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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
9
A reflective Home Circle piece urges readers to view life as an oceanic journey filled with beauty from childhood to old age. It champions happiness over sorrow, friendship, charity, and the strengthening of character through trials, ending with a note on virtue and daily effort. Medicine Lodge Springs Co. 8-tf.
A mixed page highlights historical anniversaries such as Liberia independence and early steamboat events, then presents Mrs. A. O. Eberhart's strawberry mousse recipe. It also features short opinion items, fashion notes on fabrics and colors, domestic cleaning tips, and a safety feature urging children to look both ways before crossing streets.
An old advertisement touts GETSIT as a new corn treatment. It promises rapid shrinking of corns with two drops and claims painless relief, urging readers to buy from druggists or mail order. The copy targets troublesome corns and imagines dramatic results.
A mixed set of public safety reminders and baby development notes appears. The text warns against street play and moving vehicles and urges placards in schools for safety. It also lists milestone home tests for infant mental growth and includes verses from a poem about twilight and hope.
The piece recalls Septembers past with nostalgia for older generations and brutal winters. It contrasts childhood stove seat warmth and ice fridges with modern comforts while noting shorter autumn days and the approach of Jack Frost. It laments fading summer and the hurry of aging years.
The Williston community gains access to a growing agricultural collection plus U. S. Department of Agriculture farmer bulletins. Listed titles cover irrigation, soils, crop handling, poultry, gardening, and arid farming, with a 1900s–1912 reference set.
Eden Valley notes guests at Abe Millers home and family visits. A heavy rain Sunday night into Monday is reported. School resumed at Landis with Zelpha Jones arriving from Gladys. Several residents shopped in the City of Opportunity and at Mrs Myer Prothers. Williams County Fair set for September 2 3 and 4.
Bids due by 8 P M August 21 1914 at City Auditor office Williston North Dakota for screened mine run and slack lignite coal delivered to coal bins at City Power Plant City Hall City Fire Hall and City Jail. Each bid must include a $50 certified check payable to T F Craven president of City Commissioners. Successful bidder must furnish a $1000 purity bond. City reserves right to reject any or all bids. Williston North Dakota August 26 1914 Geo G Harvey City Auditor by C E Ingwaldson.
Sealed bids will be received August 1014 at the City Auditor's office in Williston for Mineron Lignite coal for the City Pool. Bid must include a certified check payable to the City President. Bidder to furnish coal. City reserves right to reject any or all bids. City Auditor Geo. G. Harvey announces.
United States Land Office Williston North Dakota issues a contest notice to Daniel Frazer of Buford North Dakota. Wilhelm stiend claims cancellation of Frazer entry for Lots 2 4 4 6 and SE 1-4 SE 1-4 Section 2 164N 164W Trinity Meridian alleging decedent abandonment since 1918 and seeking cancellation with the right to hear nonexistent after the fourth publication and requires a sworn answer within twenty days with proof of service.
Department of the Interior notice from Williston North Dakota announces Clara Xing formerly of Wotston New Hampshire filed for a three year proof to establish settlement on homestead land described as Lot NE 1-4 Sect 2 Lot 1-4 Sect 29 Town Range 98 West. The hearing is set for September 1974 before the U S Land Office. Witnesses listed include Witla AvuidJon B Yulth Robi n OW Bing Maurice Abbott Thomas T Murphy.
City commissioners in regular session discuss Ordinance No. 132 regulating installation of electrical wires and equipment within Williston. The board also approves a $1390.50 payment to the United States Reclamation Service for electrical therapy, and then adjourns.
Public notices detail mortgage foreclosures and land sales in Williams County North Dakota. Entries name mortgagees trustees and attorneys with property descriptions in sections townships ranges and sale dates including August 7 October 7 and August 29 1914 plus amounts due and costs. Also includes notice of intent to prove heirship and homestead entry details for Williston area residents.
Notice describes foreclosure of a mortgage on Williston property in Williams County North Dakota. Frank Ge ten holds mortgages dated September 2 1910 recorded July 2 1910. Sale set for September 5 1914 at two o clock in the afternoon at the front door of the courthouse to satisfy principal interest taxes and costs totaling 665 75 with attorney fees. Mortgagee through G K Gilbert presents. Carl Erickson sheriff.
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