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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1913
Page
4
The Williston Graphic published as the official county paper on Thursday July 24 1913 under editors A Corbett Pentiohes and other staff.
Mr Storrs report on proposed city electric light rates rests on three year probabilities. He warns the city may not implement several recommendations, suggesting a partial adoption of his proposed measures.
North Dakota officials report fourteen marriage license applications were denied since July 1 under the new law requiring a physician certificate. Rejections cited insanity, parole from state asylums, tuberculosis, and other reasons. only one couple sought an adjoining state to wed. The article also notes ongoing hearings by the North Dakota State Railway Commission on interstate freight rates and service quality.
A Williston businessman cites poor roads to and from McKenzie and the river, arguing both sides share fault in the bad condition and urging consideration of the broader transportation issue.
The speaker notes repeated donations to fix River Road, but blames Wil Liston and local factions for inaction. He complains about politics and factions blocking progress and says he plans to move away within a year once settled.
Dr. Henry 8 Curtis of the Playground Association of America told Valley City Normal students that tuberculosis fatalities among 6000 to 7000 yearly could be prevented by open air exercise. He urged organized play to build heart and lungs and counter idle leisure from modern conveniences.
Critical remarks swirl in Washington as W. J. Bryan reportedly says his 12000 dollar salary as Secretary of State cannot cover his home. Champ Clark adds lecture engagements fueling the dispute. The piece notes Bryan’s past Y M C A course lecturing and a university appearance that netted several hundred dollars from a Democratic audience largely composed of old line Republicans.
The Minot Reporter and the Independent exchange sharp barbs in a revived Cross-Roads style feud. A school translation of a caption read Sir Semper Tyranus meaning Take your foot off my neck, signaling heated editorial exchanges.
A Cedar Rapids writer praises sugar beet lobbyists as pioneers aiding national growth. The piece urges civic effort, notes farmers in California adopting beets as rotation crops, and calls for cooperation to boost town pride and public education while balancing dissent with factual discourse.
Farmers rely on normal annual rainfall to grow crops and the weather bureau issues bulletins showing precipitation expectations. The notices aim to guide planting and irrigation decisions amid variable conditions.
At a Norwood area farm home Mrs. Gulbrandson and Mrs. Nygaard were nearby when a cream separator cup burst with force. Mrs. Gulbrandson suffered deep arm cuts and a forehead gash but is expected to recover. the incident caused shock and minor injuries to both women.
County superintendent of schools office handles a rush of annual reports arriving in July as the school year closes on July 1, reflecting busy administrative activity and oversight.
A circulating notice lists multiple farm land offerings and barter options across McKenzie County North Dakota and neighboring regions. It advertises 160 acre tracts near Cartwright with no money down, quarter sections near Williston and Sidney, Mont, plus various farm properties with trading possibilities and cash offers. The notice invites cash offers or trades, claims to handle many deals, and emphasizes quick closings.
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