When a person wants something he looks in the want ads
A succinct note on the habit of checking want ads for desired items. It frames classifieds as a quick path to purchases or employment, implying practical behavior when seeking needs.
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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1911
Page
8
A succinct note on the habit of checking want ads for desired items. It frames classifieds as a quick path to purchases or employment, implying practical behavior when seeking needs.
The summons and complaint in the above entitled action were filed January 16, 1911 in Williams County North Depos? district court. Edwin A Palmer attorney for plaintiff Williston address. For rent a blacksmith shop with power outfit and stock. Best stand in Culbertson Montana. Write R O Lunke.
The Lyceum Players bring an evening of tabloid drama to Gates opera house on February 21 under Band T club auspices. Featured acts include Italian harpist Signor Romanilla with pieces and a cast led by Walter McKaye Gladys Noxon and Violet Hont.
Notice of foreclosure on a North Dakota mortgage held by Dickinson Land Company. The property, described as parts of sections 20 in township 154, range 99, Williams County, will be sold at the county courthouse at 2 00 p m on March 25 1911 to satisfy the note plus costs. Attorney Geo A Gilmore represents the mortgagee.
Notice that Felix and Mary Cote mortgage to The Union National Bank of Minot North Dakota dated August 17 1908 will be foreclosed by sale at 2 oclock p m on April 1 1911 at the Williams County courthouse to satisfy the mortgage plus a 74 41 debt and costs. The described property is the northeast quarter of section 1 township 159 north range 108 west in Williams County North Dakota. Default on the third installment and coupon interest note from a prior mortgage, the latter of which was paid and included in this foreclosure. Attorneys LeSueur Noble Blood Adamson represent the bank. Minot North Dakota.
Notice is given of foreclosure on a 1907 mortgage by George T Walker to The Savings Loan and Trust Co. The sale will be at 2 p.m. February 18, 1911, at the front door of the Williston courthouse, Williams County North Dakota. The property is Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter and West half of the Southeast Quarter and Jet Four in Section 19, Township 154, Range 99. The due amount at sale is Lew Hundred Twenty‑four and 7-100 dollars. The mortgage was defaulted as installments and interest were unpaid. The mortgagee paid prior mortgage interest and declares the remaining indebtedness due.
A bill to extend the governor's term from two to four years has been prepared in Bismarck. Supporters argue a longer term reduces primary election costs and hardship on educated candidates, noting Indiana Maryland Virginia Missouri Illinois as precedents. Details of the North Dakota plan remain undisclosed, but the measure has favorable reception in the lower house.
A small ad in the paper drew strong reader response with over fifty letters received within twelve days. The advertiser asked us to stop it due to the flood of inquiries and requests.
The Curate will preach at morning service on Sunday next with a study of Saint Mary of Bethany. In the evening he will discuss Vestments Ritual and Custom of the Anglican Catholic church. Mr John Corbett will sing a solo and the evening leaflet will be used.
Special to the Graphia reports China and Russia on the verge of war as Russia notifies Britain France and Germany of a military demonstration on the Russo Chinese frontier over alleged violations of the 1881 St Petersburg treaty by China.
Frank Fisk was appointed Judge of the Eleventh judicial district this forenoon by Governor Burke. The district includes McKenzie Mountrail and Williams counties.
The Markets section provides corrected date prices for grain including Wheat No 4 Northern and Durum No 1, alongside live stock figures and a note urging readers they are the logical buyer of today’s advertised item.
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