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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1908

Page

2

Correspondence Agricultural College Notes

Extensive oat breeding work will be conducted by Mr. Hughes with diverse oat varieties from across the country to improve kernel to hull ratio. Bulletins on paints poultry husbandry and eradication remain in high demand despite limited distribution. The North Dakota Live Stock Association cancels the pure bred short horn sale at Minot. Fargo sale set for June 3 with Prof. Richards handling inquiries.

Hughes Hull North Dakota Live Stock Association Minot Fargo Prof. Richards University of Washington At Seattle Dobie Bell Florida Devils Lake Ladd International Institute of Agriculture Rome Lubin

Valley City Notes Recap of School and Community Events

Valley City notes cover new staff hires Mary McGinnis in Jamestown and Georgia Henry in Neche, Model school study of national formation and geology, and a large batch of new art photos. Equipment updates include movable blackboards for writing classes and new athletic supplies. The article lists social visits, sick list, and dinners, plus student government officers, a lecture by Dr. Wallace N. Stearns, and a large auditorium dedication with remarks by Stockwell and others at the Normal campus in Valley City. The Southeastern Educational association meeting in the Normal auditorium drew many teachers from surrounding counties with notable speakers.

Weeks D. E. Willard the Normal Southeastern Educational Association Valley City Prof. Weeks Theodore Buchholz Davenport Geo, Moyer Des Lacs Ella Schuler Wallace N. Stearns Pray Board of Management Stockwell A. D. Weeks A. C Fargo O. Libby Grand Forks Mr. Smith Wahneton Normal Auditorium Association Supt. Stockwell Pres. Thos. Hillyer The Mayville Normal

Higley B C Keihl Filings Five Year Proof This Week

Will Clark of Higley’s employ visited homefolk Sunday. Jacobson seeks a lost horse. James Harter of Williston works for B Keihl. Sivertson couple visited Williston friends. Pie social at school house poorly attended due to bad weather. funds to buy a wall clock. Dr Hagen passed through in his car. Miss Florence Rutledge stayed with aunt near Cow Creek and attended the social. Spring work start halts some larger School No 3 pupils.

B. C. Keihl Will Clark L. O. Higley Mr. Jacobson James Harter Williston B. Keihl K. Sivertson Dr. Hagen Berg Florence Rutledge Cow Creek

The Awful Jungle Poem Aims at Tiny Hearts

A verse from Sinclair Lewis in Woman's Home Companion for May paints a dangerous meadow through the eyes of a small observer. Imagery includes dandelion dragons, bear’s paw, tiger lilies, and armed grass, warning of hidden threats among flowers and fungi.

Sinclair Lewis

Easter entertainment draws large crowd at Strand house

Farmers near season end as wheat sowing nears completion. Mrs T C Graling visited Annie Hirch. J E Westbrook has his house painted. March filled his appointment on Monday. A meeting will be held at the Strand house next Sunday and through the summer. Preaching described as largely attended.

O. E. Ellingson Hannah Erickson J. E. Westbrook Grandpa Holcomb Buford Miss Erickson Mrs. Westbrook Jack Lambert H. M. Smith Mrs. I. B. March T. C. Graling Annie Hirch JE. Westbrook March Strand House

Improving Road Near Williston Quietly Progresses

A force of men and teams works on the Williston Schaffer road along the river from here to Bakers Ferry. The project, long needed, will add new bridges, grade hills, and fill low spots to render it one of the finest roads out of Williston.

Williston-Schafer Bakers Ferry Williston

Electric Bitters Restored Life for Mill Creek Man

Nine years ago I was near death. A druggist recommended Electric Bitters. I bought a bottle and regained strength. One foot in the grave, now well, thanks to Electric Bitters. Sold under guarantee at Brownell's drug store for 50 cents.

Farthing Mill Creek Ind Ter Electric Bitters Brownell’s

M. E. Church Sunday Services Schedule

Morning preaching Bible class Sunday School Epworth League and evening preaching announced by Frank S. Hollett pastor. Also Wednesday prayer meeting listed.

Epworth League Frank

Congregational Church Sunday Services List

Church schedules indicate Bible Hour morning sermon junior service and Christian Endeavor program. Evening sermon follows. Service times not specified. Local faith community announcements.

Bible Hour Christian Endeavor

Episcopal Church Services Include Morning Prayer Evening Praye

The notice lists morning and evening prayers and Sunday School at the Episcopal Church, outlining regular worship and religious instruction times for parishioners.

Catholic Church Schedule and Pastor

Mass occurs at 10:30 a.m. on the first and third Sundays monthly. Sunday school begins at 2:30 p.m. Evening service is at 7:30. Pastor is S. J. Arsenault.

S. J. Arsenault

Horses Strayed From North of Epping with Reward

On the night of March 21 horses left the writer near Epping North Dakota a gray mare about 1300 pounds a gray gelding also about 1300 pounds and a bay pony about 850 pounds with PG brand on the left hip and smoke stack on the left fore leg a reward of 20 dollars is offered for their recovery by John R Hughes Epping North Dakota.

My Place Epping John R. Hughes N. D

Twenty year health sentence cites Bucklen salve cure

O S Woolever of LeRaysville NY says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured his bleeding piles twenty years ago. The ad claims the salve heals sores boils burns wounds and cuts quickly at 25 cents at Brownell's drug store. Also a stray notice seeks two year old black and roan heifers with right ear hog rings found west of Williston.

Bucklen O S Woolever LeRaysville Brownell's Williston W. Kahl Trenton N. D

Gone Bay Gelding Taken Up Near Williston Ranch

A bay gelding with a branded right shoulder was taken up at Lenny's ranch, 15 miles southeast of Williston, on April 12, 1908. The owner may reclaim by paying charges and praying property. R.G. Denny.

Lenny Williston R.G. Denny

Farm Hand Wanted for Immediate Hire

Advertises a farm hand position offering good wages for the right man. Requires applicant to address C. 5. Myers at Stringbrook, with a note indicating immediate need.

Myers Stringbrook

Dr King’s New Life Pills Offer Quick Liver Relief

An old newspaper blurb promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as reliable purifiers to cure stagnation of the liver and bowels, easing headache biliousness and jaundice symptoms. Sold for 25 cents at Brownell’s drug store.

Dr. King Brownell’s Drug Store

Williston Land Company Seeks Loan Applications

The Williston Land Company invites a number of loan applications at once. Call to view the available options.

Williston Land Company

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Agricultural College Notes Board of Trustees Worst Professor Shepperd Langdon Mary McGinnis Jamestown Georgia Henry Neche E. E. Lacy Mrs. March Mrs. Hanson Bert Slocum Josie Festa Ellingson Model School Athletic Association Differente Chapel Higley Horsetide M. E Pratt & Lambert Berry Bros Rawson Hardware Company Congregational Church Episcopal Church Services Catholic Church Mr. Merchant
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