Williams County Official Paper Ownership Statement 1918
Official paper of Williams County Williston Graphic publishes weekly in Williston North Dakota. March 22 1918 statement by John A Corbett publisher lists bondholders and security holders holding 1 percent or more. sworn before notary BR Browngan with commission expiry March 22 42-21.
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Williston Graphic
St Williston
N. D
John A. Corbett
John A Corbett
Mortwanens
John A. Corvett
BR. Browngan
Arvada Community Club Aims to Boost Local Trade
The Arvada Colorado article praises business leaders for forming the Arvada Community Club to unite town and surrounding traders. It outlines a local exchange for listing farm and town goods, monthly public auctions, heavy local advertising, and the goal of keeping trade and farmers’ business within the town rather than mail order houses.
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Arvads
Colorado
Tereata
Arvada
Amain
Farmers and Dudlets in Town and Country
A commentary contrasts a respected farmer praised for steadiness with a young man mocked as a dudlet. The piece praises rural virtue, notes the farmer’s wealth and stable home, and questions the value and character of the country’s “dudelets” who claim to know everything but are said to amount to nothing.
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Stripling
Dudelet
Farmer Revered as Our Friend and Neighbor
A neighbor praises a local farmer for dignity and kindness, calling him the friend in need of the poor. He urges more people like the farmer and warns against the "dudelet" mentality, expressing pride in knowing him. The speaker celebrates rural integrity and community trust.
Democracy in the Army by Granville Fortescue
An essay comparing French and German army officer caste based systems. The author recalls early experiences with the French army, noting the informal yet disciplined hierarchy, Egalite and Fraternite in action, and the strong bond between officers and soldiers. He argues this esprit de corps underpins French strength and cites General Joffre as an exemplar. America owes a debt to France for defense insights.
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Granville Fortescue
Saturday Evening Post
France
Bordeaux
Leavenworth
Germany
Rang
America
Joffre
Williams County Republican primary candidates announced
A collection of political notices from Williams County listing Republican candidates for Register of Deeds, County Treasurer, Sheriff, Commissioner, Coroner, County Judge, Auditor, State Senator, Clerk of District Court, Commissioner, and State’s Attorney. Each entry notes primary date June 28, 1916, and pledges of service to voters if elected. Notable names include Ole E. Ingwaldson, F. G. Johnson, E. Coulter, F. Manford C. Webb, Oscar E. West, O. Distad, H. T. Skovholt, A. L. Butler, FE. C. Carney, J. C. Seibert, Ludwig Larson, and Wm. G. Owens, among others.
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Elion
Ludwig Larson
Bonetraill
N. D
As Fine as Silk Out in Dakota
W C Hollar of Williston N D notes with pleasure that his brother J H of Chicago is visiting the old home Franklin county. The writer says W O should visit again and praises Hollar as the snap shot man for his town and farm pictures and illustrated letter head.
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W. C. Hollar
Williston
N. D
J. H
Chicago
Franklin County
W. O
Norwegian seeks German probe over torpedoed ships
London April 4 a Copenhagen dispatch says Norway asked Germany to investigate whether German submarines sank many Norwegian ships in recent days If proven Norway will demand full compensation The report notes Germany is still reviewing other Norwegian vessels torpedoed since the intensified campaign.
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London
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Norway
Germany
Robert Garrison Hosts A Party For Seventeen Friends
Robert Garrison gave a pretty party last Saturday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs W A Garrison for seventeen young friends. Refreshments were served then the group attended an Orpheum matinee and visited Kassis bakery for ice cream. Rob ert received many useful presents and the guests reported a delightful time.
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Robert Garrison
W. A. Garrison
Robert
Orpheum
Kassis
Sheriff Ralph Williams Seeks Williams County Office
Williams County voters are urged to decide in the Republican Primaries on June 28 1916. Ralph Williams of Epping North Dakota pledges economical and fearless office conduct if elected and vows not to run as an independent candidate in the finals.
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Williams County
de Reienatien
Jane
War duration assumption in McKenna budget speech
London reports Reginald McKenna the chancellor of the exchequer opened the budget stating an assumption that the war would last through the entire financial year. The April 4 remarks set the fiscal outlook and funding needs amid ongoing hostilities.
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London
House of Commons
Reginald McKenna
Night fighting rages near Verdun during April clashes
From Paris dispatches detailing heavy overnight combat in the Verdun area between Deuaumont and Vaux. French forces reportedly gained ground in Caillette Wood while Germans pound Haumont. A fresh German assault on Vaux fails, leaving only ruins and French positions intact.
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Paris
Verdun
Muese
Deuaumont
Vaux
War Office
Caillette Wood
Haumont
Fort Douaumont
Douaumont
Caillette
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Official Paper
N. C
Democracy IN
ARMY
Register OF Deeds
N. Cak
Ole E. Ingwaldson
Tam
F. G. Johnson, Ray, N. D
Williston, N. D
4Th Dist
Williams Co
Manford C. Webb
Oscar E. West
Cottonwood Lake, N.D
O. E. Distad
H. T. Skovholt, M. D
Desmarles
A. L. Butler
M. H. Aasen
FE. C. Carney
J. C. Seibert
Wil- Tia Fe
Wm. G. Owens
Dakota
Good Roads Committee
Commercial Club
Charles A. Mansfield
Ralph Williams, Epping
Dak
Bernard F. Crosby
Ridgen McCoy
Hellin Hart
Bret McCoy Rothers
Boston
Exclusive
The
V. A. Garrison
Prop
Rome
Stetson
Greengard Bros. CO
Buller Bros
North Dakota
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