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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1910
Page
6
The notice outlines rates for advertisements and notices. It lists a base price of 15 cents per inch per insertion, with bulk contracts for 1200 inches or more. Inside-year contracts, 5 cents per line for reading notices, and $35 per 1000 lines. Professional cards and apprenticeships priced at 1 cent per inch per month or $87.50 per year paid in advance.
The city questions the reported population of 3124 citing low census coverage with one worker and many residents away. Schools show higher enrollment than census figures. residents urge a volunteer drive to recheck and possibly raise the city’s counted population. The Commercial Club could organize district volunteers to complete the census quickly.
A Christmas essay urges keeping stockings hung on Christmas Eve as a centerpiece of joy. It contrasts the tree with stockings and highlights the faith Santa Claus inspires in children and the duty to help children who may find their stockings empty.
Fargo Forum notes Supt. Taylor will focus on rural education after taking office, backed by experience as a rural teacher and county superintendent. It highlights consolidated schools, central township buildings, reduced staff needs, and keeping families on farms while expanding early high school work.
The article argues for better rural education with practical courses in agriculture to fit farm life. It notes long travel for distant students, holds consolidated schools costly, and stresses scientific agricultural instruction to prevent rural exodus and sustain farming communities.
Mrs. McKeane and Mrs. Flock with son from Ambrose visited the Davidson household last week. Mrs. Flock and her child left, while Mrs. McKeane stayed longer. The next market day is Saturday, December 17, promising strong bargains and good sales. A Christmas Round Oak stove is advertised as an ideal gift through Stea ebjem & Huseby.
F R Kleinsorge announces purchasing Fred Wegley interest in Klein Sorg Wegley. Office moved to basement Thomas block to meet customers and carry full stock of plumbing heating and electric wiring supplies.
Williston North Dakota reports 1910 population of 3,124 in the twelfth census. A special local count by Willis ton business leaders after the federal census shows 5,126 residents, indicating rapid growth over the decade.
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