Are you a porcupine or a peace loving nation
Williston Graphic editor Beka A Corbett notes a new movement the Loyal Order of Porcupines inaugurated in California by Hon Lyman Gage former secretary of the treasury. The idea promotes military readiness without aggression, urging citizens to gain basic military knowledge to deter invasions while remaining peaceable. Are you a porcupine say yes
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Order of Porcupines
California
Lyman 7
Gage
United States
Modern Fables by RaMel The Anti Gambling Crusaders
The fragment introduces RaMel's Modern Fables and begins The Fable of The Anti-Gambling Crusaders. It hints at a city scene with a small group opposing gambling and setting a moral tone. The text is incomplete, offering only an opening jab at conflict.
Ladies Fight Gambling Crusade Ends With Jail Time
Local women raged at city officials over permitted gambling. Accused gamblers were arrested, one jailed for ninety days. A crusader’s husband profited on the stock exchange, and she bought a silver cut glass bowl at a tea party. Morality lesson ends with note that money matters.
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Law
Stock Exchange
Hunters Urged to Early Licenses Under New Law
Chief Game Warden B. McCutcheon warns hunters to apply early for licenses as county auditors cannot issue them quickly. A license must be on the person, not a receipt, and those hunting without a valid license will be violators. The season runs from Sept 7, with Labor Day on Sept 6 and Sept 5 Sunday. last day to obtain a license may be Sept 4.
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B. McCutcheon
Lumber for Sale in Four Grades at Williston
75000 feet of Cottonwood lumber in four grades priced at 10, 12, 16, and 18 dollars per thousand feet. Also offering sawdust wood and rests for sale. Contact Dick Vance in Williston North Dakota. Wanted: clean old cotton rags at the Graphic office.
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Dick Vance
Williston
N. D
Graphic Office
Literary Convulsions Reflect Seasonal Shifts and Gold Backlash
A reflective prose piece notes September signs from school bells to harvest chores and frost fears. It recalls California gold discoveries sixty four years ago and U S conquest of Mexico City, hinting history repeating. It envisions autumn home life, canning, wine, and peaceful dress as summer ends.
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Coal Man
California
Rockies
United States
Mexico City
Elbert Bedes Talk on Society and Morals
Elbert Bede laments a “terrible old world” if nothing were hidden and warns that money cannot buy true wifehood. He argues the US constitution endures battering, condemns easy smoking, praises meaningful popularity, and notes social judgments. The reflection touches on money, virtue, appearance, and love.
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United States
Unclear prompt fragment on love and promises
The readable line discusses love and commitment, suggesting that love may make promises unnecessary while non love leads to no promises. It presents a philosophical viewpoint rather than a concrete event or person.
Williston Churches Methodist Episcopal Church Service Plans
The Williston Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev. Styles Harries outlines a season of religious work with services at 10:30 AM and 8 PM including an annual flower service and a Palmer schoolhouse community gathering at 8 PM. A men’s class and Bible school sessions are noted, inviting broad community participation and a visit from the former pastor on September 5.
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Methodist Episcopal Church Hi
Styles Harries
Palmer
Frank S. Hollett
Williston
Thema Battared
The Congregational Church Services and Special Sundays
The Congregational Church announces Sunday services including a 10:30 A M sermon on The Other Sheep When Jesus Preached Heresy and an 8:00 P M study on Human Immortality A Study in Projected Efficiency. Also Bible School at 11:45 A M and a Men’s Bible Class.
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the Congregational Church
James Hoffman Batten
Jesus
Bible School
Williams County
Williston Parish Seeks Attendance at Missionary Services
Rev. Edwin Shaw appeals for full attendance at upcoming missionary services in Williston Country Parish. He offers consoling readings and a small free gift to anyone who desires it, asking supporters to attend if possible.
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Williston
Edwin 3. Shaw
Sunday Services and Local Ladies Aid Event
Lutherax A. E Distad will preach Sunday at Lake Creek Norwe at 190 A M. Willis ton Frannelist A Sanat will lead sacral reading next Sunday. The Local Ladies Aid will be entertained by Mrs Theo Alleckson and Mrs Melvin Rospin at the residence on Running St West. Ridge 8 P. yeienday September.
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Hauge Lutherax
Distad
Lake Creek Norwe
Williston
Ciganect
Theo. Alleckson
Melvin Rospin
St. West
Gospel Meetings Fee Schedule At Three Local Schoolhouses
A list of gospel meetings scheduled with dates and times at Pleasant View Schoolhouse Rose Schoolhouse Surattt Schoolhouse and Wheelock Lutheran Church led by D Halfpenny. The notices urge attendance and outline times from 8 PM to 3 30 PM and include a lighthearted moral tip about giving a nickel to prevent a wife from going through pockets.
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Gust
Pleasantview
Rose
Surattt
Wheelock
W. C. T. U. Notes Nine Hundred Million Dollars Saved
The article notes a claimed $900,000,000 drop in Russian national revenue from vodka prohibition while deposits reportedly rise by a similar amount through July. It also references various local names and social snippets without clear context.
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Petrograd
Finance Committee
Duma
Barek
Mary
Pal
Jack Pankovski
Sunda
Pinoeer Hall
Russia
Jack McCoy
Arena Frank
C. E. McCoy
W. W. Keltner
Thull
Prohibition Shifts Industry and Maryland Goes Dry
In states enacting prohibition from January 1, 1916 liquor dealers pivot to new lines such as brewing firms converting to pottery cold storage and malted milk making. Idaho Falls and Nampa plants shift to cold storage ice manufacturing and foods. Maryland's St Marys county joins fourteen dry counties. Princeton University reviews serving free beer era while President Hibben supports progressive temperance. Local social notes include visitors and harvest season events.
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Colorado
Neel Bros
Denver
Bellingham
Washington
Spokane
Idaho Falls Brewing Company
Nampa
Princeton University
Princeton College
Hibben Imself
Princeton
Alumni Weekly
Princeton Men Face Public Debate on Self Control and Honor
A speaker urges frank discussion on a controversial issue affecting Princeton's reputation. From observations and letters received since commencement, he argues the fair name and honor of Princeton are at stake and calls for clear thinking among Princeton men.
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Piers Aint
Princeton
Bread craving spurs choice of Silver Sheaf Flour
A reader notes the lord and master of the house insists on bread and suggests buying Silver Sheaf Flour as the distinct, preferred option for a quick set section.
Weather summary for the department weekly report
The Weather Bureau notes the week ending with high 93 and low 32 degrees, average 63. Precipitation totals .27 inch versus normal .26. Extremes over five years show 93 and 32 degree records, with greatest weekly precipitation 2.82 inches in 1914. John Craig, receiver.
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John Craig
Jeceiver
Weather Bureau
Eee
Rheumatism Arrested by Cod Liver Oil Emulsion
Many suffer rheumatism from impure blood and weak joints. Improving general health is key, and cod liver oil emulsion is promoted as a blood maker and strength builder. The ad claims it expels impurities and upholds organ nourishment, aiding those unable to rely on alcohol.
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Texery Dey
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Williston Graphic
Beka A. Corbett
St Williere
Shter
RaMel
Elbert Bede
Williams County Fair
L. B. Hanna
P. J. McCumber
Scott Gore
Northwest
D. Halfpenny
Eden Valley
Sheppard-Hobson
Conference of Temperance Leaders
Washington, D. C
Sixty-fourth Congress
Maryland
St. Mary’s
Roy Marsh
Will Marsh
Keplinger
Robert Oakes
Standley Keltner
Allen Keltner
Abram Miller
O. A. Myers
Ben Frank
I. M. Kauffman
And
Horace Sporline
Sunny
Department OF Agriculture
Eagle Store
Lyric Theatre
Willard
Williston Electric Construction CO
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