Local ads and notices fill Williston shop and farm pages
The page lists farm loan offers from H V Smith and F P Bergman Co, insurance, land sales, and loan services. It notes merchandise from Economy Variety Store including toys 10c, Christmas decorations, candy, and 20c to 30c priced items. Also reports people visiting from nearby towns, church services, elections, and upcoming dances at the Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Economy
W. E. Smeltzer
Springbrook
Nellie Maser
Citizens National Bank
G. W. Kahl
Trenton
East Broadway
United Lutheran Church
F. P. Bergman & Co
Delighted Poison In Persia A Founding Wine Tale
A Persian tale reports wine origin with a royal household story. A king, inspired by a woman who drank a poisoned vessel, banishes the secret and orders a beverage brewed from the incident. The court drinks Zeher-ekhoosh, meaning the delightful poison, in celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jensheed
Noah
Sir John Malcolm
Persia
Zeher-ekhoosh
Markets: Agricultural Prices and Produce List
The markets section lists various grain and produce prices including Wheat No Nortt er 28 cassette, Rejected Durum No 2, White Oats Flax No 1, Barley per bushel, Rye per bushel, Butter per pound, Potatoes per bushel, Rutabages per bushel, Turnips per bushel, Carrots per bushel, Beets per bushel. It is a scan of a historical price sheet with several garbled terms and misspellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuckers
Change in church hymn announcements sparks speculation
A gray headed man recalls attending three churches in recent Sundays and notes the shift from direct orders to hymns to a questioning style. He wonders if the new form is universal and what reactions might arise if a congregant objected to a hymn.
Indian Arrowe In a Tree Landmark Uncovered Near Exeter
A timber fall in Indian Creek reveals an ancient oak carved with an Indian archer aiming at a running deer and with sun rising, kneeling figure, flying eagle, turtle on its back, and a snake. Over a dozen arrows remain embedded, evidence of long past activity by Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Creek
Exeter
Weather Recap Williston North Dakota Week Ending December 6 1911
Weather Bureau report shows Williston weekly highs of 42 on December 4 and 16 lows on December 5 with average near 29. Normal rainfall figures and week totals noted. An unrelated line lists hay for sale at East Broadway feed store with bale price 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
N. D
Waty
East Broadway
The End of Tuberculosis
Instructions stress daily outdoor rest for tuberculosis patients. The author urges continuous exposure to fresh air, discouraging any activity or exertion until a doctor approves. Guidance emphasizes sitting outdoors after meals and avoiding indoor time except for bathing, dressing, or eating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hamman
M. D
Reat
Tales of the Telephone and Early Export Trade
The piece recounts early telephone adoption and European interest. It notes U S telephone reach per population, British reactions deeming it inferior to air tubes, Kate Field’s singing over the line, Queen Victoria’s curiosity, and Theodore Vail ordering 100 band telephones for export in 1873.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National
London
Kate Field
Kathleen Man
Queen Victoria
Bell
All England
Theodore Vail
Boston
Wingate Named Cashier Of Farmers & Merchants Bank
L C Wingate formerly of the First State Bank of Ray assumed the cashier position at Farmers & Merchants Bank succeeding A O Anderson. Wingate, a Western Iown Normal graduate, has held multiple banking and educational roles and serves as officer or stockholder in several banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Wingate
First State Bank of
Ray
Farmers & Merchants Bank
A. O. Anderson
Wingate
Western Iown Normal School
Drake University Law School
Des Moines
Iowa
Parker College
Winnebago City
Minnesota
National Business Training School
Sioux City
M. E. Wilson & Co
Minneapolis
First States Tank
First State Bank of Wildrose
Citizens Bank of Antelope
Montana
Joi
First State Bank of Bay
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Tioga
Also Mentioned on This Page
Farm Loans
H. V. Smith
T. L. Quie
Norway Lake
Minn
C. R. Bratzer
Coggon, Town
Eastern Star
United Ladies Aid
Henry Hentges
Company E
Armory
Martin Rosland
Marmon
William H. Zodrow
Alma Lassen
Tioga
Adele Mounger
Robert Slater
Mary Dahmen
Gladys, N. Dak
Miss Gertrude
Powell Residence
Jacob J. Hanson
Elizabeth Hill
Ellsworth, N. D
A. J. Stafoe
O. K. Stenbak
White Earth
Dena O. Solseth
Edward Chistelsen
Kathrine Marie Dane
Johanson
Olson
Pasccault
Star Theatre
First Mortgage
E. R. Brownson
Williston, N. D
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture ‘Weather Bureau
Father
Brother
Sweetheart
Tales OF
England
U. S
H.C. McCartney
James H. Cooper
W. S. Davidson
Cashier
Geo. G Harvey
cAss
T. Cashier
0. M. Opdall
Ass’t Cashier
T. F. Marshall
H. C. McCartney
EM. Atterberry
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