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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1917
Page
3
A fragment from a rural school and community page highlights Dakota pride with references to Willams County schools, local exhibits in Pherrin township, and Scandinavia district events. It notes classroom news, student achievements, and planned exhibits and socials, including a basket social and world history classroom themes.
A long report outlines moves toward a one cent local rate and a zone system for letter postage. It notes newspapers may be exempt within 300 miles, while periodicals face rate hikes. the National One Cent Letter Postage Association pushes the bill as Congress weighs eight zone rates and expanded catalog circulation costs.
James E. Johnson humorously chronicles John Vanderpool known as Fatty for his slow pace yet extraordinary luck. He dodges work, survives orchard raids, and even avoids alarm before witnessing others punished. His stubborn inertia finally yields a huge stock windfall, making him wealthy and envied in town.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for trained nurse for women only on February 7 1917 at Williston North Dakota. Certificates from the eligibles will fill a vacancy in the Indian Service at Fort Totten School at 720 dollars per year.
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