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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
8
The next examination for Teachers' Elementary Certificates will be held at the Court House in Williston on August 8 and 9, 1918. The program includes Fourth Grade Certificates with an emphasis on reading, preliminary arithmetic and civics.
The notice outlines exam times for third grade subjects including reading, literature, botany, algebra, geometry, physics, psychology, geography, grammar, spelling, and manual training. It notes exams start at 8:30 A.M. and lists the superintendent Anna M. Peterson and the school district.
The advertisement extols the value of a housewife’s time and promotes Calumet Baking Powder as the key to efficiency. It claims Calumet cuts baking time, prevents rebakings, and preserves leavening strength until baking. It also notes using one dough batch for two bakings and saving money on bake day.
The Rhodes Trustees in London announce that selections for this year's Rhodes Scholarships are postponed. Eligible candidates will remain qualified when selections occur. Qualifying exams will be held October 1 and 2 in states with candidates, including North Dakota at the University in Grand Forks. Students should notify Thomas F. Kane by September 12, 1918.
Government issues instructions detailing the work or fight policy for draft age men. Those in non productive roles such as clerks, food service workers, service staff, and club attendants face potential induction. Congress seeks departmental reports on exemptions, revoking hundreds previously granted. Navy Department confirms three hundred fifty draft age men are serving.
Notice of real estate mortgage foreclosure sale issued for James Jennings and Ida Jennings of Nelson County North Dakota. Mortgage dated 1909 assigned to W J Russell then F A Schroeder, foreclosure set for September 1918 at 2 PM at Williams County courthouse Williston. property described as Lot One and Two and South Half of Northeast Quarter Section One Township 158N Range 96W. Amount due $1562.64 plus costs. Sheriff C Mackenroth oversees. attorney Jon Murphy and van V Metager for Schroeder.
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