Local talent set to perform The Message from Mayfair at Gates Opera House
A Gates Opera House show on February 28 features a local cast in The Message from Mayfair a three act comedy directed by Mrs. R D Sutherland. Proceeds benefit St Peters Guild of the Episcopal church. Cast includes Frank Fuller A F Burke Jack Temple Harry McKay Wigson Fred Edwards Captain Sharpe Frank Plummer John Brown Dr Modig Mrs Jack Temple Adelaide Sutherland Mrs Frank Fuller Beulah McGlynch Dorothy Myrtle Corbett.
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Gates Opera House
Mayfair
R. D. Sutherland
St. Peter’s Guild of the Episcopal Church
Frank Fuller
A. F. Burke
Jack Temple
Harry McKay
Wigson
Fred Edwards
Capt. Sharpe
His Majesty Service
Frank Plummer
John Brown
Dr. Modig
Adelaide Sutherland
Government Reserves Berthold Tract Near Missouri River
President issues executive order setting aside about 450 acres in the Berthold Indian reservation marking the first Missouri River crossing site. Congress member Hanna notes the land will be paid to the Indians and blueprints arrived at the land office earlier in the week. The tract lies a mile below the Little Knife mouth near the Wm. Black ranch.
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Washington
L. B. Hanna
Berthold Indian Reservation
Missouri River
State Historical Society
Little Knife
Wm. Black
Progressive Musical Club elects officers and hosts meeting
The Progressive Musical Club directed by Miss M Holland met at the Bott home on Friday Feb 10. Officers elected include Alice Anderson president Stella Botton vice president and Mabel Green gard secretary. The program featured duets solos readings and violin pieces by members such as Alice Anderson Stella Botton Helen Heffernan Adolphe Bessie Minnie Rawitcher and Clarence Holland. Light refreshments followed and the group plans to meet at Bernice Wolpert’s home on Feb 24. Farm loans are advertised by H Y Smith.
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Progressive Musical Club
M. Holland
Stella
Agnes Bott
Alice Anderson
Stella Botton
Mabel Greengard
Clarence Holland
Robert Wolpert
Ralph Greengard
Helen Heffernan
Reading
Esther Rawitcher
Adolphe Bessie
Erma Townsend
Marguerite Heffernan
Minnie Rawitcher
Bernice Wolpert
Growth of the Graphic marks five years in Williston
The Williston Graphic celebrates its five year anniversary noting humble beginnings in a small building, growth through added equipment, and move to a modern Stewart block home. The piece praises Williston as the best city in the northwest and credits patronage from locals and surrounding counties.
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Williston Graphic
Rawson Hardware
Asbury Grocery
Stewart
The
Graphic
Williston
Horace Greeley
City of Opportunity
Northwest
Eggs Smash The Price Record In Minneapolis Market
The Minneapolis egg market fell to the season’s lowest prices as eggs dropped about 6 cents in a week and top quality stock sold around 20 to 21 cents a dozen. Markets in Chicago and New York mirrored the winter decline with liberal receipts and a summerlike tone, while wholesalers criticized suppliers. A local ad at the end touts real estate salesmanship by H. V. Smith urging farm listings.
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Minneapolis
Chicago
New York
Irrigation bill amended by congress described
Land owners ask about changes to the irrigation bill. The amendment allows the Interior Secretary to withdraw notices and modify water right applications and contracts, or proceed as if no notice existed. Also mentions installment plan and rental terms offered by HL V Smith.
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Secretary of the Interior
McCumber to Speak Against Canadian Reciprocity
Senator McCumber plans a speech outlining his opposition to the Canadian reciprocity agreement. He will argue Taft misread North Dakota’s November vote, defend agricultural interests, and say the state’s farmers should not be sacrificed for tariff reductions. Protests and messages from North Dakota lawmakers and citizens are expected to accompany the address.
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North Dakota
McCumber
Taft
Tarif
New Bill Aids Northwestern Land Settlers
Congress passed a law easing winter residence requirements for settlers in northwestern lands. The bill allows entry settlers who begin residence after December 1, 1910 to stay away until mid winter and still maintain entry rights, with full residency required later. The second section permits absence from the land until May 1, 1911 with time made up later. Congressman Tanna helped push the measure through the House.
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Senate
McCumber
Northwestern
Tanna
Senator McCumber seeks probe of wireless telegraph firms
Senator McCumber introduced a joint resolution to investigate all wireless telegraph companies in the United States. The secretary of commerce and labor would conduct the inquiry and report to Congress, aiming to determine commercial viability and potential subscriber bonds. A similar House measure was filed by Representative Rucker of Colorado.
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Washington
McCumber
United States
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Congress
Rucker
Colorado
Post Office Department
New Districts for This State
North Dakota lawmakers reopen apportionment debate after Democrats win in the lower house. With possible addition of a new congressman, factions align, eastern and western camps clash, and plans to divide the state into three districts face renewed scrutiny as sessions near.
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Bismarck
N. D
Congress
North Dakota
Washington
Senate
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H. Y. Smith
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