This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1913
Page
8
A press bulletin from Montana's agriculture officials reports engine farming losing ground as many tractors sit idle. Farmers cite high costs, lack of capital, and advice urging conservatism in machinery loans. Observers note poor plow performance and the better results of horse tillage in some cases.
Secretary Lane of the Interior met Crow Agency Indians during a Montana trip and found them content with a request for 800 to 900 head of cattle in exchange for tribal lands. He planned to recommend Congress grant settlers on reclamation projects more time to complete payments.
Unabated the rush of settlers into Montana continues as July livestock importations rise despite late season. State Veterinarian W J Butter notes June had 188 shipments and July 142, including 173 horses and 388 cattle. Sources list origins from North Dakota to Wyoming and other western states.
Appleton Wisconsin August 12 Mayor J V Canavan former county physician is made co defendant in a $10 000 damage suit filed against George R Downer superintendent of the Outagamie county institution.
Donnybrook North Dakota August 1 Knudt Knudtson was seriously injured last Saturday when her car struck a plank across a walk to slow speeders. She was flung to the top of the machine and received a deep forehead gash. She remained at the Globe Hotel under a physician care and could not return home until Monday afternoon.
Minot reports at least 150 bees in the jungles near the city. They allegedly spend days shooting craps and playing poker and gather around bonfires at night. They refuse to work even with wages, and officials fear winter will bring crimes unless they are removed. In Rugby, a barn fire east of town killed 12 of 15 work horses and destroyed harness, a wagon, hay rack, and large hay and feed supplies.
Mrs John Schewe suffered a four inch scalp gash and ear injury after a frightened horse plunged while she attempted to mount a buggy in Cottonwood Lake town. She was cared for at Hotel Cottonwood Lake by Dr Jensen and is reported to be recovering. Calvin Hooks, arrested with Bessie Jenkins at Stanley, was released in Minot justice court after the girl testified she was merely en route to Williston and Hooks followed.
In Grand Forks on August 12, Tracy R. Bangs, attorney for the two publishers, said the United States circuit court of appeals will hear the writ of error in December in St. Louis. He noted the defense had filed the writ and that arguments will occur during the court’s December term.
Jamestown North Dakota reports recount a state board decision to vasectomy sterilize inmates deemed reproductively capable at the state hospital for the insane. The piece cites rising insanity, costs, and calls for segregation of feeble minded women of child bearing age, with statistics and local opinions. It also notes a separate dairy farming anecdote from Robert Krueger of Drake.
Minot North Dakota officials vote to ban street meetings and public speeches likely to draw crowds. Speakers may operate only with a license obtained in advance. City Attorney McGee notes the measure aims to curb riots as a cold storage licensing deadline also takes effect July 3.
J M Near long time editor of the Iconoclast socialist paper says he was fired for not being conservative enough. A state Socialist meeting told Near the paper could not continue under his policy. Near supported I W W views and plans to launch a new partisan newspaper.
A historical note recalls a proposed newspaper called The Rebel edited in workers’ interests. It mentions Near’s strong anger at being forced to quit by employers and his vow not to be bound by any party or clique. It also refers to LeSueur and Commissioner Dorman remaining jailed after a bail option, labeling it a grain stand play.
A Farmers' Protective Association was organized in Schafer Saturday afternoon to command fair prices by building farmers elevators and flour mills throughout the county. The group may also protect crops from stock damage and now has about 100 members.
White Earth Aug 12 Six years after flagging two trains to avert a collision Carl Steen a farmer near White Earth demanded a bigger reward than $25. On Wednesday he flagged No 222 and when the conductor checked the trouble he was jailed at Stanley after demanding proper compensation.
Minot, North Dakota, Aug 12 John Staff the murderer refused to sign adoption papers for his six children. He says he wants custody himself upon release from the penitentiary. Mrs Sarah Hicks of Williston and Mrs Anna Hicks of Minot have secured good homes and the state’s attorney has begun legal steps for adoption.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.