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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1908

Page

6

Agricultural College notes highlight blends of capital labor and wheat studies

Attorney E. W. Hardy discusses combining power and labor in society and cautions lawmakers against excessive interference. Professors Ladd Beckwith Slocum and Bassett outline cereal research and durum flour comparisons while a new department of education seeks to unify pedagogy.

E. W. Hardy Fare Ladd Association of Agricultural Chemists Bassett Fargo Commercial Club Beckwith Slocum Mr. Beckwith

Chinese Farmer John MacGowan Writes in North China Daily News

John MacGowan, a well known Chinese farmer, contributes a column to the North China Daily News detailing agricultural life, local market conditions, and rural challenges. His piece reflects on farming methods, weather impacts, and community changes affecting crops and livelihoods.

Orient John MacGowan North China Daily News

Local Notices and Town Movements at Higley

Martin Jensen greeted callers at L O Higley's. Mrs Van Tress arrives from Town to stay with her son indefinitely. Snow melts and spring field work nears. Wilmer Eckert oversees timber at his Williston farm. Peter Rasmussen filled for Herman Skogberg in Williston for Mitchell Lozette’s five year homestead proof. J J Williams visited Williston on coal mine matters near Cow Creek. Williams claims top coal in the area.

Wilmer Eckert Williston Peter Rasmussen Herman Skogberg Mitchell Lozette J.J. Williams Cow Creek Mr. Williams

Valley City Notes on Debates and Local Events

Chapel addresses by Rev E J Lewis and others discuss tradition reading and body as machine The Inter-Society debate set for April 11 features Clionian versus Electric with Atheneum The Atheneum play The Cricket on the Hearth debuts February 24 in Armony Mrs Greenwood hosts typewriting students and Herrick reads at Pioneer club in Larimore Teachers' association meeting attended by Miss Fisher and Mr Tanner U N Girls and Boys basketball face U of ND February 29 Normal band to perform before game championship excitement high

E. J. Lewis West Prof. Riply

School Notes Debating Eighth Graders Defeat Freshmen

After a lively Friday debate the eighth grade defeated the freshman class and will target the sophomores in two weeks. A civics mock court is planned this week with details pending. Eva Bradford returned to teach at the High school. A school teams basketball game replaces the planned ladies versus High school girls match. Geo Shafer visited home recently.

Eva Bradford Geo. Shafer

Teachers' Examination Scheduled at Wiliston Courthouse

The next regular teachers examination will be held on the second Friday and Saturday in March at the Courthouse in Wiliston starting 8:30 am. Conditional certificates issued in October will be recognized and no permits will be granted to county residents except to legalize contracts until results arrive.

Williston W. ©. Tatem

Great Northern Loses Rebates Case in Supreme Court

The Supreme Court upholds a $15,000 fine on Great Northern Railway for rebates to W D Devereux of Minneapolis, reinforcing the government’s position in Elkins and Hepburn act cases. The ruling expands penalties linked to Standard Oil and other railroads, strengthening federal authority.

Washington Great Northern Railway United States Supreme Court of the United Act United States District Court For District of Minnesota Great Northern Road W. D. Devereux Company Minneapolis Standard Oil Burlington Road Standard Oil Company Great Northern Landis Federal District Court Chicago

Man with Crutch Saves Children From Mad Dog

Minneapolis reports a rheumatic cripple Charles A. Anderson used a crutch to strike down a charging mad dog threatening children at Laurel avenue and North Fifteenth street. In Fayetteville a police chief was shot by a drunken suspect, with authorities and guards on duty. Market notes include wheat prices, butter, poultry, and hog and sheep values.

Minneapolis Charles A. Anderson Laurel Avenue North Fifteenth Street Fayetteville N. C Benton Sam Murcheson Murcheson

Final commutation proofs set for two homestead claims in Williams County

Alfred B Wright of Squires ND and Andrew Stone of Williston ND file notice to prove their continuous residence and cultivation on Homestead entries. Wright seeks final proof for entry 518 in Sec 18, Twp 155, Rg 103, March 20 before County Judge A. Butler. witnesses listed. Stone seeks final proof for entry 28244, May 31 1904, Sec 19 and 20, Twp 155, Rg 102, March 19 at Williston. witnesses named.

Alfred B Wright Squires ND Butler Williams Co Williston N Don Andrew Stone Williston Vis Ole Christianson Anton Harstad Haakon Gjor- Benson John Slind Frederickson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Agricultural College Notes Arland Weeks North Dakota College For Agricultural Men Geo. Albright Miller Albright Williams County Higley Martin Jensen L. O. Higley’s Valley City Atheneum Northern Supreme Court Twin City Markets South St. Paul E. S. Grant & CO East Broadway E. S. Grant CO M. Wegley Oriental Limited R. S. Merritt Department of the Interior Williston, N. D William ‘Thompson F M Lunceford Lane Seely Henry Hanson Squires Geo. W. Wilson Register
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