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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1912
Page
4
The Turn of the Tide reports rising expectations for 1912 with iron and steel orders firm and Frick predicting record production. Trade journals note improved outlook, high crop prices, and renewed manufacturing activity signaling a return from the 1907 downturn toward a likely record year.
The Department of Justice spent nearly three and a quarter million in expenses in the fiscal year while collecting over four million two hundred thousand dollars in fines duties recoveries and more. The review by Attorney General Wickersham notes prosecutions under the Sherman Act increased, with seventeen suits at the start of the year rising by six actions and eleven criminal prosecutions increasing by twenty three, suggesting sustained effectiveness of trust regulation and enforcement.
The Attorney General is praised as one of the most efficient officials the country has had in many years, with leaders nationwide voicing strong support.
Williams County Board of Commissioners meets and approves the Graphic as the official county paper for the coming year. C O Borsted of Bonetraill elected Chairman, replacing Drakley who steps down with respect. Other county papers noted include Tioga Gazette and Ray Pioneer. Board remains in session for several days.
A column by Jim Jam Junior previews Jim Jam Jems and anticipates Reckoning of fickertall dom in the state press next month. The writer mocks the pamphlet while noting its sharp comments and a mix of truths and obscenity. It also touches Nat Goodwin and marriage gossip amid Democratic party debates and the ongoing marriage license tallies.
The number of court convictions this year suggests the pardon board may be forced to work overtime. Officials note higher workload could affect review timelines and decision pace, prompting calls for efficiency and possible policy adjustments.
School notes from Nelson District No. 72 cover December 8 1911 month end with list of daily attenders absentees and those who never whispered. A Thanksgiving entertainment and basket social at the schoolhouse November 30 raised 835.75 for a Christmas tree with any excess to Fargo Home. Third month closed January 5 with vacation and a Christmas program. Items include spending 27.44 on the tree 3.00 on books and remaining funds to Fargo Children’s Home. Laura Ayars is the teacher.
L C Williams recalls Williston talk by James J Hill on November 27 1911 urging farmer consumer and railroad and merchant cooperation as the path to living prices and revived business. He argues farmers need help and square dealing while business must unite with farming to end panics and stagnation. Williams signs the piece.
January 8 1911 Missouri Ridge reports B C Keible helped John Lynd holm with butchering on Thursday. Town attendance grew Saturday as the city marked the coldest day this winter. Correspondents query Garden Valley and Painted Woods and Rose Hill notes. B C Keihl and wife hosted a tea dinner with neighbors and friends.
Neighbors report Gene Littlefield and sister visiting brother G. E. Litt lefield on the south side last week. This week they are calling on Mrs. E. O. Westcott as cold weather curtails news from zero to 30 below. Nels Haraldson was called to assist with the latest arrangements.
Reports from Wheelock detail a harsh week with blizzard incidents and frigid temperatures. H A Nelson returns home amid his mother’s illness and hog butchering business. White City Milling Co ships 6000 bushels of wheat and flax. M C Wartenbe brought back from Canada. Local residents face extreme cold with seventy two degrees below zero noted. Several travelers delayed by blizzard and a livery crew rescues the stranded party. James Craig visits East Grand Forks for two weeks.
The Union Sunday School was well attended last Sunday with twenty six present. Several locals including Mr. Hery Hinch preparing for Canada, Mr. Chas Thornton visiting the Hanger family, and Miss Jessie Ott a visiting Mrs. G. T. Howard are noted. A two week school vacation ends for Mabel Boystrom and others returning to Williston. Social gatherings at the Hanger and Taylor homes were reported as well attended despite cold weather.
William Wise went to Wild Rose North Dakota for work. Theo Cilbert visited Sunday with R R Young and family. The mail carrier could not finish the route Thursday due to a blizzard. J E B Young has been loading wheat this week. The Twelve Mile School closed until warmer weather. Lara Lindle and Theo Gilbert called on Chas Potter Saturday.
Captain D LeVine reports Associated Charities of Williston distributed 45 baskets for six person values, food and lodging for the needy, coats, stockings, candy, and fruit. Children contributed two barrels of apples and oranges, while volunteers visited 84 poor or sick families.
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