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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1905
Page
5
The advertisement touts the Cole's Hotblast lignite coal burner as the best on earth and offers it for sale. Details are sparse, but emphasis on performance and availability suggests a local sales listing. Potential buyers are invited to inquire for pricing and delivery options.
Hofflund visitors and local businessmen figure in Williston items. Mentions include W. B. Overson returning from a claim, Dr. L. B. Dochterman moving to Williston, new Star of Bethlehem lodge organized, and marriages in the area. Also notes Miss Jeesie Bill’s injury, a Gret class photo at Erickson’s Art Studio, and a Valentine’s Day reminder. The Ball Club masquerade at the Opera House drew large crowds with many costume prizes announced.
Fraud exposed as counterfeiters imitate Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and other remedies. The note warns the public to beware of imitations misusing the renowned name in wrappers. It claims genuine Dr King’s or Bucklen’s remedies are authentic and warns against fake products by E Bucklen & Co Chicago and Windsor Canada.
Rose Valley reports continued fine weather with no blizzards affecting local life. Residents shared visits among families, including Frank Simmons and Misa Ethel McAlister. W. P. Thornton recovered a missing horse. January 30th featured a birthday gathering for Rev. W. J. Snow with guests from Trenton and local families. Preaching scheduled at Rose Valley school house February 12.
A fragment from Tioga Gazette reports on suspected food poisons and a money back guarantee from Brownell's drug store, plus a rental ad. It also records an 1890s township meeting in Lindahl to elect officials with Edd Mayberry as chairman and a slate including Louis Anderson, Christ Borstad, Olaf Germansen, and others serving as supervisors, treasurer, clerk, and constables.
Victor Lofgren revisited fi neew and pleasure trip to it last week. Myrone, Coa from Inkster, N. D., is in the city looking after him. Miss Mary Harder left for Wil last week to upend the remainder of the winter. School Superintendent E. R. Brown from Williston transacted business. Chas and Albert Maroney left last week to attend the state university at Grand Forks. B. Hetstrickson from Litchfield transacted business with local merchants. Mrs D Garrity and Miss Annie Thompson were Williston visitors this week. A farewell dance honored Geo Bornatad at the Great Northern Hotel last Monday. Bornatad left Tuesday for Oregon. his brother Chas will manage his business in his absence. Friends regret his departure. Robert Lofgren returned after time on his claim. Henry Rosander called on friends Tuesday. Closing dance featured free athletic exhibits by Chas Bornatad to much amusement. Wheelock Literary Society met and now has about six members. Next meeting February 15 with debate on married life versus single life. Rev C Winther will hold Sunday services February 18 at two PM.
An ad boasting a warning about grave trouble in stomach and liver followed by a claim of quick relief from Electric Bitters. It credits Browner, a druggist, with selling the remedy at 50 cents a bottle as the best medicine for weak stomach and related ailments.
Ad for Adilrenn M. J. Hegetad & Co. the Western Mail Order House in Palimero Ward County North Dakota calls for agents. Claims best selling life in the world and a rare chance if they beat everything with daily money. Circulars free.
Advertises the forthcoming Pocket Edition of the 1905 North Dakota Session Laws to be printed within hours after the governor acts. Includes 32 pages of statistical matter and costs one dollar with home delivery upon request. Also touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as safe relief for rheumatic pain without internal medicine.
Public notices advertise free homestead opportunities across North Dakota with details on coal irrigation and industrial statistics. Includes appeals to professionals and sells farm and town land with pricing and contact options at Palermo and Palermo merchants M. J. Tedh & Co. plus A. A. Anatill listings. Also mentions Mrs. Bggg milliner sales at White's Milliner Store and grain prices from the Graphic.
A brief note on a seven loss penalty tied to a century old marvel described as a cold water writer. It mentions 601 indicating five gross in a short time and an agent’s term mailed for M Heaniad and Co. based in Falermo North Dakota.
A summarized guide outlines how public land may be taken under the reclamation law, requiring homestead living and farming. It covers residence rules, entry limits, and the Water Users Association for irrigation oversight, including formation, rights, payments, liens, and protections for former water rights.
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