Progress praised by Better Farming head in Williston visit
Mr. Thomas H. Cooper head of the Better Farming Association spent a couple of days in Williston and Williams county, praising local business and farming support. He noted plans for farmer demonstrations and indicated timing uncertain due to current duties.
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Thomas H. Cooper
Better Farming Association
North Dakota
Williston
Williams County
Hall
Fr. Cooper
the Graphic
Ciies
Burdick Delays Shipment of Thoroughbred Horses
U L Burdick planned to ship a carload of thoroughbred horses to the state fair which opened Tuesday but a misunderstanding with the Great Northern local shipping department caused the horses to be loaded and then unloaded and returned to Burdick’s stables. A banner for Williston had been prepared for the car side.
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U. L
Equity Elevator reports first year profits and dividends
The Equity Elevator and Trading Company held its annual stockholders meeting at Odd Fellows Hall. The Secretary and Manager's report showed net profit of 10 828.26 for the first season with a 6 percent dividend on 7900 stock and a 5 percent patronage dividend on 109 275 worth of grain delivered. Gross earnings reached 15 859.81 with expenses 5 031.55.
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Equity Elevator and Trading Company
Odd Fellows Hall
Williams County
Stelios
Cerey
H. A. Foss
Atwood-Larson Company
E. J. McDermott
W. W. Wild
Fred N. L. Short
W. W. Keltner
Frank Woll
N. L. Short
Treas
Community thanks backers for first-year voyage
In a cordial note the speaker praises friends competitors stockholders businessmen and farmers who supported during the first year and asks them to remain active next season to sustain the good showing achieved.
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Andee
Rat Atormy
Farmers Picnic Delights Over 500 Attend at Timber Creek
The postponed July 4 event drew more than five hundred attendees at Timber Creek. Hon. Robert Norheim gave a speech before a big picnic dinner and an afternoon program of ball game horse and foot races with cash prizes, followed by a large evening dance.
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Timber Creek
Robert Norheim
Better Farm Movement Critique Aims to Tame County Weeds
In an interview with the Graphic a county resident criticizes landowners who neglect their property while awaiting higher prices. He urges owners in Williston to improve their land by plowing, seeding to grass, fencing, and renting to graziers, urging town residents to lead by example and advise others on weed control.
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The
Graphic
Williston
Fine vault completed for county auditor and treasurer
A newly finished vault for the county auditor and treasurer adds a substantial, well built secure space at the county courthouse. It is bright from rear windows, protected by iron bars and steel shutters, ensuring long term preservation of valuable records. The adjoining addition to the register of deeds office is still under construction.
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County Court House
Register of Deeds Office
Haag Show Pleased at Sun Ton Performances
The mesq circus persevere performances here pleased all. General satisfaction noted as horses and stock were in good condition and the whole outfit presented a creditable appearance.
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Sun Ton
Missing Witness Fails to Appear in Smith Case
A civilian complaint against the Smiths proceeds no further as the complaining witness did not appear on Tuesday, leaving the matter unresolved in court.
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Vesl
Smith
Williston Grain Market Nears Three Million Bushels
Williston grain receipts from the 1912 crop top two million eighty thousand as of July 22 with forecasts to exceed three million soon. Elevator men note rates over four thousand bushels daily and shipments spreading through a wide trading area.
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Williston
Graphic
Williston Mill
Williston and Dickinson Seek Federal Court Facilities
Williston and Dickinson Commercial Clubs urge Congress to designate their cities for United States Court use and to provide court rooms chambers and facilities in the federal buildings to be erected there. The resolutions note rising population business load and existing federal offices in the districts.
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Williston
Dickinson
North Dakota
Washington, D. C
Congress of the United States
Dickingon
United States Land Offices
Weather Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
United States Reclamation Service
War Department
Missouri River
United States
United States Court
Commercial Club
United Federal Court
Dickinson Commercial Club
Yuma mining man visits North Dakota and Texas ties
D H Pippinger of Yuma Arizona spent the summer visiting relatives in the area. He spoke of gold lead and copper prospects in Arizona mines and compared North Dakota weather with his desert climate. He noted border tensions with Insurrectos near the Mexican border and commented on Texas influence on regional views.
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D.H. Pippinger
Yuma
Arizona
Pippinger
Southwest
U. S
Texas
United States
North Dakota
Mr. Pippinger
J. B. Pippinger
Jujian, Mont
No Meeting Held by City Commissioners
City commissioners did not hold a meeting Monday evening due to no quorum. The session was adjourned to next Monday evening.
Marriages Reported in Local Recollections
Huntington J Hunt ington and Alice J Jones united in marriage at 6 pm on July 16 at the bride’s mother's home. Leonard Jones and Mrs Katie Prebble attended. The Fall Club and many friends were present. a dinner followed and gifts were exchanged. Edith McAllister wed Mr Ridgeway in Kansas City on July 22. she will live in Denver with her husband.
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Huntington-Jones
Silas J. Huntington
Alice J. Jones
Vy. Shaw
Leonard Jones
Katie Prebble
Ridgeway -McAllister
Edith McAllister
Ridgeway
Williston
Kansas City
Miss McAllister
Citizens National Bank
Walter McAllister
Denver
Major Deakayne Inspects River Near City
Major Deakayne a U S government engineer from Kansas City in charge of Missouri river work visited Fort Benton with river men on the Mandan to inspect the bend west of town where the river threatens to cut through to create a new channel. They discussed revetment needs and possible 3000 feet of additional work west of the city with city and railway cooperation.
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Deakayne
United States
Kansas City
Missouri
Fort Benton
U. S
Mandan
Maj
Mr. Storrs
Great Northern Railway
Farmers Day at Experiment Farm Highlighted
A Farmers Day is planned at the Experiment Farm on Thursday July 31. The event will focus on field demonstrations and explanations of experiments, reducing talks to allow maximum time for field inspections. Farmers are urged to attend.
Rev Wickard Returns From Monthlong North American Trip
Rev ana mrs wu wickard returned Friday after a month visiting friends in several towns in the state Canada and Montana. They traveled Portal Moose Jaw Medicine Hat Lethebridge and Great Falls Mont. On Sunday July 1st Rev Wickard preached at the First Methodist church in Great Falls. He found no towns more attractive than Williston and praised the area.
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Ana
Wu. Vu. Wickard
Canada
Montana
Portal
Moose Jaw
Medicine Hat
Lethebeidge
Great Falls
Mont
Wickard
First Methodist Church
Williston
J B Pippinger Joins Glidden Tour To Poplar Parade
J B Pippinger joined the Glidden Tour here last Thursday morning and followed the pace to Poplar, driving a Ford car amid a fast procession led by Louis W Hill of the Great Northern. He stayed until Poplar then left for business. The trip covered 212 miles in twelve hours of running time with a lively Indian welcome in Poplar.
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J. B. Pippinger
Poplar
J. B
Louis W. Hill
Great Northern
Pippinger
Williston
Palmer reception for visiting Emma Palmer from St Paul
Mr and Mrs A Palmer hosted a Saturday gathering for Emma Palmer sister of Mr Palmer visiting from St Paul. A lawn dinner for twenty four guests followed a 6 30 picnic on the Palmer lawn. Emma Palmer will visit a brother in Fargo before returning home and stay here early next week.
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A. Palmer
Emma Palmer
St. Paul
Mr. Palmer
Palmer
Miss Palmer
Fargo
Soo Line Prospects Spark Hope in McKenzie County
News from Plazes and Alexander Chronicle report resumed Soo railway construction in McKenzie county, with Great Northern and Northern Pacific lines also vying for routes. Local homesteaders welcome active work, while planners eye Alexander as a potential division point amid competing permits and delays. Two admirals in Rome reportedly clashed in a street scuffle.
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Soo Railway
Wiltstor
Soo Railroad
Soo
McKenzie County
Fort Berthold Reservation
Great Northern Railroad
Great Northern
Soo Line
Lewinton
New Rockford Graahty
Northern Pacific
Stanton-Mandan
Knife River
Alexander
Alexander Chronicle
G. Nkalk
G. M. Huss
T. A. Hoverstad
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Equity Elevator & Trading Company
Williston & Dickinson Commercial Clubs
N. D
Congressmen
Insurrectos
Plaza
Rome
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