Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of Income Tax
Washington D C Jan 24 The Supreme Court today upheld the constitutionality of the income tax law after five suits tested its validity. The long fight began in 1913 with the sixteenth amendment and the tax became effective in 1918.
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Choate
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Taft
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University Man Will Give Talks At Williston Convention
Farmers Convention managers announce that James E Boyle of the state university faculty will address the event on Farmers Elevators and Grain Marketing. Boyle, professor of economics, is a recognized authority. He will speak on the third day of the convention during the Williston gathering February 8 to 11.
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James E. Boyle
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Boyle
White Way bids considered for Williston project
City Commission opened seven bids for the White Way lighting system in Williston. Lowest bid by E B Link of Williston at 325,372 with Sterling Electric of Minneapolis second at 25,655.19. All bids exceeded original estimates due to rising copper and metal prices. contract to be awarded February first.
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King Foundry Company
St. Joseph
Aiken Construction Co
Fargo
Welsh Male Singers Delight Audience at Armory Concert
The Royal Gwent Welsh Male Singers, touring with Company E, charmed a large audience with solos duets and choruses ranging from old favorites to the Hallelujah Chorus. Ben Jones the baritone drew high praise as the ensemble delivered strong voices and enjoyable renditions. Proceeds near $800 leave a healthy company margin.
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Ben Jones
Annie Laurie
Eileen Allanna
Johnnie Smoker
Walon
Bond Issue Planned for Armory Auditorium at Williston
City voters face a February 18 special election on issuing 13500 in bonds at 4 percent to fund the Williston Armory Auditorium. The Williston Military Training School Association will deed the building to the city, which would lease it back to cover interest and maintenance, with revenues from Company E armory rental and anticipated rents. If revenues fall short, tax levy may be needed.
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Williston Military Training School Association
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Jack Rabbits Reshape Winter Harvest in Local News
Story recounts jack rabbits overrunning farms during harsh winter, chewing tree bark and hay, raiding grain, and fighting dogs. Tales from Wildrose report rabbits eating bark, destroying trees, and scavenging garbage. Locally fewer coyotes and calls for rabbit bounties to aid farmers.
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Jack
Wildrose
Jens Thompson
Thompson
Hans Rice
Ed Larson
James Goebel
Mare
Severe Winter Strands Town with Heavy Snow and Coal Shortage
A second cold wave brought temperatures near 20 below and heavy drifting snow. Un Brockn roads hinder travel while stockmen fear shortages as hay climbs to 18 per ton. Towns away from mines wire coal orders. Williston coal firms struggle to meet 200 tons daily as western branches suffer delays.
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Class Initiated Annual Meeting at Local Lodge
A lodge meeting Wednesday evening included the initiation of a class of candidates. A large communal meal followed, with entertainment by A. J. Wallen of Glenwood Minnesota. The social event featured Mr. Allen, a high talent entertainer and friend of Dr. Strong.
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Glenwood
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Dr Worst Retires as Tri State Grain Growers Chief
Fargo North Dakota January 24 After fifteen years as president Dr John H Worst retires as executive of the Tri State Grain Growers association New officers named C B Waldron dean North Dakota Agricultural College as president G W Randlett of Brookings South Dakota as vice president and W C Palmer of the extension department college as secretary Attendance this year surpasses prior totals and topics ranged from sowing and information to preparedness margins and farmer club cooperation
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John H. Worst
Tri-State Grain Growers’ Association
Worst
C. B. Waldron
Agricultural Department
North Dakota Agricultural College
G. W. Randlett
State College of Agriculture
Brookings
W. C. Palmer
Special City Election Rescheduled to February 18
The date for the special city election to elect a City Commission member and decide on the auditorium bond has been reset to Friday February 18. Amended election notices appear in this issue.
Nine rural students earn eighth grade diplomas
Nine rural school pupils passed the December eighth grade examinations and are entitled to eighth grade diplomas. The graduates are Myrtle Boystrem Oscar Boystrom Margaret Ward Cleo M Rontrager Bessie Smith Howard Roberts Clara Thorstad Melvin Hicks and Clara Olson.
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Myrtle Boystrem
Oscar Boystrom
Margaret Ward
Cleo M. Rontrager
Bessie Smith
Howard Roberts
Clara Thorstad
Melvin Hicks
Clara Olson
Williston to Host Three Day June Harness Meet
Williston prepares for a three day harness racing meet June 6 7 8 amid a new Great Northern Racing Circuit organized by northern horsemen and Williston officials. L S Champine of Williston serves as circuit secretary with T E McCroskey president and P N Bernard S C Moore as vice presidents. The circuit aligns with the American Trotting Horse Association and draws entry from Glasgow Chinook and Williston with possible readers from Fort Benton and Kalispell.
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Northwestern
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Chinook
Fort Bentom
Kalispell
American Trotting Horse Association
T. E. McCroskey
P. N. Bernard
S. C. Moore
L. S .Chamaine
Williston Merchant Seeks Customer Ideas for 5, 10, 25 Cent Store
T C Hutchinson a leading Williston dealer invites customers to submit ideas on desired goods and display methods for his 5 10 and 25 cent store. He offers cash prizes for the best 500 word letters answering the topic.
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