Women Called To Men Works In Great Northern Offices
War disrupts normal staffing as Great Northern hires women for first time in several departments once held by men. Williston yard office reports good performance from new workers amid fear of reduced male labor for upcoming troop movements. A first through train carried marines under strict wartime discipline with crowds watching.
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Great Northern
Great Northern Railroad
Williston
United States
Doctor Strong Anxious To Go To War
Dr Thomas J Strong of Williston was rejected for admission to the national guard medical corps when drafted to the Mexican border last summer due to a hernia. He underwent successful surgery at St Johns hospital and hopes to be re- screened for service in Germany. Clyde Noel returned from Minneapolis late in the week.
Officers Wanted For Regular Army Training Camps
J. W. Jackson announced Fort Snelling Training camp opens in May for Williston men seeking reserve officer training. Three month course, up to 2 500 attendees per camp, oath for three months, potential reserve corps appointment. Williston Auxiliary reports strong turnout and weekly drills, urging universal military training and urging Congress to pass universal service act with support from Congressman Norton.
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J. W. Jackson
Fort Snelling
Williston
Muy
Reserve Corps
Secretary of War
Congress
North Dakota
Norton
Accident Ends Life of Hamlet Man at Work Site
Gustav Langstrom age 25 of Hamlet was killed when a rock hoisting lever slipped striking him in the jaw. Coroner Distad and County Attorney Owens ruled the death accidental after an inquiry. Langstrom's brother resides in LaCrosse Wisconsin with other relatives in Europe.
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Gustav Langstrom
Hamlet
Distad
W. G. Owens
LaCrosse
Wisconsin
Europe
Band To Render Patriotic Program Again Next Sunday
Williston concert band under Prof A Onstad presents a patriotic program at the Armory next Sunday afternoon. The lineup features High School Boys Glee Club, Violinists Edna Coulter Beulah LaBerge and pianist Ollie Halvorson, with Laura Cooper directing. The audience will sing along with America and the Star Spangled Banner.
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The
Armory
Williston
Prof
A. Onstad
America
Stonewall Brigade
Ruebush
High School Boys Glee Club
Lois Marmon
Edna Coulter
Ollie Halvorson
Laura Cooper
Dalbey
Dubuelet
Beulah LaBerge
Donnizettis Opera
Tobani
Bishop Tyler Urges Loyalty at Williston Confirmation
Bishop J. Poynte Tyler of Fargo confirmed Robert Murphy and Miss Zarah Kousah at the Williston Episcopal Church. He urged steadfast patriotism and loyalty to the flag, tying moral life to national service amid the Easter message. The service featured meaningful music and a brief exhortation to new members.
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Episcopal Church
J. Poynte Tyler
Fargo
Williston Episcopal Church
Robert J. Murphy
Seabury Divinity School
Zarah Kousah
Tyler
N. E. Ellsworth
Williston Laundry Expands to Lead Local Market
The Williston steam laundry, under F. E. Becker, has modernized from a hand service to a machine driven operation with new equipment and a $3000 investment last year. It serves western North Dakota and eastern Montana, handling hotel and restaurant accounts with rough dry machines. Simon Westby returns from Minnesota Wisconsin trip and departs for Grand Forks and Fargo.
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Williston
North Dakota
Montana
F. E. Becker
Becker
Simon Westby
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Grand Forks
Fargo
Williston May Get Knights Templar Commandery
At the Fargo Grand Commandery meeting next Tuesday and Wednesday, talks focus on establishing a Williston commandery. North Dakota Knights Templar report a net state gain of 97 members this year, bringing total to 1,746, with Jamestown’s Wi h aha Commandery leading gains. Grand Commander Frank White of Valley City will preside, and Arthur R. Molyneaux of Cherokee Iowa serves as inspecting officer for the North Dakota conclave.
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Knights Templar
Fargo
Williston
North Dakota
Wihaha Commandery
Jamestown
Frank White
Valley
Arthur R. Molyneaux
Cherokee
Lee S. Smith
Hamre Buys Van Antwerp Furniture Stock on Broad Way
Hamre adds Van Antwerp stock to his Broad Way rooms giving him the largest furniture stock in the area. He also received a carload of new furniture and intends to keep Wil Liston in front lines in furniture. Plans to add a second floor to his building may follow when conditions improve.
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Hamre
van P. C
County Agent Calls for Big War Farm Proposition
Williams county should do her part and take load to help win the war. Labor is the limiting factor in crop production, and money is available from Federal Reserve Banks and Farm Loan System with local bankers ready to assist. Plan diversified farming, seed corn for livestock feed, and not overextend small grains despite risks of dry conditions.
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ER. W. Hall
Williams County
United States
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Farm Loan System
District Rebekahs and Odd Fellows Convention Invited
All Rebekahs and all Odd Fellows who are Rebekahs are urged to attend a district convention in this city on Friday evening in April. By order of the committee.
Cultivate Waste Lands Near Buford for 1000 Acres
The Reclamation Office advertises unentered lands, townsite reserves, and adjacent withdrawn lands in twenty tracts for four years at nominal rent. They may consolidate or farm on contract if needed, with aim to lease to nearby owners first and possibly break and irrigate later. Over 200 acres near Buford are already cultivated. 1000 more acres hoped for this year. Spring wheat seeding by May 1–10, with oats two weeks later. Formaldehyde treatment advised for seed to prevent smut. Potatoes planted in May mature for storage. June plantings good for seed. Corn for grain in May, forage by June. Beans after warm ground. May seeding. Millets and sorghum for forage after June 15. Stock market noted as key, with advice to avoid selling stock prematurely. prices expected to rise. Williams County livestock sector highlighted as significant.
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Reclamation Service
Congress
Buford
W. 8. Davidson
First National Bank
Davidson
Williams County
Williston Red Cross Plans 1000 Membership Drive
At a Williston Chapter Red Cross membership committee meeting a campaign for Friday and Saturday was set. With all residents eligible, members will do home work to recruit, aiming for 1000 members to boost the city and aid the nation.
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Williston
Red Cross Society
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Great Northern Road
Washington
Percy Birdsell
T. J. Strong
Clyde Noel
Minneapolis
Bishop Tyler
McKenzie Jef Minot
Wishop Tyler
K. T. Commandery
Charles Merk- Vien
George Shikany
George Wanka
Harold Barker
Joe Thank
Hutchinson's
W. Hall
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