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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1917
Page
4
A Williston graphic style page blends poetry and editorial notes on worry, progress, and state politics. It laments legislative strain in North Dakota while praising Better Farming and cooperative farming work, urging support for constructive reforms and the wood of the state as a whole.
North Dakota Minnesota and South Dakota farmers gather for the eighteenth annual Tri-State Grain and Stock Growers Convention in Fargo January 16 to 19. C B Waldron presides with W C Palmer secretary as the four day program covers seed potato growing dairy farming fruit growing co operative packing plants school improvement and farm policy with speakers from North Dakota University Minnesota and state officials.
In his final address retiring Governor L B Hanna urges a focused budget, reduced legislature size, longer terms for officials, immigration incentives, and shifts in state finance policy. He backs the board of control, urges public land and tax reforms, supports a new normal school at Dickinson, and calls for targeted river and road funding while noting the railway mail clerk civil service exam on February 10, 1917 in Williston.
Minneapolis details an event on Friday at 9 00 AM featuring discussions on farmer and legislative topics. Proceedings include reports on officers nominations and resolutions, with speakers from North Dakota Agricultural College and the Equity Exchange.
In Bismarck the North Dakota blue Sunday laws were enforced as Justice Robinson asserted supremacy over county officials. Cigar shops were padlocked, newspapers seized, and stores closed at midnight. Citizens struggled for smokes and news as trains carried few papers and locals scavenged old issues to read ads and notices.
State prosecutors push for enforcement of blue Sunday laws despite repeal talk. The official vows duty to enforce while acknowledging repeal bills may be introduced in the assembly today. Bismarck notes repeal pressure and possible multiple bills.
The Orpheum Theatre in Williston dissolves its co partnership by mutual consent on November 6, 1916. Since November 10, 1916, the business has been conducted by J Walker McGuiness. Dated January 11, 1917. Witnesses: HE Beh. Also notes a Williston band music ball on Monday February 12 with orchestra and prizes.
Pure bred livestock sale at the Great Northern barn on the listed dates. Williams and McKenzie County breeders bring 19 Percheron stallions and 22 mares, 4 Shire mares and 1 stallion, 12 Hereford bulls, 10 Shorthorn bulls, several Poll Angus bulls, and many Poland China and Duroc Jersey hogs. U L Burdick secretary, Williston.
Patrons of the Hotel Dyckman in Minneapolis are assured courteous service in every department. The note emphasizes attentive staff and high standards across all hotel services.
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