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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1910
Page
8
The census office gives Minot population as 6188, up from 1272 in 1900. Professor Thomas Shaw, Fair farm expert, will speak during the city fair in one of the halls. His talk will cover agricultural topics and farm efficiency.
The document outlines charges for water delivered by the United States Reclamation Service for 1909 and subsequent years. It specifies 50 dollars per acre foot and 1.00 per acre foot payments, divided between operation and maintenance funds, with due dates from 1910 to 1914 and caps at 93.50 per acre annually.
An editor argues for a city milk ordinance to prevent contamination and typhoid linked to milk. The piece condemns filthy alleys and garbage near homes while acknowledging a poor family relying on a cow for milk, but contends sanitation is essential to protect public health.
D I Todd, proprietor, asserts his dairy is open to inspection and supports city oversight of the milk business. He condemns rumors and urges that milk dealers oppose regulation only if unwilling to comply, endorsing legislation for public supervision.
Notice from Williston Special School District invites bids for coal for Central and Westlawn schools for the upcoming year. Must be from Jry mine. Bids due by 8 pm Tuesday Aug 23. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. George Harvey, Clerk.
The greatest entertainment yet to visit the city will appear at Gates Opera House on Thursday evening September 1st during the second day of the fair. Watch this paper next week for details.
Sheriff E B Olson received two thoroughbred blood hound pups from Lexington Kentucky last week. He plans to scent them with an empty beer bottle to track blind piggers, starting their trail on future escapes.
Rob J. Slater has purchased a modern hearse from the Sayers Scovill Co of Cincinnati. The vehicle is described as highly equipped with automatic interior adjustments and electric signs to facilitate funeral processions, marking it as one of the section’s most advanced hearses.
District records show the total warrants and bonds outstanding as of June 30 1910 with interest sums and overall indebtedness. Official approval dated July 12 1910 records M H Jeffrey president and O E Wagenman clerk.
Local retailer Roth Brothers on West Broadway invites customers to try Robin brand canned foods with a money back guarantee and a store contact number 2565 for inquiries.
E C Carney & Co offers farm loans with liberal amounts and reasonable rates. Contact the firm for financing options and terms.
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