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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1913
Page
8
A local store showcases a mounted pelican near a window with an unknown author’s sign. The snippet presents an ode praising the bird and its bill for carrying enough food, ending with a note about poets being born or made and a suggestion Willis ton awaits tagging into literary fame.
A large Wheelock fire on Wednesday nearly threatened the town before control was gained. Three structures burned including the bank, caused by a gasoline stove in a small cooking building. Bank valuables were saved in the big safe. Williston and Ray fire units aided the response.
Congressman Norton reports to the Williston Commercial Club on the federal building project. Construction funds total 31 000 dollars with 59 000 yet to be appropriated. Plans by supervising architect Wandroth anticipate a bid advertisement in early October.
The project may start construction around January 1914 after bids are accepted and contract closed within about six weeks to two months. The building’s exterior will feature limestone or sandstone facing and a composition roof, with fire-proof construction overall. Public areas will include marble terrazzo floors marble wainscoting and hardwood trim with the main facade on Main Street and a street entrance for the public.
The Fort Peck reservation in Valley County Montana opens for registration September 1 to 20 with telegrams from Great Northern. Settlers may register at Glasgow Havre and Great Falls starting September 1 and around October 1 they can draw for homesteads. The reservation spans about one million acres of prime farming and grazing land and is expected to attract many settlers.
Rugby North Dakota August 7 threshing on the J H Lockwood farm began with rye, quality praised though yield unknown. A year of continuous grain work ends with the new crop ready for the machine as harvest hands increase and wages ease from last season. Labor agencies report $1.50 plus board in the Red River valley and about $2.00 as top offers locally.
A promotional note asserts women's labor drains strength and promotes Scott's Emulsion as a predigested body-food that strengthens organs tissues and builds blood. It claims the preparation has no alcohol or harmful drugs and helps with tiredness and nervousness.
Racing program details list entrance fees for multiple events on September 11 and 12 1913 across 1 mile 2 heat formats pony and novelty races harness trotting free for all and automobile events with cash prizes and purses. Names and precise times are obscured by OCR but include fractions and heat numbering.
The International Christian Endeavor Convention in Los Angeles drew 10,000 registered attendees with delegates from 47 states and territories, seven Canadian provinces, and seven foreign countries. Notable speakers included Rev. Charles M. Shelden, Dr. Ira Landreth, and Billy Sunday, who pressed for church reform, abolition of liquor, and political involvement by preachers. A large audience of over three thousand gathered for a men’s meeting, where Daniel A. Poling urged a clear Christian platform against liquor and child labor.
Former Minnesota Governor John Lind is sent to Mexico as President Wilsons personal representative to advise the American Embassy during the Mexican crisis. Secretary Bryan says the president will share views when ready. Mr. and Mrs. Lind depart for Mexico. Henry Lane Wilson resigns as ambassador effective October 14.
A historical advertisement touts Allen's Balsam as superior for women and men with claims of beauty and virtue. It promotes relief from ailments and lists bottle prices at 25c, 50c, and 1.00, noting bold use for over fifty years.
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