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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
4
Official Williams County paper from Willis dated January 18 1917 includes local notices and a poem column titled The Optimists Corner. It features brief reflections on cheerfulness and charity and quotes from S E Riser and Thackeray.
The excerpt reflects on western life, manners, and social scenes. It contrasts childhood innocence with frontier charm, noting dances, rides, and gatherings. It questions stereotypes about the West and argues the region offers genuine social richness beyond glamorous myths.
The Boston Herald argues Eastern millionaire women campaigning for Hughes hurt his bid for president by energizing Western voters for Wilson. It cites Washington and California trips, Oregon as pivotal, and Portland as a loss. The piece notes West’s use of suffrage and East's patronizing tone provoked backlash.
The text urges concentrating energies at one point and accepting that results do not follow on schedule. It emphasizes keeping faith that outcomes arrive in time, adjusting perspective, and avoiding impatience even when harvests are delayed or follow-ups occur after thoughtless actions.
The piece notes independents in the upcoming Congress debate party cohesion and rule changes to gain more freedom. It compares potential U S shifts to European parliaments where no single group dominates and coalitions govern.
The Dakota Farmer essay argues the Northwest's climate and soils support a grass based empire. It traces immigration westward, the rise of cattle ranching, and the shift to farming with rotation and legumes. It warns that over grazing and one crop farming harmed soil and urges adoption of soil building practices and diversified agriculture.
San Antonio reports the Fitz North Dukes will depart from Liano Grande en route to Ft Shel Minn to be mustered out of federal service as 16 000 troops ordered home from the border. The movement marks the last of the organizations on the border returning home.
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