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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1904
Page
4
Governor La Follette argues to reduce corporate influence in politics by eliminating corporations from political influence and calls for a railroad freight commission to cap rates. He supports taxing railroads like other property and notes Wisconsin’s heavy state aid to railways but says the state owes railroads nothing beyond fair treatment.
The text promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted cure for severe croup in children, citing Mr. Compton of Market Texas praising its prompt relief. It also advertises clothing deals at New Clothing and Shoe Store and discusses Governor-elect Johnson’s bipartisan public service appointments and emphasis on education, with the Minneapolis Journal noting support from educational interests.
A quirky local item notes bold advertising missteps and peculiar product lines such as Dr. King’s New Dyepepsia and Bowel tronhies. It highlights Brow Creeemaking by Mrs. Ryan at White'n Milliper Store, with 25c pricing and offers on Russtan Calf and Wombate coats, Red Tag sale at 18 dollars. It criticizes local businessmen favoring obscure country papers over the home paper, despite larger readership, while condemning outward money leakage to eastern mail-order houses.
A German imperial sergeant, intoxicated in a cafe, assaulted dancing girls. two privates defended them and were punished. The sergeant received a brief sentence for assault, while the attackers faced years in prison. The episode is used to critique standing armies and defend republican ideals amid calls for reform.
A Nebraska representative introduced a joint resolution to extend terms for president to nine years and for senators to nine years, with representatives serving four year terms. It also bars anyone who held the presidency within a year of election from eligibility.
A shooting incident occurred last Thursday six miles south of Bow bells where John Bloomstrand wounded his brother in law P. G. Ericson in the right leg. Longstanding ill feelings between the men precipitated the event.
A fragment states a frightened horse ran madly causing an accident. It advertises a salve priced 25c for various skin ailments and claims quick soothing relief. Mentions Brownell's drug store and 14 John Heffernan as contact or proprietor.
Notice records a chattel mortgage default by J G Rieder of Williston North Dakota. It states owed principal interest and statutory attorney fees totaling around Twenty and some dollars, with sale of specified livestock and tack at 2 PM on December 17 at the Williams County courthouse in Williston. Attorney H Copland represents the creditor.
In Williams County Court before Hon. A A Austill Frederika Moekel deceased Adolph Moskel petitions all interested parties be cited to show cause why he should not be sole heir. Court orders notice to appear December 10 at 10 o clock a.m. at Williston with service details published. Witness the judge and seal of the County Court.
Land publication notice referencing Henry Lester and others at B Day 1 et al in Brownson North Dakota. Includes names Bill Axel Cailzons Zoby Butts Des Fraser and B C Saupoax as register details. Dates indicate January and November.
Fragmentary OCR text references names, locations, and a register amid garbled phrases. It mentions a continuous residence, cultivation, Barry county, and a registrar, but lacks coherent facts or dates to form a complete notice.
Land Office at Minot North Dakota gives Thomas A Bond H E No 21144 notice of intent to take commutation proof for the southwest quarter of section 14 township and range in North Dakota. Proof to be made before U S Commissioner Williston North Dakota on a specified date. Witnesses named Grantier Bren Gamache and others from Williston and nearby towns.
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