W C T U Backs Prohibition Measures Across States
The W C T U notes liquor connections barred from Knights Templar in Pennsylvania, signaling broad anti liquor policy. Des Moines, Iowa remains dry since February with improving collections and less unemployment as saloons closed. A hotel adds five stories while bankers report rising payrolls. Des Moines lost 138000 annually in revenue but offsets with city economy. France may follow Russia into prohibition during the war, banning all alcoholic drinks. Wets target churches for pulpits as the Manufacturers and Dealers' Association offers free speakers to Chicago ministers for Sunday services.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Bank Regularis
Ion
Chicago
GetS-It touted as painless corn cure in ad
An old advertisement claims GETS-IT removes corn on contact without pain. It promotes bandages and salves as ineffective and touts the product as the best corn care, sold by Lawrence & Co Chicago and available in Williston. The copy credits Erick Sathor and S. J. Crenser as endorsers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Williston
Erick Sathor
S. J. Crenser
Dry Sunday Dilemma Ties City Liquor Ties
A pastor decries church leaders and brewers dictating Sabbath rules. He claims a few major brewers control 85 percent of New York saloons and liquor dealers, pressuring saloonkeepers to keep Sunday dry. The result is fear of eviction for disobedience.
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National Brewers’ Association
New York
Last En Campment of G. A. R. Promises National Pageant
Advance notices describe the forty-ninth annual encampment to be held in Washington from September 27 to October 4. Veterans recall the 1865 grand review and expect the gathering to be the final large national meeting, with elaborate plans and official invitations for War and Navy Department displays at Fort Myer and in the capital.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Washington
D. C
Appomatox
Pennsylvania Avenue
Grant
Sherman
Meade
Sheridan
Boys In Blue
Union
Johnson
Grand Review
Pennsylvania
Grand Army
Capitol
Ie War Department
Navy Department
U. S
Fort Myer
Cavalry
Signal Corps
Wright Brothers
Encampment Week Showcases Navy Vessels and Battlefields
The Navy plans a detachment of torpedo boat destroyers submarines gunboats and a cruiser from the Atlantic fleet to the Potomac near Washington for encampment. Veterans will attend camp fires reunions and can tour Indian Head and nearby fortifications and battlefields including Bull Run Antietam and Appomattox.
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Ft. Myer
Navy Department
Potomac River
Washington
Potomac
Indian Head
Bull Run
Antietam
Appomattox
Fargo Forum
President Wilson plans return to Washington after study of German note
President Wilson, vacationing at Cornish New Hampshire, telegrammed his secretary that upon thorough review of the new German note and reply terms he would return to Washington to confer with Secretary Lansing and the cabinet. He aims to avoid an open breach with Germany.
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Wilson
Cornish
N. H
Washington
Lansing
Germany
Orville Wright
Themas A. Edison
Garris
O. C. Horney
William A. Phillips
Remington Arms Manufacturing Co
Navy Yard
Remington Company
Daniels
Editor’s Dilemma on Births Marriages and Deaths
The piece jokes about the editor’s limited reach in gathering family news. It notes the impractical expectation that he should know every local birth, marriage, and death and urges readers to visit or call with items. If overlooked, readers are warned not to blame the editor.
Handing Ourselves a Compliment by a Noted Citizen
A local citizen praises the newspaper as a reliable source of community news. He is described as wealthier in possessions but rich in prudence, keeping what he earns and using the paper to stay informed on events, bargains, and notices affecting friends and neighbors.
Pillar of Strength Reads The Paper on Short Notice
A humorous tribute to a local community pillar who never subscribes yet always reads the newspaper through a neighbor’s lent copy. The piece jokes about time, gratitude, and the hope that he may one day join as a paid subscriber.
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Ife
Pillar of Strength
Why We Are Great America and Its People
A reflection on American self reliance and governance praising citizens for thinking and acting independently. It emphasizes elected leaders, accountability, and the idea that every citizen is a king with brains and brawn, sustaining the nation’s greatness.
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America
Europe
In Olden Times and Reform Foretold
A verse contrasts past fashion and genteel customs with present reforms and protests. It notes wigs patches queues and courtly manners versus current debates over temperance and legislation as society changes and questions future quaintness.
Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Notice in Williams County
Default on mortgage conditions triggers foreclosure. T. L. Betseker mortgagee and Arthur L. Netcher attorney announce sale at the Williams County court house front door, Williston ND, on August 18, 1916 at 10:00 AM to satisfy principal and interest due plus taxes and delinquent coupons. The property: South halves of the SE quarter and SW quarter of Section 20, Township 161, Range 100, totaling 160 acres, per government survey. The mortgage dated October 19, 1913 to T. Belaeker, recorded October 27, 1918, with prior mortgage coupon and taxes due 1914. Total due includes $725.46 plus interest and costs.
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Arthur L. Netcher
T. J. Betucker
Register of Deeds
County of
Willams
North Dakota
Thomas Galligher
T. L. Belaeker
Williams
Williston
Auttery
Witty Reven
A. D
T. L. Betseker
Summons in State District Court Williams County
The State of North Dakota issues a summons to Fern B Schadtle and Joss E Schauttle in a civil action filed by 4, St Jonson Company. Defendants must answer within 30 days of service or default judgment may be entered. Court clerk, Williams County, North Dakota.
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State of North Dakota
Willams
Eleventh Judicial District
St Jonson Company
Plaindin Ya Fern B
North Dakota
Williama County
Palme
T PeatoMice
Craven & Burns, Plaintif, Office and
Williston
No. Dak
Notice for Public Publication of Land Claim
Clar ence L. Newman of Wheelock Nebraska submitted a notice of intention to prove up residence on a Homestead entry number 016530 for the southwest quarter and northeast quarter of section 22 township 160 north range 98 west St. Paul Meridian at Williston North Dakota. The proof is set before Register and Receiver at the Williston Land Office on July 24 1915 with witnesses N Adams and P M Karp both of Wheelock and Agnes Ankrum of Wheelock.
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Department of the Interior
U. S
Williston
N. D
Clarpence L. Newman
Wheeloc
Township Tee N
St. P. Meridian
Register & Receiver
N. Adams
Wheelock
Notice of Fermification and Three Year Proof Required
Severine Olson of Wheelock North Dakota, holder of Homestead Entry No M4598 OSNTaR, seeks three year proof to establish title to the land described in Section 34, Township 154 North Range 99 West. The hearing before the Register and Receiver at Williston will occur August 6, 1915, witnesses JH Kinney and John Abramson Trevald Tutte of Williston ND.
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Department of the Interior
U.S
Gruce
Willaton
Luta
Seeston
Township
P. Meridian
Elim
Tania
Ristater & Receiver 08
Land Office
Williaton
Chumant Mimes
Ie Witnesen
JH Kinney
Wheelock
John Abramson
Trevald ‘Tutte
Williston
Pay Thoma. Murphy
Tegtater
Edwin Syke Files Final Proof on Homestead Claim in North Dakota
Edwin Syke of Mormon North Dakota files notice of intention to make final proof to establish a homestead claim on sections 28 and 30 township 157 north range 97 west Williston district. The hearing before the register and receiver U S land office in Tepe ND is set for August 3.
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Department of the Interior
Williston
D. D
Edwin Syke
Mormon
N. D
Township
Ion Werth B
Meraiuny Haw
Regia Fer & Receiver
U.S. Land Office
Tepe
N.D
Alfred
John Morin Williston
Fred Swift
Cu Byke
Marmon
Thomas B. Murphy
Register
Silver Sheaf Bread Promises Better Home Bake
Promotion touts Silver Sheaf as a superior bread for home bakers offering wholesome loafs and noting grocers will stock the product for home use.
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Saturdayvening Post
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J. M. Hydle
A. Solberg
V-Pres
The
Western Auto Repair Works
Bismarck, North Dakota
Washington News
George the Third
Gay Beau
Loo
Morta US A
Forth Dakota
W. W. Keltner
North Dak
Broadway
W.N. Roach, Jr
SUN Mechanical
WG Iis
W. N. Dickinson
N. Dak
Williams County State Bank
California
Sen Francisco
San Diego
Sunset Magazine Service Bureau
San Francisco
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