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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1914
Page
5
The article reflects on Ash Wednesday dated February 25 with notes on its ritual ash and sackcloth origins. It also salutes George Washington’s birth February 22 and recounts his leadership from Virginia beginnings to victory at Yorktown and his role in forming the United States government.
Obituary notes mark George Washington’s death on December 14, 1799 and Mount Vernon shrine status. School items report chapel talks on Washington birthday, bid for unity and education, student performances, and upcoming lectures on Yellowstone and Ireland’s home rule. Local families face visits, gifts, and travel plans amid community events.
The document invites three residents of Tyrone Missouri Ridge and Pherrin to debate on two resolutions about farming cooperation and socialist power. Communications are directed to C. E. Collins in Williaton, ND.
The bowling alley will host a full day event for the high school athletic association with receipts aiding the organization. A match game opens at 8 pm between two top city teams, lunch by the Domestic Science department, evening admission 10 cents.
The Calico Ball reports a joyful evening with Everett and attendees praising their calico dresses. Ladies enjoyed dancing more in simple calico gowns than in fashionable hobble styles, making the fete a lively social highlight.
Col Thomas H Tharalson of Bismarck elected president of the North Dakota National Guard association for the coming year with Grafton as an officer. W A Stickley of Bismarck named secretary. Gov Hanna spoke. resolutions urge higher company funding and better state representation. a campfire smoker tradition followed papers by Major Stedman and Capt James Han iteemt.
Eerie death of Vernon Skoge of Rudser area, age 12, reported as heart failure. Grandmother found him alone in a corner while his mother and father were away. Funeral to be held this afternoon at 3 from a local parsonage, burial in Williston cemetery. Father and mother assisted by Mr Maltby of Culbertson.
A 1914 memo to water users and directors outlines employment priorities on Reclamation Service work. Married water users are preferred, then single water users, then married nonusers, then single nonusers. It invites water users to offer availability and team resources for project roles including Power House and Canal System positions.
Dispatches from Washington report British subject William Benton killed in Juarez by order of Gen. Villa as U S officials seek clarity on the incident. The case prompts heightened tension as the fate of missing Americans and the Mexican conflict draw in U S diplomacy.
American and British officials press Villa to turn the corpse to the widow on American soil. Letcher to personally oversee Benton case research as investigations span several days. Officials stress body delivery as top priority while weighing Villa's account of the killing.
The Williston Co-Operative Shipping Association will meet at the Court House in Williston on Saturday at 2 o clock P M to adopt a Constitution and By Laws. All members are requested to attend and interested parties are invited to join. W W Keltner President W H Denny Secretary
B L Hardaway announces plans to run for Williams County Clerk of Deeds. Former treasurer, he is a known figure to voters. A M Spencer announces bid for Williams County States Attorney on the Republican ticket in the June primary, vowing to provide the people his best legal services. Williston North Dakota
John L Jarstad announces Republican candidacy for Williams County Sheriff with June 24, 1914 primary. Owens of Williston North Dakota declares for State's Attorney nomination in Williams County with June 7, 1914 primary.
A humorous column dated March highlights Lent’s ban on frivolity, fashion and dances, noting Easter’s approach and a string of quirky facts. Mentions Grover Cleveland’s birth year, Luther Burbank, Irish Day, Spring, and the steam cut off valve invention of 1849.
The suffragettes who won the prize at the masquerade ball last Friday met Miss Mabel Metzger last evening to share a five pound candy box. Sixteen young ladies participated with leaders Miss Bertha Lent Miss Mabel Metzger and Miss Oleta Lukins steering the group. The evening was described as pleasant with all attendees enjoying themselves. New apparel arrivals are noted from Boston.
A reflective piece contrasts kind words with harsh speech and urges kindness as a force that soothes, elevates, and shapes souls. It cites Collier's ideas on striving for fitness, character, and cheerful habit as keys to success and a better life.
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