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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1910
Page
2
A cautions note on penny prize packages urging business owners to scrutinize advertising investments. It recommends careful selection of ad space, understanding the audience, and verifying who the customers are before contracting or spending, to ensure value and reliability.
The piece argues advertisers lack knowledge of their audience and targets, noting the poor practice of spending on space without data on readers. It contrasts superior value with cheap rates, and mentions The Graphic offers examination of subscription books instead of prize packages, with a weekly rate of 2500.
Laura Hamilton celebrated her ninth birthday with several young friends on Saturday. W. C. Francis visited Minot at the start of the week. G. M. Holland and wife called on the Frances family earlier. Lyndon Hamilton escaped injury after being thrown from a horse recently. Sunday school will be held at 2:30 next Sunday followed by services by Rev. Hol lett at 3:30. all invited.
Wheat harvest continues with a poor crop at Spring Coulee. Rev. F. S. Hollett preached in the school house on Sunday. George Addyman is proving up on his claim and went to town Thursday. Herb Addyman visited Williston on Thursday. A sister of Chas Abred is visiting his home. Mrs. Andrew Moline is ill. Mrs. F. A. Fitch visits from Williston. Miss Lucille Drake of Williston visited her aunt. E. L. Haviland and wife plan to move to Williston soon. Floyd Hyatt haying George Shoentfelt's claim. A Sunday school is starting at this place. Mrs. Susan Hyatt of Lansing, Mich. is visiting relatives after a few weeks across the river. Mrs. H. Addyman was in town this week.
Eastfork Township residents report harvest nearing completion and haying underway. Social activity includes a Cotrell ranch dance well attended, with several neighbors visiting. Local families relocate or visit, church attendance noted in Williston, and farmers clear Russian thistle from crops. Market advice urges stockpiling flour and waiting on wheat prices as mills supply fills merchants.
A roundup of community happenings includes youths enjoying ice cream at Rameys, Danish Church ladies meeting at Petersons, Misa Peterson visiting Minot sister, and Sid and Alec Fletcher returning with wood. Others attend Williston events, a school board meeting, farmers stacking grain, final claim proof by Martin Knudtson, and various visits and dances around town.
Last week in Pleasant Hill, Miss May and Leon, daughter of Chas. Wicks of Springbrook, hosted a birthday party, not C. Wicks. Mrs. Fred Moline is reported very ill, and the family on their claim has endured sickness and hardship. Mrs. Floyd Trumbo and daughter visited Mrs. Anton Lee. Lulla Austen Roberts hosted a birthday gathering with neighbor children, a dainty supper at 5 pm, and a fine time reported by attendees Amy Lee and Signora Dall attended the Roberts party with Mrs. Anton Lee. Alfred, Killmeth, and Miss Harriet enjoyed the event.
MISSOURI RIDGE harvests nearly finished as haying exceeds expectations. Mr and Mrs Clint Wicks made a quick trip to Williston last Saturday. Mrs H J Poe visited Mrs 8 M Clark. Mr Clark plans fall plowing. E Laird’s horse was badly crippled last Sunday night. L O Higley seen between Williston and their town. M Maloney sidelined with sore eyes. Van Bernard sold a horse to E Laird last week. Mrs M A Rutledge and Mrs Grant Rutledge called on Mrs Van Bernard. Rev March missed his Missouri Ridge schoolhouse appointment though Sunday school is at 3 pm each Sunday.
Marion residents report social visits and travels, with Mrs. MacDonald visiting Mrs. Diliree. Farmers work grain crops amid dry heat, while some losses are covered by hail insurance adjusters. Local merchants like Earl Smith move to new East Broadway storefronts and several residents return from extended trips east. Judson Osborn plans a Minot trip. Carl Barnes returns from Minnesota after his mother's death. Miss Onidia Loken returns home after thirteen months away, and dances draw locals including Onidia, Pauline Loken, Hovind, and E Brown at Jensen's.
SAND CREEK R C Snook is suffering from an attack of rheumatism. The well drillers finished the well at Leonard Logans, obtaining water at 105 feet. Mr and Mrs John Hagelshaw were Williston callers Saturday. Roy Ashwell and wife hosted Mr and Mrs B C Snook and daughter Marian, Martin Jensen, and T F Cook and family Sunday. Alex Turcott and lady were in the city of opportunity Saturday.
A heavy hail storm hit north and west of Rainbow Valley on Saturday causing crop damage and bale losses. A strong wind and rain followed last Friday night with no serious damage reported. Jim Phillips assists Sam Roe with harvesting while farmers shift from haying to harvest. Mr. Baker is seriously ill. Wm. Ireland travels to Ray on business.
STADY T. H. Thompson cut wheat while George Hansen made a flying trip to Williston last Friday. Mr. Roberts bored a new fifty feet deep well west of Stady. Lem Hanes was seen picking stone recently. Thompson's Oregon father-in-law visits. Rain showers fell Friday and Saturday. Tuesday evening a reception for Peter Foss and his bride was held at his parents’ home west of Rudser.
School district No 39 Williams County North Dakota reports receipts for 1909-10 including cash on hand July 1 1909 state and county tuition funds taxes collected and pupil related items. Expenditures cover teachers wages incidental expenses and officers services with a June 30 1910 cash balance and a total indebtedness of 249.51 dollars approved July 12 1910.
The board of directors of school district No 28 Williams county North Dakota will receive bids up to 2 oclock on Thursday August 25 1910 for erection of a new school house on section 14 two 154 ge 100 per plans in file at Tilton Robinson Lumber Co Williston NC Each bid must be accompanied by certified check for 88 guarantee bidder will enter contract and furnish bond Bond in full amount of bid required Board may reject any or all bids Bids opened at clerk home six miles northeast of Williston By order Clerk Mrs N B Newman Williston ND
Proceedings show warrants and bonds totals for school district No. 53 as of June 30 1910 with a July 12 1910 approval. An advertisement from National Home Co Room 10 Rawson Blocks offers home loans at five percent with monthly payments of seven and a half dollars per thousand and early payoff options.
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