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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27
PAINT TIME is HERE

The times at hand, o sons of toll,
to buy eight quarts Of linseed oil, and
half a peck of lead and zinc, and paint
the house that's on the blink. Oh,
WELD the brush with gladstone shout
till painters collie knocks you out.
There's nothing sadder than shack
that's gone to ruin and to rack be-
cause the owner is too tight to buy
some paint and make it bright. l buy
some pigment every spring and paint
the smokehouse and the swing, and II
no pigment is for sale, buy some
hogment with my kale, and paint the
chimney, tall and broad, the cistern
and the lightning rod. l buy shellac
and turpentine and make the whole
blame diggins shine, and thus glad
den up the hearts of people in their
choo-choo carts, who scorch along the
dusty roads, and rubber at my gay
abode. Gee whiz," they cry, that
old fat bard must buy his shoatment
by the yard A fine example he has
set to all the world already yet!"-
Walt Mason.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27

the winter. In most localities it is
best to SOW rape in April or May. II
there is enough moisture in the soil
to terminate the seed, it is generally
ready to pasture in about six weeks
When pigs are put on rape, it gener'
ally takes them some time before they
acquire taste for it. Young pigs do
not make as good use of rape pas.
ture as older ones. The hogs should
not be turned on the rape until the
plants are at least 10 inches high.
Rape is very satisfactory forage
plant for hogs, because it grows rap.
idly and is a cheap green feed.
Grain For Hogs on Pasture
While the cost of producing pork
may be reduced by the use of green
feed, it is desirable to feed grain in
addition. There is no time that grain
can be pro6tably fed to a hog as when
he is young and running on pasture.
Under such conditions, it is possible
to secure Is pounds of gain for each
bushel Of grain fed During the
spring, summer, and early fall months
from one-half to three fourths Of a
full feed Of grain will be sufficient for
hogs running on pasture.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27
STUTSMAN COUNTY FAIR
IN MONTH OF OCTOBER

Jamestown, April 2O.-At the meet.
ing of the Stutsman county Fair as.
ISOLATION held at the city hall, the di.
rectors discussed at length the plans
for the 1916 fair to be held Wednes.
day, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 4, 5
and 6. County aid and the necessary
arrangements for the place of holding
the fair were considered.
To receive county aid, it was stated
that the fair association must have
certain control over tho fair grounds
and equipment. The time of holding
the fair, late in the fall, is chosen
from experience in older state, where
midsummer fairs have been discontin.
ued in favor of the autumn exhibit.
when, in addition to stock shows, the
fair may contain exhibits Of farm and
garden products.
Among the members attending
Thursday were Messrs. Knoble, Kohl.
scheen, Larsen, Reed, Schneider,
Borchert and McNery.
There will be another meeting held
Thursday, April q, with business men
Of Jamestown at the city hall to get
together on the fair grounds and coun-
ty aid propositions.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27
Many Changes in Assessing

A number of changes in the work of
assessors are listed this year. And
all of the innovations were authorized
by the last state legislature.
Following are some of the new
duties:
All fences, dogs and household pets
must be listed for taxation this year.
Poultry, whether On the farm or in
town is also required to be listed for
taxation.
All animals born on or before April
1, 1916, must be listed. Heretofore
only animals one year or over were
listed.
No general averages are to be used
in assessing this year. All property
must be listed at rs per cent of its
fair market value except moneys and
credits. This latter class of property
will be assessed On a basis of 5 per
cent of its marked value. BY asses.
sing in this manner the intent of the
legislature in passing the moneys and
credits law can be carried out.
No one will be allowed to lump their
business under one item as they have
heretofore been allowed to do. Each
item of property must be listed in it's
appropriate column.
Elevators will be assessed, in &C.
cordance with the recommendation of
the State Association of County Audi
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27
HENRY REAL

grain Goats, rye, etc., make an ex-
cellent early crop for hogs. The
seed should be sown in April or early
May, and if conditions are right the
crop will be ready to pasture in about
80 or 40 days. Hogs clean up the peas
and vines very we'll. The vines that
are left On the ground, together with
the manure, enrich the soil and add
more humus to it. The great value
of peas as a pasture for swine is far
too little understood.
Hairy Vetch
Hairy vetch is a legume of increas-
ing Importance, especially as forage
for hogs. 1t fourishes to a surpris-
ing degree in Washington, Oregon and
the southern states. The seed should
be sown in the fall with rye or oats.
October is the best month in which
to plant this crop. When the winters
are too severe, vetch is not generally
grown. It succeeds wherever Can
adam field peas do we'll, but the field
peas are usually preferable.
Rape
Rape as a forage crop is highly
recommended for hogs whenever it
can be grown successfully. It should
not be planted in the fall of the year
with the expectation Of its surviving
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27

sIeLEY TRAIL
, + + +++++ + + = + + + + +

Darcy Commercial, April 21.-Fred
Mosher was in town Sunday to see the
doctor.
Chas. Ross and family visited at
Christ Minch's Sunday.
Ed Ladbury and wife visited at NJ.
L. Ladbury's Sunday.
The school entertainment and box
social at the Ladbury school house
Saturday night was well attended,
about rs persons being present. A
fine program was rendered and much
credit is due the scholars and teacher
for the pleasant evening. The receipts;
from the sale of the boxes amounted
to $27.35.
]. W. Williams and family and Hazel
Curtis spent Sunday afternoon visit
ing Mrs. Eva and Willie Curtis at DR..
Notes.
Henry Curtis left Monday night for
a short visit with his brother, Mark
Curtis, at st. Johns hospital at Fargo
Mrs. Mark Curtis returned from
Fargo Monday, where she has been
at the bedside of her husband the past
few days.
Mrs. Eva Curtis returned Tuesday
from Darcy, where she had been the
past week nursing her son, Willie.
who is better now.
While coming from school Monday
night Hazel Curtis horse began kick
ing when coming down the river hill
and by the time she had the horse
under control he had pretty we'll de-
molished the buggy, but Hazel escap-
ed unhurt. Mr.. Baker brought her"
home.
The latest report is Mark Curtis is
getting along as well as can be expect
ed
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27
FATHER

FATHER
Used to wonder just why father
Never had much time for play.
Used to wonder why he'd rather
Work every minute of the day,
Used to wonder why he never
Loafed along the road an shirked,
Can't recall time whenever
Father played while others worked
Father didn't dress in fashion,
Sort of hated clothing new,
Style with him was not a passion,
He had other things in view,
Boys are blind to much that's goins
On about 'em day by day,
And l had no way of knowing
What became of fathers pay.
All ! know was when l needed
Shoes got 'em on the spot;
Everything for which I pleaded
Somehow, father always got.
Wondered, season after season.
Why he never took a rest,
And that l might be the reason
Then l never even guessed.
Saw his cheeks were getting paler
Didn't understand just why,
Saw his body growing Trailer,
Then at last I saw him die.
Rest had come, his tasks were ende,
Calm was written on his brow;
Fathers life was big and splendid,
And I understand it now.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27
THE HOME TOWN


Some folks leave home for money
And some leave home for fame,
Some seek skies always sunny,
And some depart in shame.
I care not what the reason
Men travel east or west
Or what the month or season,
The home town is the best.
The home town is the glad town
Where something real abides,
IT'S not the money mad town
That all its spirit hides.
Though strangers scoff and fout it
And even jeer it's name,
It has a charm about it
No other town can claim.
The home town skies seem bluer
Than skies that stretch away.
The home town friends seem truer
And kinder through the day,
And whether glum or CHEEKY
Light hearted or depressed
Or struggle fit or weary
like the home town best.
Let him who will go wander
To distant towns to live,
OF some things am fonder
Than all they have to give.
The gold Of distant places
Could not repay me quite
For those familiar faces
That keep the home town bright.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27
GETCHELL PRAIRIE

April 19.-Nina and Harry Trussell,
who have been staying the past two
years with their aunt, Mrs. VIM. Mar
tin, of the Prairie, started Monday for
their home in Paeonian Springs, Va.
They expect to stop off few days I'm
st. Paul and Chicago. During their
stay in Getchell Prairie the Truss9ls
have made many friends, all of whom
are very sorry to see them leave.
Miss Marjory Cassell left Friday for
her home in Hope, where she will
spend the Easter vacation.
The Getchell Ladies' Aid met Thurs
day in the church basement. 1t was
missionary week and lunch was serv-
ed after the program.
Miss Ella Getchell, who is teaching
at LaMoure, is spending her Easter
vacation at the J. R. Getchell home.
Mrs. S. E. Harper entertained her
Sunday school class, "The Rainy Day
Brigade" Saturday afternoon in honor
of Miss Nina Trussell. The afternoon
was spent in playing games, after
which a delicious luncheon was served
by the hostess. A good time was en-
joyed by all.
The Misses Adelaide and Marian
White left Monday evening to spend
the first part Of the week with Mrs.
H. NJ. Stroud, Of Wimbledon.
Saturday afternoon the grade pu-
pills Of Getchell school were entertain
ed by their teacher, Miss Marjorie Cas-
sell. The table was decorated with
yellow narcissus and the Easter deco
rations were carried out. The children
were entertained with games and con-
tests, the prizes being candy eggs and
chickens. Refreshments were served
and the youngsters all had thorough
ly enjoyable time.
Miss Jessie Macdonald is spending
her spring vacation with her aunt i'm
Faribault, MINI.
The Harper and Martin families;
were dinner guests at the w. w. Har-
per home Sunday evening. The din,
ner was given in honor of Nina and
Harry Trussell. .
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27
FORAGE FOR HOGS

To make hog production most prof.
table the farmer should provide pas
ture for his hogs whenever possible
The earlier in the year green feed
can be supplied the better. Swine of
any age relish green feed, and its use
always reduces the cost of producing
gains on hogs. In addition, it keeps
the animals in good thrifty condition.
The information given in this article,
however, applies only to the northern
part Of the United States, particularly
those states and sections Of states
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27

The citizens of the United States
may quarrel among themselves and
about politics, but they should not go
back on their government. President
Wilson is taking stand to enforce
the rights of this country as nation
of world power, and whatever the pres
ident and congress decides upon
should have vigorous support from
every citizen of the nation.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27

WHEN TIE KNOCKERS KNOCK
When the scoffers scott and the mock
ers mock,
And the knockers stand at the side
and knock,
Just roll up your sleeves and buckle
in,
And stick to your task and you're
boud to win.
If the things worth while your are
sure to hear
The doubters doubt and the jeerers
jeer,
For never victory has risen yet
But somewhere the jibes of the wise
has met.
So, deaf to the scoffers, just work
along,
And stick to your dream till you know
it's wrong,
And toss them smile when you hear
folks mock,
It's healthy sign when the knockers
knock.
Detroit Free Press.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27

Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Thomson, of
Fort Worth, Tex, are recent arrivals
in the city and expect to make Valley
City their residence for the summer.
They are accompanied by their daugh.
ter, Miss Thomson, and another
daughter and her husband, Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Bell, all of Fort Worth.
Valley City welcomes such people to
her citizenship and hopes they may de.
eide to remain permanently.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27
some READABLE VERSE
WITHOUT A SMILE YOU ARE

WITHOUT A SMILE YOU ARE
Like bread without the spreadin'
Like a puddin' without the sauce,
Like a mattress without beddin'
Like a cart without boss,
Like door without latching,
Like fence without a stile,
Like dry and barren creek bed,
Is face without a smile!
Like a house without a dooryard,
Like yard without flower,
Like a clock without handspring,
That will never tell the hour;
A thing that sort O. makes yo' feel
A hunger all the while
Oh, the saddest sight that ever was
Is a face without smile!
The face of man was built for smiles,
An thereby is he blest
Above the critters of the field,
The birds and all the rest;
He's jest little lower
Than the angels in the skies,
An the reason is that he can smile
Therein his glory lies
So smile an don't fergit to smile,
An smile, an smile ag'in;
Twill loosen up the cords O. care,
An ease the weight O. sin;
Twill help yo', on the longest road,
An cheer yo', mile by mile;
An so, whatever is your lot,
Jes, smile, and smile, an smile.
Prof. H, D, N. Parker.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27

Several Indians that tried out with
the New York Giants failed to make
good. Perhaps that is the trouble
with the people of Mexico, SO per cent
of whom are Indians.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27

Williston and Company E dedicates
its new armory on April "a. The
Times-Record acknowledges receipt of
an invitation and ticket.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27

The lateness of the season may be
the means of making many of the
farmers consider corn as the back
bone of their crops.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27

It couldn't be expected that any of
the Republican candidates for COVER
nor would withdraw, and if the fight is
fierce enough to engender bitterness
and hatred, the Democrats will have a
fine opportunity to capture the end Of
the state administration that isn't the
tail.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27

When it comes to choice of coun.
tries our first choice should be the
United States, and for second choice
there isn't any.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27

While every true hearted American
should hope for the best, they ought
to be willing to accept the verdict even
though it may be for the worst.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27

II you are going into the hyphen
business practice on America.Fir
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27

A Wisconsin woman slapped the
judge in the face to show him how
her husband treated her, and the hus-
band got 80 days. Demonstration has
great convincing power.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27

Two Cando girls want to join the
United States army, which makes it
appear that they think our troopers
very ladylike.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27

Senator McCumber is receiving com.
mendation for his recent utterances
that the people of this country want
to feel safe.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27

A Nonpartisan league wouldn't work
in Maryland. Half the population OF
the state is in Baltimore,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27

Gasoline is not a product of our
farms, but the present price is worry
ing our farmers.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27

There is no time like the present,
as the swatter said to the fly.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27

The story that Gronna and Bloom
had buried the Ratchet was probably
printed to see who would deny it first.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ward
Fritch is quarantined owing to the.
children having scarlet fever.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27

Just as soon as a girl gets q beau
she doesn't care dunn about the ar.
row.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27

Oh, well, the papers had to announce
Villas death some time anyway.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27
SHOULD NOT FEEL DISCOURAGED

So many people troubled with indi'
gestion and constipation have been
benefited by taking Chamberlain's Tab
let's that no one should feel discour.
aged who has not given them a trial
They contain no pepsin or other diges
tive ferments but strengthen the stom'
ach and enable it to perform its .func
lions naturally. Obtainable every
where.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27

p. Freeman was a visitor in James.
town Wednesday. S
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-04-27

supt. Willennar, Of the sanborn
schools, spent Friday in the city.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-04-30
10000 BRITISH SURRENDER IN PERSIA


Governor L. B. Hanna has accepted
an invitation by the entertainment
committee of the County Superintend-
ents' association, to address that body
at it's annuel convention in Dickinson
next week. The governor will make
his address shortly after the banquet,
which will be rendered the visitors by
the Dickinson Commercial club. A
large number of Dickinson people will
also be present at the banquet which
will undoubtedly prove a most enjcy-
able and brilliant affair
Hon. L. r. Crawford to Speak.
Hon. Lewis r. Crawford of Sent-
mel Butte, president of the North Da-
kota board of regents, will also ad-
dress the assemblage. Mr. Crawford
is noted as one fthe ablest educa-
tonal authorities in the state and he
is also strong booster for the estab-
lishment of a normal school at Dick
inson. He is a forceful, convincing
speaker, and his address will undoubt-
edly be greatly enjoyed.
Governor Hanna yesterday visited
at Befield, where he addresses The
members of the Bclfield Commercial
club and also the Farmers club.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-04-30
NO DEFINITE
WORD FROM
GERMANY
No Official Information Received
in Submarine Controversy
i ,,.<g Matter
SOMETHING DECISIVE
Is EXPECTED SOON

Washington, April 29.-No definite
word fOrecasting Germany's decision
in the submarine controversy had
reached Washington tonight and Off
cials apparently were as much in the
dark regarding the outcome as they
were when the American demands
were dispatched to Berlin eleven
days ago.
1t is apparent, however, that some
thing decisive was expected without
much more delay. Ambassador Ger
ord's visit to EmDerOr William at
army headquarters was believed to
presage an early decision, since 1t
was expected that the ambassador
would clear up any possible oDscui-
ties of the position of the United
States.
Secretary Lansing indicated today
that the situation remained unchang-
ed, in the absence of Informative dis
patches from Berlin. 1t was said,
however, that report from Ambassa-
dor Gerard regarding his conference
with the emperor was momentarily
expected. The secretary said that
when the report arrived, it was doubt
full that it's contents would be made
public until after he had presented it
to President wilson for his consider
alton. Should it come in tomorrow,
the dispatch probably will not be CIV
en- out until Monday, if then.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-04-30
HOUSE AND SENATE
ARE At DEADLOCK
Cannot Agree on the Army Re-
organization Bill; Expect
Disagreement.

Washington. April 29.-Conferees OF
the house and senate, after three days
deliberation on the army reorganlza-
ton BILL the first of the prepared
ness measures, have come to dead
lock over several important features.
1t was strongly intimated tonight that
they would report disagreement and
ask their respective branches OF con-
gress for further instructions.
'Hopelessly apart" on the size or
the regular army, and the proposals
fora volunteer reserve army and a
government nitrate plant was the re-
port of one member Of the conference
tonight, and he declared congress will
be asked in the near future to pass
again on these features of the meas
ure.
The senate conferees are insisting
determinately upon the provision in
the senate bill for a regular army of
100000 men, and Representative
Kahn, the republican house conferee,
is standing with them. Representa-
tives Hay and Dent, however, are in
sistent upon the house provisions for
10000 men.
1t was said tonight that should a
disagreement be reported, the senate
might agree to give up its volunteer
army bill and accept instead the Ma
tional Guard reserve provisions Of
the house bill.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-04-30
IS RECEIVED BY
EMPEROR WILLIAM
U. S. Ambassador Gerard Has a
Conference With Emperor
William.

Berlin, April 20, via London.-Unit-
ed States Ambassador Gerard was re-
ceived in audience last night by En-
peror William, and conferred with
other leaders of the empire. No inti-
nation was given when the reply to
the American note would be ready.
except a hint in dispatch to the
Cologne Dispatch, which follows:
"The consultations at Great Head
quarters probably are nearing a con.
cnsiOn y s. 3 81 =. The visit of tho
American ambassador was designed
to permit him to consult with persons
in authority there over the situation.
1t is assumed their final decision will
also be communicated to him there" ;"
The Tagsblatt explains this point
that it's statement that the basic feat
ures of the answer already have been
settled was misunderstood. The paper
asserts it meant only to say that
draft of the answer had been made,
but that decision had not yet been
reached. The wording Of this morn.
ing's statement indicates clearly,
however, that there was no misunder-
standing on the part of the readers,
but that the Tagsblatt made an error
yesterday.
There is virtually no comment in
the press on the situation, except
from the pen of Count Ernst Won Rev
entloW, who's till appears to believe
break with the United States is newt
able.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-04-30
Booster Pumps Tested
Out Yesterday Give City
Adequate Fire Protection
Bismarck Takes First Rank in State for Water PRESSURE On
Installed at Capitol and Other in West End of
Town.

Two pumps compose the system.
One located in the west end of town
near the old penitentiary brick yards.
1t is housed in substantial brick
structure and the pump and electrical
equipment which supplies the motive
power are all of the latest and most
improved design. The second pump
is similar in type and is located in
the state capitol pump house.
1t will be possible by the use of
these pumps to maintain maximum
pressure of 40 pounds. At the
state capitol the pump will furnish
adequate pressure for the protection
of the present state house or any new
building that may be erected in the
future.
The location of these two pumps
in the two suburbs of Bismarck in
sures excellent fire protection to the
residence as we'll as the business sec.
ton.