Williston Commercial Club Urges City Unity and Growth
In the April 1909 issue Williston North Dakota urges residents to unite after the city election and build a strong Commercial club to attract business. The note highlights Williston's advantages and calls for a focused campaign to boost North Dakota and local enterprise. The page also reports the Krieger Monroe wedding at the Thomas home with plans to visit Chicago before settling in Williston.
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Williston
North Dakota
North, Dakota
Krieger-Monroe
Robert Krieger
Belle Monroe
G. M. Thomas
W. Knighton Bloom
Maggie Monroe
Chicago
Thomas
Washington predicts Friday vote on Payne tariff bill
A report from Washington says a vote on the Payne tariff bill will occur Friday. While some schedules may need amendments, rapid action is desired. After the House acts, the Senate will follow, with a call for quick, decisive action to settle the tariff question. The public and business interests await a timely resolution.
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Washington
House
Senate
Canals Cut Grain Rates Weigh on U S Rail Links
The Grand Forks Evening Times reports the trunk line association reduces Buffalo to Atlantic grain rates to four cents a bushel, to fight Canadian canals and the St Lawrence route. The water route draws export grain away unless U S transport adapts. The 25 percent cut lasts about sixty days, possibly until lake navigation ends, signaling the need for winter water routes using the Mississippi system.
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Trunk Line Association
Buffalo
Atlantic
Grand Forks
St. Lawrence
Minot chooses against street railway franchise
In Minot voters rejected a street railway franchise by a large majority at the election held last Monday. The decision ends plans for a street car system in the city.
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Minot
Nation’s Problems in Wealth Gaps and Growth
A reflective essay argues that America’s wealth disparity and growing wants shape its future. It notes the loss of the simple early ideal, while praising progress that expands population capacity and resource development, yet warns some good past values may be discarded in rapid change.
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America
Washington
Franklin
Europe
Prevent Great Fire Waste Promoting Public Education on Fire Safety
A call for widespread fire prevention measures urges cleaner communities and reduced waste. It advocates careful handling of matches and cigarettes, stricter building laws, larger fire districts, better water mains, and expanded fire departments. It stresses public education and newspaper involvement to lower insurance costs and prevent losses.
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Williston Graphic
Weve
H. D
N. D
Cial Paper
Williams County
Canada
Welland
Guglielmo Ferrero
Italtem
Frank H. Battilana
New England Insurance Exchange
Grand Review of
Crossett & Douglas Shoes
Sweet Orr
Nec
Bruegger Mercantile Co
Williston, North Dakota
E. B. Link
Brick Works
Waa
Willisiea, N. Dak
Blir
Abram Miller
Wm. Coleman
Anteseptic
Kalispel
Williston Realty Co
United States
Russia
The
Graphic
W. E. Harman
Care Graphic
Trenton
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