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Williston Graphic in Williston, North Dakota
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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1913
Page
4
Do Women Wear Trousers Says North Dakota Doctor
A North Dakota physician advocates women wearing trousers but a reader notes many women already wear them vigorously and questions the doctor's grasp of current conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Road taxes and the taxpayer voice in municipal finance
A critique of road funding under the current system. The speaker argues that fall revenues paid to the collector resemble “thirty cents” once the roads are faced after winter. The taxpayer is cast as the goat who can push for system changes when ready.
North Dakota Pill Law Enforcement Critique
A terse editorial note argues North Dakota must improve cigarette law enforcement, warning that if Minnesota’s standards shine brighter the state may be better off without the law. It cites known cases from the neighboring state as a cautionary example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Minnesota
Weekly Bulletin of A. J. Stafe No 1
Eight land listings across multiple sections offering farm and grazing tracts near Sidney and Williston with prices from seven to forty dollars per acre. Properties include sections adjoining Benniepier Creek and O Brien Creek, a three story hotel in St James Minnesota, and several farms with stated acreage and terms. Cash offers or trades welcomed with potential immediate closings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
O Brien Creek
Aliing
Benniepier Creek
Exanae
Nakes Dacal
Oleson
Petey
N. D
Wright Farm
Hidden goods sold to customers over city floor
A report describes goods stored in cold air with a floor register and sold to regular customers. The system allowed the “pille” to be purchased nearly everywhere if one looked closely, suggesting pervasive illicit trade.
Friedman Cure Fraud Draws Ban and Scorn in New York
The trumpet of warning rose in New York City and among federal investigators after the ban on the Friedman Cure. The product failed to prove curative claims and its later disposition sparked sharp public disbelief. Americans, quick to welcome proven remedies, also quickly rebuke false claims, and Friedman’s effort is called the most stupendous fraud ever directed at the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Fedral
Friedman
North Dakota Snuff Law Takes Effect July First
The Snuff Law, passed by the last Legislature, bans snuff and substitutes under any name, enforces against snus, and forbids manufactured cigarettes and papers with bulk tobacco. Officers are to enforce with no extended stock clearout, and dealers have had over two years to prepare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
State Department
City Commission weighs electric rate continuation
The city commission discusses passsing a resolution to continue the old electric rates, rescind the new rate proposal, and consider the old council’s plan. After exhaustive review the old council believed the new rates would be fair and profitable, with July 1 as a target if adopted. Some commissioners favor retaining the old schedule, others show no action beyond mentioning the issue.
Notice and Citation Hearing Petition for Guardian
In Williams County North Dakota the court schedules a hearing on July 3 1913 to determine mental incompetence of L A Anderson and appoint Herman Carlson guardian of person and estate. L A Anderson is to appear August 3 1913 at 10 AM in Williston and answer why Carlson should not be guardian. service by personal notice and three week newspaper publication in the Williston Graphic. Judges A L Butler Burdick Murphy McCononey represent petitioner. Williston North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Williams
A. Ly Butler
L. A. Anderson
Herman Carlson
Ve. Ly
A. Anderson
L._A. Anderson
A. I. Anderson
Williama
Herman
Ferris Falls
Minnesota
Willams
Williston
Jerman Carlson
Buller
Aald
L.a.anderson
Wiliston Graphic
A. L. Butler
Burdick
John J. Murphy
Thomas Mc Cooney
Painted Woods Weather and Local Notes
Sprinkle scarce rain Friday and Sunday. Mr Kelner drilled a well to 45 feet and reached 10 feet of water. Ben Frank arranged a well. A good crowd gathered at Ray for the June 28 and 20 events. Mr Pigon Beton left for Pennsylvania last week. Mr C Be Meccy continues some work. A business trip to Williston occurred Tuesday. Miss Selene Jones visiting Mr Marsha for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelner
Ben Frank
Ray
Pigon Beton
Pennarvana
Ye J
C. BE
Meccy
Williston
Selene Jones
Marsha
Arnegard and Williston Social Notes Heal Town Ties
Mrs Moen Miss Branseth and Mrs Quinell of Arnegard visited Theodore Moen’s last week. Theodora Moen and family visit relatives at Arnegard. Anna Bramley of Williston visited Mrs Larkin C Hart. The Helping Hand Club met with Nellie Brokaw with twenty one members. Hiram Palmer visiting from navy near More Island Cal with W A Palmer family. Rain kept many from Graphic picnic though those who attended enjoyed it. George Carlson and Barney Larson visited north of Williston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pherrin
Navy
More Island
Cal
W. A. Palmer
Hiram
George Carlson
Barney Larson
Friends
Williston
Pioneer Hall Fourth Fun At Bees Gathering
Rose Hill residents plan a July Fourth event at Pioneer Hall of Bees with music and social gathering. Attendees from the vicinity joined the Graphic picnic and an ice cream social at the schoolhouse to raise funds for a hall. John Albrecht was injured by a cow hoof while milking last Thursday. Rose Hill Literary Society slated to meet July 12 at 8:30 p.m. with a prepared program and community entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Hill
R. Bruce Christensen
Wilgram
Will Albrecht
Tiseen
R. As. West
Crocket Valley Farm
Pioneer Hall
Pioneer Hall of Bees
Graphic
John Albrecht
Rose Hill Literary Society
Notice for Bids for Williston Special School District deposits
The Board of Education of Williston Special School District No 1 Williston Williams County North Dakota invites sealed bids for a sinking fund depositary for the fiscal year ending June 30 1919 Proposals must be received by July 18 1918 at 8 00 p m and opened by the Board. Bids require a bond at least twice the fund amount. submit in sealed envelopes to the Clerk of the Board C C Mackenroth Lake Williston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Williaton
Williton
Williame County
N. Dak
Aald
Boat of Education
Willston
A. D
C. C. Mackenroth
Board of County Commissioners
County Auditor
Williston
Cow Creek Bridge
Security Bridge Company
M.H. Anen
Williston school district bids for high school addition
Notice announces bids for erection and completion of a high school addition in Williston North Dakota with separate bids for heating and ventilation. Each bid must include a certified check and surety bond. Plans are available in Minnesota and Minot North Dakota offices. The board may reject all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Faugation
Williston
Willams County
North Dakota
M. Hydle
Con Sa
Builders’ & Traders’ Exchange
Minnennotts
Minnesota
Board of Education
C. Woodruff
Minot
N. Dak
A. D
Mackenroth
Board of Ducation
First Annual Graphic Correspondents Picnic at Gromatka Grove
About 200 attendees from Williston and far. rain dimmed but celebration endured. Notables include Hiram Palmer on furlough, Prof H C Miller from Iowa, and many local families. A rocky hill game between the Izzers and Neverwasters ended 8 to 4 with Shelden and Corbett among umpires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Corbatt
Hiram Palmer
Uncle Sam
Navy
Pacific Coast
Iowa
H. C. Miller
John D's
Williton
the Grove
Missouri Ridge
Gromatka Grove
Graphic Shop
Izzers
Neverwasters
Shelden
Shem
Coulee
Neverwuzzers
N. T . Shelden
Olberg
Old Shem
Em. Oldberg
Corbett
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Walter Albright
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John Honek
Fanny Honek
Vanderberg
John Lindholm
Grace
Irene Ekeberg
Billach
Rudolph Readen
Lee Hamilton
Alma Albright
Max Kaler
H. Busch
Mike Younis
Will Watam
Babcock
Lucile Drake
V. Delano
Will Reader
H. L.lampman
Nels Lundell
Nels Lundell, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hurry, Otto Hintz, Mr. and Mrs. Q. Mortenson
Florence
Violet
Nels
Willie Mortenson
N. A. Knutson
Lena Sannes
Alex Lind
Myrtle
Ida Lind
Jos. Gromatka
Will Hanna
Bertha Belach
Leo Hollar
Leonard Poe
Holland
H. Methus
Johnny Berg
E. Hart
Walter Amer
Hall
Alfred Wilkey
Hazel Laird
Tsudle Fitch
Taemi Andere
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Fed Hers
First National Bank of
Citizens National Bank
First National Bank
Consolidated Bank
C. H. Davidson, Jr
James H. Cooper
R. D. Sutherland
W. S. Davidson
O. W. Bell
Franki. Plummer
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