War Poetry and School Jokes From Williston Newsroom
A raw mixed-page item includes a satirical wartime poem about global rumors and a long school column with jokes, club reports, Lincoln’s Birthday plans, Red Cross knitting, Valentine customs, and notes on church efficiency and upcoming events. Names of local residents appear alongside class activities and a March meeting planned by Mr. and Mrs. Currie.
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Methodist
Lund
Palme
Toson
Reba Jones
Stinson
Varinus
March Sth
Charles F. Currie
Lincoln
Edwin A. Palmer
Olive Phelps
Red Cross
Olive
Ebbens Held on Sedition Charge
John Ebbens arrested by a deputy U S marshal on a commissioner s warrant charged with discrediting the Red Cross and alleging U S soldiers in France have been unpaid for two months. He remains held in Cass county jail in default of $1000 bail.
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Fargo
Cass County
John Ebbens
Bismarck
U. S
United States
Red Cross
France
Ebbens
Minot Pin Knights Beat Williston Bowlers in Three-Game Set
Williston bowlers lost to Minot at Central alleys last night in a three game series. Fred Luedke led Minot with 580 total while B A Johnson tops Williston with 224 in a single game. Minot’s 171 199 210 frame Luedke performance set a high series. The trip home saw praise for good treatment despite a tough alley condition. Minot’s Feb 17 19 tournament may feature two man teams to chase high records.
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Williston
Minot Pin Knights
Fred Luedke
Minot
Sawyer
Luedke
Fahn
Sawyerise
Ain Mato Tat
CG. A. Johnson
Fahnlander
B. A. Johnson
A.johnson
Mig Johnson
Luedke Mid
R. Vaughn
Gol Paul
Innis
Tas
Kruckeberg
Bendixon
Hogan
Tote See
Waitress Strike Hits Great Northern Cafe
Waitresses at the Great Northern Cafe began a strike Monday evening. Mr Yonker has tried to secure replacement help, with two girls already hired and more sought to fill the strikers’ positions as reports indicate the walkout may continue.
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Great Northern Cafe
Yonker
Marriage License Held By John Hyde And Alleah Myre
John Hyde and Alleah Myre obtained a marriage license and were married in Minot on February 14 after filing the license on February 2. The event confirms the union between the couple in the North Dakota city.
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John Hyde
Alleah Myre
Minot
Policemen Receive Winchester Rifles in Chicago Crime Crackdown
Five hundred rifles were distributed to Chicago patrolmen and automo bile squads were organized to hunt down gangs of gunmen after a three week crime wave. Civic groups urged the governor to suspend parole of known prisoners. Over 1,000 suspects were held in a massive roundup as police stations re opened to handle the overflow.
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Chicara
Chicago
Kidney Health Remedy Promoted By Salts Beverage
An advert promotes Tad Salt and grape lemon acid lithia mix as a kidney cleanser. It claims daily four ounces in water before breakfast purges urinary waste, prevents irritation, treats bladder weakness, and urges ample water intake for active kidneys.
Fourteen Germans Killed in Rioting in Undine
Paris reports that Austro German invaders in Italy commit vandalism and pillage. Prisoners say Undine was pillaged and stores destroyed. Fighting among Central power troops caused fourteen German deaths and three Bosnians, with further clashes between Germans and Austrians.
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Paris
Italy
Undine
For Sale items and farm exchange notice
Classified brief listing trades and sales from Williston and Ladysmith. Includes a five passenger car with self starter and lights for cattle or horses trade, and a good 160 acre farm near Ladysmith offered for sale or exchange for merchandise stock. Also a rag solicitation for clean cotton rags with cash on delivery.
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Graphic
Williston Overland Co
Williston
N. D
Henry Wilson
Ladysmith
Wis
Glycerine Mixture Promises Quick Relief for Digestive Ailments
Adler ika claims a glycerine buckthorn bark mix clears the entire bowel tract with one teaspoonful. It allegedly relieves sour stomach and constipation and may prevent appendicitis. The preparation is described as instant and pleasing, leaving the stomach clean. Williston Dy ms
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Williston
Adler Ika
Adler-ika
Williston Dy
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Williston Schools
Timbuetto
Editorial
Rome
Proxedes
Valentine
Craton
Germany
Valens
St. Valentine
Arthur Guy Empey
Lusitania
England
Empey
No Man’s Land
No Man's Land
Alley
The
American Tobacco Company
Maxwell
West Broadway
Stice-Hanson Motor Company
T. B. Murphy
T. C. Hutchinson's
McKenzie County
Care Graphic
1St Ave
Hogan's Cafe
Salbery, Brothers Co
Michigan Farm Lands For Sale
Kalkaska
Antrim
Charlevoix
Michigan
Com- Swigart Land Co
Nat'l Bk
Mlinais
Salsberg Bros. & Co
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