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Williston Area Growth Spotlighted in North Dakota History
The feature highlights Williams and McKenzie counties in North Dakota, noting Williams County population growth from 1,530 in 1900 to 14,234 in 1910, and McKenzie County rising to 6,000. Williston is noted for a $115,000 federal building project, a $30,000 library, water and lighting plants, and rail access. The article extols available land for farming, irrigation prospects, and growing towns along the Great Northern line.
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Williston
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Williams County
Bull
Divide County
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Missouri River
Great Northern Railway
Rocky Mountains
James J. Hill
D. Willis James
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