Briquetting Plant Chooses Williston for New Factory
The Mig Co and American Briquetting plan a Williston plant to briquette lignite coal. The facility will start as soon as weather allows, citing coal quality, transport access, and Great Northern routing as key advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Briquetting and Mig. Co
Mgr
Stewart
Williston
Mig. Co
Robt. L. Stewart
Graphic
Great Northern
Germany
France
United States
J. A. Holmes
U. S. Geological Survey
St. Louis
Williston Sees Growth as New Industry Set to Boost Town
The report highlights Williston securing its first plant and its promise to bring wealth and comfort to the state. The frontline town gains credibility for future investments and new enterprises that may place the city in the front rank of regional growth.
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Williston
Father Vaughan to Lecture Next Thursday Evening
The Lyceum Bureau program features Father Vaughan, famed dramatic orator, delivering a lecture at the Court House next Thursday. The Evening Gazette of Sterling lauds his eloquence and calls his Sterling Chautauqua appearance a distinct triumph, praising his address on "The Land of Possibilities."
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Father Vaughan
City
Wil
Court House
Lyceum Bureau
Evening Gazette of
Sterling
Dil
Vaughan
Sterling Chautauqua
Williston Coal Shipped East to Relieve Fuel Shortage
Last week a train load of Williston coal was shipped east to ease fuel shortages in the eastern part of the state. The railroad was previously unable to handle larger shipments, but improvements may soon boost briquette production from Williston coal to supply the northwest.
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Williston
Startling Busy Weeks Delayed Advertising Efforts
A note states the team has been too busy in the past two weeks to write advertisements. The message implies a lapse in campaign or promotional activity and signals a temporary slowdown in messaging.
Grant Co Offers Large Stock at Wholesale Prices
The store announces drastic reductions to clear 4000 stock worth of clothing shoes dry goods and more. Two thirds sold at cost with remaining stock including men suits shoes boys wearables and notions offered at startling wholesale prices. Weekly express shipments of bananas grapes fruit celery begin Friday the 8th as the grocer invites customers to shop.
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Grant & Co
Valley County Treasurer Missing After County Funds Missing
Sheriff Lampman received a Glasgow warning to look for Wm Wofford Valley County Montana treasurer who defaulted with about 8000 dollars of county funds. Authorities believe he may have fled up the Missouri river. Wofford is a well known figure in the area.
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Lampman
Glasgow
Wm. Wofferd
Valley County
Montana
Missouri River
Coll
Wofford
Shoestring the Rail yard Worker Known in City and Minot
City residents recall Shoestring, a longtime Great Northern employee who ran an engine between here and Minot and worked in the round house for years. He earned his nickname from railroad crews and was widely known by that moniker.
Smooth Forger Gets Ten Years
Archer Boyd alias Moore Curtis James etc. received a ten year sentence at Walla Walla penitentiary after Spokane conviction for passing forged checks. He boasted of passing checks nationwide and twice used different names while working as a sketch artist for Golliers. A bogus fifty dollar check helped seal his fate.
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Archer Boyd
Alias
Moore
Curtis
James
Walla Walla
Spokane
Washington State
Walla
Boyd
Golliers
Frriends
Lampmian
Washington
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Robert L. Stewart
E. 8
Brueggers
Ase
Bruegger Mercantile Co
Mont
Williams County Bank
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