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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14
OUR DESTINATION

Walt Mason: The poorhouse has no
Persian rugs, no costly chandeliers;
and there We'll dwell and chase the
bugs in our declining years. On bread
and meat and spuds and pie there's an
unholy price; the cost Of coal has gone
so high the poor are burning ice. me
butchers used to give away the liver
OF the COW; today they wrap it up and
say, Cough up a quarter now" The
poorhouse has no movie stage, no JOY
GUS minstrel troupe; and there we'll
spend our wintry age, and live on cab
bage soup. When DER the daily sheet
we glance, we drop it with froWn;
the price of everything's advanced,
and nothing has gone down. The
printer bowls because his stock more
precious is than gems; the tailor vets
with tears the frock which drearily he
hens. Man wears his sweater in his
bed, because he has not shift, and
cries aloud, while seeing red, ION,
whittier do we drift" The poorhouse
has no plutocrats, no closed Or open
cars; and there we'll dwell and swat
the rats until we climb the stars.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14
WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT ~

WIEN TOO Hmm ABOUI ~
reckon when you sorter stop an
think bit about it,
No matter what the weather is, we
couldn't live without it,
For when the rain comes rippin' down
an catches us complainin,
1t finds the flowers in Lonesome Town
the fields are glad it's rainin'.
l reckon when upon the road we're
hidin' out from weather
It's sweet to think, for all the storms,
we've got that far together;
That one deep rivers crossed, and so,
one riddle we unravel;
Though rough the way, twill end, some
day: It amt so far to travel!
l reckon there's light to lead--if life
takes time to heed it,
An that the comfort that we need will
come when most we need it;
An so, We'll reach the journeys end
rest to the weary given,
And when the twilight dreams descend
We'll not be far from Heaven.
Atlantic Constitution.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14
VALLEY CITY WILL
HAVE RADIO CLUB

A movement has been inaugurated
looking to the organization of radio
CLUB in this city. It would be a ME
thing for the boys of VALLEY city to
have an organization of this kind, as
many cities even smaller than this
city have such clubs. In order to ell
ter this club, applicants must have Il
set capable of sending and receiving
Iaround the city. They must know the
code and be able to explain the use
Of every instrument of their set.
There are now about ten boys who
can enter under these requirements
and about five more who will join as
soon as they learn the CODE The an.
nouncement of the meeting place and
! date will be made later.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14
HIS MOTHER WANTS HIM

Chief of Police Swanson has been
asked to locate Lucien Ennis, missing
from his home in Minneapolis since
Nov: ID, Is years old, five foot six
height, weight 40 pounds, auburn hair,
blue eyes, scar on right arm from
shoulder to elbow.
His mother Is sick and if he re.
turns all will be forgiven and forgot
ten.
Wore red mackinaw coat, gray cap,
gray sweater coat, and gray suit and
left home on motorcycle. May have
had side car attached.
May be working for someone in your
nelghborhood and if you have any in
formation please notify E. H. Swan
son, chief of police.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14
SOME READABLE VERSE
A CROSSROADS GROCERY STORE

A CROSSROADS GROCERY STORE
| see it as it stood there that Winter
long ago,
A building old and rickety, stained
brown by rain and snow,
Rough boxes piled behind it; staid
teams lined up before,
Whose owners sat and gossiped in the
crossroads grocery store.
Within the dingy windows, opaque
with heavy dust,
Strange goods were piled in odd ar
ray, meath cobwebs, thick and
must;
Rat traps were mixed with picture
hooks, and Bingham cloth with
nails;
And carving knives with herbs and
roots and sugar plums with
And at the rear beneath the hams and
strings of apples brown,
There stood the postal wicket, where
gathered half the town
To wait in slow procession when came
the daily mail,
VI lCdu Illc OOScNulC ISuS ucdtIA Ilc
dim lamps smoky pale.
And there around the Round Oak
stove on cracker box and stool,
Soiourned the village fathers to for
mulate each rule
That they deemed necessary to the
welfare of the land,
And there, in solemn conclave, its des-
tiny was planned.
0, Mars, what mighty battles were
fought beside that blaze!
Minerva, sing us of those plans, most
sapient, to amaze
Proud foes, schemed Of an evening,
beside the wood-fre's glow,
By those who fought and ruled-at
home-that Winter long ago.
O, home of rude philosophers, where
petty Millions sung;
Where guiltless Cromwells conquer
ed; where oft the rafters rung
With word of unknown Henrys-you
hold your sway no more,
For passing years have blotted out
the crossroads grocery store.
Cleveland Leader.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14
COMMISSION
COMES TO THE RESCUE

Bismarck, Dec. 1.-THE emergency
commission yesterday came to the aid
of two Impoverished bank accounts
the maintenance funds of the reform
school at Mandan and the tuberculosis
sanitarium at Dunseith. Tag-end items
were transferred from various other
accounts to the amount of $1,171 in
the case of the sanitarium, and 1905
for the reform school. The commits
sion took this action at the request of
the board of control, which advised
that the unforeseen increase in the
cost of living had rendered this step
necessary.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14
NY AUTO TITS OF THEE

My auto, it's of thee,
Short cut to poverty,
Of thee chant.
blew pile of dough
On you two years ago,
Now you refuse to 90,
Or won't, or can't.
Through town and countryside
You were my joy and pride;
A happy day.
l loved the gaudy hue,
Thy four white tires so new,
Now down and out for true,
In every way.
To thee, old rattle box,
Came many bumps and knocks,
For thee grieve.
Badly thy top torn,
Prayed are thy seats and worn,
A cough effects thy horn,
l do believe.
Thy perfume swells the breeze,
While good folks choke and wheeze
AS we pass by.
l paid for thee price,
IWOuld buy mansion twice,
Now all are yelling "ice,"
wonder why.
Thy motor has the grippe.
Thy spark plugs have the pip,
And woe is thine
l, too, have suffered ills,
Ague and kindred chills,
Trying to pay my bills,
Since thou were mine.
Gone is my bank role now,
No more '"Twould choke the cow"
AS once of yore.
Yet if had the yen,
So help me John-amen,
I'd buy car again
And speed some more.
-Gin-geries.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Pickett were
Valley City visitors Saturday from
Leal. ...
J. W. Harrison, of Duluth, was in
the city Sunday and registered at the
Kindred while here. .,,.
L. r. Whiting, of Jamestown, was
in the city Sunday stopping at the Val
ley Hotel while here.
r. B. Hustad, of the Mouse of Merit
Jewelry store, was visitor at Tower
City Sunday evening, returning Mon.
day morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. o. LANCER, of San.
born, will head party of music lovers
from that enterprising town, who will
hear the San Carlo Grand Opera com.
pany present Faust" here on Thurs.
day evening.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14
WIRE SERVICE

In deciding to adopt an up-to the
minute news service this paper will
assume an added expense. We are do
ing so believing the people and bust
ness interests Of our city and county
are beginning to cooperate for bigger
and better things that will rebound to
growth and prosperity. We want to
lead the procession and leave nothing
.nndone on our part that is necessary
to help build up a magnificent com
monwealth. We desire to have daily
paper that will be a creditable repre-
sentative of our field. In order to do
this we aim to do our part. Your part
is to give us your encourag cement and
support. We believe our newspaper
experience enables us to give you a
good paper. We want your assistance
in various ways, the main one being
financial. Let's go!
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14
THE VALLEY CITY
EVENING SCHOOL

Arrangements are now made by
which the evening school has become
a part of the city schools. At present
the school consists of two classes in
English, one for beginners who have
lately come from the old country and
another for those who understand Eng
lish to greater extent. They meet
on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 8 to 10 o'clock p. m.
Glasses may also be arranged for in
bookkeeping or other subjects provid-
ed sufficient number apply who are
willing to pay tuition to cover the
cost of such classes.
Application for admission to the
evening school may be made to Prof
Hanna or to Rev. Quello.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14
THE TAXPAYER

l own no bonds, no real estate;
On personal" pay no tax,
I am not listed by the state,
y And yet on me it's weight it stacks,
To me the final bill is sent,
For I'm the guy that pays the rent.
From hand to mouth, in dribs and
dabs,
live-I do not save dime;
For tango teas and taxicabs
Or shows have no wealth nor time,
I am the feckless loon on whom
Devolves the duty to consume.
I'm sober, healthy, frugal, strong
And yet, it seems, have no luck;
I always seem to be in wrong
When others pass the we'll known
,EH buck ri
am the last in line-boo hoo!
There's none for me to pass ut to.
" ~ - Chicago News.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14
NOTICE


Sealed bids will be received at the
county auditors office up to and open
ed at 2 o'clock p. M, Tuesday, January
End, 1917, for county repositories for
the ensuing two years. Bids to be &C.
cording to Sections 1915, 1916 and
3317 of the Revised Codes of 1918. De.
positories being designated will fur.
nish bonds to-wit:
If surety bond is furnished, bond re-
quires the amount the depository is
designated for If private bond is fur
nished, bond requires double the
amount that the depository is desig-
mated for. The auditor is to notify all
banks Immediately Of the amount des-
ignated for as a depository and bond
furnished accordingly.
The board reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
Attest:
a(Seal) c. w. NELSON.
By order of County Commissioners.
7-1d-3w
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14
WINNERS IN WIMBLEDON
PRIZE BABY CONTEST

Wimbledon News: When it came
to the home stretch in the prize baby
contest there was nothing slow about
the speed some of the youngsters de-
veloped David zoos carrying away
first honors and winning the beautiful
loving cup with the remarkable show.
ing of 967,205 votes, leading all other
contestants by more than 100000 votes
The prize winner is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. R. H. Joos. Cleora Scheidt stood
second with 571,945 votes. The con.
test closed Friday night, Dec. /. ~
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14
VALUABLE LOAD or GRAIN

Probably the most valuable load of
seed or grain, ever marketed in Ran
som county was a load of sweet clov-
er seed hauled to. Lisbon from Engle.
vale, by Martin Thompson, of Lisbon,
for w. e. Chisman. This seed was
grown on light soil. There was about
80 bushels of seed in the load and the
seed is worth $40 or better per bushel.
This load of seed had a value of at
least $500.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS

The annual meeting of the share
holders of the First National Bank of
Valley City, N. D., for the election of
directors for the ensuing year and for
the transaction of such other business
as may come before them will be held
at their banking rooms between the
hours of 2 and o'clock p. M Tuesday,
January 9th, 1917. .n- 49,
7-5w. JOHN TRACY, Cashier.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14

F. E. Jordan was in the city Sunday
from Wimbledon, registering at the
Kindred while here. .'
P. N. Peterson, of the Peterson
Land Co., leaves Tuesday morning for
Bookings and Aberdeen, S. D., and
other points on matters of business.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14

Everything possible is being done ia
break up corners on food products and
to prosecute combinations. Why not
90 after the original combination
hash?
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14

The Misses Florence Burke, of Jam
estown, and Gertrude Chapman, of
Tower City, returned to their homes
Saturday evening, after spending the
week in Valley City and assisting dur.
ing the sale at the Gray department
store.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14

The first thing the North Dakota leg
islature will have to decide when it
meets is whether it wants trouble for
80 days or twice that period.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14

Boys, if you can't get a note to Santa
Claus, slip it to Dad-he will see that
it gets to it's destination, and that it
probably gets results.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14

The prohibitionists claim it is an
insult to offer a person drink. Now
we know what is meant by swallowing
an insult.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14

If you are going to be Santa Claus
at some Christmas tree take the pre-
caution to have your whiskers ashes
tOS,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14

The payment of subscription dues
before the first of the new year would
be much appreciated by this paper. If
every subscriber would consider said
item for about minute they would
realize how much paid-up list means
to publisher. They would decide
and declare to be "paid-up" and the
newspaper men would then indeed
have a Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14

The Duluth Commercial club is
boosting the circulation of the home
papers as one of the best forms of
boosting After careful investigation
it was proved that newspaper public
ity was by far the best way to secure
good results in boosting any worthy
proposition and the Commercial club
is strong for the newspapers and pro-
poses to give them substantial aid.
Right here in Valley City the same
conditions prevail, and the Commercial
club and other organizations could do
effective work by giving substantial
aid where maintaining a daily news
paper is no sinecure.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14

Mesdames Wilkum and Hinsch-
BERGER, Of Sanborn, were visitors in
the city Monday.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14

There are three reasons that are
foremost among those in favor Of ear
ly shopping. The first is that stocks
of merchandise are more complete
the second is that the stores can give
better service. and the third is the
consideration of the clerks who have
to bear the brunt of the battle in mad
holiday rushes. There is less than
three weeks before Christmas, so bear
the early shopping admonition in
mind.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14

Governor-elect Frazier has declared
against the inaugural ball, and the
question is now up to dispense with
the services Of chaplain. 1t has al
ways been debatable whether the par
son got enough attention to warrant
the loss of time it takes to tell the
legislators to keep in the straight and
narrow path.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14

Eggs and like luxuries are automati-
cally disappearing from the menus of
the principal hotels. If people can get
along without the hen fruit for break
fast the spectators will soon have a
large quantity on hand fit only for
stage purposes.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14

The hired girl that can cook with
out eggs can ask for a raise with fair
prospects of success.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14

Those Chicago people who lived on
less than 40 cents day were doing it
as an experiment and that took all
the zest out of the incident. 1t is
where people are compelled to live on
less than 40 cents a day that plays
havoc.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14

This section has just enjoyed a
friendly snow. When it lit on pedes-
TRANS it was so friendly it sticketh
closer than brother.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14

The Saturday Evening Post says
the capital of Minnesota is located in
St. Paul, Minneapolis. Those were
honeyed words in comparison to what
it said about North Dakota.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14

Everybody has charitable feeling,
more or less, for everybody else ex-
cept an editor. All that he puts into
the editorial column is magni6ed into
something offensive when the worst
intended was to be entertaining.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-12-14

Fresh Roasted Peanuts, lb. l1C
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-02
HOME TALENT PLAY
Successful Production by the East
ern Star Lodge

The presentation of the four act
play Esmeralda" by the Eastern
Star lodge. which was given at the
Star Theater last Tuesday was en-
joyed by one of the largest audiences
that any show has had here this sea-
son. The people anticipated some
thing pretty good and were not dis
appointed as the play was presented
in very creditable manner.
The entire cast of eleven charac-
ters was made up Of local talent, and
the different parts were so well
taken by all that it would be hard to
decide which was best. The sneoth
manner in which everything went
along showed the result of careful
drilling. and studious effort on the
part of the actors.
During the intermission between
acts the audience was entertained
by the Sinclair Saxophone Orchestra,
which as always made a hit With
their splendid music.
The Eastern Star will present the
same play at the Dream Theater at
Viborg tomorrow evening. Z
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-02
Important Notice

The ladies of the Presbyterian
church, under the auspices of the
Needlecraft Club, will have Splen-
did Hot Supper. beginning at $50
P. M. Friday, March 3rd, 1916, at
the Athletic Hall. Proceeds are to
apply toward Pew Fund.
Here is an opportunity for eyerv
one to contribute a portion toward
this worthy object. Boost for it.
Help by being present. Your CO.
operation needed. Committee.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-02

Having had three wears expert
ence as Deputy County Auditor of
Turner County, and believing NV
self well qualified to fill the position
of County Auditor to the best salts
faction and convenience of the peo-
pie, wish to announce my candidacy
for the Office of County Auditor.
Turner County, subject to the will
of the Republican voters at the 1916
primary,
Respectfully,
Vinal B. Clikeman.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-02
Married

/ A very pretty home wedding took
place at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. N. H. Verley. three miles north
of town, on Monday, Feb. %, 1916,
when their daughter, Emily G.. was
married TO Wilbur S. Rector, Rev.
w. p. Slocnm officiating.
The bride was dressed in white
silk messaline with an over-dress Of
shadow lace The groom il, suit
of blue.
These young people are well
known to this community, having
grown up in our midst. They are
both worthy young folk and have
our best wishes for a long aLd pros
porous life.
Mr.. and Mrs. Verley served very
bountious dinner, which was enjoyed
by all present,
Mr.. and Mrs. Rector went to Sionx
Falls for short visit. after which
they will be at home on the farm
midway between Parker and Hurley.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-02
Annual Town Meeting

The annual Town Meeting of Hur-
ley Township will be held in Hurley.
Tuesday. March Z, 1916, for the pur-
pose Of electing officers as follows:
One Supervisor
Treasurer
Clerk
Assessor
Two Constables
Two Justices of the Peace
and to do any other business proper
to be done at said meeting.
H. A. Rundell.
Twp. Clerk.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-02
High School Honor Roll

The faculty of the High School
take pleasure in placing on the honor
roll for the past month the follows
ing students.
Seniors: Pearl Benson, Laura LAX
ings.
Juniors: Amy Hougland, Elsie
Mitchell.
Sophornores:: Mae Gilbert, Mar
garet Pier, Hazel Woodward.
Freshmen: Ruth Bach, Alice Hane
sen, Hazel Stocum, Cecil Woodward.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-02
William Evert Roberts OF
Sioux Falls at the Presby-
terian Church March 6 to 12A
High School Basket Ball

The local boys team easily defeat
ed the Beresford high school boys in
a fast game at Hurley last Friday
evening by a 80 to 12 score. At the
same time the visitors showed that
they had not been idle since the qame
at their city some time ago tn, e
team work and basket shooting
showed much Improvement. Team
work was responsible for the fine
game PLAYED by our boys. Davis sue
ceeded in scoring most of the free
throws, Allof our boys did excep-
tionally well at the guarding and
shooting. Several fouls were called
on both teams. but aside from that
we claim that it was one of the clean
est and fastest games of the season
A large crowd was present to hep
cheer our team on to victory and we
surely appreciated it. Come again.
A. P. l..
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-02
T Z + !

A free show and stereopticon lecture
will be given byrepresentatives of the Great
Northern Railway, on the development in
the zone of plenty a slogan for Minnesota,
North Dakota, Montana, Northern Idaho,
Washington and Oregon, also the develop
ment Of the German Colonies in Northern
Montana.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-02
Cooking Class Entertains

Wednesday. February %. the first
year cooking class served a six
o'clock dinner to twelve guests:
Messrs. StoddaFd, Carr. N R. Run
dell, Patterson, E. o. Rundell,
Shaeffer, James Woodward. Billings.
Gustafson, Madsen. Slocum and
Lantis. The decorations and place
cards were of patriotic nature.
The following menu was prepared
and served by the girls:
Pea Soup Waters
Roast Pork Gravy Mashed Potatoes
Scalloped Onions Rolls Butter
Ample Jelly Pepper Hash
Coffee Salted Nuts
Waldorf Salad Cheese Straws
Vanilla Ice Cream Devils Food
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-02
Notice

Asmy step-daughter. Hazel White.
has left home, | hereby notify all
people concerned that will not te
responsible for any financial obliga-
tons which size may incur.
John Nicer.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-02
Card of Thanks

We wish to publicly express our
appreciation for the sympathy and
many acts of kindness shown us
during our recent bereavement, and
to thank our neighbors and friends
for their kindly assistance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Art Bradberrv
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-02

The Home Talent Play,
"A Pair Of Artists. 7 given
under the auspices OF the
Lecture Course Committee
will be given March Gath.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-02

The slides shown will be scenes de
picting the agricultural resources and op-
portunity along the Great Northern Systems
Everybody is cordially invited to attend.
Bring your wife with you and tell your
neighbors about it.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-03-02
Deadly Cotton .

More than million bales of
American cotton have been changed
into high explosives for nse in the
great war. By wonderful discovery
and invention this innocent vegetable
matter has been turned into the most
deadly DESTROYER known to modern
science. Read the story about it in
this issue Of the Herald