Williston preps 10 call of country in world war
Williston forms Civilian Auxiliary to support war effort. About 75 men join at the armory as enlisting, Red Cross volunteers sought, and local industry and farming groups plan coordinated work to feed armies and assist families. The plan includes drills, survey of local resources, and home guard duties ahead of national mobilization.
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Williston
Red Cross
Mrs. Strong
Company E
Thoroly Williston
J. W. Jackson
Fort Snelling
North Dakota
Military Training Camps Association
Fargo
Civcia
Uited
Our Country Calls Our Country Calls
A wartime appeal urges sober preparation as America faces a grave struggle for freedom. Citizens from all regions are summoned to patriotism whether in combat or support roles, with sacrifice and duty to the flag and democracy. Williston is named among those urged to answer the call.
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America
Williston
Williston Knights of Pythias Endorses Wilson War Stand
The Williston lodge Knights of Pythias passed a resolution praising President Woodrow Wilson for his handling of World War I and pledged moral support and resources to help the United States and world achieve victory and liberty. The message was wired to the White House in Washington D C on April 10 1917.
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Williston Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Wilson
Williston
N. D
Woodrow Wilson
United States
White House
Washington
D. C
Williston Lodge
Knights of Pythias
North Dakota
Easter Big Day at Me Church Hutch Easter Services Shine
Easter services at the Methodist church drew full capacity with sunrise prayers at 6 30. The pastor baptized 10 children and 24 adults joined full members, plus 7 more adults baptized before reception. Prof Clayton directed music as the evening service received high praise and offerings totaled 125 dollars for missionary work.
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Clayton
Bible School
Ladies Aid
North Dakota urged to aid in industry and defense
The article urges small scale, machinery free growth and assures ample production this year. It calls on North Dakota’s sunshine and air to take an active part in the industrial and martial call to arms. Congregational Ladies Aid April.
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North Dakota
Williston Clean Up and Paint Up Campaign Plan
Williston organizes a spring cleanup and paint up drive to improve cleanliness and property values. The program outlines weekly themes from Sunday sermons to Saturday litter patrols and garden plots, with households urged to participate. Herbert Metzger and John Jennison left for the University at Grand Forks after Easter.
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Williston
Herbert Metzger
John Jennison
University At
Grand Forks
City
Central Powers Alliance Hangs In Balance
Reports from Swiss sources say Bulgarian ministers approached Entente representatives with a separate peace plan for Bulgaria signaling possible broader peace overtures. Lloyd George says American entry seals war against autocracy as allies plan U S leadership in warfare. German submarines threaten Pacific waters. naval stations ordered to report submarine movements.
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Graphic
London
Peralatent
Central Powers Alliance
Entent
Bulgaria
U. S&s
Lloyd George
America
Washington
Uncle Sam
United States
Arbour
Balfour
San Francisco
Pacific Ocean
E. C. Woods
Twelfth Naval District
Floor Caves in Garage Building on Broad Way
A second floor collapse at the Stice-Hanson garage on Broad Way damaged about 15 000 dollars worth of cars. The failure, blamed on defective bracing plans by Berger Manufacturing, occurred with no injuries as workers were not beneath the floor. Twelve cars were involved including a new Buick. owners may be without cars until replacements. The accident did not delay business, with debris to be cleared by tonight and operations to resume as normal.
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Stice-Hanson
Broadway
Berger Manufacturing Company
G. J. Harding
Mr. Hanson
Northern State Bank of Williston Planned On Main Street
Williston business men apply for a new state bank with $50,000 capital. The Northern State Bank of Williston will be built on Main Street with a 26 by 80 foot bank home planned at a projected cost of about $15,000. W H Westergaard will be president and other organizers include J J Blair George W Nelson and C L Hagen.
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Williston
Bie
Northern State Bank of
W. H. Westergaard
J. J. Blair
Hayre, Mont
George W. Nelson
Bowman, N D
C. L. Hagen
Westergaard-Blair
Main Street
Westergaard-Blair Co
Strong Chase
Farmers State Bank
Havre
Mont
Bowman
North Dakota
Farmers and Mechanica
George Wnelson
First National Bank
Reserve, Mont
First State
Watford
Williston Bank
Reserve
S. Maydle
Simon Weathy
Westergaard
Scandinavia Bank to Open in Williams County Building
Announcement that a Scandinavian American bank will open here with quarters in the old Williams County Bank building. The building was purchased this week and will be improved to accommodate new business. Officers will be announced in a few days and the bank expects to open within 30 days.
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Buys Banking House
Williams County Bank
Bishop J Pointz Tyler to Confirm Class in Williston
Episcopal Bishop J Pointz Tyler, head of the diocese, will visit Williston for an annual confirmation a week after next Sunday during evening services. He is regarded as a strong church leader and the public is invited to attend and hear his message.
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J. Pointz Tyler
Williston
Tyler
Snell Family Visits Atterberry Ranch Near Trenton
Mr and Mrs EMarry Snell of LS and their young daughter visited last week at the R Asbury home and on Friday morning spent time with Mrs Snell's parents Mr and Mrs E M Atterberry on their ranch near Trenton.
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Emarry Snell
R. Asbury
Jeff
Mrs. Snell
E. M. Atterberry
Trenton
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