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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-08-26
RACE MEET
SEPT. IA and IS

The board of directors Of the
Barnes County Fair Association met
Tuesday evening at the Office Of Sec
retary Moe and the proposition Of put
ting on another auto race was taken
up. After full discussion it was de-
cided another auto day at the fair
would be welcomed by the public.
Henry Sampson, that booster of boost
ers was named chairman Of the event.
He was given full power 20 draft all
committees to work with him. Hank
says this will be more than an auto
day, he has some big stunts up his
sleeve and will announce same as soon
as they are somewhat developed. He
is looking for suggestions however and
if any of you live wires have any
thing to offer confer with Mr.. Samp-
son as the management wishes to
make this the greatest event ever pull
ed off at the fair grounds.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-08-26
nice LET Ter FROM
LOUIS SANDERSO
Tolsby Tibro, Aug. A, 1920.
Nv Dear Mr.. Truhshaw.

/ 10
Ny Dear Mr.. Trubshaw,
Editor Of the Times Record.
Dear Sir: Having had in my mind
for long time that should write .
few lines to your paper telling all
my good friends that am feeling fine
and also Mrs. Anderson.
Our journey across the ocean was
very fine and enjoyed the ocean trip
very much. I did not lose but two
meals on the whole trip-one because
l had lost my appetite and the second
one ], fed to the fishes, but was not
the onlysone to feed the fishes, believe
me. This all happened the second day
of our journey. For man who lived
in North Dakota for number Of
years and has not seen any bigger
water for a long time than the river
that flows through Valley City and the
alkai lakes we have in North Dakota,
for those it issa big change and quite
a difference in sight when he sees only
heaven and water, same big ship and
same big fishes, but it is great in its
way and will say again enjoyed it.
We left our good country from New
York the fifth day of June and landed
in Gateborg the 18th. We have now
been in Sweden month and a half.
When this letter Of mine reaches you
it will be about two months. We en-
Joy ourselves in way but the home
seems lost over here but we are try
ing to have as good time as health and
money possibly can bring. My money
has gone fast. It is just about as
worthless here, more so than in Amer
lea, and some times wonder if / can
save money enough to get back home
or If will have to ask my good Val
ley City friends to either send me
money or ticket back home. So far
we have not made any inquiry for our
return but have the idea that we
will be at home about the time the
geese are going south. 1
My friend Mr.. Charley Luessen ask
ed me before left Valley City to
write him few lines. So far 1 have
not been able to do so but tell Charley
# he should not get letter from me
which may happen, that I will present
myself in person some day. am also
very thankful to Mr.. Trubshaw for the
good and bad news l am getting from
home through your paper. It's COM
ing every week, and now if you should
see this letter of mine fit to be seen
in youy daily and weekly paper then
put is in please.
Well I will close my shapeless let
ter to you all. Wishing you all "a
good time. 80
With best regards to you all 1 re-
main yours, very truly, a.
7 . I LOUIS ANDERSON,
: . 81 ss5}a Tolsby Tibro, Sweden.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-08-26
HARDCOALIS
TO BE HARDER

Indications are that hard coal is 60
ing to be harder than ever this COM
ing winter-that is, harder to get and
harder to pay for. The supply for this
section of the country promises to be
extremely limited, according to the
opinion of local dealers, who are re-
ceiving but very title hard coal at
present and have practically none on
hand. Fargo companies having hard
coal on tracks have orders far in ex-
cess of the supply, it was stated yes
terday. Stove and nut size anthracite
is selling at $3.50 ton now, but
dealers cannot predict what the price
will be on later shipments, because of
the scarcity and also the increase in
freight rates.
Hooking Valley and other grades of
soft coal are more plentiful and ship
ments are being received with fair
regularity; Hooking Valley is selling
at $14.25; other grades around S13.
Pocahontas lump is scarce and none
is being received. &C -Courier-News.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-08-26

Down in Kansas they consider the
arrival of a baby in the home of an
editor of sufficient Importance to is
sue an extra. One which we have had
our attention called to is the Family
Record, carrying Coldwater, Kansas,
date line. The line of chatter which
forms the bulk of the news runs some
thing like this: Weather forecast:
Numerous squalls Published every
once in awhile by Mr.. and Mrs. Ward
H. Botcher. "Coldwater the scene of
much excitement when society editor
arrives at Butcher home Father i'm
proving slowly" "The many super
ior qualities of the Junior editor can
not be mentioned here owing to the
shortage Of paper. The baby's fin
gers are long and slender and they
seem to be itching to get acquainted
with the L. C. Smith. The office cat
has already begun to seek some new
hiding place."
"Freda-the baby-is predicted by
many to be a trombonist-her lungs
are excellent
Of all glad words Of tongue or pen
The gladest are these -"it might have
been"-twins.
Wanted Authorization and advice on
How to raise family successfully y
Correspondence schools save your
stamps.
END Spasm)
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-08-26
LEGION DELEGATES
!. GO TO MIN0T'

The local delegates to the American
Legion convention at Minot left last
evening. Those going were: Cap
tain T. S. Henry; Neal Tracy, G. J.
Christensen, William Simons, Clifford
Ferguson. They were accompanied
by the jamestown delegation, and also
went along with the Fargo and Cas-
selton bunch. The Fargo delegation
was the largest, having about 25 del
egates. About 800 delegates in all
.are expected at the convention meet
ings, which will be held in the large
new high school auditorium at Minot.
One of the matters to be decided by
the convention is the location Of the
state headquarters, which is depen-
dent upon the election of state adju-
tant, as the headquarters go to the
city in which the adjutant lives. Far
go delegates are boosting for re-elec-
tion of Jack Williams, which will
mean the retention of the headquart-
ers in Fargo. Bismarck has a candi-
date for the office, and is boosting
hard for his election. =.
Eighteen delegates to the national
convention are to be elected, and con-
siderable competition will no doubt be
aroused over who will represent this
state at the national convention in
Cleveland on Sept. 81, % and 29.
The Knights of Pythias band of
Minot will furnish music for the oc-
casion. A large barbecue will be held
this evening in Riverside Park. Two
large steers have been selected, one
Of which will be roasted. In this con-
nection, the ladies' auxiliary of the
Minot post will serve a regular din
ner. Dancing will be enjoyed by the
delegates free during the convention.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-08-26
NARROW ESCAPE
FROM DROWNING

Friday forenoon Misses Eleanora and
Ella May Boyd, daughters of Mr.. and
Mrs. M. J. Boyd, narrowly escaped
drowning in the river near the mill
dam. It seems that the young ladies
went out for morning swim. Flea
nora did not not notice how far she
was going until all at once she did
realize that she was far out and in
very deep water. This seemed to fus-
trate her and scared her and she lost
control of herself and called to her
sister for help at the. same time going
down. Ella May. started to help her
and after reaching her was grabbed by
her sister in her frenzy and the two
Of them were pulled down, but Ella
May also screamed loudly as this hap
pened, and Carl Norgaard, who works
in the mill, heard her screams and
realizing the danger and the need of
quick action, went through the second
story window of the mill and
plunged into the river on
his rescue mission. Elmer
Knutson also came to the rescue and
the two pulled the girls from the river
and certainly saved them from death.
~ "oo q LAoA IL" '~SSdPC dIIO OIIly L11C
prompt action Of Mr.. Norgaard and
Mr.. Knutson saved those girls from
drowning. DR.. Pray was Immediately
called and for long time had to work
over Eleanora but Ella May was not in
such bad shape. The doctor feared
for a time that pneumonia might de-
velop and quick and energetic treat
ment was necessary. We are very
much pleased to know that the young
ladies are now about all right again
and evidently none the worse for the
experience except perhaps a little bit
nervous and scared over their exper-
ience. The friends of the Boyd family
certainly are pleased at the happy
termination of this affair. And the
family is mighty grateful to the two
men who were able to help them out in
this extremity. Fl
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-08-26
READY
TO TAKE HAND

Bismarck, N. D., Aug. 2O.-Wi illiam
LANCER, attorney general today IS.
sued the following open letter to "A.
/ G. Townley and William Lemke.
You are hereby notified that j. w.
Brinton >in last nights issue Of the
Burleigh County Farmers Press, over
his signature, stated that you were
dishonest; that you approved of mis-
appropriation and embezzlement of
money in the league and in the State
Bank Of North Dakota; that you, and
not others, used league funds to pro-
mote private enterprises; that you
have committed forgery by signing
other mems names to documents to
cover up ysur own autocratic and
criminal actions; that you charged
other men with crime to protect your
selves. .s .i, s. sls' I.
'Mr. Brinton has offered to prove
his statement in any court Of the
land. If Mr.. Brinton's statements are
not true, it is criminal libel. AS
attorney general, elected by the
farmers of North Dakota, hereby
offer any time within the next three
days to temporarily remove one of
the two regular assistants left me
by your tools in the legislature and
offer to appoint any lawyer you may
select in North Dakota as one Of my
two assistant attorneys general to as
sist in the prosecution of the said
j. w. Brinton, and guarantee that it
will cost neither one of you two men
one single penny.
ION behalf of the farmers who
elected me to office, and to safeguard
the interests of the Bank of North
Dakota, l urge you to have Mr.. Brin-
ton arrested. If he cannot prove his
charges, we will put him in the
penitentiary because that is where he
would belong; and if he does prove
them, will put you in the peniten-,
tiary because that is where you would
belong. q. &. ,G,s,.,.S'
general" 1
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-08-26
BIG STATE WOOL
:. : POOL IS BEGUN

Agricultural College, N. D., Aug. 10.
Every wool grower in North Dako-
ta may send his wool clip to the state
pool at Fargo and have it marketed
through the North Dakota Federation
of Wool Growers, according to an an
nouncement made by J. w. Haw of the
Extension Division, Agricultural Col
lege, who is secretary-manager Of the
Federation.
"In counties having wool growers
associations" says Mr.. Haw. Eve will
accept consignments from individuals,
or, if someone will call a. meeting Of
the sheep growers of the country and
guarantee representative attendance,
we will send speaker from the Ex-
tension Division to explain the mar
keting plan and organize county
wool growers association. =
I'm cases where Individual ship
ments are received from perons living
in counties where wool growers asso-
Citations have been formed, the ship
per will automatically become men,
ber of the county association, and the
dues, usually one dollar, will be with
held from the returns on the wool and
sent to the county organization. The
shipper will be required to bear the
expense of storage, grading, insurance,
ETC., while the wool is held in the
warehouse at Fargo. This expense is
estimated at four cents per pound.
"The shipper will be given ware
house receipt for his wool to be sup
plemented later by a statement Of
grading and after sale is made. set
Elements will be accompanied with an
itemized account of the grade prices,
freight, expenses, etc.
eve plan to secure about 1000, 900
pounds of wool in the stateSpool, have
it graded, hold it until the market re-
covers from its present state or par
alysis. and then sell directly to woolen
manufacturing establishments. The
more wool we receive for the pool, the
more successful we will be with this
plan. I will be pleased to hear from
any wool growers who are interested"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-08-26
FAREWELL PARTY
MUCH ENJOYED

Our Savior's Lutheran church gave
a farewell surprise party last Mon-
day on Mr.. and Mrs. X. A. Bonhus.
About one hundred members Of the
congregation walked in upon them,
completing real surprise which had
been carefully planned. 0 .s..5
Mr.. and Mrs. Bonhus have been
members Of this church ever since its
institution in this city, both being
loyal workers and willing to do ev-
erything for the best Of the church and
the community, and it is with deep
regret that the congregation will be
forced to see. them depart from this
parish. The congregation wished to
show their appreciation Of the services
of both Mr.. and. Mrs. Bonhus, so pre-
sented them with set Of Sterling sill
yer butter spreaders, q silver sugar
and creamer, and anJelectric coffee
urn. The presentation speech was
made by Eric Rud. Two other short
talks were given during the evening
by Rev. T. "A. Henrickson, former
resident Of Valley City, and a close
friend of the family, and the local
pastor, Rev. v. +. Larson.
The ladies brought well filled lunch
baskets, together with ice cream and
other delicacies. Coffee was prepared
and delicious luncheon was served to
the guests. A real enjoyable social
time was reported by those present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bonhus and family
leave the coming Saturday for Mime
apolis, where they will make their fu-
ture home. Best wishes for their vel
fare and happiness are extended by
the congregation, as well as the entire
community.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-08-26

Reports from the threshing ma
chimes are varied. Some crops go
twenty bushels per acre while Others
60 five bushels. It will bring the
average down rather low in Barnes
county when the machines have got
ten through with their jobs. The rust
played havoc with many fields and cut
down both the grade and yield very
materially.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-08-26

An out of town farmer was arrest
ed yesterday for driving over the hose
while the department was attending
to an alarm for fire. On account Of
the fact that the party did dot know it
was against the city ordinance, Judge
label gave him lecture and let him
go. This may serve as warning to
others especially the smart city chaps
who like to show OF on these occasions.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-08-26
INSIDE WORKINCSOF
LEAGUE LEADERS

Here are couple Of letters printed
in the Fargo Courier-News showing
how the league leaders conduct busi-
ness. We wonder if this is the way
they have been shooting money
around as well as to the other banks.
No wonder they do not want the bank
of North Dakota examined. And the
farmer still says he wants to stick.
Read the letters and draw your own
conclusions:
WATERS SAYS TROUBLE
CAN BE "ADJUSTED''
Letter
Forest Lake, Mimi, 8-7-20.
Ray Craig, Fargo, n. D. Fss. ..s.-s
Dear Ray: I decided to come home
after I left you; arrived home yester-
day. Ray, can't you send me $500.U0,
it will help me out greatly and ! as
sure you will appreciate it. You can
send it as a personal matter or any
way you choose. I am not trying any
sharp practice or anything on you. I
also saw ~. w, B." after saw you.
He said he would talk to you if you
would come to him. I THINK MAT
TERS CAN BE ADJUSTED. .
Yours truly, FILL
J. r. WATERS.
SEAT IN CONGRESS = y.
WOULD QUIET BRINTON
Telegram ~
April 12, 1920.
William Lemke, ~.
Curier-News, Fargo, N. D. =
Have just learned of underhanded
method to secure Jim's resignation,
also REPORTS against me and sisal COM
pany spread by men on league pay
roll as well as continued criticism Of
my management of Service Bureau
and refusal to attend to loans made
by me for Bureau. Have letters from
brother at Fessenden warning me of
situation. No stock in Sisal Com
pany sold in North Dakota except to
one hundred bankers and project is be-
ing financed here. All service bureau
deals known to Townley and Wood. ]
WILL NOT TOLERATE ANY FUR
THEIR ACTIVITIES AGAINST ME
AND IN SELF DEFENSE INSIST
UPON AND SHALL EXPECT IN
DORSEMENT AT GRAND. FORKS.
OTHERWISE WILL BE FORCED
TO GIVE PUBLIC STATEMENT.
REGARDING WATERS RESIGNA-
TON, SISAL ENTERPRISE AND;
NEWSPAPER DEALS AS LEAGUE
EMPLOYEE. -
(siened) J. w. BRINTON.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-08-26

Miss Bessie McAlpine, Of Chicago,
who has been visiting Mrs. Mary Zet-
terberg for the past week or more, left
yesterday for Redstone, Mont, where
she will visit Mrs. John Albers.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-08-26
CAPITAL CITY NOTES

Bismarck, N. a, Aug. l9.-Income
tax payments for the state Anow
amount to $452 900. The Home Build
terss crew and the immigration spiel
ers are busy trying to blow it, posi-
bly, afraid that it might burn hole
in somebody's pocket.
The Watchdog Of the Treasurer
Karl Kosiztky-will be in the fight
against Townleyism next fall.
He has been placed on the fusion
ticket by the emergency committee OF
the committee Of 21 for state auditor.
Mr.. Kositzky was placed ON the ticket
after Sweinbjorn Johnson, chairman
OF the democratic state committee and
g member of the committee Of 21. had
sounded out sentiment in his trips
over, the state. He found a strong de-
mand for Fighting Carl.
Mr.. kositzky, as treasurer Of Bur-
leigh county nearly ten years ago.
attracted statewide recognition by
defying powers in the political world
and collecting 81, 900 Of taxes which
had virtually been given up. AS state
auditor he continued to watch the
treasury with an eagle eye and col
lected $4,000 in back car line taxes,
Mr.. Kositzky's qualifications for the
office are unquestioned, even by his
political enemies. He is the "balance
Wheel of the state house. All war
rants pass through the state auditors
hands and it takes clever office hold
er to slip something by Carl.
Though the work in his office is alb
solutely up to date it is being run on
smaller appropriation than four
years ago, and with four times as
much work.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-08-26

Is A. c. Townley becoming so un-
popular in North Dakota that the
league fears to use his name?
Reports have reached here that nom
partisan league organizers travelling
through the state have found so much
opposition to domination of the state
of North Dakota by Townley that they
are representing Governor Frazier as
"the real head" Of the league.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-08-26

Bismarck, Nd, Aug. 20 Through
another one of the many blunders Of
the "secret caucus" legislature domi-
mated BY Bill Lemke the people of
North Dakota are to gain. It has been
discovered that the legislature made q
mistake in amending the State Bond
ing Fund Law, and as result it is
mandatory upon the state treasurer to
withdraw the $4,000 in funds in the
bank Of North Dakota and deposit
them in local banks.>
The money, according to the state
treasurer's office, is being withdrawn
gradually and placed in banks in To-
calities most in need Of it.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-08-26

Bismarck, N. D., Aug. 2O.-What's
a constitution between friends?
Although there is a specific consti-
tutional provision that no member of
the legislature shall be elected to an
office for which he increases the emo
luments, during his term Of office, C.
W. Mel cDonnell, nominated by the. nom
partisan league for railroad commits
sioner. shows no sign Of getting off
the ticket. l7''ss5 -
It is reported that the league chiefs
take the view that constitutional
provision is but a little thing, and will
keep Mcdonnell on the ticket.
The Coconino sun., 1920-05-07
ARIZONA PARENTS FIND DIE
 FACULTY IN NAMING BABIES

Of the 625 babies born in Arizona during January, 150 have been regis tered without names, according to Mrs. Charles R. Howe, director of child welfare, with the state board of health. Mrs. Howe said physicians throughout the state were required to file with the local registrars all birth certificates within five days after birth occurred and the time often proved to be. short for parents to agree on a name for the baby. To prevent a large number of nameless infants being carried into the vital statistics of the state, Mrs. Howe said she is forward ing blanks to parents asking them to fill in the space allotted for the baby's name. The blank must be signed by the attending physician and be filed with the local registrar who will send it to the state department of health here.
The Coconino sun., 1920-05-07
FINAL TRAIN OVER U. v.&P.
 ROAD LAST FRIDAY

Last Friday the last train was run over the United Verde & Pacific, the crookedest rialroad in the world. On Saturday the work of tearing up the ties, rails, trestles and so on was com menced.
 L. l. Fucher, representing the Unit ed Commercial company of California, has bought the road, including it's rolling stock, and has his wrecking crew organized. Already he has sold part of the material that is to be sal- vaged, E. M. Harris and associates have purchased all the ties as well as the lumber in the trestles, culverts and bridges. Most of the rolling stock has been sold to parties whicm will ship it to China and Hawaii.
 After Friday all passengers, mail, express and freight will be brought to Jerome by way of Clarkdale and the extended Verde Tunnel & Shelter railroad. For several months Jerome's freight has been coming by that route and the narrow gauge has handled only express and passengers.-Jer- ome News.
The Coconino sun., 1920-05-07
NEVIS OF INTEREST GATHERED
 HERE AND THERE IN THE STATE
CRIMINAL INSANE
 PROBLEM CONSIDERED

The future policy in the matter of treating insane prisoners of the state prison is under discussion at confer ence between 'Dr. Thos. J. Cummins, superintendent of the state hospital for the insane, and C. G. Powell, sup erintendent of the state prison at Florence. The governors office is represented by his secretary, P. R. Mines, who accompanied Dr. Cum mins.
 From time immemorial one of the favorite tricks of the confined has been to feign insanity, with the hope of being sent to the asylum on the theory that chances of escape are more numerous. The better treat ment which the prisoners receive al the asylum the more cases of this kind arise.
 At present there are number of cases at the prison of men who are either mentally unbalanced or who are pretending to be. It is probable that Dr. Cummins will personally examine such prisoners. There is one case in particular which will engage the at tention of the authorities, that of a prisoner who has been placed in sol itary confinement and refuses to leave it on the ground that he has been H. legally incarcerated.
The Coconino sun., 1920-05-07
BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE ON
 EXHIBITION IN STATE MUSEUM

The Colorado state museum has a new exhibit that is being viewed with longing eyes and watery lips.
 It is a bottle of champagne of an cient vintage.
 Along with relics of Colorado "cave Jewellers and pagan collec- tions from the old world, the bottle of sparkling beverage is carefully guarded.
 The champagne is souvenir of pioneer days, having been brought across the plains in a prairie schoon- CT for banquet given by Denver citizens to members of the 1868 ter ritorial legislature.
 It is the lone survivors of many bottles of rare wine served on that occasion, and was presented to the museum by c. H. Mclaughlin, speak CT of the territorial house of repre- sentatives in 1868.