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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1914
Page
4
Williston town booster column urges residents to invest labor trade and interest to advance civic improvements. It compares community development to farming, stressing local support for commerce education religion and social life to build a prosperous home town.
The article argues farming has become a respected, scientific profession requiring education and business acumen. It notes the shift in perception from drudgery to opportunity, emphasizes women's education as civic and moral, and cites Chicago business leaders investing in farms as engine for future wealth and stability.
Secretary of State Thomas Hall releases a practical compilation of all North Dakota election laws. The volume includes a state and U S constitution, court decisions, district lists, and a comprehensive index. It aids voters and officials by detailing rights duties and procedures for state county and city elections. A June primary will precede the publication of the new code.
A global, largely nonviolent trend toward women’s entry into government is traced from Finland to Australia. The essay argues enfranchisement broadens governance, improves issues like health and child welfare, and that progress continues regardless of local voter support.
The North Dakota Pork Product contest closing date has been extended from April 1 to April 16. Details and full particulars are available from the North Dakota Experiment Station in Fargo. Last year the event yielded an average profit per litter of 361.04 dollars, exceeding feed costs, with cash prizes totaling 540 dollars and two pure bred hogs offered this year.
Mr and Mrs J Doerfler express gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy and help during the illness and death of their young daughter Mary The notice conveys appreciation and comfort from the family in a concise obituary like card form
Seth F. Hallgren and Henrietta M. Zelmer of Wildrose were married by Rev. E. Lewis Wall with the single ring service at the parsonage. The week’s services featured fine singing by Misses Halverson and Mrs. Hardaway, a strong Sunday school session, and plans for Easter sales and the Lord’s Supper next Sunday. The L A S meets with Mrs. J W Disney as the Junior League prepares candies for a city market sale.
Edwin Shaw pastor announces next Sunday the last in the library with services at 10 30 A M and 8 P M Bible School at 11 45 A M C E at 7 P M Youths encouraged to boost Bible School to 175 attendees before moving. Evening time shifted to 8 for summer. U N D Glee Club Concert April 11 in basement. tickets 75 and 35 cents from Wednesday April 8. Easter preparations underway with full notices next week.
Pastor A. E. Distad will preach Friday evening and Sunday with Sunday school at 3 p m Lords supper next Thursday 8 p m English services at Lake Creek and Round Prairie Norwegian service at O P Strand s 2 p m Friday the 10th Williston Votes for Women League organized with Martha P Tatem as organizer officers include W H Denny chairman G A McIntosh secretary and Dr Mary Gold echlager treasurer meetings set for 7 20 p m on March 14 and every first and third Friday at 7290 o clock in Mrs Tatem s Court House office all interested invited to attend
Proceeds of the school entertainment totaled 94 dollars. Mrs Henry Greengard substitutes for Miss Morgan this week due to her mother’s illness in Cleveland Ohio. Miss Morgan planned an Easter visit to Ohio but rushed home due to a worsening condition. Ex Mayor Jackson spoke on state penal and charitable institutions, stressing care for the unfortunates and the value of aiding them. Domestic science class offered a three course breakfast in the new room.
A humorous literary column reflects on April, spring fashions, and Easter traditions. The piece jokes about April habits, millinery shows, and domestic life, noting changes from religious observance to seasonal customs and the roles of men and women in garden work.
Last Tuesday morning eight o'clock the attic of the central school hosted high school faculty as guests. A luncheon and dinner will follow later in the year for other guests. The junior high and other grades heard a stereoptical lecture on the Lower Missouri and New Orleans with vivid scenes. The radiopticon loaned by F. W. Smith enhances the talks. The primary room opens smoothly with about forty pupils. Wall repairs for linking old and new buildings delay public exercises until after Easter holidays. Visitors remain welcome.
A library note highlights the tree sparrow as an early spring migrant and lists bird study books available for borrowing. It references Bell, Beebe, Blanchan, Burroughs, Chanman, Dogmore, Finley, Moerrism, and Wright, with emphasis on beginner-friendly guides and illustrated works. A closing remark mentions a photographer from Olson's Studio linked to memory pictures.
Advert describes Sloan's Liniment as a hands free remedy for rheumatism that rubs in for pain relief without effort. It emphasizes soothing warmth and targeted action to relieve ex cruciating pain, selling at 25 and 50 cents through all druggists.
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