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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-02-15
The Largest Line of Millinery in Valley City


is called the mass" method of selee~
ton. Now this method consists sim
ply in the continuous and repeated &C.
lection of number of the best grains
or the best heads of the best plants,
as the case may be. This is the
method that Rimpan Drechsler and
Mol1ry have been so successful with
at the German experiment stations.
1t was found that one of the things
needed in the general improvement or
wheat and other small grains was
greater stiffness of the straw so as TO-
diminish the heavy losses to the small
grain crops due to wind and rain
The use of this method is based upon
DarWin's idea of the origin of species,
that is, the principle of natural seIee-
ton. While some Improvement was
secured it was necessarily slow and
rather negative with regard to some
desired characteristics the station
sought to obtain. In 1900 Nilsson be-
gan pedigree culture or the method of
single-plant selection. In this case
the individual plant or head is made
the basis or starting point. A NUM-
Der of superior plants Of a given vari~
ETY. are selected and their seeds are
separately planted and observed con-
stantly. This implies a comparative
study of the offspring of each so that
finally the best strain out of those
started with may be selected, the 9th
ers discarded, and those retained null
tiplied for further use. The principle
underlying this method is found ON
the experimental work of the celebrat-
ed Dutch botanist and plant breeder,
Hugo De Vries, who has given us the
theory of mutation as the probable
origin of species.
Some of the practical work that has
been accomplished at the Svalof sta
ton is to be seen in the following:
Pudel wheat was insulated from an
English variety developed by Shirelf
has been selected from less hardy i'm
ported varieties. The variety called
Bore is also one of the best evolved.
These wheats are pOssessOrs of such
desirable combinations as higher yield
ing qualities. stronger and sitter
straw, and remarkable disease-resfst-
ant powers. It is said that in many
districts where rye was the chief crop
wheat can now be grown with greater
profit.
Very important work has also been
done by this station in oat, barley, pea
and potato breeding. Glover and grass
breeding was begun in 1907 so as to
increase the yield and quality.
In conclusion it is only fair to say
that the Svalof station makes use Of
three or four methods in cereal i'm
provement because it must be under
stood that each method has what may
be termed its advantages and disad-
vantages. To put it another way,
each method has it's own particular
application in the field of improve
ment. The station, due to the practi-
cal turn of it's famous director, has
been able to accomplish work that
has met the pressing and Immediate
needs of the farmers of Sweden, who
in turn are profoundly loyal to their
benefactor.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-02-15
Alumni Set New Record
in Point Of Enthusiasm

Taxing the dining room to the limit
and beyond, alumni from all parts of
Barnes county and several other sur
rounding counties met at a splendid
three-course dinner on Saturday eve
ming at the Kindred hotel. 1t was in
many respects one Of the largest and
ever held by the alumni of the county
Miss Alice J. Fisher, '95, presided
as tOastmistress and first of all called
upon President Mcfarland for his
toast, "Twice-Told Tales" AS usual
President Mcfarland hit the proper
chord in his remorks, which combined
philosophy and humor to nicely.
Miss Lura L. Perrine, who, in point of
time, has served the Normal school
longer than any other of the present
instructors, related number of anec-
dotes that were well received. AS de-
lightful in her remarks as ever, Miss
Cora M, Rawlins extended word of
greeting to those present.
In a short business meeting that fol-
lowed the program of toasts, Miss An
ma X. Cook, '0S, was elected president
of the Alumni Pioneer club, and Miss
Edith Wittkopf, IA, secretary-treas-
urer. A motion was carried to empoW-
er the officers to name the necessary
committees and to lay plans for
proper observance of the silver ami
versary of President Mcfarland in the
service of the State Normal school.
The purpose of the meeting was
stated by H. G.. Arnsdorf, who said
that reports from alumni all over the
state and from other states were
strongly in favor of general alumni
homecoming during commencement
week. He also urged that when the
next meeting is called for the Parnes
county alumni, that the alumni in
other counties of the state meet in
some central place to discuss these
plans and that reports be made to the
Barnes county alumni club, and that
a clearer union be perfected between
the school and local alumni and the
graduates in the field.
At this point the meeting adjourned
to the Normal school gymnasium,
where an informal program of stunts
and dancing completed the evenings
enjoyment.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-02-15
/ jelde Presents Bust
Of Lincoln to State

The state capitol observed Monday
Feb. II, as holiday in honor of the
martyred president, Abraham Lincoln,
and suitable exercises were held in
the house chamber, addressed by for
mer Governor Joseph M. Devine. The
exercises were attended by Governor
Lynn B. Frazier, members of the leg
islature, public officials and citizens.
The principal feature Of the exer-
cises, however, was the presentation
of bust Of Abraham Lincoln, sculp-
tured by Paul Fjelde, our North Da-
kota sculptor, and presented by him
to the state. This bust is replica of
one presented by the state of North
Dakota to the Norwegian government
in 1914 in comimemoration of the cen
tennial of that country's independence.
It will be remembered that Governor
L. B. Hanna with a considerable party
represented the state at the presenta-
ton ceremonies at Christiana July 4,
1914.
The Valley City Normal schools
paramount interest in these interest
ing historical exercises is the fact that
Paul Fjelde was a student at this In
stitution for two years, working at his
art under the direction of Miss Mary
G. Deem, head of the art department.
1t was while here as student that he
produced bas.reliefs of Pres. McFar-
land and DR.. PlatOu and busts of Kath-
crime Young, daughter of Congress-
man Young, Miss Marie Sloss, and
members of the Featherstone and
Farley families.
Miss Deem and the school were for
tunate in having an opportunity to
bring Paul and his work to the atten-
ton of the artist, dorado Taft, one OF
the foremost sculptors in the country,
and it was not long until young
Fjelde became his pupil. It was un-
der his criticism that the Lincoln
bust was produced and from that time
on his progress has been rapid: He
is now working in New York city in
his chosen art and perfecting some.
what his general education in Column
bia anniversary.
Paul Fjelde was born on a home
stead in the central part of North Da-
kota in the pioneer days. His father
died when the future sculptor was
small boy. A few years ago the widow
moved to Valley City for better edu-
cational opportunities for Paul and
his sisters and to make home for the
eldest, who had become instructor OF
piano at the Normal school.
Up to date his big work has been
this bust of Lincoln presented to Nor.
way He secured the commission in
competition with the artists of the
country. His work was selected by a
state committee of which Governor
Hanna was chairman. Paul's appre-
citation of his native state is shown in
his presentation of this replica which
was dedicated on Monday and placed
in a conspicuous position in the state
house.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-02-15
DEATH LIST IN HOTEL
FIRE REDUCED TO TWO

Minneapolis, Feb. 13.-Although po-
lice and fremen, assisted by force
of laborers, searched all day in the
ruins of the Kenwood hotel, which
was destroyed by fire Sunday night,
the list of two known dead has not
been increased. Several persons list
ed among the missing have report
ed that they were not at the hotel the
night of the fire and that list has been
reduced to six.
Local and state fire officials will in
vestigate charges that the firemen
who first arrived at the Kenwood, dld
not attempt to rescue persons in the
burning building, at meeting called
for Thursday.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-02-15
German Influence Is
Responsible for Raid

Washington, Feb. 14.-German in
fluence is seen today in the Cuban and
Mexican troubles, as officials viewed
the situation. It appears more than
likely that Germany is stirring up
trouble there to keep the United
States more interested in the trouble
closer at hand than that across the
sea. Border activities, with official
report of the death Of three Ameri-
cans, served to accentuate the Next
can problem.
The government is keeping a close
watch on the German problem in con.
nection with the Mexican trouble. 1t
was learned today that German Sec
ret agent was in close touch with the
happenings at the recent American
Mexican conference at New London,
Conn.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-02-15
AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION

By J. H. Seymour, Head Dept OF
Agriculture, State Normal School.
Wheat: It's Origin, Development
and improvement
Improvement-In the last paper,
which dealt with a brief mention of
the wheat breeders, lie Couteur on the
island of Jersey, Sheriff Hallet, and
Rimpan, a few methods of which i'm
provement We're touched upon. The
work of the famous Swedish expert
ment station at Svalof, Sweden, and
that of Willet NJ. Hays, of the U. S. de-
partment of agriculture, should re-
ceive our attention.
The Svalof station owes its origin
to the cooperative effort of several
farmers who formed a company for the
production of improved seed wheat.
oats and barley and for the purpose
of testing new and foreign varieties
Of grain, no matter what the source.
The beginning of this effort was in
1886 and to the present time it has
confined its work to the cereals, the
fundamental crops of mankind. While
not wishing to discredit the work OF
Luther Burbang, whose plant-breeding
for the most part has had to do with
those plants of secondary breeding
dealing with our food crops, the GER
calls, must rank first in relative i'm
portance.
Much of the success of this station
is due to the character and scientific
training Of it's director, DR.. H. HAL
mar Nelson. He has always kept
the purely practical side in the fore
ground so as to meet the needs Of the
farmers. His speciality has been
wheat and oats. But since 1900 H.
Nilsson-Ehle has had charge of the
work in wheat and Oat breeding.
Hans Fedin is the specialist in charge
of the barley work and Erik Lung
devotes his time to rye. Nilsson gives
more and more of his time to the in
creasing administrative duties of the
station.
For long time Nilsson used wheat
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-02-15
lhinot Was 0utclassed by
Jamestown Last Saturday

Jamestown, Feb. H. The high
school basketball team completely out
classed Minot in their game Saturday
night, winning by the score of 80 to 10.
Not only did the local boys win the
most decisive game of the season and
keep their record clean, but they play
ed the best basketball that they have
exhibited on the home floor.
The game started with rush and
for the first time this year the James
town team made the first goal. For a
few minutes it looked as if the game
would be close, but the visitors either
lost hope or ran out of wind, as the To-
cal boys steadily increased their lead
and after the first few minutes of play
the game was a little too One-sided for
a perfect exhibition. The local team
has improved in every department Of
the game, speed, accuracy of passing
and basket shooting, since the begin
ming of the season, Rathman had the
big end of the score with seven field
goals to his credit. He was followed
closely by Schaumberg with five and
Bourquin with three, Smith making the
remaining one Jacobson and O'Leary
made two field goals apiece for the Wis.
itors, Lynch one and Murphy three
free throws.
The next game is with Casselton at
Casselton and is followed by return
games with Fargo, Valley City and
Tower City, all played away from
home. From present indications the
game with Valley City will probably be
the hardest. The local team has de-
feated them once, however, and the
fans insist that they can repeat in
spite of the fact that the Valley City
team has greatly improved since that
time
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-02-15
birth Of a Nation" Is
Coming for Last Time

Hundreds in Valley City and Barnes
county who did not get chance to
see 1.-THE Birth of a Nation" when it
was shown here before will be glad to
learn that Manager Boyd has secured
it for appearance at the Armory Tues
day, Feb. 20.
In the list of accurate battle scenes
and maneuvers which visualizes the
problem of slavery and state govern
ity, now attracting large audiences in
several of the large cities, is an &C.
curate reproduction of Sherman's
march to the sea. It depicts realistic
views of the union troops passing
through Georgia, the burning of Allan
ia, etc., etc.
Sherman's move was one of the de.
cisive acts of the long, hard. fought
war, as it divided the south and took
away food supplies which were need
ed for the support of the confederate
army.
The siege of Atlanta and the flight
of the population to the country is al.
so realistic reproduction of a histor-
ical event. In this and in all of the
battle scenes, D. w. Griffith, the pro-
Queer, obeyed the directions of mill
tary experts who mapped out the
movements of the union and confeder-
ate armies as described in the accur-
ate reports in the possession of the
United States government. In fact,
many weeks were spent in the &C.
quirement of data for the staging of
the battle scenes.
Many old soldiers have witnessed
and approved of these reproductions,
saying that they recalled with vivid
impressiveness the hazardous exper.
fences which they endured in army
service.
Portions impress one with lasting
sense of the suffering due to hunger,
showing confederate soldiers on the
firing line eating sparingly Of short
rations of parched corn-in another,
the capture of supply train is an i'm
pressive lesson of the hardshfps of
war.
The splendid bringing of this mighty
attraction to this city by Manager
Boyd is not alone conspicuous for the
enormity of the accomplishment
(Which is the very greatest any man.
ager could do for his patrons) but the
event of Grifith's Birth of Nation"
for the last time here will long be re.
membered as one of the greatest oc-
casions in the history of the city.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-02-15

Father Baker went to jamestown
Tuesday morning to consult Father
Geraghty on business matters OF the
diocese, returning on No. 2.
On account of having a recess of
the legislature over Monday Senator
Frank Ployhar and Representative
Burl Carr were able to spend Sunday
here with the home folks.
v. A. Hoar has just returned to the
city after being snow bound on the
Mott line for II days.
Christ Solimsaas, of Mohall, writes
that he has been cured of serious
lung trouble and improved in general
by DR.. Mellenthin's treatment after
almost giving up hopes and he recon-
mends him to all who may need pro-
fessional services. DR.. Mellentnin
will he at Valley City, Kindred hotel,
Monday, Feb. 10.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-02-15
CHILD BURNED
TO DEATH IN FIRE

Flasher, Feb. 13.-While Mr.. and
Mrs. Dave Knowles were in the barn
at their farm caring for live stock,
their farm house caught fire from
some unknown cause and their ten
month-old daughter was so fatally
burned that she died three hours later.
They managed to reach the bed where
she lay, and to get her out of the blaz-
ing home, but her burns were fatal:
The home was completely destroyed
with all contents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Knowles reside few miles from Tim
.mer.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-02-15
OF MRS. JOSEPH
BRINkMAN ON WEDNESDAY

The funeral of Mrs. Joseph Brink
man, who passed away Saturday at
the home of daughter at Mapleton,
was held Wednesday morning from
St. GATHERINGS church, Father Baker
officiating. The Brinkmans were old
settlers of Barnes county. They sold
their farm to DR.. Van Houten and six
months ago moved to Mapleton to
make their home with a daughter.
Three daughters and one son, as we'll
as her husband, survive her. Deceas>
ed was 70 or IA years of age.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-02-15
Germany Believes U.S..
Seeking War Pretext

Berlin, Feb. 14.-Seeking war is the
way Germany regards the action OF
the United States in permitting her
ships to sail for ports in the barred
zone. The greatest surprise was man
ifested when it became known that
American ships had cleared for allied
ports in spite of the German unlimited
submarine warfare. The Americans
remaining here are treated with the
same cordiality which they enjoyed
before the departure of American Am
bassadOr Gerard. $50
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-02-15
MARKET REPORT
Tuesday, Feb. 13

Minneapolis Close


Hard Wheat-1.843s @1.86A.
No. Northern-1.T3s @1.803s; arr.
176% OILS.
No. 2 Northern-1743s@ 1.SO%.
No. Northern-1.643s @1.763s.
May Wheat-1.76%.
July Wheat-1.725A.
No. Durum-1.85; arr. 1.8O.
No. 2 Durum-18O@1-.91
No. 3 White Oats-53k@54k; arr.
53@54.
No. White Oats-52@53.
Barley-90@1.14
Rye-1.39@1.40; arr. same.
Corn-99@1.O0A; arr. 97h @9Sh~
Flax-2.S0A @2.86A; arr. same
Duluth Close
Hard Wheat-1.79k.
No. 1 Northern-1.7Sk; arr. same.
No. 2 Northern-1.73h@1.76k.
No. Northern-1.65k@1.731h.
May Wheat-1.76k.
July Wheat-1.72H@1.73.
No. 1 Durum-1.85; arr. 1888.
No. 2 Durum-1.80@1.82
May Durum-1.85
July Durum-1.84A.
No. 3 White Oats-53@54; ART
same.
Barley-SO@1.1s.
Rye-1.35@1.36; arr. same.
Flax-2.80A; arr. same.
May Flax-2.83%.
July F1ax-2.84%. =.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-02-15
County Commissioners Are
Against Change in Auto Tax

Grand Forks, Feb 14.-The county
commissioners of the state have gone
on record as opposing certain changes
in the auto registration laws.
In the federal treasury there is
available for the use of North Dako-
ia for road building this year little
over $4,000. Double that sum will
be available in each Of the following
two years. The bill making these ap-
preparations provides for the payment
out of these federal funds of one-half
the cost of road improvements made
in each state to be benefited, provid-
ed the work is done in accordance
with certain specified conditions, and
according to plans approved by the
federal engineers.
which must be raised in order that
North Dakota may comply with the
federal conditions shall be raised by
increased automobile registration
fees. The suggested plan is that a
graduated plan be adopted, with "a
minimum Of IS and a maximum of SIS
per year, the rate to be graded &C.
cording to horsepower or cost price,
and. this fee to be in lieu of all other
taxation, and all the proceeds to be re-
tanned by the state.
The subject was very thoroughly
discussed at the meeting of the coun-
ty commissioners of the state at Mi
not and among the objections to the
plan are the following:
The proposed change would impose
a heavier tax than at present on the
small car, and, by removing the prop
erty tax, would lessen the total tax
paid by the owner of the expensive
car.
The removal of the property tax on
autos would not lessen the total
amount of taxes to be paid, but would
entail additional levies on other class
es of property.
The creation of road fund from
auto licenses alone would impose a
special tax on owners of one class OF
property for a work which is of gen.
eral value to the state and all its citi.
zens.
The application of license fees to
road work in the counties where the
fees originate is believed to be more
fair and equitable than the proposed
plan.
The recommendation of the COM
missioners is that the fee and it's dis
position be left unchanged, but that
the funds necessary to comply with
the federal law be raised by gener-
al property tax.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-02-15
BLOWING
UP BATTLESHlP MAINE

Washington, Feb. 14.-Memories OF
the blowing up of the battleshlp
Maine in Havana horbor and the wave
of patriotic resentment that swept the
United States from Florida to the
Pacific, will be recalled here tonight,
when the Naval and Military Order
of the Spanish War, assembled at the
Army and Navy Club at its annual
dinner, commemorating the anniver-
sary of the event. The banquet IS
somewhat lacking in it's usual bril-.
liancy owing to the recent death Oh
Admiral Dewey.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Wright, of Cas-
selton, were in the city Tuesday, en-
route home from Enderlin. While
here they spent few hours visiting
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Fournie are re.
joicing over the arrival of boy Mon
day evening. Mother and babe are at
the General hospital and getting along
nicely.
This office enjoyed a fraternal call
Thursday from a representative of the
Grand Forks Herald.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-02-15

VIM. Habeck, of Sawyer, N. D., says
he has been cured of gall stones by DR..
Mellenthin and is thankful having saw
ed much time and money by his treaat
ment. DR.. Mellenthin will be at VAL
ley City, Kindred hotel, Monday, Feb.
49,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-02-15
Bernstorf Party Is
Started for GERMANY

New York, Feb. 14.-Under heavy
guard of United States secret service
men and $50 deputies of the custom
house and the Hoboken police German
Ambassador Won Bernstorff and his
party arrived at the Hoboken- pier
from Washington. They were immedi-
ately escorted to where the liner
Frederick VIII lay at her berth and
went aboard. At 2 o'clock the liner
had been headed down the bay. This
was the last step of German compli-
cations in Washington. Photograph
ers and reporters were waiting for the
ambassador and his party. "Take off
your hat" said one photographer, and
the ambassador removd his soft velour
hat. "Put it on again. yelled anoth-
err, and he put it on. Another came
up and said, Count, I did not get you;
will you take off your hat AGAIN." He
smiled and removed it again. "You
will take cold" said Mrs. Bernstorff,
as she turned up his coat collar. II
have nothing to say the count said
as he boarded the liner.
Hoboken, Feb. IA man who
claimed to be relative Of Prince Will
liam of Germany attempted to rush
his way through Ambassador Bern
storff's guards as he was boarding the
Frederick VIII. He waved letter in
his hand Which he said he had been
commissioned to deliver. He was
stopped and taken to the police sta
ton.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-02-15
STORk PAYS VISIT TO
GREAT NORTHERN TRAIN

St. Paul, Feb. 13-En route to ST.
Luke's hospital here this morning,
Mrs. Chas. Redke, of Wahpeton, N. D.,
gave birth to daughter while on a
Great Northern train. She was rush.
ed to the hospital on arrival and was
none the worse for the experience.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-02-15

Miss Barrel Norgaard, who has been
teaching at Buxton. has returned here
on account of the schools there being
closed by the prevalence of small po1.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-02-15
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

First National Bank, Hope, to Nels
H. Lunding, VIZ eE 2-143-57, $4,000.
Catherine Brohman to Henry Broh>
man, eh 18-139-60, $4,000.
Anton and Susan Fried to J. E. and
Charles Greenwood, ne 8, Sc 5-143-6l,
81.
Henry C. Tamke to August Tamke,
NV 7, nk n1k sw 7-140-56, $500.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-02-15

Mrs. H. e. West underwent an op-
Grafton for appendicitis Saturday
night at the Valley City General hos
pital. She is getting along very nicely.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-02-15
ApR,ATIc REPORTED DocKED

New York, Feb. 1.-THE White Star
liner Adriatic with "A passengers, IN
Guiding one American, arrived at Liv-
erpool Monday night, said a cable
gram to the local officers of the line
today.