Former Williston Man In France Writes Friends Of P A Need
Louis Dawson formerly of Williston writes from a French trench to John A. Corbett describing his need for post office money orders and the tough trench duty. He says soldiers are not happy with their tasks yet upbeat, predicts the Germans will be defeated and notes the deep blue of the sea and allied flags.
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Williston
France
P.A
Louis Dawson
John A. Corbett
Europe
Louis
Dugout
John
Williston Soldier Describes Trenches and Longing for Home
A WWI era letter from Louis in France recounts mud filled trenches and artillery duels, notes German shells, and expresses fatigue with fighting yet resolve to see the war through. He asks for Prince Albert tobacco and hopes for a safe return, promising to send updates.
Predicts Armageddon Amid World War War Talk
L C Hilde of Wheelock says the present world struggle fulfills prophecies and signals the Battle of Armageddon drawing near. He ties the U S entry into World War I to this prophecy the Turks fall and Daniel's visions unfolding. The letter to Graphic argues nations’ anger marks the end times.
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Wheelock
L. C. Hilde
Graphic
Armadeddon
Earth
Patmos
Williston Plans Community Clean Up Week
Williston designated Clean Up Week to mobilize residents in removing ashes cans and rubbish in order to keep the town sanitary. Families are urged to burn combustible waste and participate in a collective spring like effort to improve health and beauty of the city.
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Williston
Ct Pang
Federated Clubs
Love Thief Comes To Williston In Artcraft Movies
Gretchen Hartman rises in public favor through a Mexican border film and appears in the Artcraft series headed to Williston for its third North Dakota showing. The story ties to Heart of the Sunset, attracting readers who followed the Mexican trouble. The presentation is expected to draw a large crowd. Watch Lyric announcements.
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Gretchen Hartman
Williston
North Dakota
Too Much Cleanliness Harms Health Says Journal
A Liverpool medical journal argues excessive cleanliness is unhealthy and that soap and water are shortening people's lives, asserting that a clean habit may backfire on public health.
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Liverpool
Advocate for Faithful Soldiers of Christ Urges Victory
A religious exhortation writes about marching under a banner of Prince Immanuel and fighting spiritual battles to win souls for God. The author, L C Hilde, urges perseverance, prayer for victory over wrong, and readiness for suffering as believers press toward the divine prize.
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Prince Immanuel
Jesus Christ
Christ
Christ Jesus
Williston family proud patriots with nine sons in service
The Blankenship family, six miles northwest of Williston, features nine sons with Navy or guards service. Rush is a ships carpenter on the battleship New York, Herbert and Theodore work in Bremerton, Roscoe is in San Jose lumber, and five brothers served with Company E. The father plans a Eastward visit after war matters settle as schools push patriotism through amid illnesses and attendance issues.
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Sam
R. Blankenship
Williston
Mr. Blankenship
Navy
Rush
New York
Blankenship
Herbert
Theodore
Puget Sound
Bremerton
Roscoe
San Jose
Cal
Spuds May Be Key Food Next Year Says Potatoes Group Official
M. S. Phillips secretary treasurer of the Williston Potato Growers Association says Irish potatoes will be a major food demand if war worsens. He praises the new organization for securing seed, guiding the crop and meeting big demand. Williams county is expected to perform well this year.
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M. S. Phillips
Williston Potato Growers Association
State Association
Williams County
Smallpox At Watford City Spreads Eight Cases
Watford City faces a smallpox scare with eight total cases including Fred Mennenga E 8 Ferguson Clint Richardson Ole T Holm and Otto Glamache. Olaf Lee house designated as pest house with isolation and fumigation of homes as precaution while J S Hinds leads the pest house operations.
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Watford
Watford City
Fred Mennenga
Ferguson
Clint Richardson
Ole T. Holm
Otto Glamache
City Health Department
Olaf Lee
J. S. Hinds
Jack
Williston Sees Big Growth Chance From Migrants
Emigrant carloads totaling 600 have arrived in Montana via the Great Northern, with 15,000 acres at stake and potential wealth of $562,000 if 25 acres per family are cultivated. Settlers hail from 21 states, including Minnesota and California, signaling a regional boom as Williston businesses plan to capture the influx.
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Great Northern
Havre
Montana
Bainville
Cut Bank
Aingle
Williston
Oswego
Wolf Point
Indiana
California
Colorado
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Dakota
Utah
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Willixton
Williams County
Night School and School Notes Highlight Local Changes
The Night School resumes after a week break with one new enrollment. Teachers Miss Gill Miss Connolly Miss Newlander and Mr White attended the Northwestern North Dakota Association of Teachers meeting in Minot, noting enrollment 741 as a regional high. James Shikany wins Annual Declamation Contest and will represent the high school in Minot on May 12. Miss Cooper receives ebony baton from Cecil Jackson made from native wood on a Mexican boiler trip. Herman Zahl and William Borsheim return after an absence, and Viola Gordon re joins high school after St Marys Academy Devils Lake last fall.
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Gill
Connolly
Newlander
White
Northwestern North Dakota Association of Teachers
Minot
State Association
James Shikany
James
William Borsheim
Viola Gordon
St. Mary’s Academy
Devils Lake
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Nix
U. S
Nick
Turkey
Daniel
Michael
Artcraft
Uncle Sam
Tory
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