Mayor Jackson Seeks Municipal Laws After Conference
Mayor J. W. Jackson returned from Grand Forks where he attended the North Dakota Municipal League meeting. A committee was formed with funds to pressing laws before the next legislature, including a bid to let cities build their own public works if cheaper than contractors. The legislative committee report urged eight recommendations, first a non partisan election, second granting cities power to construct public works, and third county considerations.
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J. W. Jackson
Grand Forks
North Dakota Municipal League
Jackson
Bismarck
Nent
Immigration League Aims to Promote Williams and McKenzie Counties
Real estate men and bankers met at F P Bergman's office to form an Immigration League to attract settlers to Williams and McKenzie counties. Aimed at gathering farmers yields and agricultural data to share with outsiders. W C McClintock named temporary president and F P Bergman temporary secretary. committees formed for advertising, membership, and by-laws. A follow up meeting is planned for next Wednesday.
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F. P. Bergman
Williams
McKenzie
W. C. McClintock
Williston Elks Observe Lodge Second Anniversary
Williston lodge of Elks plans a stag social to mark the second anniversary of its installation. Arrangements committees prepare a program and lunch. invitations sent to local members and visiting Elks in the city.
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Lodge OF Elks
Williston Lodge of Elks
Elks
Williston
City
Lighting the Panama Canal insight into future operation
The February Popular Mechanics Magazine describes an illuminated Panama Canal nearing completion. A double line of buoys beacons and lighthouses will guide ships along the continuous route from Atlantic to Pacific, creating a 24 hour year round corridor for world commerce.
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Panama Canal
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Atlantic
Pacific
Unclear fragment hints at election or incident details
Fragmentary text references price and presence with dates and places unclear. Contains garbled phrases suggesting a public notice or local event but lacking readable entities or coherent action.
Curry letter reports family settled near Star City Saskatchewan
M E B Curry and family have moved to a new home about two miles from Star City Saskatchewan and plan to relocate to a claim thirty miles north in spring. He praises the area for farming and abundant game including moose elk and deer within a few hours travel, signaling a forthcoming hunting season visit.
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Curry
M. EB. Curry
Sask
Canada
Star City
Greater Williston Club Pledges Civic Drive for 1913
The Williston Commercial Club plans a year of active work to boost local business and community welfare. Each member pledges to aid prosperity and inspire others, with support also pledged for the Williams County Fair Association.
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Graphic
Grand Forks Times
Willaton
Williston Commercial Club
Williston
Williams County Fair Association
City of Opportunity
Fargo Forum
Woman Seriously Injured In Wagon Accident In Montana
Mrs. Ole Paulson of Sioux Pass Montana was brought to Williston City Hospital after being run over by a heavy flax wagon. Doctors report severe injuries but say she has a good chance for recovery.
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Ole Paulson
Sioux Pass
Montana
Williston
Lignite Beds Found Along McKenzie County Grading Route
Graders exposed a large lignite coal deposit along the Little Missouri River in McKenzie county. Most coal will be blasted and left beside the grade where weathering will destroy it. Over 60 miles of G N grade through the bad lands will waste hundreds of tons as accessible trails are scarce. A portion is burned in camps and by nearby ranchers.
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Missouri
McKenzie County
Missouri River
Tax on Grain Proposed in North Dakota Legislature
Burnett introduced a bill in Bismarck on January 13 proposing a tax of one quarter mill per bushel on wheat and flax and one eighth mill on all other grain bought. The levy would replace all other grain taxes, with exemptions for those shipping their own grain. The tax would also apply to grain stored or handled on commission.
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Bismarck, N. D
The Commission Plan for Cities
The commission form concentrates power and responsibility to restore accountable government. Des Moines, Iowa's 1907 act and 1909 amendments provide a uniform town law appointing a mayor and five commissioners in large cities, with primary nominations, a five-member council, and five departments. Franchises require approval, with civil service exams for hires and strict election oversight.
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Des Moines
Towa
Iowa
Winer
Department of Public Safety
Department of Public Affairs
Civil Service Commissioners
Evers
Parcel Post Extension Prospects For Printed Matter
Washington authorities foresee a near change allowing printed matter to be mailed as parcel post. Steps are underway to amend the parcel post act to include books and other printed goods. Postmaster General Hitchcock rules that parcel post packages with merchandise may include printed matter describing the contents without altering their classification.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Congress
Hitchcock
Clever Cartoonist Shawhan Featured In Graphic Notes
A Tipton Indiana artist Shawhan is praised as a clever cartoonist whose work has appeared in the Graphic. He has not visited Williston and his cartoons are based on Graphic articles. He is a friend of W. O. Hollar, who collects drawings for occasional local features.
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Shawhan
Tipton
Indiana
Williston
Graphic
Shawman
W. O. Hollar
Prisoners Labor Used for County Repairs
Sheriff Erickson has authorized prisoners from the county jail to perform repair work around the courthouse and jail. Walls have been calso mined and other tasks completed. The sheriff expects this program to boost inmate productivity and save county funds.
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Erickson
Court House
Wanted Man Arrested In Pocket Game Case
A man rushed into the office of the states attorney to obtain a warrant for another man after claiming a $25 check was bad and had been given in a pocket game. The attorney sought fuller details before proceeding, and the informant provided information expected to spur further developments.
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A. L. Burdick
The Cosmopolitan Four at Lyceum Course
The Cosmopolitan Four, the last act on the Commercial Club Lyceum Course, present four finished artists with five grand musical combinations. They perform solos duos trios and ensemble pieces and deliver comedy sketches. The date is Monday January 27.
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Cosmopolitan Four
Lyceum
Giant porker sold at local market near Williston
Larking Hart a farmer of rural route No 1 near Williston sold a prize hog last week. The sixteen month old hog weighed 530 pounds and brought 37 dollars 10 cents, fattened on North Dakota grain. This suggests good money in porker raising in the area.
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Larking
Hart
Williston
North Dakota
A Trip To China lecture series opens at Methodist church
Rev Wickard hosts the first of illustrated talks on China with clear slides and engaging explanations. Conductors Wickard and Shaw plan a globe trotting tour with Africa Korea the Philippine Islands and other stops. Special rates of 75 and 50 cents offered for remaining trips. next talk at Congregational church.
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China
Methodist Church
Wickard
Shaw
Africa
Korea
Phillippine Islands
Burmah
New Hebredes
Congregational Church
Miner Killed Instantly at Avoca Coal Mine
William F. Hall, 35, a miner at the Bruegger coal mine in Avoca, was crushed to death Tuesday morning while driving a mule with a coal car. He left the workings with the car and was found wedged between the car and wall. Hall, married with two children, came from Ashton South Dakota two months ago. remains sent to Williston for funeral with his father arriving to take charge.
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William F. Hall
Bruegger
Avoca
Here
Hall
Ashton
S. D
Williston
Team Fells In Crack In Earth
Berg and Stage Driver Peterson faced a bizarre accident in McKenzie county as a team and horse became stuck in a four inch winter crack in the roadway. A lantern and help were sought at a nearby farm after the team halted in the dark. The incident highlights widespread earth cracks in county roads due to heavy rains and lack of snow cover.
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Berg
N. Dylan
McKenzie County
Peterson
Court Adjourning Of Six Week District Term
District court, in session six weeks, adjourned Saturday after disposing of a large number of criminal and civil cases. Some matters were continued on the calendar to the next regular term.
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Adijoquans District Court
Williston Music Company Expands on Main Street
The Williston Music Company, opened last fall in Ejls thorpe building on Main street, reports thriving business under manager L. Hitchcock. It offers pianos, phonographs, records, sheet music, musical accessories, repairs, tuning, and instrument services.
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Williston Music Company
Ejlsthorpe
Main Street
L. ©. Hitchcock
Legislative Bills Open for Review by District Delegation
The Graphic notes copies of the Senate and House Journal and nineteen Senate bills on file. Representative Wm. G. Owens reports the district delegation is working well. Public access to the offered bills is available at the office.
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Senate
House
Wm. G. Owens
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