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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1910
Page
4
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The A C initiative at Fargo inspires 8000 school children from 21 counties to form a state organization pursuing scientific farming and farm homemaking. Mrs Lovell Dickey county superintendent proposed the idea, with Randlett and the college aiding its growth for future youth prizes and participation.
Kansas City demands federal support for Missouri river navigation after local funds and civic resolve. The piece cites editorial opinions from St. Louis and national figures, noting Taft support and House members backing river towns that prove self help. It warns against outside influence undermining interior waterway development.
Mrs Johnson of Minneapolis receives Mr New Year as guest of honor in the city, aided by a loan secured by A. J. Field. J. Blair is also mentioned in connection with the proceedings.
Fire at Morris & Co beef house in Chicago’s stockyards kills 23 including Fire Marshal James Horan and two chiefs, with 40 injured. Ammonia pipe burst ignites flames. canopy collapse traps crews. Coroner’s jury convenes as bodies are recovered and city reels from the catastrophe.
Dover reports intense anxiety over Cecil Grace of the Royal Aero Club who attempted the Baron de Forest prize by flying from Dover to cross the English Channel. He reached the Belgian frontier before winds turned him back and landed near Calais, then set for a homeward crossing and has since vanished. Captain Bouchier recalls Grace sought advice before departure and started earlier than expected, leading to fears he vanished toward the North Sea.
Madison Valley stockmen who shipped cattle to C. V. Vassau in St. Paul face $10,000 in checks drawn on Becker County State Bank of Lake Park Minn that bounce due to no funds. Vassau says Haas Commission Company holds $8,180 from cattle sales to square an account. stockmen vow court action.
In New York on December 23 a Christmas service was held for about two thousand immigrants detained on Ellis Island. The celebration included six language services and Christmas trees adorned with toys. Detainees will receive gifts appropriate to their sex, including candy or cigars, and gifts for children.
In Skagway on December 23 the Mauretania Brotherhood celebrated winter’s retreat with a festival. The full regalia ceremony saw the Prince of Darkness captured and burned at the stake as drums and domes marked the triumph of the sun over night.
Senator McCumber raises duties to protect farmers and secure tariff policy. Senate must appoint a powerful chair from North Dakota, with Aldrich Burrows and Hale outranking but likely to yield. Delegates thank President Worst and Agricultural College. girls offer thanks to Mrs Campbell for kindness at the institute.
A historical record notes gratitude for Fargo citizens and business leaders, praising the dormitory ladies, streetcar managers, and the grand theatre. It honors Mrs Lovell, Professor Randlett, and Mrs Campbell for their roles in advancing the movement at the institute.
Westegaard W H Westergaard of this city and Minnie O Jensen of Tacoma were married in Tacoma yesterday. The couple expect to arrive in Williston about January tenth. Westergaard has lived in Williston for years and friends will welcome his bride upon arrival. We pay high prices for hides and furs. N W Hide Fur Co Minneapolis. 18
Financial listings note prices corrected to current date across markets. Includes market index figures and key stock quotes with adjustments applied to the latest trading session.
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