
probably be made for another flight
Thursday. ..
Patterson's shows still continue to
attract the crowds, and the patronage
keeps up Notwithstanding the fact that
most everybody saw them on Monday
Mrs. Raymond Elder with her white
Arabian stallion is free act before
the grand stand was exceptionally
pleasing, and the funny elephants
made the crowd roar.
Music was furnished for the day by
the Green township bano, and every.
body knows the good reputation of this
organization, They acquitted them
selves very creditably on this occas
ion.
The Lucca band was to have been
heard at the fair grounds this after.
noon, but owing to the illness Of mem
bers the engagement was cancelled.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-07-08
BRlEFLETS

A few more additions to the farm
boys encampment arrived on Mon
day and Tuesday. The boys visited
the Barnes county fair today and re-
ceived many valuable pointers on
judging stock. ....
Gilbert Eldridge, who is to appear at
the Kenmare Chautauqua, was visi-
tor yesterday. Mr.. Eldridge express
ed himself as perfectly delighted with
the Chautauqua situation here.
Mr. Melvin Hildreth, who is cover
inf the state in special assignment
work for the Forum, of Fargo, visited
the park in the interest of his paper.
Mr.. Hildreth is one of North Dakota s
cleverist journalists and his write-ups
are features of the Fargo paper. He
will collect a number of stories of
Chautauqua doings before he returns.
A Red Cross tent is on the grounds
and is in charge of Miss Canning, ma
iron of the Riverside Hospital.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-07-08

Fingal, Lucca, Heaton, Catnay, VIM
bledon, Oriska, Darcy, Kensal and
Bordulac. Each of these bands will
play a number of selections in competi-
ton for prizes offered by the associa
ton and then on Thursday morning
they will unite in one large band un-
der the direction of Prof. Perfect to
furnish the morning program.
The judges in the competition are
D. W. Clark, J. B. Meyer and Prof.
Goodsell.
Following is the program of Old Set
tiers Day:
Bone Solo-D. W. Clark.
Legend of Devils Lake"-Edith Hal
crow.
Community singing-Led by Prof Nc
Mullen.
Accordion Solo-Miss Ashton.
Vocal Solo-Raymond Chilberg.
Indian Stories-John Maresh.
Virginia Reel 49, Mrs. White, Mrs.
Fridd, Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Miller,
Messrs McMullen, Vallandigham,
Baxton and D. w. Clark.
On the platform were seated, Mr.. J.
Weiser, first mayor of Valley City, Mr..
and Mrs. Schilling, first couple mar
ried in Barnes county and Geo. Vallan'
digham, editor of first newspaper in
county, the Northern Pacific News.
The Legend of Devils Lake" was
given by Miss Halcrow as told to her
by the Oldest Indian chief on the Dew
IS Lake reservation.
The stories of John Maresh were
specially interesting because of his
long association with Gen. Custer and
other famous Indian fighters.
Child Welfare
Those in charge of this interesting
feature are busy all the time carrying
on their educational work in the inter
est of better babies. The various pla
cards around the tent walls contain
strong pleas for more scientific care Of
the growing hopefuls. Child enemies
Of all kinds are exposed and some
striking facts and figures are shown
il the Welfare peoples campaign to
lower the mortality rate among chill
dren. Suggestions on feeding and care
Of children, and the proper reading
matter for the older boys and girls are
given.
Emphasis is laid on the famous Sen.
ate Bill, No. As, which put North Da.
kota in the ranks Of the states eugen
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-07-08

cess. The first permanent teacher was
Prof. Haldor Hanson, now of Chicago.
During his time all the musical forces
at Luther joined into one organization
called the Luther College Musical
Union.
In 1905 Carlo A. Sperati,. a descen-
dant Of long line Of musicians, grad
uate of Luther College in 1888 and Of
Luther Theological Seminary in 1891,
came back to Luther, having been
called to the position from Puget
Sound, where he had served in the
ministry for fourteen years, the last
ten years at Tacoma, Wash. Since
he took charge, the Luther College
Concert band has made great progress
and has became known far and wide.
t has made two extended tours Of ten
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-07-08
STATEMENT OF ASSOCIATED
t., CHARITIES WORK FOR
YEAR ENDING APRIL !, 1915

The proposed budget" of $3.50 was
never raised. The organization being
new venture in Valley City may &C
count for that. Only $1,000 Of this
amount was raised. The major por
ton Of this was solicited by the treas
urer, c. j. Olson, and $14 of the total
amount came in through membership
cards. The demands upon the small
resources were greater than anticipat-
ed. Two hundred and nine dollars and
fifty four cents were expended, thus
leaving bills to the amount of over
$12 unpaid, with no funds to meet
them, while several worthy cases need
ed help had to be turned down.
Coal to the amount Of $500 pounds
was distributed among seven families
of which the breadwinners in most
cases were widows, or women who had
been deserted by their husbands. One
load of wood was also used in this di
rection where the stove would not ad.
nit the use of coal. The cost of the
whole was $29.46.
Eighteen families were supplied
with groceries, clothing and shoes to
the extent Of $62, while 81 families
were given substantial Christmas
dinner. costing $33.S4. Considerable
material was also donated for this
purpose. Clothing, toys, nuts and
candy were contributed by local
merchant. The Christmas tree and
decorations were furnished BY the
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-07-08
Old Settlers Celebrate
nv F. n Talbot,

Old Settlers Day, celebrated Tues
day drew together many of the early
pioneers of Barnes and other counties.
Gathering in groups here and there
before the formal program of the meet
ing, the old timers became reminiscent
of the good old days of the trail and
the lowly ox-cart. One of the earliest
of these pioneers was overheard as he
remarked, Nearly forty year ago, |
travelled over that north road in a
prairie schooner. Today, came over
practically the same road in my
Ford" Such is progress.
The Gid Settlers had most unique
program including story telling by
John Maresh, an old Indian scout,
Scotch dances, folk songs, Virginia
reels and many other features.
The stage was beautifully decorated
in evergreens and no little praise
is due to Mrs. Featherstone for her
untiring efforts to make the gathering
a source of real pleasure to the pio-
neers.
The Lucca band was on hand all day
and delighted the large audience with
very excellent numbers. In the pre-
lude last night they were compelled to
respond to several encores. Around
the grounds the usual activities were
in evidence, including the study per-
iod for the farm boys and girls, the
Child Welfare, Bible Class, Reading
Course, W. C. T. u, boating and bath
ing all going to make the Chautauqua
appear like beehive in its activities.
One has to be on the spot for while
to realize the extent of the community
effort which is here realized.
Wednesday occurs the band tourn-
ament, when the bands Of ten nearby
towns will furnish music all day long
and almost without intermission. The
following bands have arrived, or are
expected early Wednesday, Sanborn,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-07-08

and twelve weeks to the Pacific Coast,
one in 1906, and one in 1911, playing in
seven states through the northwest.
When Norway celebrated the One
Hundredth Anniversary of her indie
pendence in 1914, the band accepted
an invitation to tour that country. The
band gave one hundred and twenty
five concerts on this very successful
tour, visiting six renowned capitals of
the world, Washington, Christiania,
Copenhagen, Berlin, Paris and London.
The band played in several of the
larger cities of this country, Minnea-
polls, St. Paul, Milwaukee, Chicago,
Cleveland, Brooklyn, and Boston.
This season the band has been en-
gagged to play at the Panama-Pacific
International Exposition and at the
Choral Union Sangerfest of the Nor
wegian Lutheran Synod held in San
Francisco, June, 1915. 1t will also tour
the Pacific Coast and the Northwest.
Some idea of the fine musical spirit
which fires every member of the big
Luther Concert band and chorus which
plays here at the Chautauqua Thurs
day, may be gathered from the follow
ing incident:
The band had just left the big stage
at The Cakes, in Portland, after play
ing Saint-Saens "Pha eton" A couple
of clarinet players Immediately tack
led a third of their number.
why don't yc:l !cc~:-, . LAY 'Phae-
TONI" they demanded.
No one in the audience had noticed
the miss, but t--:-t solitary Clarinet O.
10 clarinets had Used a high note
or two.
We'll teach you," the speaker Went
on grimly. You come to me on the
train Monday morning and We'll see
you learn 'Phaeton' before the day
ends"
AS the train thundered out of Port
land the lesson began and it contin-
ued almost until the arrival Of the
party at Tacoma.
With spirit like that, is it any
wonder that the Luther College band
has received an ovation everywhere
it has played?
Charles Edward Russell Tonight
Charles Edward Russell, orator and
writer will give an address Wednes-
day night. An immense crowd will
undoubtedly be on hand to greet this
famous speaker. His excellent writ
ings appearing in so many of the
newspapers of the country are every
where widely quoted. He is said to
be as good speaker as he is writer
which is no small praise. He speaks
following the big band tournament.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-07-08
Commencement Exercises - Chautau'
qua Reading Course

qua Reading Course
Friday, July 9, will be Literary Day
at the grove. Following the regular
program at which Pre-. Mcfarland of
the Valley City State Normal and
Pres. Kroezer, of Jamestown College,
will speak, number Of certificates
will be given to those who have sue
cessfully completed the assigned read
ing. Concerning the worth of such
certificates Secretary Karr says:
"A question may justly arise as to
the value of the certificates and d.
plomas to be awarded by the Associa-
ton. Will they have any real educa-
tional significance?
Most certainly if the recipient has
read the books with interest; if he has
made written synopsis of one or all
of them; if he has mediated on their
contents; if he has formed the habit of
reading for a purpose; if he has dis.
cussed the contents of the book with
his neighbors, friends or family; if he
has met with others in study club for
discussion and research; if he has real
lied how little he KNOWS and how
much he has to learn; if his mental
horizon and spiritual vision have been
enlarged; if his sectarian narrowness
and UNCONVENTIONAL bigotry have been
modified
IF any one of these things has been
accomplished member may look upon
his diploma with pride-it will have a
real significance.
occasionally we meet individuals
who were in the class Of rs, the first
of the Mother Chautauqua Course. One
such person, lady, living in the coun'
try, has read the course of four books
year for period of seventeen years
Needless to say she is, in very fine
sense of the term, an educated wa
man. .. ....t
"Such persons show, with commend
able pride, their certificates and diplo
mas and talk most Interestingly and
often feelingly of their part in the
movement. They very naturally en-.
terrain for the Chautauqua Literary
and Scientific Circle the same kind OF
feeling as that of the college graduate
for his Alma Mater.
A Memorable Day
Commencement Days, when certi.
Gates are awarded, will be made mem.
orable occasions of the Chautauqua as.
semblies.
i 1T certainly will be great educa.
tional opportunity, for those fortunate
enough to attend, to be present at the
classes which will be conducted for all
who may be taking the current years
course of reading.
]. Certificates and diplomas will be
granted to all who finish the course,
but special seal will be attached to
the diplomas Of those who attend the
classes conducted at the yearly assem-
blies."
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-07-08
Enroll Now

To the first sixty who enroll
as contestants will given a
souvenir ard 1900 votes. Come
in at once and let us explain
how you can win.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-07-08

Congregational church. An entertain
ment for 60 children was thus provid-
ed for in the Army building. Ensign
Nelson compiled the list of names,
with the age of every child and their
immediate need. Professor Acher and
wife, Miss Nelson and Miss Kvamme
arranged all the gifts in presentable,
order. T..
Washing, baking and house cleaning.
were hired for in the case of one fam
my, where sickness and death prevail
ed, SO being thus spent. Meals and
lodgings for homeless men and wo-
men, 81. Transportation was fur
nished one family amounting to $780,
For administrative purposes the fol-
lowing was spent: File and account
book, 69c; rent of Army building, $12;
telephone, S.; printing, $3.50; labor
fixing Office and shelves in store room,
$40; lumber for same, $15 Ensign
Nelson for gathering in clothing S.;
making total of $62.69. The IS item
does not cover the cost of gathering.
cast-off clothing. Ensign Nelson was;
compelled to engage the service Of one
man exclusively for one month for this
purpose. Fortunately his services:
were secured for his board and lodg-
ing, paid for by the ensign.
In all S47 garments were collected.
of which 728 were distributed. Among.
400 pair of shoes brought in about 100
pair were in fit condition to give and
all of these have been dispensed with.
About $40 worth of food stuffs were.
donated and distributed with great
care among the needy. Of furniture 49,
pieces came in, including three stoves,
which have all been placed. Medical
aid has been secured in five cases.
Thes cases were reported to the coun-,
ty physician. Ten truants were locat-
ed and steps taken 10 secure regular
attendance at school. In most cases
outfits Of clothing and shoes were Civ
en- to enable them to return to their
respective schools. Two unfortunate
girls were sent to rescue homes. No
expense to the association was incur
red in this matter.
Three hundred and fifty hours
We're spent in visitation. forty-nine
calls were answered. The Army hall
was kept heated night and day during
the cold weather that applicants Of
charity might have warm place to
come to. Nothing was allowed for the
fuel used. Temporary employment
was secured for "a persons, while per-
manent jobs were obtained for ls,
people.
The homeless mems problem was;
rather q difficult one. An average Of IL.
men per day applied at the Office for
aid during the month Of March. En-
sign Nelson fed most Of these at the,
Army building and at Army expense.
Respectfully submitted,
ENSIGN CHAS. NELSON,
Social Worker.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-07-08
LUTHER BAND IS THE AT
TRACTION FOR THURSDAY

| Altogether it is a most laudable
work and deserves the support of all
thinking people.
Hnshaw Company
The Hinshaw Light Opera company
presented the Bohemian Girl" Tues.
day night and while the presentation
did not quite equal that of the mi
kado" of the night before, it was new
ertheless well produced. Some of the
individual voices are remarkable, not
ably that of Mr.. Harry Davies, who
played the part of Thaddeus, Mr.
White as Devilshoof and Miss Hildrett
as Airline. Mr.. Stark was particularly
good in his rendition of THE Heart
Bowed Down. :
From here the company go to Man
dan for the Chautauqua. Tuesday the
actors were corralled by the movie
man and photographed in few scenes
from their operas.
Lucca Band
The Lucca band which played Tues
day and Wednesday on the grounds is
splendid object lesson in what in
terest and perseverance can do. Or
ganized but a short time ago, by good
conscientious work they have develop
ed a musical unit which would be a
credit to towns many times the size
of the hustling little town to the south.
The Lucca boys are keenly interested
in the coming of the Luther Collegians
from whom they expect to get some
tips to inspire and strengthen their
own band.
Following is the personnel of the
Lucca aggregation:
Cornets-Joe Schlagel, R. Lindeman,
R. L. Roach, Geo. Mann, Chester
Roach, Joe Hollanitsch.
Clarinets-Joe Mann, John Hollan-
itsch, Elmer Lindeman.
Altos-N. F. Zook, w. F. Meili, Vern
Ellsbury.
Trombones-Chas Schroeder, Frank
Ellsbury, Myron Carver, Robert
Rathje.
Baritones-Geo. Hollanitsch, Paul
Lindeman.
Piccolo-L. Lindeman.
Basses-Walter Lindeman, D. L.
Carver.
Drum-G. H. Buhrmann.
Snare-C. 3. Philips. ,
Director-Prof. Perfect.
Ben r. Vardaman
Ben R. Vardaman, the noted lectur-
err, author, editor and business man
is the chief attraction in the speak
ing line for Business Mems Day
Thursday. He embodies in his lecture
wonderful wealth of experiences
study and research and personifies
rare combination of the successful
business man, scholar, writer and
speaker.
He goes deeply into his subjects and
with fine tact and rare ability blends
the classic with the practical in a most
fascinating manner.
Mr.. Vardaman will speak at the eve
ming session on Thursday.
Luther College Concert Band, Of
DEBORAH, Iowa
Luther College Concert band is the
| principal musical organization al
Luther College, DEBORAH, Iowa. This
school is the oldest college among
Norwegians outside of their native
land, having been founded by the Nor
wegian Evangelical Lutheran Synod o.
America in 1861.
At this college music has always
fourished, in the early days in the
form of singing societies and orches
tras. In 1878 band was organized
with many misgivings as to it's sue
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-07-08

|. No name OF Contestant will be known.
2. No name of testant will be published.
3. Every contestant is credited with 1900 votes
when placed in nomination.
4. Every contestant gets number.
5. Standing of contestants numbers published
weekly.
g. All votes must be brought in Wednesday for
recording.
l. Votes cannot be solicited in or about the store
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-07-08

FOR SALE-Piano, double and single
bed, washstand, dresser, rockers, ex-
tension table, kitchen range, air-tight
heater, couch, buffet and good fruit
jars. Am leaving town. H. A. Beck
endorf, All Lincoln st. Phone 143.
7-2d-1w
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-07-08
This Is One Of the Pianos to Be Given
Away on December "a.
The Other Will Appear In An Early Issue
What seemed ..,s.oh.. VA If Se00 90

What seemed to US to be a
question is now = gratifying
success. 1t pays to be liberal
with our trade.
Since we first announced
that we would give away two
Beautiful CLAYTON Parlor
Grand Pianos to some one of
customers on December 24th,
our business has shown a Big
Increase In Every Department.
OF course the unusual values
Which we are offering have
helped to make this increase
and we shall continue along
these lines. We are daily re-
ceiving new and attractive Of
ferlngs from the fashion GEN.
tiers and you will find our
stocks complete in all lines re-
CARELESS of the heavy daily de-
mand.
BE sure and ask for your
piano votes with every pur-
chase.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-07-08

! lie votes in packages with your number ana
amount on top slip only.
9. Color of votes will be changed monthly and
must be recorded weekly to count.
10. Votes are transferable only before recording:
H. Contestants having largest number of votes
on December "a win pianos and other prem
ums.
H. All parties to tie shall participate equally.
49, No church, school, LODGE society, or public
institution can become contestant directly
or indirectly.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-07-08

Prof. Chas. Shrawder was up from
Lucca Wednesday with the Lucca
band and we acknowledge call.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-07-08

Olaf Hanson and family. from Litch
vile, came up by auto Monday to at
tend our celebration.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-09-12
LITTLE DOLLARS GATHERED HERE AND THERE

The enterprising firm of Schneider
Marble Co., conducted by Messrs. c.
A. and E. E. Schneider, are to erect
the monument over the remains OF
Mr. o. U. Knocker, who is barely alive.
but whose death has been speculateG
upon to occur sometime Tuesday in
time for the interment Tuesday even
ing.
The monument will be one of the
many unique features that will mark
the occasion of Tuesday when Greater
Americus will Join hands and inter
all Knockers.
The Schneider Marble Co., Will have
the fifteen employees of their modern
plant in the line of the parade, falling
directly in line with the movement to
make the event a great day in Ameri
Gus history