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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
4
The Community Christmas program asks attendees to clip the listed old hymns and bring them to Saturday afternoon exercises at the Armory. The Nativity hymn includes Glory to the new born King and Christ by highest heaven adored, with verses detailing the birth and divine nature of Jesus.
A nostalgic carol verse extols the Lord’s coming and the Saviour’s reign. It invites all hearts to welcome Him and proclaims blessings, truth, grace, and the glories of righteousness spreading across the earth.
Obituary note for A. Corbett editor and publisher of the Williston Graphic. The notice records his role, ties to the newspaper, and his passing with brief biographical context.
The Great Falls Tribune editor Harry B. Mitchell, defeated in the Montana congressional race, will not contest Jeanette Rankin’s victory. He cites no grounds for a contest and declines to profit from such an action, exhibiting prudent judgment and chivalry. The stance is praised as good sense rather than mere gallantry by Plentywood Herald.
The annual agricultural convention ended with the formation of a National Farm Loan Association for the west end of the county. Fourteen farmers signed loan applications totaling 26000 with more expected. Temporary officers include President Chris Arnt and Secretary-Treasurer D I Todd. Directors include W H Petty and Mr Morehouse. A banquet at Great Northern barn followed, featuring cattle and prize Poland China hogs brought by Albert T Nelson.
Williams county delegation of school children led by Miss Bertha Palmer attended the four day boys and girls state institute in Fargo. About 140 youths from 22 counties participated with talks, demonstrations, and tours. Marie Marcoux of Tioga was elected institute president with Alfred Schwartz as vice president and Theo Lindahl as treasurer.
Lenore Ulrich headlines in Kilmeny at the Lyric Theatre on Tuesday December 26 presented by the Oliver Morosco Photoplay Co. The program features Miss Victory Bateman in a vivid gypsy seeress role and recalls Bateman’s famed career from Roxane to Carmen with her smoke scene finally performed on stage. Elder E L Stewart’s Sunday talk on Daniel 2 and prophecy is announced for 7 30 at the Little Brick Church 143 East Broadway with an invitation to all.
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