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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
4
The Williston Graphic reports that the Northern Pack favors long distance telephoning, predicting major shifts in U S communications if railways follow suit. The piece notes the telegraph lagging behind phones and cites local notes on politics religion and mission work in Williston and North Dakota scenes.
In Devils Lake a reception and banquet will honor Hon. D. E. Morgan of the Supreme Court, Hon. John F. Cowan of the District Court, and Attorney General Mon. J. Cometock at the Sevilla Hotel. Toasts will cover Supreme Court opinions, district court duties, and the attorney general’s office with speakers including Hon. Brennan, Hon. Cowan, and Hon. Cometock.
The 1901 Almanac by Prof Hicks claims to predict every great storm with warnings. It cites Galveston Texas destruction as proof of its accuracy, featuring charts and halftone images to demonstrate forecasting methods and coastal storm risk.
Meteorological digest from Williston North Dakota for November 1900 reports mean monthly temperature over the twenty two year period at 25 degrees, highest 55 on the 28th, lowest by the 10th, total precipitation 0.71 inches, clear days 16, partly cloudy days 107, cloudy days 4. The note indicates below zero conditions. Weather Bureau.
A vintage advertisement promises rapid relief from sick and nervous headaches. It claims the pills purify the blood, boost health, and notes a price of 20 cents with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied, sold by Williston Pharmacy.
The Department of the Interior through the United States Land Office in Minot North Dakota announces that on November 13 1900 F B Fancher governor of North Dakota filed an application with the General Land Office for the survey of townships 149 range 102 10% and new in the North Dakota land district. The lands within these townships are reserved from adverse settlement until sixty days after the official survey plats are filed allowing state authorities to select lands not covered by valid adverse claims. Dated November 30 1900 Thomas E Olygard Register Abner L Hanscom Receiver.
A blue roan mare branded NF with bobble scar on front legs is missing from Willis ton area near Big Muddy around July 1900. Reward offered by J. F. Woopry if returned to Willis ton or Woodlys’s ranch. Dated November 12, 1900 from Williaton North Dakota. A Gilinpyo of the slope.
A Maine attorney famed for keen bargainers faces a tale of partners who profited then dumped him. After taking his share, he billed $500 extra as counsel fees, arguing his value. The partners quietly unloaded assets and avoided losses, revealing a sharp, unspoken plan and a bitter payoff.
Prof. Hugo Muensterberg argues school success stems from teachers’ enthusiasm and parental support. The article notes New Zealand’s government ensures jobs at two dollars per day for eight hours, highlighting a strong welfare approach. A humorous aside about fashion in weekly cartoons follows.
The notice lists several blocks with numbered lots including Block 1 lots 3 through 7 and 9 10, Block 8 lots 1 2 4 9 6, Block 9 lots 6 7, Block 16 lots 1 3 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 1 Th ta, Block 17 lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8p9 10 ui 12.
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