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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1912
Page
4
Williston Graphic discusses the rise and reorganization of the Progressive league in the state. It analyzes factions among Democrats Republicans and independents, the impact of La Follette supporters, Roosevelt era splits, and potential alignments with progressive or conservative forces.
Santa Claus will hold the boards for the next few weeks, and after T. B. he is the greatest bluffer at large today. He takes the credit while the rest of us put up the dough. We often wish just the same that we could go back to the happy days of anticipation when the big stocking was hung up along with the sign which read Dear Santy I ben good.
North Dakota farmers embrace cooperative clubs as a shift from independent farming. The Better Farming Association will aid in organizing clubs across the state. Regular meetings educate and socialize, sparking idea exchange, community interest, and better land prices.
The Progressive party leaders express satisfaction with the election result, claiming to have shattered the Republican party and laying plans for a sweeping win in 1916, while noting that time and the Democratic party will determine the outcome.
Four dozen new chairs were ordered to ensure seating at every service. High School credit classes are popular with inquiries directed to Miss Rowe and Miss McAndrews. A new standing church music committee was named with Mrs. Palmer Mrs. Irving and Mr. Hardaway chaired by the pastor. The teachers training class offers a bargain tuition of $50 or free, meeting Wednesdays at 7. The December League topics include Unanswerable in Controversy Mat 22 46 and study of Africa started November 29 with next on December 13. The Aid Society will meet December 5 and December 12 weather permitting. The district superintendent will attend December 7 at 8 PM with Sunday sermon and Lord's Supper to follow. pews should be filled.
Local items report a Norwegian church Ladies Aid annual auction sale, horse illnesses and losses, and various Marmon residents visiting family in Williston and Zahl. Notable notes include Mr. James Corcoran’s death, social lectures by Mr. Scott, and community Thanksgiving gatherings in Stroud and surrounding areas.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports the week ended December 4 1912 with high 40 and low 6 degrees. Average 26, normal 19. Precipitation 0.00 inch. normal 0.16 inch. Observer John Craig notes 1911 comparison.
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