Prevention of Infantile Paralysis Epidemic Measures by Public Health Service
A statement from the U S Public Health Service details breaking the chain of infection for infantile paralysis. It notes the disease spreads via secretions, stresses quarantine, sanitation, and limiting travel, and urges communities to promote cleanliness, avoid shared drinking vessels, trap vermin, and ventilate rooms. It covers patient isolation, hospital care, careful disposal of secretions, disinfection, and a recommended quarantine of six to eight weeks.
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United States Public Health Service
United States
New York City
Due Prseautiass Ae
A. S. Public Health Service
Weather report for Williston North Dakota week ending August 2 1916
Department of Agriculture Local Office Weather Bureau reports Williston North Dakota weekly weather for the week ending August 2 1916. High temperature 92 degrees. Low 57. July average 72. Normal 70. Precipitation .66 inches. Normal precipitation .33 inches. Record high 1514 July 27. Record low 33. Observer John ?
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Weather Bureau
Williston
N. Dak
St. West
John Observer
Wi Durees
Nighthawk described and observed as insectivorous hunter
The nighthawk Chordefles icimlanua is a nocturnal bird of wide range across North America and parts of Canada and South America. It feeds aggressively on insects including mosquitoes and pest beetles, roams the sky in intersecting circles, and is harmed by shoot targets though it provides natural pest control.
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Wanland
United Sitter
Canada
South America
Pat to Pat’s Rescue Turns Fire Alarm Comic
A New York house hires an Irishman as general factotum. Pat proves cheerful and obliging but fears the master’s telephone. One night a fire alarm sounds and Pat rushes to warn his employer, shouting from the stairs to evacuate, or be burned.
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New York
Pat
Prospects Good For St. Paul Corn Show
North Dakota expects a strong presence at the Second Annual First National Corn Show in St. Paul Minnesota December 11 to 18. Farmers and farmers sons from Minnesota Wisconsin North Dakota South Dakota Montana Washington Oregon Idaho and other Northwest states prepare entries with no entry fee. Prizes include 136 silver and Gold Bronze loving cups for men and boys, with districts competing within similar soil and climate. The show, promoted by First National Bank and Northwestern Trust Company of St Paul, aims to boost corn growing and diversified farming for better financial returns.
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Northwest
St. Paul
Minn
H. I. Dow
First National Bank
Northwestern Trust Coupan
St. Paul End
Minnesota
Wisconsin
North
South Dakota
Montana
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
North Dakota
Explosion on Black Tom pier devastates Jersey City and New York
A massive munition blast at Black Tom island on the Jersey City pier area triggers fires and a citywide panic. Four dead, many missing, and extensive property damage estimated at 25 to 45 million dollars. Investigations underway. two men under arrest on manslaughter warrants. Cornelius J. Leyden named among those involved. fire and explosion disrupts Manhattan, Brooklyn, and surrounding areas.
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New York
Black Tom
Lenigit Valley Railroad
Jersey City
Suniay
Lalent
Losa
Cornelius J. Leyden
Lehigh Valley Railroad Police
Black Tom Island
New York Bay
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Hudsonee
New Jersey
National Storage Company
Lower Manhattan
Battery
Governor’s Island
Woor
Post Office Job Controversy Ends in Devils Lake
Washington reports the president nominated Marjorie J. Bloom, postmaster at Devils Lake, ending a year long dispute. Senator Gronna dropped his objection and Bloom is expected to be confirmed. the prior appointee resigned weeks ago.
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Devils Lake
Washington
Marjorie J. Bloom
Gronna
Sidewalk and notice orders for Williston streets 1916
A lengthy public notice from Williston North Dakota outlines sidewalks and street improvements for 1916. It details construction on Fifth Street Seventh Avenue West to Eight Avenue West and related blocks, the required materials and methods, and the assessment rules. It calls on property owners to approve or protest, with completion by late summer 1915.
Markets page item from Mount Moriah lodge notice August 3 1916
The Markets column from Mount Moriah Lodge No 51 shows names W M Lara Christensen F H Smith Ss W Ike J W Jon Wegtey Chas Newell Secy with notes of Milwaukee events and a general meeting placeholder dated Thursday August 3 1916.
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Mount Moria
Lara Christensen
W. M
F. H. Smith
Ss. W
Ike
J. W
Jon
Wegtey
Chas
Newell
Secy
Good Upland Alfalfa in Dakota Farmer Profile
Alfred Wenz reports from Ismay Montana on J M Baker who grows high quality dryland alfalfa. Baker credits thorough soil preparation deep plowing manure and careful cultivation with a thrifty stand. He notes corn stubble plowed 10 inches deep and Grimm seed sown May with 26 inch rows and ongoing cultivation.
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Alfred Wenz
Dakota
Ismay
Mont
Taylor
J. M. Baker
Baker
Montana
Busy minds shun gossip and idle chatter
A stern warning condemns idle talk and gossip, praising educated, busy people who fill their minds with useful work. The piece argues that idlers fill their thoughts with backbiting and deceit, while mature minds concentrate on business and education to elevate humanity.
Hawaiian Quin Net at the Armory August Seventh
A fragment notes a Hawaiian Quin net event scheduled at the Armory on August seventh with unclear details. The readable text preserves a date and location but lacks full context or participants.
Notice for Bids on County Grades in Williston
By order of the Board of County Commissioners sealed bids will be received at the office of the County Auditor at the Court House in Williston North Dakota up to 9 A M Monday August 7 1918 for building grades including approaches to a bridge between Sections 8 and 17 Township 101 W and a half mile grade north from Little Muddy Chute bridge Plans and specifications to be supplied by the County Surveyor A 20 percent certified check with bid and bond with contract Reserve to reject any or all bids and to award grades as to the Board City and date lines indicate Williston N D July 25 1916 M H Asen County Auditor Rothe Cash Grocery 6 1t
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OTK Nation
Diviers
Williston
North
Dakota
Inotich
Wliston
North Dakota
Fifth Street
Seventh Avenue
Eight Avenue
Eighth Avenue
Sixth Street
Broadway
Wittineir
Westlawn
Barnfather
Mthdas
Auruse
Board of Commissioners
Thos Craven
Ceregehuiidene Board of Commissioners
GG. Ives
Jaco A. Schuetsel
Wiileton
Board of County Commissioners
N. Dak
Towit
Township Rd
Ree 101
Little Muddy Chute Bridge
N. Dek
M. H. Asen
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Department Agriculture
Mene
Financial
Island
Bedloes Island
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Perdota
Bun- Join Ke Runyon
Vasta Runyon
Benjamin B. Runs
Spring Brook
Ithe
Williams
Vista Runyon
Coure Rogie
Courk
Willistun
Wiliams
Dabe Meson
Liston
Willetane
Butter
Geo. A. Gilmore
PetiWona
Tatina Saran Wegley
Alty x
Cmmason Moyen
Welliver
Board of Willaloners
Chty
Whinton
XNI
2Nd
TU Ave
2Nd Ave
Ind
Wwe
4Th Ave
7Th Street
Syd Ave
2Nd Street
6Th Ave
7Th Ave
F. R. Porritteputy
Ward Board of Commissioners
Jat Ciy
Thos
F. Craven
North Dakets
G. G Harvey
J. A. Setinetacl
Four Brotherhoods
John Wagxamon
Fray
Carl W. Anderson
WONEY
Eorn Om
Orms
Interstate Securities
Gueida Bldg
Minneapolis
Mine
J. L. Brainerd
Willistot
H. V. Smith
Great Northern
Kano
St. T
Bina
Io Modern House
Ave
Graphic Office
Avi. West
Wm. McGrath
Dorothea Siratzke
Bonetraill
R No
Edw
Carlson
Atp
Nere Gran
Miiated
Care Graphic
Viven
Roy Tyrell
W. Fith Street
Morgan
Will
Standard Chemical Company
A. Riba
Plentywood,Mont
Geo. J. Bubler
Wild Tiston
K. E. Knutson
Spring Brooke
D. al
Deco
Union Block
N. D
EJ. Hagan
I Gineson
Dh. D. & Viistad
Boston
Akowhovt B. Office Union
Williston, N. D
Trainor
M. D
AR. & Kreiger
Red _ Williaton
N. D Co
Stewart Veterinary
MicKitip
A. J. Arbsenault
eZee
Ellithorpe
Ree. B
J. We Disney ‘Center
N. Li
Thomas M. Cooney
William G. Owens
Murphy & Metzger
Mane Se
Jain
Union Williston
Yoseph Cleary
Rawson Bio
M. W
Odd Fellows Hall
Phillips
V.C. J.J. Bailey
Quinnet
Armory
Rothe Cash Grocery
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