Churches urged to aid missions in North Dakota
Grand Forks December meeting of the Congregational church conference urged churches to increase donations to support mission work. About one third of 236 state churches are not self supporting and rely on the general fund. A January budget aims to boost state contributions, backed by positive growth in membership and financial health. The Grand Forks Association reported progress in membership and property, with a banquet ending the sessions.
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Grand Forks
Congregational Church Conference
Grand Forks Association
Grand Forks Assn
J. W. Anderson
Carrington
I.hawreth
KR. Fargo
J. N. Anderson
Itchcock
E. H. Stickney
Fargo
Auy
W. K. Bloom
Minot
A. Hacké
Dickinson
Carrintoga
Edwins. Shaw
Williston
Williston Willing Women Meet With Nearby History Talk
The Womens Civic League met Tuesday evening with roll call citing Native Trees and Flowers. Mrs Paul Leonhardy led a paper on Earliest History of Williston and Missouri Valley, Evelyn Leonhardy read an article on Williston, and musical selections followed. Refreshments were served by the hostess and hostess aid.
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Womans Civic League
Paul Leonhardy
Williston
Missouri Valley
Iss
Evelyn Leonhardy
Frendberg
Eckerts
Hardaway
Damon
Harriss
Gram
McGaw
Wingate
Coral Union Practice Session at Library
Coral Union holds practice Monday at nine for choir and carol selection. Target attendance requested with Christmas carols arranged for Eve around the community hall.
Claret to 8lare Hebron Thirst in Mandan Raid
In Mandan on December 5, Assistant State's Attorney William Langer led raids uncovering claret in Hebron residences. Californian wine labels valued in thousands were seized. two freight cars were needed to move the haul. Warrants will issue for violators of prohibition.
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Mandan
N. D
Hebron
William Langer
Rymen
After Deer Killers Involving Warden Visit and Judge Fisk
State game warden from Devils Lake visited the city early in the week to investigate Beers deer killing reports. Judge Fisk departed Tuesday for Minot to initiate proceedings.
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W. E. Cull
Devils Lake
Beers
Mr. Cull
Fisk
Minot
Tanes
Pleasant Party for Miss McMillen at Mittred Melee
Mrs. Eric Kether hosted a gathering with young ladies featuring radi optical views of Kodak pictures centered on Miss McMillen who eyes. Gifts were given in a bandana bundle as she prepares to travel to New York and eastern points with advice from friends. McMillen will be missed and well wishes accompany her journey amid a cheerful afternoon. Police Court results include Richard Morris fined five dollars and costs for obtaining board under false pretenses with appeal to district court. E Abbott fined five dollars for intoxication. Gullick Kennestad Hughey Martin and Chas Eckman arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct with ten dollar bonds for Monday appearance. bonds forfeited.
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Eric Kether
Illen
New York
Kodak Pictures
Miss McMillen
Mise McMillen
Richard Morris
E Abbot
Gullick Kennestad
Hughey Martin
Chas
Eckman
Congregational Ladies Serve Popular Church Supper
The Congregational church ladies served a supper in the church basement Friday evening. By seven o'clock the platter was swept clean and many people were turned away, evidencing strong demand for the event.
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Congregational Church
Coal Bids Wanted by James Memorial Library
Bids will be received by the James Memorial Library for con to be furnished for the ensuing year. Bids opened December 28. The library board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. N. D.
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James Memorial Library
Wil
Bed Library Board
Pideser
Maxwell Driver Sets Nonstop Race Mark in Corona
The December Motor Age recounts the Thanksgiving Day race in Corona California where Barney Oldfield, driving a Maxwell, shared top honors with Pullen. Oldfield completed 301.81 miles in 109 laps without a stop for tires oil fuel water or supplies, averaging 86.2 mph and earning a world record for nonstop driving.
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Corona
California
Mercer
Pullen
Barney Oldfeld
Maxwell
Barney Oldfield
Pull
Jeration
Tafter Wagner
Barney
Oldfield
Ability, Not Quantity, Pays in Arming Agriculture
A historical editorial argues that farmer wealth comes from product prices and smart management, not higher production. It urges relying on factories, transport, and media to lower production costs and improve marketing rather than passing laws to raise prices.
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Imp
Jenson Heads College Board in Fargo
J F Jenzen chosen president of the board of trustees at a special election filling the vacancy from Claud Nugent's resignation. He is West shop resident and the first alumnus to hold the presidency. The board adjourned to Dec 12 and will meet again. Supt Thomas Cooper to attend a Chicago meeting December 8 to 11.
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Thomas Cooper
Chicago
New Maps of State by Federal Surveys Released
The United States Geological Survey issues large scale state maps under an international plan for Earth surface mapping. Montana’s vast area is highlighted, noting four counties exceed Rhode Island in size and the Canadian boundary runs along the northern line.
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United States
United States Geological Survey
United State
Geological Survey
Montana
Rhode Island
New England
A Lettered Riddle on the Letter E in English
A humorous quotation jokes about the letter E being the only lucky character in the alphabet. It contrasts E with T and U in phrases about cash debt danger and peace, and notes E marks beginnings and ends, sustenance, life, heaven, honesty, love, editors, devils, and news.
Trinity Lutheran Church Services at Public Library Hall
Trinity Lutheran church will hold services in the Assembly hall of the Public Library Sunday at 10 30 A M with Sunday school at 11 46 A M The Rev Luther P Ludden of Lincoln Nebraska will preach free seats and a cordial invitation to all The Ladies Aid will meet Thursday December 17 with Mrs August Jens 504 1st Ave West They report strong attendance and plan an Easter sale effort
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Luther P. Ludden
D. D
Lincoln
Nebr
Ladies Aid
August Jens
1St Ave. West
Water becomes clear in Williston after new filter plant
Williston connected a new filter plant to the mains last week and residents soon noticed clear water, a marked change from prior murkiness. Bathing will require adjustments as the water no longer supports falls. Officials plan to test and thoroughly clean mains as spring mud season approaches.
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Williston
Municipal Christmas Tree Sets Hope In Williston Community
The piece recalls the municipal Christmas tree tradition spreading from San Francisco New York and Boston to Washington and then to Williston. It invites all residents to join carols and light displays from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Eve, urging neighbors to illuminate homes to share the Christmas spirit. Definite plans will be announced next week.
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San Francisco
New York
Boston
Washington
St. Peter's
White House
Williston
Hope
Bethlehem Birth Date Debate Cites December 26 Feast
Historians challenge shepherds watching by night on Bethlehem plains in December. A noted student argues Bethlehem’s climate allows year end grazing. December 26 is thus posited as the true birth date celebrated by the church.
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Bethlehem
Ars
Mercury
Supper and Dance Held by Ladies of the Guild
In Riverhead Idaho the Ladies of the Guild served a fine supper at Odd Fellows hall then hosted a dance with strong attendance. The town elected Andrew Prudent as Town Game Constable by two votes, though the office had been abolished over two years earlier.
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Guild
Odd Fellows Hall
Riverhead
Idaho
Andrew Prudent
Charles H. Meller
Christmas of the Past and a Call to Its Spirit
A reflective piece recalling simple joys of childhood Christmases and the unselfish gift giver lamp of memory. It contrasts modern worry with the Bethlehem wisdom of gifts from treasured treasures and urges restoring the old fashioned spirit. TEN SECURED CERTIFICATES in a city teachers examination are listed with first certificates to Edifolley Fay Logan and Zora B Centerwall and second grades to Arthur L Thompson Luella Carew Alvina Mohr Clinton D Poling Ferne M Lacey Lillian Power Zelpha C Jones.
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East
Bethlehem
Judas
Edi Folley
Fay Logan
Zora B. Centerwall
Arthur L. Thompson
Luella Carew
Alvina Mohr
Clinton D. Poling
Ferne M. Lacey
Lillian Power
Zelpha C. Jones
Canadians Endure Muddy Camp Life at Salisbury Plain
Salisbury England December 5 Canadians encamped at Salisbury Plain have faced nearly daily rain and pervasive mud hindering drill and setup. A reorganization merges two companies under senior officers to boost efficiency and independence. Rumors say the action may soon move to Egypt before possible transfer to France for front service.
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Salisbury
England
Salisbury Plain
Egypt
France
Way We Hang Up Stockings Origin Story
The Christmas Eve stocking custom traces to St Nicholas sheltering from a storm and preaching to nuns. He asked for stockings and returned the sugar plum gifts, inspiring the ritual. Chillicothe, Ohio reports a young girl signing a pledge not to speak to any man except her fiancé, sworn before a notary.
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Nicholas
Chillicothe
Exposition Opens Dec 31 With White House Telegraphed Signal
San Diego readers are told the Exposition gates close Nov 30 to finish rapid installation of exhibits for December. At midnight on New Year’s Eve 1914 the first all year Exposition opens with a White House telegraph signal and battleship guns. President Wilson will visit in early 1915, then pass through the Panama Canal to San Diego for a two day stay before heading to San Francisco for the sister expo. The event promises grand Aztec ceremonies and a major midwinter display of Southern California power, with uniforms, attendants, and Pinkerton guards arriving to police the grounds.
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San Diego
Calif
Sunset Gates
White House
Wilson
Washington
Panama Canal
San Francisco
California
Ineal
Exposition Grounds
West
Balhoe
Pinkerton
Limp and Empty Stockings in Christmas Cheer
The message urges readers to remember poor neighbors at Christmas and help children with limp and empty stockings. It stresses that even small acts of generosity, given in Christ name, bring joy to the giver and uplift those in need during the season.
Unclear text fragment with taunt lines and insults
Fragmented verse lines describe insults and mockery. The speaker lists labels such as coward fool silly and bluff. The tone implies social pressure and performing a front like a millionaire to avoid mockery. The readable bits resemble a lyric style or a poem fragment.
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Smith
Gilmore Home Returns From Western Trip
George Gilmore came home early this week after an extended western trip visiting British Columbia Washington and other western states He exchanged some Williams county land for residence tracts in Eugene Washington and left details of the trade with his neighbors
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George Gilmore
British Columbia
Washington
Williams County
Eugene
Delinquent Tax Sale Yields About Twelve Thousand Dollars
The delinquent tax sale was held in the courthouse on Tuesday and Wednesday forenoon with strong bidding. The county realized about twelve thousand dollars from the sale as competition lowered interest to seven percent at times. The Graphic printed the tax list with only four errors in the lands quoted, the best accuracy the county has seen, far fewer than the usual fifteen to thirty errors.
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Court House
Gale
Dinner at Lindholms Hosts Twenty Five Guests
About twenty five guests gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Joh Lindholm last Sunday and enjoyed a roast dinner. The coffee served by W oe Sitter. Several withakien remained as guests at the feast and one reports an excellent time.
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Joh Lindholm
Witlntakken
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Coral Union
Jenson Heads College Board
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Nugent
Gilmore Home
Lindholms
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