Prohibition Debate Echoes From Britain in 1915
In a 1915 Williston Graphic excerpt, editor John A. Corbett reflects on royal social power over liquor, noting King George V’s potential ban on alcohol at official events would enforce abstention beyond law. The piece compares British and American attitudes, emphasizing economic and social factors shaping prohibition.
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George V
Lloyd-George
England
George
United States
London
Bryan
Russia
France
Palm Beach Toys Promises Fresh Summer Styles
An advertisement proclaims new spring garments with a wide fabric range and ready made options, contrasting them with made to order fits. The shop markets expert tailoring, cleaning, repairing, and pressing, claiming old suits can be returned fresh, clean, and odorless.
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Palm Beach
Open Town Debate Misrepresents Williston Safety
The Grand Forks Herald and others sparked chatter about Williston becoming an open town with looser vice controls. The author argues the town is already among the state’s cleanest and questions the necessity of reopening such a debate, insisting it would be hard to change Williston’s status.
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Grand Forks Herald
Williston Sa
Johnson and Willard Fight Described In Detail
The longboxing bout between Johnson and Willard unfolds in a series of rounds with trading blows, blocks, and clinches. Willard, the Kansan champion, defends against Johnson's fierce attempts, sustaining fatigue but prevailing in many exchanges while Johnson shows moments of sharp offense and resilience.
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Willard
Johnson
iMard
Will
Whitlwing
Jess
Kansan
Negro
Johr
Yillord
Msotenon
Kidond
Willa
Hig
Willar
Wilson Receives Praise for Neutrality Stand Advice
President Wilson is praised in a letter from George Pope of the Association of Manufacturers and Senator Hilton of West Virginia for the administration’s neutral stance in European waters. The letter hints at potential 1916 campaign implications and party dynamics.
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Wilson
Ies
Geore Pope
The
Association of Manufacturers
Test Organization of Manufacturers
Ghilton
West Virginia
Action of a Single Spoonful Surprises Williston
Williston residents who used Adler-i-ka report instant relief from constipation and gas. The simple buckthorn bark glycerine mixture cleanses the bowel, acting on both upper and lower sections. One spoonful relieves most cases shortly after ingestion, with gas passing within minutes. Willis ton Drug Co. carries the remedy.
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Williston
Adler-ika
Williston Drug Co
Arrows Then Jam Tin Bombs Change Frontline Tactics
An article recalls early trench warfare innovations with gun cotton arrows and jam tin bombs used by English soldiers in France. It notes French reliance on grenades and mortars, and reports a shift to improvised explosive devices, including descriptions of explosive effects and evolving tactics. The text also includes a public notice from Williston North Dakota about a land claim, with witnesses named.
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Graphic
John A. Corbett
Publiher
Wilton
Buller Bros
Leading Tailors
Heffernan Block
Mqnor
British Isles
Glasgow
Dublin
Minneapolis Journal
Ee Johnson
Kansas
Elihu Root
New York
Union League
McAdoone
Aenee
Washington News
Gordon
Weils
Paris
Department of the Interior
U. & Band Omics
N. D
Jamon
Renee
P. Meridian
U. S
Hamas King
Edwarririck Eas
Hiram J Sutton
Dow
Thomas B
Tbelcter
U. S. Land Office
Hall
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