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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1911
Page
4
Wisconsin Banking Commissioner A E Knott denounced the Aldrich currency reform before the Wisconsin Bankers Association in Milwaukee. He warned the plan would place 90 000 000 people under a nine member executive committee, arguing it centralizes money and favors class over the mass.
The American Lumberman argues that progress hinges on publicizing efforts through a local paper. The editor acts in concert with residents, but papers are businesses needing return on investment. Subscriptions and ads fund operations, yet benefits reach the whole community. Newsprint helps voice local interests and keeps campaigns funded and visible. End topics note Lorimer’s military record and a Dublin welcome described in dispatches.
The Stanley Sun buys a new linotype and relocates to larger quarters. The paper lauds itself as one of the best edited papers on the exchange list and urges local investment and civic pride as it highlights town growth and community support.
A compilation of international and U S notices with census data from Australia and Canada estimates, political shifts in Atlanta, educational meetings in San Francisco and St Paul, fire deaths in Toronto, a treaty update from London, and various accidents and political events including a U S senator election in Georgia and a factory blast near Denver. The items include figures for deaths and losses, dates, and places such as London Sydney Toronto Washington Mexico City Paris Mullheim Basel and Denver.
New titles include Klein The Music Master by David Warfield The Well in the Desert O Henry Voice of the City Grundy Gwenda An English letter tale Wright Popea of the Post Office and White A Certain Rich Man The library also notes two auto care books for car owners.
Aces James J Hill arrives in New York from Montres Labrador fishermen populate the scene. Great Northern issues a 40 page bulletin praising North Dakota as wheat king and invites residents to share it. G N executives reshuffle posts as new shows arrive and track extensions reach Spring Brook.
Police Court reports Harry Burnham arrested last Friday on an assault and battery complaint by T A Saterlee. The usual fine of 85 and costs was assessed by Police Judge Smith.
Miss Bessie Nortman of Spring Brook enters hospital to take a nursing course. County Commissioner C. O. Borstad of Bonetrails visits the county seat, expresses on the visit and impressions of county seat honors.
A. O. Anderson of the Commercial Club reports a Cincinnati inquiry from Mr. Woodson Poor about lignite near Williston. Poor seeks moisture removal and value chemical extraction, sending a ten pound sample to New York for analysis. If favorable, a new local commercial field may open. Also noted is the probate filing of the estate of Mrs. James Cooper, wife of the late James Cooper, owner of 800 acres near Courtenay.
Westlawn Lutheran Church schedules Synod services next Sunday at 11 a m and 8 p m Sunday school at 10 15 a m The Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Engebret Tofte next Thursday There will be rigs at the church at noon De Anges Vel hold their next meeting Wednesday evening next week
We sincerely thank friends and neighbors for acts of kindness after the death of Mrs Christeen Jacobson, Daniel Jacobson, N M Steen and wife Clara Steen and Gladys Steen.
The Eleanora Olson Concert Company returns to the M. E. church on Saturday July 22 with entertainment starting at sharp. Reports say last year’s performance was a treat and that those who missed it should attend.
A brief note touts General Arthur 10c cigars as a reliable mild smoke. The copy emphasizes a memorable name and a satisfactory experience for smokers seeking a gentle, steady burn.
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