Williston City approves tax plan for Electric Light Bonds
Ordinance No 45 amends Section 5 of Ordinance No 42 to levy annual taxes on Williston taxable property from 1905 through 1925 to cover interest and principal on 615,000 in 6 percent Electric Light Bonds. Section sets yearly tax amounts and directs the City Auditor to certify the required sums to the County Auditor. Passed July 30 and signed July 31 1908 by Mayor W H Denny with City Auditor D C Page.
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Williston
N. Y
Aaid City
Seid
Whriston
Williaton
W. H. Denny
D.C. Page
Uch
D. C. Page
Williston North Dakota Ordinance Amends Water Works Bond Tax
Ordinance No 47 amends Section 5 of Ordinance No 43 to levy and assess taxes to pay 812000 in water works bonds dated July 2 1908. It prescribes annual tax amounts from 1906 to 1921 for interest and principal and directs the City Auditor to include the required amounts each year through 1921.
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Williston
N. D
Tate Yate
Free Transportation Restrictions Under Hepburn Law Adopted
The Hepburn law text on Jan 1 1907 restricts free tickets and passes. It lists who may receive free transportation including employers families officers agents physicians ministers and various charitable workers and inspectors. The rule also covers hospital inmates and helpers in charitable settings and certain essential railway personnel.
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Post Office
Gov Sarles Wins Fargo Race With Gov Sarles
Gov Sarles driven by a skilled driver won the Fargo race last Thursday. Gov Sarles finished the final heat in 2 19 securing a $1,000 purse. The horse showed speed and steadiness, though the driver had earlier challenges keeping him balanced.
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George Newton
Gov. Sarles
Fargo
School Library Hours Extended for Vacations
The school library will be open to the general public from 3 to 4 p m on the first and third Saturdays of each month during the vacation. G Ellithorpe Librarian.
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G. Ellithorpe
Everybody Works but Father in Quiet Family Tale
A terse sketch centers on a family patriarch, contrasting his work ethic with the rest of the household. The father is praised for shrewd handling and prudent money management, while others contribute in different ways, highlighting strength and perseverance.
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Bruegger Mercantile Co
J.O. A.D
Antiseptic Barber Shop Ad Near Citizens Bank
An old time advertisement describes an antiseptic barber shop in the Union block near Citizens Bank. It touts hair tonics and grooming services for men and women with friendly hours from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Prof. Gord likely part of the promotion.
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Citizen’s Bank
Gord
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