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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
5
A Chicago Tribune reprint notes the 1906 07 coal shortage in the northwest due to severe winter. It argues railroads warned shippers and consumers to stockpile coal in July and August, to avoid delays during bumper crops, and stresses consumer initiative to pressure dealers and shippers to keep coal trains moving.
The State Normal-Industrial school announces a handsome illustrated catalogue. It offers Normal Courses leading to a state certificate and Industrial Courses including Steam Engineering, carpentry, blacksmithing, turning, pattern making and molding, machine shop practice, mechanical drawing, bookkeeping, shorthand, typewriting, music and fine arts. Tuition is free. Write to President at Ellendale North Dakota.
The conference report on the tariff bill won 195 to 183 in the House amid sharp debate. Minnesota Republicans largely opposed the measure, with insurgents fighting the report. Minority Leader Clark denounced the bill while Rep Mann warned against keeping pulp and print paper rates high. The vote split along party lines as Congress weighed concessions and regional interests.
Avstore must advertise aggressively and adequately to earn your patronage. Continuous ads keep you informed of bargains, services, and novelties and help you decide daily shopping. If ads fail, the store loses your support. Also noted are insurance offerings and farm loan options, plus bulbs and roots at E S Grant & Co.
Buildings on the railroad right of way will be sold at set prices including a Rose Cow t room cottage and a 2 room house behind an old dry building with a tentative total value of 200. The sale offer is valid only until July. Committee members Denny J J Blair N A W Jackson provide this notice. Money for seeds feeds horses or machinery can be advanced before proving up for farm loans. Albert J Staine serves as lawyer U S Commissioner Williston N C. Bruegger Mercantile Co offers standard wagons in quality and price.
Notice from the Board of Directors invites sealed bids by noon July 24 1909 for a frame schoolhouse 18 by 24 on the southeast corner of section 29 township 157 range 101 with 10 foot posts storm shed eight by ten and flag pole lathing plastering and painting included. Plans available at Bovey Shute Lumber Co Williston. Bid must include a 10 percent certified check as bid guarantee. Board may reject any bid. Dated Williston June 29 1909.
In a bustling city scene, ads went unread by nearly every resident. Officials note a general disinterest in public notices amid busy daily routines and competing information channels.
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