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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1919
Page
4
A Williston graphic column discusses daylight saving time and the value of extra gardening hours. It reviews planting guides from the National War Garden Commission and Woman's Home Companion, plus a light note on old horse eras and gas engines.
A Cincinnati chemist claims a quarter ounce of Freezone can instantly remove corns and calluses. The product reportedly dissolves hard and soft corns without irritating surrounding skin and requires no pain before or after application.
The Williston Township Farm Club met at F. E. Erickson's Fifth Ave West home for its first gathering since fall, with a large turnout and a pleasant dinner. Mrs. M. B. Jackson hosted a 12-woman bridge party, followed by lunch. The Williston Book and Thimble Club shared a luncheon at Mrs. Brownell's, and Mrs. M. S. Williams attended. Mrs. W. B. Overson hosted ten ladies for cards on North Malin Street, amid wartime travel concerns. Regional hotel reports from governors and mayors note booming or challenged hospitality trends due to prohibition and wartime conditions.
New York backed by hotel associations and real estate interests plan a campaign to repeal or challenge the Prohibition Amendment. They seek to mobilize civic and professional groups and use court actions, arguing liquor bans hurt hotel revenues despite evidence of dry-year prosperity from governors and hotel operators.
President Wilson visited Rheims, toured a ruined cathedral and city, and recalled the Argonne fight near Chateau Thierry. He stood with Brig. Gen. William A. Harts and shared battle memories as snow blanketed the landscape.
The article advises busy mothers to foster self reliance in babies from infancy through regular routines, gentle independence, and truthful communication. It highlights balanced attention, safe toys, and positive guidance to nurture healthy, curious, trustworthy children.
Library notes list new titles including Our Admirable Betty by Jeffrey Farnel Otto of the Silver Hand by Howard Pyle Little Allies by Beatrice Hale Boy Scouts in Glacier Park by Walter Pritchard Eaton and William Allen White's In the Heart of a Fool set in Harvey Kansas during the reconstruction era.
The Red Cross sewing allotment reached Williston this week and sewing rooms at the Federal building reopen. Women may work daily except Sundays and Mondays. Rooms will be ready Tuesday and work runs 2 to 5 PM, with many ladies urged to participate this month.
Mrs James Cooper who had been visiting there for some time departed for her home in Fargo on Sunday.
Advertises Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a 50 cent remedy to darken gray hair naturally by morning. Claims to restore gloss and youthful appearance, dampening with a brush to cover one strand at a time. Note warns it is not a medical cure.
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