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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1913
Page
4
A Williston Graphic item lists Seb A Corbett as baiter and publisher. The second notice references Thistle and storage at the Williston mall, with related matter noted.
An 1913 county paper notes English suffragettes pouring molasses into mailboxes as a vivid example of their insistence on women’s ballot rights. The act, described as sweet yet determined, underscores the campaign’s persistence.
Governor Hanna offers best wishes to John Burke as he retires after six years as governor. He urges the assembly to push forward entrusted work, uphold pledges of economy, and carry out pre election promises, asking for divine guidance to merit public respect after their labors.
The Medical and Surgical Journal warns of a fashionable new ailment the automobile knee. It predicts a future American race with double chins bow legs and crooked backs. Another ailment limber limb is noted in wet states though unrelated.
The writer asserts that balanced life requires work play and religious practice. On farms six days of labor leave little time for recreation, leading to its loss and a call to restore leisure within rural routines.
At the Tri State Growers Convention the Country Life Committee urged making Saturday afternoon a half holiday to improve recreation and religious life for young farmers. They asked teachers and ministers to lead in promoting farm life activities and cooperative efforts. The report argues rest boosts efficiency, noting Europe and the American South already use half holidays to keep farms productive and attractive.
In Williston residents question two aldermen why they opposed submitting the commission plan of government to a city vote. State law requires the council to submit the petitioned question when enough voters request it. The piece notes recall protection and mentions a four year term bill and Boe Brotere’s move after Feb 15.
The Immigration League formed in Williston by business men of Williams and McKenzie counties aims to present facts to potential settlers. It seeks to boost land values by encouraging farmers to share farming operations and grain yields with bankers or real estate dealers, at no cost beyond effort.
Local column highlights notices from exchanges including plans for a twenty piece Alexander band, a snuff bill push, a five hour train delay near Ruse, experimental hog feeding with dynamite advice, mail regrets by parcel post, a White Earth driverless team, Devils Lake attracting the Minneapolis Symphony on April 11, and a Bismarck embezzlement case. It notes Great Northern grain moves from Fairview, a Bottineau fire loss, Minot opera house reopening as a picture show, tunnel work on the Yellowstone line, and a Kenmare fair association push. Also reports a fatal sleigh collision near Anamoose, a Braddock Finnish wedding, a port shipping boom, and a deputy suing for damages.
The Williston Commercial Club endorsed House Bill 271 to create and fund a North Dakota Publicity and Immigration Commission. It aims to showcase state opportunities to migrants and help newcomers find homes, with Governor Hanna supporting the concept and W. G. Owens of Williston introducing the bill.
A request seeks full details on improvements along the river funded or undertaken by private enterprise and the benefits to navigation. It also asks which projects involved local cooperation and the scope of upgrades made.
In Fargo, workers digging a sewer unearthed a small coffin containing remains. Deputy Coroner Wassem inspected the relics and stated the coffin and its contents may have rested underground for twelve to fifteen years.
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