Thanksgiving Pin Auction and a Lively Thanksgiving Memory
In a boisterous 1917 reminiscence the narrator recalls a large family Thanksgiving at a country house. A bevy of girls, a chase, and a jeweled pin become the centerpiece of a flirtatious auction won by Jim Atwood for his fiancée Becky Aldrich, who provokes and finally captivates him. The tale blends mischief, romance, and social antics of youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Somers
Jim Atwood
Becky Aldrich
Becky
McClure
Fragmentary Outsider Narration Leaves Unclear Ownership
The readable text shows a garbled exchange about returning a file to an owner and mentions sweeping a board, a lack of a giveaway on a girl's favorite item, and an incomplete statement about no claimant for the remainder. The fragment offers no clear events, dates, or proper nouns to identify a concrete item or action.
Message of Cheer and Thanksgiving Tradition Recalls Pilgrim Roots
The holiday season brings a cheerful note and renewed benevolence as Thanksgiving is celebrated as one of America's oldest institutions. The Pilgrim Watchers held their Gest hare festival in 1621, reflecting early colonial gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Boy Scouts Mill in the Stream of Boyhood
The article defends Boy Scouts of America with the motto there are no bad boys and argues energetic youth should be guided into useful activity. It likens scouting to a windmill and water wheel keeping boys productive through knot tying first aid signaling fire building camping swimming and earning skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meir
Christendom
Boy Scouts of America
Scout Program Expands From Basics to Broad Trade Foundation
The text outlines a Scout program for first year activities including money, hiking, mapmaking, map reading, and practical study of flora and fauna, followed by broader work in all trades. It argues a boy's early missteps become life’s turning points and praises the movement which already has 10,000 schoolmasters directing 180,000 boys, five years in.
Any Old Canes for French War Victims
The American Girls' Aid society appeals to Scouts to collect unused canes for maimed soldiers in Europe. They request Scouts forward canes to 208 Fifth Avenue New York and even suggest making canes during bike rides to repurpose materials into usable forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Girls’ Aid Society
United States
American Girls’ Aid
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Scouts Help U boat Victims In Newport Hospital Aid
Scouts from Newport Troop Five, linked to Cloyne Fonse school, turned their camp into a hospital for U-53 refugees brought to Newport Rhode Island after the Nantucket sinkings. They set up 25 beds, designated a navy nurse in charge, and arranged washing and cooking duties for the crowd. The unit is now registered with the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantucket
Newport
R. 1
Cloyne Fonse School
Howe
Grandmother’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Remedy
An old advertisement touts Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound as a home treatment to darken gray hair. It describes applying with a sponge or brush, claiming hair smoothens, darkens, and gains gloss after one or two uses. The product is pitched as cosmetic, not a medicine, and promises a youthful appearance at low cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Notice for bids to build school house in Tande District
By order of the school board bids are invited to erect a school house at the northwest corner of the southwest quarter of section 8 in Missouri Ridge Two. Bids due 2 PM December 29 1917. Plans may be seen at Brueggers Machineshead in care of Howard Musick. Bond required. board may reject any bid. Send envelopes marked Bids For School House to Clerk Bede H C Blankenship Williston North Dakota R F D No 3 box 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tande
Sec
T. 155
Missouri Ridge
Brueggers Machineshead
Howard Musick
Legal Notices Summons State of North Dakota Williston case
State of North Dakota Williams County District Court summons plaintiff Collection Brokerage Co. v John Paaternak also known as John PMRK. Defendants must answer within 30 days after service or default judgment. Attorneys Murphy and Metzger, Williston, ND. Also notice of homestead entry proof of three year claim by Sarah S Weetes of Williston dated 1916 with witnesses listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County of Wiliamson District Court
Eleventh Judicial District
Collection Brokerage Co. 1 Corporation
Plaintiff
John Paaternak
John
John A. Murphy & Tyan V
Notice of Real Estate Foreclosure Sale in North Dakota
Notice details default on mortgage dated 1911 in Williams County North Dakota. Mortgage assignments trace the debt to KG Smith and WD Holweleen, with sale to satisfy $818.87 plus costs, describing lands in Township 153 North Range 100 West. Also included is a notice of public land entry by Ole Torstensen Alfsvaag at Williston for three year proof with witnesses listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ge Smith
Holweleen
Willams and Hiate
North Dakota
Williston
Willams
Aueh Monte
Auch
Vint
North
Becton
Pownahie
Costa
T. L. Belseker
Mortenger
Arthur L. Netcher
Mortnam
Fessenden
North Dakoth
Notice of Land Claim Proof in Williston North Dakota
Department of the Interior announces that Frank Ft Wilson of Box 337 Williston North Dakota has filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish a land claim for the southwest quarter and other described lands in township 153 north range 101 east fifth principal meridian. The proof is to be before the register and receiver at the U S land office Williston on November 30 1917. Names of witnesses are not provided. residents listed are Nick Poster John Kelter Jon arick Joseph Weeley all of Williston North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Us & Land Office
Williston
Sarah S. Weetes
Whilaton
Septumbuy
Chen
Beta
A. S. Land Oilee
M. D
Aimient Nomex
Joseph Woxley
William “Penmat
Ole “Bryn
George Kirkendall
Ll . Willaton
W. E. Byerly
Register
U. S
N. D
Ole Torstensen Alfsvaag
Williaton
St. P
Meridian
Register & Receiver
A. S. Land Office
Leon W. Smith
Peter Syverson
Oscar Hagen
Andrew Anderson
Bi Ht
Frank Ft. Wilson
Box
Witlat
Township 153
Ronge 101
Sth 'P. Meridian
Inmane
Nick Poster
John Kelter
Jonarick
Joseph’ Weeley
Whiston
WE. Byerly
Arthur L. Netcher
Plaintif
Fessenden
North Dakota
Walllaton
N. Dak
Otich
Julia Olwstad
Robert Norhelm
U. 8
Dak
AL Alexander
Namesag
Donald Perguson
Norman McLarty
Paul Paulson
Charles Carlson
Wiltatan
N. Dnik
Williston foreclosure suit and land description
North Dakota Williams County district court documents show Citigena National Bank of Williston and related parties in a quiet title action and foreclosure. The case involves land parcels in Williston blocks and lots, a judgment mortgage, and a sale scheduled at the courthouse to satisfy the decree, with notices to several defendants. Also listed are a barcunton parcel foreclosure notice and a separate homestead entry notice for Julia Olwstad with witness names and dates.
Local Professional Cards Display in Williston
A compilation of professional listings including physicians surgeons lawyers veterinarians embalmers and tradesmen in Williston North Dakota with offices in unions blocks telephone numbers and service notes for night calls carpentry and storm window work. includes McGee & Gom law firm Hagan Arsenault funeral director Disney carpenter Cooney Owens Murphy Metzger lodge and several medical and veterinary practitioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Cooney
Williston
North Dakota
Heffernan Block
William G. Owens
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Arian Ags
Ince
Rian Aoehe
Dave Seed
Donald
Chamberlin
Taki
Lse Scott's
Scott
Bowne
Bloomfield, N.J. WB
Bede
H. C. Blankenship
R.F. D
State of
Williams
Marta P.tatem
Plant
Citigena National Bank of
First National Bank of
Willston
Citizen’s National Bank of
Ho Ve Smith
CG. Smirth
Kathe
CG. Smith
J.C. Pelthous
Laura J. Glascock
Morion Kyindley
Marion Smith
Smith
Elainyt
Wane County
Hams County
LeDouquet
Willam
Inty
Bowen
Biarriet Court
Willian County
Williaten
Novi Pukotit
H.W. Urantellon
Pliamntity
Hitler
North Pakot
Coen
Anid
Jglerk Caf
Bedlon
Shothy
Ptadntlin
Theadiitn
Sharia
Willian Conny State Bank of Willion
Franke Goldammer
Wulwiit
Aminet
Henri Bo Shivethy
Gjuaginas
Periedpal
Risen
Combi
Lotereat
Tihier
Willhans
Axel Strom
Axel Strom, Sheri
Williams’ County
Geo. A. McGee
E . Goss
McGee & Gom
Art At Law General Law Practices
Minot
Phys
Union Block
First National
Hagan
Mary A. Goldschlager
Saykally
Aaa Streat
M Etralnor
Kanee Williston
A. McNiven Veterinary Burgeon and Dentrot Hospital
Williston, N. D
Db. P. A. Labarge
Greengard
Heffernan
Keiger
Red Williston, N. Y
A. J. Arsenault State
Ellithorpe Bidg
N. St
J. “ Disney
N. L
M. W. A. Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Arthur Evans
Cormany
Clark
Tos
J. Funke
John L
Hagen Holw
Ceain St
Aine
Mount Moriah
A. F
A.M
Fred H. Smith
W. M
Richard C. Ike
W. Sampel
Hydle
J. W. B. J. Schoregge
Treas
Chas. E. Newell
Secy
Salsberg Bros. & Co
The
Northwestern Hide & Fur Co
1St Ave
East
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