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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1915
Page
5
John A. Corbett thanks patrons for year of support and encouragement. He wishes readers prosperity contentment and happiness in the coming year.
A searing Christmas editorial laments the death of 1915 amid Europe’s bloodshed and global strife. The writer mourns Christ’s neglect amid war and famine, recalls Armenian and Mexican plights, and prays to avoid such slaughter in the future.
The piece argues for independent farm markets and local processing to reduce costs from middlemen and freight. It urges producers to cooperate, invest small sums, and study business aspects to relieve high living costs caused by monopolies and transport charges. It stresses shared responsibility and unselfish, intelligent cooperation.
The article argues Western towns must broaden their view beyond self interest to strengthen business and civic life. It highlights Havre's budget system driven chamber of commerce, led by J J Blair, uniting business toward improved roads, city relations, and sustained growth, with a Short Course Feb 8 to 11 to study economic questions.
Fifteen meetings form the winter Agricultural Short Course program in the county. Sessions cover farm management grains grasses and marketing with emphasis on pasture issues. County agent and McKenzie county staff will assist, with extra help from Mr. Haney of I H C at five meetings.
Washington report shows under construction vessels exceed prior peaks with 98 merchant ships above 8,000 tons, boosting American flag tonnage to 8,444,258 and a net gain of 50,000 tons since July 1. 171 foreign ships have registered under acts since 1914, while 98 U S vessels shifted to foreign registry.
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