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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1912
Page
4
The speaker should rise before classmates and share views on curriculum and public instruction, arguing oratory remains valuable even as law offices grow and legislative debate moves from cloak rooms. It notes oratory is respected when one can stand and present a subject forcefully from their viewpoint.
A reader urges revisiting George Washington’s life on the 108th anniversary of his birth. The column calls for wiser, soberer study of the nation’s founder and his role in liberty, government, and duty, urging libraries to honor him as a civic cenotaph.
Agricultural correspondents in Williams and McKensie counties report corn fattening hogs yields high feed value even after frost. Corn remains a mortgage lifter with strong future prices. Farmers urged diversification beyond corn and small grains while supporting bank plans to promote King Corn demonstrations for rural communities.
Congressman Hanne reports favorably a bill to shorten the required proof period on public land entries from five to three years. The change aims to reflect the large portion of the public domain now homesteaded or reserved, reducing wasted spending and encouraging timely, good faith improvements. The measure targets quicker entry and better use of land while keeping home seekers accountable.
The piece argues that after Senator La Follett’s breakdown in Philadelphia political currents have shifted toward ex president Roosevelt. It cites petitions and straw votes as demand indicators and suggests Beveridge’s backing may unite factions, positioning Roosevelt as a unifying compromise candidate for a Republican victory.
A message bearing the name of W. J. Bryan was received by Senator Gore from Linton Texas. Precinct primary elections to select delegates to the Democratic state convention are under way in Oklahoma today.
Washington February 10 Postmaster General Hitchcock designates postal savings depots in North Dakota effective March 7 at Agricultural College Cass pond? Caspiton Granville Hettinger Hope Maz Plaza Ryder Scranton Stesle Walhalls.
Special session on February 7 1912 approved a bid call for furnishing lignite slack and screenings to the power plant with bids due February 19. Aldermen Swab Vohs Milloy Marelius and Sharp voted for the resolution with Borsheim Johanna and McKay absent. City Auditor N B Ladowese noted adjournment after approving police uniforms and adjournment motion.
Williams county delegates led by C J Holle Frank Banks C O Houg lum O O Borsted and Geo O Drakely attend the fifth annual meeting of the North Dakota County Commissioners Association in Fargo. The event attracts commissioners from across the state and is the largest convention to date. The Williams county group hopes to bring the 1913 meeting to Williston, carrying badges reading WILLISTON 1918 The City of Opportunity as they pursue the bid. Drakely serves as vice president of the association.
The Williston Band hosted a large masquerade ball drawing about four hundred people with more than one hundred maskers. Prizes went to Mrs. J W Kelly for colonial makeup and Jacob Lask for Oriental garb. group honors to the Sunflower Group. The event boosted the band treasury and the city’s social life.
The people of Williston repylle grate their past efforts and back them toward making the city’s most acclaimed band yet as they strive for a new peak in local music.
North Dakota sentiment favors Roosevelt, with Congress man L. B. Hanna of Fargo reporting an overwhelming desire for the former president. Hanna's statewide tour yields best estimates that about 75 percent of North Dakota votes in the presidential race would go to Roosevelt.
Train No 2 from Williston to Devils Lake wrecked at Doyne after breaking rail. Engineer Prindeville fatally hurt, others injured, including news agent. Passengers Alderman Joseph Swab, Sam Engard, and J A Stenehjem aboard. Conductor Prentice in charge.
Judge Fisk came back from Stanley to Mountrail County where for two weeks he dispensed justice. The calendar showed eighteen criminal and eighty eight civil cases, with many dismissed on the State Attorney’s motion. Solomon Hogness was found guilty of incest and sentenced to four years in Bismarck. Alex Oien was found guilty and sentenced to jail. Gilbert Christopherson and Earl Williams faced perjury charges after testimonies about relationships. they were ordered arrested and released on $1,000 bonds.
Sats Koch lectured in England in 1908 and at the University of California in 1910. His current line at UC is Dramatic Literature. Lectures are part of the Educational Co operation program to bring university resources to the people. The March 1 talk at the Library is under High School auspices with popular pricing.
The old parsonage on Main Street has been fitted for Sunday school use after the pastor moved to 515 First Ave West. The new quarters provide space for beginners and primary classes, freeing room in the church for junior and intermediate grades. Superintendent E R Brownson invites youths to join and notes the school aims for graded studies and lasting religious education with sessions at a quarter past eleven each Sunday.
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