Death of James Raber in Williston
James Albert Raber of Mormon died at home on Thursday January 22 after a pneumonia illness. He was born February 1 in Grantsville West Virginia and was 34 years 11 months 22 days old at death. Survived by wife Edna Koons Raber five children two brothers two sisters and his parents. He came to Williston in 1909 and settled on his homestead. Services were held at his sister Mrs Alex Peterson’s home and burial followed at the Methodist church Monday at 2 30 with Rev Dr Harriss presiding.
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James Albert Raber
Williston
Emon
Willistone
Medicine Hut
Alberta
Canada
Alex Peterson
Weat Broadway
Methodist Church
Harriss
Convention May Follow Session
Bismarck North Dakota January 22 a constitutional convention for the state is a strong probability as amendments proposed grow the legislature would set terms for delegates and call for a convention likely in March or April bills set to create an asylum and adjust education finances and election laws a move to relocate the state fair to Bismarck was proposed with funding and a 10000 annual appropriation a series of oil inspection and hail insurance measures are noted and a bonding bill advances
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Bismarck
N. D
North Da“Triois
Rominent House Membiedt
Grand Forks
Fargo
Prestaff
Bissmarck
Senate Judiciary Committee
Betchmar
House State Affairs Committee
Rott
Board of Control
Ellingson
Bonding Department
Sawested Couple United in Wilbur Township Wedding
Mr. Paul Paulson of McKenzie County and Miss Elizabeth Severene Dithmer of Williston were united in marriage at the Miarm home in Wilbur Township on Wednesday January 27. The Rev Dr Harriss officiated the ring ceremony before about forty neighbors. A meal followed, with rice shower favors. The bride wore white silk with lace and veil. the groom attended in conventional attire. The couple will reside on Paulson’s 20 acre farm, starting life together in McKenzie County.
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Sawested
Miarm
Wisin
Wilbur Township
McKenzie Se
Paul Paulson
Said
Elizabeth Severene Dithmer
Williston
Vizina
Dan Fernenson
Pauline L. Cullume
Mias Vizina
Harriss
Methodist Church
Paulson
McKenzie Count
Miss Withmer
Evanston
Tillmois
Henry C. Withmer
Wilson invited to come to N. D. PanamA coast trip invitation
President Wilson plans to visit Panama for canal exercises this spring and then travel to the Pacific coast. North Dakota Governor Hanna extends the invitation to include North Dakota, with the White House replying that arrangements will be considered as plans are made.
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Bismarck
N. D
Wilson
Panama
Canal
Pacific Coast
Washington
Hanns
North Dakota
White House
Governor Hanna
Eighteen Complete Eighth Grade Work Earn Diplomas
Eighteen students completed the eighth grade work at recent examinations and received their diplomas. This entitles them to entrance to the high school. Examinations are held three times a year.
Dedication Ceremonies Highlighted by Home of The United States
The speaker traces dedication traditions from ancient civilizations to modern times and proclaims the current gathering opens a "most beautiful home" for the United States. He argues mankind’s struggle against oppression culminated a century ago with the nation born to fulfill humanity’s hopes, asserting U S greatness beyond material change.
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Egypt
Assyria
Greece
Rome
Europe
United States of America
Weather Summary for Week Ending January 27 1915
Weather Bureau observer Craig records week ending January 27 1915 with highest temperature 7 and 21st. lowest 40. average 13. precipitation 0.10 inch. Normal temperatures listed as 40 30 and 33. Data reflects conditions across states with extreme readings and station observations.
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Nc Craig
Weather Bureau
Alfalfa Seed Bed Prep Stresses Firm Ground
A 1912 Grand Forks ND farm guide explains alfalfa needs a firm seed bed to store moisture. Deep plowing in low rainfall soils, proper drainage, and surface leveling improve stand. careful packing after plowing prevents drift. A successful, long lasting stand can yield ten years.
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Kaness
Grand Forks
N. D
Dow
Campbell
Barrow
Paytooth
Alfalfa Makes More Wheat Pasturing Damages Stand
A farmer reports alfalfa pasture harmed wheat on the same plot. He recalls about half an acre in alfalfa six years ago and notes a poor stand after dry years and autumn grazing. The land now grows wheat where alfalfa stood, with visible differences in yield and stand health.
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Williston Graphic
Boba A. Corbett
Hanna
al Multy
L. B. Hann
Haglieve
Tocear
Taithe
Order of
Elka
Elk’s Lodge
Africa
Argentine
China
Indias
Order of Elks
Maine
Pacific
Phillipines
Northwest
America
Erin 31
Elk’s Horee
Lesa
van Elk’s Club
Elks
Williston Lodge No
Taroun
Elks Lodge
Elks Home
Brotherhood of Man
Williston Lodge
Minneapolis
Sam
Harma Ich
Charles Doyon
Doyon
Benevolent and Protective Order of
Lliston
Williaton
Rathers
Eep
Department OF Agricultur
HANEY
Agriculture Extension Department
International Harvester Co of
New Jersey
Johnson & Wroolie, Milton
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