New Books at Library in Williston Newsroom
The Williston library reports new circulation titles including Webster Just Patty in Ladies' Home Journal form. Gaskell Crawford in Everyman’s Library edition. Riis The Making of an American recounts Riis life from arrival to philanthropy. Tomlinson Three Colonial Boys opens a four tale Revolutionary series. Sidney Phronise Pepper tale features the Pepper youngster.
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Webster
Patty
Ladies’ Home Journal
Gaskell
Crawford
Everyman’s Library
Riis
Jacob Riis
America
Tomlinson
Sidney
Phronise Pepper
Pepper
Mrs Meyer Hosts Card Party With Luncheon and Music
Mrs Frank Meyer entertained about twenty ladies last Friday afternoon. Sweet pea flowers adorned the rooms. A five o'clock luncheon preceded a musical and literary program featuring a piano solo by Miss Wheeler, a vocal by Mrs Hardawey, and readings by Misses McNiven and Peterson, which was well received.
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Frank Meyer
Miss Wheeler
Weather report for Williston N Oak week ending August 21 1912
Weather observations by John Craig observer for Williston N Oak show highest temperatures 0.79 on the 15th and 21st, lowest 0.54 on the 15th and 21st, average 0.67 with normal 0.68. Precipitation 1.73 inches, normal 0.23 inches. Comparative week in 1911 records include high 0.90 on the 20th, low 0.43 on the 21st, precipitation 0.02 inches, average 0.68.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
N. Oak
John Craig
Weather Bureau
Burdick for State Ticket and Republican Split
The piece outlines A L Burdick arguing against Taft and urging progressive Republicans to vote for Taft opponents. It includes a court summons in North Dakota, Knute Bergstad v Annie Larson Tjelde, with a notice of attachment and deadlines for a response.
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Taft
Republican Party
Tait
A. L. Burdick
State of
North Dakota
Williams
Eleventh Judicial District
Knute J. Bergstad
Plainti
Annie Larson Tjelde
A. D
Aaron J. Bessie
Platoff
Williston
Williams County
Dakota
Aaron J. Besale
Pilis
N.D
Controlling Dandelions with Spraying Methods
Prof H L Bolley reports a bulletin on dandelion control through weed spraying to boost grain yields and curb seed production. He notes lawns are costly to treat but large park areas and boulevards could be sprayed cheaply, with grass reclaiming ground and weeds fading.
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H. L. Bolley
Csay
The
Agricultural College
Notice for Bids for Heating Plant at Adams School
Sealed bids are invited by Adams School District No 79 Williams County North Dakota for furnishing and installing a heating plant for a new schoolhouse in center of section 11 township 154 range 98 Bidders must submit sketch and heat plan to maintain 70 degrees in any weather Bids due September 21 1912 2 30 pm at the district clerk Wheelock ND Bonds equal to double contract sum may be required Board reserves right to reject any bid Mail bids to district clerk Dated August 19 1912 Wheelock ND R E Pepple clerk 9 5
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Williams County
N. D
Wheelock
R. E. Pepple
Watch the Ads For Savings In Daily Use Goods
A historic ad urging housewives to notice advertising merchants offers daily cost-saving opportunities. It argues that advertisers can cut prices close to cost through large sales, making quick turnover beneficial for shoppers facing hardship from high prices.
North Dakota dairy exposition to showcase co op creameries
Commissioner Gilbreath expands North Dakota's second annual industrial exposition with a nine day dairy show in Bismarck. A model sanitary dairy barn, pedigreed cows, silage feeding and lectures will teach modern dairy practices alongside county displays and a $500 county award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
State Department of Agriculture and Labor
W. C. Gilbreath
Bismarck
State Armory
esWetnr
Western Kennel Association
Old Settlers
Economy Advertising for Housewives Drives Store Profits
The text argues that every chance a store offers to the housewife for economical buying is valuable advertising material. Neglecting to advertise economy opportunities loses potential customer wins, and advertising benefits both merchant and shopper through attentive ad reading and promotional effort.
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Williston Geghic
Tom A 'Connare
Baker
Official
Williston, N. D
WU. S&s. Department .of
Burdick
Bolley
Vertising Merchants
C.hamre & Co
P. C. Hamre Furniture Store
Main Street
N. Dy
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