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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-03-02
Look Who s Here! Uncle
Sam Askingfo Bids on
Valley City's Posto6ce

All signs fail in a dry time, is An
old saying, and it may apply to GER
tain industries and incidents, but un-
less something happens along to de-
! plete the strong box of the govern
ment, Valley City is to have new
postoffice, or in other terms, federal
building.
Postmaster w. w. Smith came
across Monday with the information,
duly backed up by proper credentials,
that the U. S. postoffice department
was advertising for bids for the con-
struction of federal building at VAL
ley City. He handed the Times-Rec-
ord man copy of the advertisement
to be inserted in this paper.
Just recently an order was received
by the local postmaster to have the
site cleared of all rubbish and en-
cumbrances. At the time our people
wondered if it meant activity in re-
gard to building or was merely fore
runner of another period of watchful
waiting
The fact that the department is ad-
vertising for bids is conclusive evi-
dence that the time has arrived for &C.
tion. The sealed bids will be opened
April 6, and the time is so near at
hand it may be possible that construc-
tion may commence this season. This
is mere conjecture, but it is enough
to shout about to know that they have
"started something"
The business Of the Valley City post
Office has been revenue producer for
the government for several years, and
it is nothing more than right that the
patrons be given adequate accommo-
dations. In fact the business here has
outgrown the present quarters to such
an extent that a change was impera-
tive. A new building will be a well
come addition to the business section
Of the city.
The citizens Of the community ara
to be congratulated upon securing
such an evident necessity. It can not
be definitely stated who should get the
credit for the consummation of the
enterprise, but we know that our con-
gressmen have been urging the propo-
sition at Washington, the people have
done their share Of kicking, and the
newspapers have constantly been say
ing sic 'em.
When the building is dedicated and
opened for service it will be a red let
ter day for everybody who can read
and write. It will be time for con-
graduation and celebration.
Let's do our part to hasten the time.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-03-02
Entertained for Mrs. Keene

Mrs. w. S. Herald was hostess Sat-
urday afternoon to IA ladies who pre-
.petrated surprise on Mrs. w. O.
Keene. AS the guest Of honor has
figured in a number of accidents, run
aways and other unexpected happen.
ings, the party took the nature Of an
emergency Shower" the ladies coming
as "irst aid" band with their rem
edies for all accidents and ills, each
offering accompanied by an appropri-
ate couplet, some very funny. Lots
of merriment was caused by the read
ing of the various advices. Delicious
refreshments were served at $3.50 by
the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Chas.
Davis and Mrs. Norris Peterson. 1t
was a most enjoyable afternoon.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-03-02
Another "The Dansant"
Given by Mrs. Spur

Mrs. Belle Spur gave another "The
Dansant" Friday evening from 4:30 to
6 o'clock in teh Clionian and Athe-
neum rooms at the Normal to about
100 guests, including the patronesses
and two divisions of the "Women's S
League" There were games of vari.
Gus kinds in the one room, while those
who cared to dance enjoyed that pas
time in the other. Light refreshments
were served and a general good time
in reported.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-03-02
Bank Of Valley City
Increases Its Capital

At the Bank of Valley City Tuesday
an increase Of capital went into effect
The present assets of this bank are
shown in another column. From an
unpretentious beginning it has grown
steadily in business and prestige until
it now occupies an enviable position in
the financial agencies Of this section
It is but another instance of what ap,
piled industry and sound business
methods can accomplish in North Da.
kota. We predict and hope for fur.
ther growth and usefulness to the
community for the Bank of Valley
City.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-03-02
Wilson for President
Choice Of N. D. DelnlIs

Bismarck, Feb. q. - John Gam
mons, deputy United States marshal,
was in the capital city yesterday and
fled the names of Woodrow Wilson
for presidency and H. H. Perry of FL
lendale, for national committeeman,
for the democratic nomination at the
primaries, March 81.
The Doyle-Duic faction will make
a fight on Bruegger, the present COM
mitteeman, in favor Of Perry. Brueg'
ger represents the Bryan faction in
the national party, while Perry sup
ports the administration policy, and
preparedness program. It is gener'
ally understood that the Bruegger-
Macarthur wing Of the state party is
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-03-02

An exceedingly enthusiastic and
successful meeting of the various Ma
sonic lodges Of the eighth district was
held in the Masonic temple of Valley
City Lodge No. Z, A. F. & A. NJ, Friday
afternoon and evening. Local Ma
sons feel they were highly honored by
being permitted to entertain the first
annual meeting of this district, and
endeavored to show the visitors good
time. There were over 200 in attend
ance during the evening.
At 2 o'clock the meeting was con-
vened by the Valley City lodge, after
which the meeting was turned over to
Deputy Grand Master R. B. Cox. After
stating the object Of the meeting
Grand Master Harry D. Lord, of Can.
do, and Grand Secretary Walter A.
Stockwell, of Fargo, were received
After brief remarks by Grand Master
Lord, Grand Secretary Stockwell ad.
dressed the Masons in his usual able
and happy manner, at the conclusion
of which a round table discussion was
held on Masonic ethics and laws.
The Jamestown delegation was late
in arriving, as No. 4 did not arrive
until after 8 o'clock. Upon their arri'
val. the round table discussion was
suspended, and the Jamestown lodge
conferred the Entered Apprentice de.
gree in an exceedingly able manner.
At the close Of the presentation of this
degree labor was suspended, and sup
per was served by the Kindred hotel.
At $50 o'clock the meeting was
again resumed. Grand Secretary
Stockwell again addressed the meet
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-03-02
Masons Had Big Meeting

ing, and answered such questions as
anyone saw fit to ask.
At 8 o'clock the Cooperstown lodge
conferred the Master Mason degree
The able manner in which this worA
was presented won the praise of all
present. Cooperstown has the reputa
ton of one of the best degree teams
in the state, and they lived up to their
reputation.
After the presentation Of the Master
Mason degree, Grand Master Lord de-
livered an exceedingly able address on
Masonry. This address was treat
for all Masons, and thoroughly appre
ciated.
After lodge was closed an informal
social session was held. The Cali
fornia Jubilee Quartet entertained fol
half an hour. A number of short talks
were made. The entertainment was
closed by several selections by the
quartet composed of Messrs. Hunt
Buckwalter, Meyer and Zimmerman
Many expressions of surprise were
heard that Valley City should have 50
able quartet.
In behalf of Valley City lodge No
Z, A. F. & A. NJ, Rev. Moultrie thank
ed the visitors for their support of the
meeting, and for the honor that Val
ley City had been accorded in being
permitted to hold this meeting in their
temple.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-03-02
Kings Daughters Enjoy an.
Evening With Mrs. McMulen

The Kings Daughters, of the Con.
gregational Sunday school, enjoyed a
very pleasant evening at the home of
their teacher, Mrs. L. B. McMullen, Fri.
day evening. They were rs in number
and gathered at the hospitable home
on Euclid avenue in the late afternoon,
helping their hostess to prepare the
supper which was so much enjoyed
later. A social evening was spent and
the organization of the class com.
pleted.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-03-02
Sheldon Girl Found
Dead on Door Steps

Sheldon, Feb. 25.-Agnes Matijeck,
the 17-year-old daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Matijeck, living eight
miles southeast of here, was found
dead at o'clock last evening, just uot'
side the door of the farm house. Go
ing out of the house on an errand, she
slipped on the icy steps, fell backwards
and fractured her skull.
Members Of the family found her a
short time afterwards when they
opened the door, lying in pool Of
blood and bleeding profusely from the
mouth.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-03-02

to the Wilson administra
tion and will fight preparedness.
Presidential Electors
David ]. German, Grand Forks.
George A. Gilmore, Williston.
John Mahon, Langdon. q
John A. Wright, Casselton. y
Charles Simon, New England.
Delegates to National Convention
VIM. E. Purcell, Wahpeton.
Tobias D. Casey, Dickinson.
w. E. Byerly, velva.
w. P. Porterfie1d, Fargo.
John L. Cashel, Grafton.
J. Nelson Kelley, Grand Forks.
Halvor L. Halvorson, Minot.
Joseph Cleary, Williston.
VIM. +. Robinson, Rolette. #
F. o. Hellstrom, Bismarck.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-03-02
Gave Birthday Luncheon

Miss Frances Moran entertained six
Normal girls Monday afternoon at her
home on First avenue, the event being
q birthday luncheon for Miss Cecilia
Coughlin. The afternoon was spent
in music and fancy work and delicious
refreshments closed a pleasant after
noon. The honor guest was presented
with an ivory tray as remembrance
from the friends present. ..5
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-03-02
Gave a Turkey Dinner to
Celebrate Sons Birthday

Mrs. Lydia Pray invited in about 16
guests Saturday night to help cele-
brate the birthdays of her two sons,
DR.. E. A. and Harvey, their natal days
occurring close together. At $3.50 a
turkey dinner was partaken of that
was lacking in nothing. Later a pleas
ant evening was spent and the guests
in departing wished the two honor
guests many happy returns Of the day.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-03-02
Entertained With Bridge

Mrs. H. c. Aamoth was hostess to
several friends at her home on South
Eighth avenue Friday night. There
were three tables of bridge, Miss Jean
Smith winning high score. Red car
nations were used In decorating, and
the color was carried out in the place
cards. A delicious three course lunch
con was served, the hostess being as
sisted by Miss Mayme Brady. A very
enjoyable time Is reported.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-03-02

Mrs. T. s. Henry entertained Satur
day afternoon, instead Of Friday as
stated, having three tables Of auction
bridge and q delightful afternoon was
spent. Refreshments were served lat
or by the hostess.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-03-02
Miss Hayes Was Honor
Guest at Linen Shower

Mrs. Thos. Collins and Miss Frances
Moran gave very pretty linen show
er for Miss Esther Hayes at the home
of Miss Moran Monday night. There
were IA guests present and the hours
passed pleasantly in music and con.
versation. The guest Of honor was
presented with beautiful linen lunch
set. Later a delicious luncheon was
served and the guests departed wish
ing the bride.toJbe wealth Of happi-
ness.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-03-02

Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Raymond and
family, of Litchville, came over Friday
and visited their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
F. w. Raymond, returning Sunday.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-03-02

Mrs. Dr. Anderson went to Glasgow,
Mont, last week to visit her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Harry Palmer.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-03-02

Lee Combs received an invitation
from the intercollegiate Debating so
ciety Of Fargo, to act as one of the
judges of the interstate debate to be
held on the ninth of March and has
written his acceptance.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-03-02

F. ]. Kencke, Of F1ngal, was In the
city Friday morning returning from q
trip to Chicago.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-03-02

Emil Djuberg returned Thursday
evening from Fargo where he spent
several days this week.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-29
FLoR1DA's FARM LOAN BANKS.

Locations for the Federal farm loan
banks having been designated, the financial
regeneration of agriculture will begin
within the next sixty days
Florida is in district 3, consisting OF
North and South Carolina, Georgia, and
this state, and the bank will be at Columbia,
S. C. Montgomery would have been chosen
had the district been laid off, as first pro-
posed, according to natural boundaries, to
include Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and
Florida The, government, however, fol-
lowed the seaboard method of diStricting,
and after the outer rim of the United States
was plotted out, the interior states were
assigned according to proximity. Thus sec
tional lines were avoided.
Each bank will have a capitalization OF
$4,000; subscription books will be shortly
opened, and farm loan bonds, new form
of security, will be issued, bearing interest
one percent less than is charged the farmers
for loans. Borrowers, too, are required to
take stock to the amount of five per cent OF
their loans, so that it won't be long before
the banks are on an entirely cooperative
basis. Six per cent is the maximum interest
they may charge; it will probably be five
and a half if not five.
Certain communities of West Florida
have already completed the preliminary or.
ganization requisite to. securing loans
further delay will simply be confession O
wilful backwardness.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-29
REAL ESTATE.

w. w. Lang to Robt. w. Paris
Lots Is and IA, Block 81, Maxent-
$1.00 and other considerations.
j. T. Whiting ct al to H. Hyer
Whiting-N. 120 #. of Lot IL, and all
lots 10 to 16, Block 18, Belmont
$1.00 and other considerations.
M. C. Boley to McDavid Veneer
Co.-Timber on property in Secs. 2,
II, 80 and Al, TIP. A N, R. 81 W.
$1.00 and other considerations.
Tri State Realty Co. by Special
Master to Mrs. ]. S. Sibley-Lots II
to 20, Block "a, Maxent- $4,000.
Maxent Land Co. to Fla. Farm Mtg
Co.-NE Ia of Sc IA of Sec. II, 7
N, r. 80 W.-$1 90 and other con
siderations.
Daniel R. Hart to Chas. E. Hobbs
10 acres in Sec. 81, TIP. NJ, r. 81 w
-S100.
A. Elliott to H. T. Vinson-E Il
lot 3O3 and 1884 #. on N. side of
IL of lot 269, Blk. 80, Old City
$1.0O.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-29
THE SCRATCH PAD
BY THOMAS EWING DA5NEY.

The time is fast approaching for
the Never-again lies.
The man with the happy smile is
the one who didn't get his Christmas
on credit.
The reason why so many amateui,
theatricals are dead is that there Ii
too much hearse in rehearse.
Some people nave learned to their
horror that the turkey boycott doesn't
apply to stealing the national bird.
That July storm was some blow,
but think how much better off we
are than those places which are in the
track of the winter gales!
From the headline "Stock Market
Receivers from its Decentralization, =
we infer that the sheep have been
corralled and clipped.
Among others who are enjoying a
temporary respite from sorrow, may
be mentioned the sculptor who carves
the turkey.
The amount of fresh water that in
termed ship has been taking may be
as evidence that no matter how low
the temperature drops, there won't be
any beercicles aboard.
No political confidence is violated
when we say that Congressman Nc
Lemore thinks great deal more Of
his determination to get married
than of that other resolution.
Experiments recently concluded al
the University of Wisconsin show
that canine loyalty is a development
of the dogs sense of smell. Oh well
it is better to love through the nost
than talk through it.
A New York judge fined a maj
who ate a gum drop in court $500
| for disturbing the proceedings. H,
would probably give life imprison
ment to the riotous soup eaters, ant
| we wish he would start to work RICH
away.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-29
COTTAGE HILL.

Cottage Hill, Dec. 28-Mrs. Will
liam Smith of Pensacola spent
Christmas in Cottage Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe TAFT spent
Christmas with their daughter in
Atmore.
D. M. Rudd went to Milton Sun
day, returning Monday afternoon.
Joe Huelsbeck and Davis TAFT at
tended the closing exercises tof the
Bratt school Friday night.
The Mckenzie school teachers are
spending the holiday vacation at
their homes.
The exercises Christmas night were
quite well attended although it rafned
all the evening.
Those who have recently purchased
farms around Cottage Hill are Mr..
Borden, the Fife place north of
town; Mr.. Robinson, of San Fran
cisco, the Cole place east; and Mr.
Carroll, the Owen and Dunn places
north.
George Huelsbeck is improving the
Pierce place west of the station.
The Farmers Association are hav-
ing some signs placed calling atten,
ton to our advantages to homeseek
ers which we hope viii bring more
settlers to our locality.
Miss Annie White of Moline is Wis
ting friends in Cottage Hill thiI
week.
I Messrs. Trice of Pine Barren ant
Holloway of Molino attended tn
Christmas tree here Monday night.
| Mrs. Mabel Crosby and children 0
Cincinnati are visiting Mrs. Crosby
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Melon
AID
Grady Hart left Saturday for hi
home in Mississippi.
Mr.. Hart, who has been VISITING
/, here a few days, left Wednesday 70
! home His son Bryant accomDanie
ihiuA
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-29

cheaper and produces heavier pasturage,
and the encouragement to stock raising
should be CORES pondingly greater.
That southern bankers have shown
strong aversion to stock as security, no one
will doubt for a moment The sentiment
still prevails in certain quarters; the
Courier Journal tells the story of man
who bought farm in Kentucl1y--and
brought to it herd of cattle worth SIS 000
but needing 81, 800, was unable to raise it
on the stock and<was told to mortgage the
farm. In Kansas the same man could have
borrowed $4,000 on the $4,000 of cattle
Fortunately for Florida our banks are
governed by later code of economics. The
Diogenes mentioned, seeking a capable
financier, would have been more than salts
fed at number. of places we could name
offhand. Some of our bankers are them
selves interested in land and cattle, and it
is not necessary to tell them why cattle
loans are safer here than in Kansas or
Texas. But many people do not know this
they still believe the banks won't accept
cattle as security. This impression it is up
to the banks to remove, and one of the first
steps in that direction would be to import
fine stock by the carload and sell it to
farmers at cost on easy terms.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-29
THE PRESIDENT AND THE PRESS

Resumption of the presidential confer
ences, discontinued when international af-
fairs were so acute, with the newspaper
corps at Washington, shows that our
foreign affairs are in good order or that the
president is very anxious to ascertain public
sentiment on certain subjects In view of
present-day developments, the explanation
probably embraces little of both.
At these Monday and Thursday sittings,
the president not only discusses admins
tration matters, not of a secret character,
but he also assumes the role of interviewer
himself sometimes, and asks the keen
Drained men from New York, New Orleans,
Denver, Chicago, San Francisco, etc., whose
business it is to interpret popular sentiment,
what is the ruling opinion in their part OF
the country, and from their replies he is
able to make important deductions.
On journalism itself, the conferences ex-
ercise an undoubted influence for the good
Not only do the correspondents learn a
great deal from their interviews, but they
also become imbued with feeling for &C
curacy-a responsibility that was not de
veloped when the canned interviews O
former days had to be relieved by sucI
morsels of street gossip or such tidbits o
rumor as minor officials might let drop.
Realizing the Importance of the press t,
democracy, President Wilson has admitted
it to his councils. Compare such a direct ap
peal to honesty with the subsidized press o
other countries.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-29
For the Family
Medicine Chest

Green Bay. Wis. Mrs. VIM. r. BuboIz says:
~ always use FoIey's Honey and Tar for our
children Il quickly breaks up their colds with
M bad altar effects. and they like to take il"
In this season of coughs, colds and
Group, every family medicine chest
should be supplied with a good cough
medicine that can be relied upon
when needed.
Such a family cough syrup is Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound. This
standard medicine has beer on the
market for years and in many sec
tions was found in every home in
the days when doctors were not so
handy and when money was scarcer.
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
Is an excellent medicine for coughs,
colds, raw or infamed throat, hoarse-
ness tghtness and soreness of the
chest, Group and whooping cough It
Is an absolutely safe remedy, contaIn-
ing only healing ingredients, and free
from any harmful drugs.
p'ALEMBFETEs PHARMACY
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-29
CATTLE PAPER >

We have prepared special cattle note
and invite investigation of the plan, says
the advertisement of a Kentucky small
town bank, and adds: 1--WE know of no bet
ter way to lift mortgage or build bank
account to buy cattle and feed them on
your own land"
Commenting on which, the Louisville
Courier Journal says:
progressive bank
be The soil climate ky are
especially adapted cattle
good. The winters The
orally, is rolling The topography of the is
insurance against the
which the vitality OF plains
If this is true of Kentucky, place which
to us is synonymous with success, how
much. more true it is of Florida where the
climate is still better adapted to cattle
raising than Kentucky, where the land is
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-29
Women for Trustees

Another town in Palm Beach coun-
ty has acquired a woman school trus-
tee. This is Delray where vacancy
in the tribute board was filled by the
appointment of a woman for the of
flee. Every school trustee board and
every county school board in Florida
should have at least one woman mem
Der. 1t is the mothers who take the
keenest and most intelligent interest
in the schools.-Miami Metropolis.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-29
Cotton at Pass Grille

Probably the next industry to be
taken up by Pass -a-Grille residents
will be the raising of cotton. Last
summer some cotton seed were plant
ed in the yard of George Lizotte's
hotel by one of his cooks The seed
produced some of the finest cotton
that can be grown. Samples were
sent to st. Petersburg today. Mr..
Lizotte states that he has gathered
several pounds of cotton off the plans
grown in his yard and gave them to
the hotel guests.-St. Petersburg In
dependent.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-29
Unjust Tax

Unjust Tax
The poor mans butter is oleomar-
garine; but congress that was eth
er corrupt or composed of damphools,
levied a prohibitive tax on it and
put it our of the poor mans reach
| Punta Gorda Herald.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-29
Far From Home

Hundreds of southern negroes have
been asking for aid from charitable
institutions in Pittsburg and the city
will endeavor to force railroad COM
panies to carry them to their southern
homes. These are some of the negroes
who were induced to go north last
summer to work for railroads and
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-29
State Press Comment
In Tampa

In Tampa
State geologist says Floridaians
existed $4,000 years ago. Judging
from their appearance, there's some
of these still hanging around
Tampa Tribune.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-29
A WAY to Help

"A way 20 HtIp-
If congress wants to assist IN low
ering the high cost of living let il
remove the tax from oleomargarine
and a perceptible decline in the price
of butter is sure to foIlow.-Miltor
Gazette.