Socialist column on court house occupancy and apologies
The column reports county commissioners objecting to prior remarks about sleeping in the courthouse. It notes Mr. Thornton denying sleeping there and Mr. Miles saying he is staying temporarily until Borstad removes bought furniture from Trakley Houglam and Helle’s stake. The writer apologizes to Thornton and promises to notify constituents of departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Board of County Commissioners
Thornton
Miles
Borstad
Trakley, Houglam and Helle
Socialist speech in Williston by E. J. Lewis
E. J. Lewis of Seattle spoke on the Closing Door of Opportunity in front of the Great Northern hotel Friday evening. He argued young people must offer talents to corporations to succeed, in both professions and trades, and many bought his books. A Fargo cigar salesman tried to disrupt the event with a dollar offer for the speaker to be knocked off the box, an act Lewis condemned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
E. J. Lewis
Seattle
Washington
Great Northern Hotel
Lewis
Fargo
The Debt Williston Owes to the Working Class
A historic balance of power in Williston is explored as farmers and traders shift from subsistence to commerce. The piece traces early settlement, land claims, and the rise of merchants, lenders, and mills, arguing that the city owes the working class gratitude and civic support for its growth. It calls for broader participation in meetings, access to information, and purchase of labor literature from Greengard's annual clearance sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Uncle Sam
Buford
Yellowstone
Missouri River
Col. Grinnell
Robi. Matthews
Col. Stevens
Grinnell Post Office
Nelson Valley
Robt
Matthews
Stony Creek School House
Omaha
Sioux City
St. Paul
Wheat crop of the United States moves westward in late 19th century
The article discusses wheat production shifting westward across the United States from 1869 to 1878, with figures showing 1899 to 1908 output. It highlights Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, and Washington as major growth areas, using black round areas to indicate bushel amounts in millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakotas
Minnesota
Nebraska
Kansas
Washington
Disk Harrow Described As Essential Farm Tool
An old Breeders' Gazette piece extols the disk harrow and pulverizer as vital farm implements. It highlights its evolving use to finely prepare soil before plowing, weed destruction, moisture conservation, and soil structure improvement to support crops and root growth.
Plowing Trouble Reveals Draft and Plow Conditions
Farmers often blame roots or stones for hard plowing but the real issue is draft balance and plow condition. Properly hitching and aligning the team prevents excessive effort and poor furrows, saving wear on both plow and workers.
Heasons for Pruning and Its Purpose
Reasons for pruning include preventing excess growth past form, building a strong framework, stimulating slow growers, controlling vigorous ones, removing bad habits, and eliminating diseased or undesirable limbs.
Cost of Winter Feed for Cows in Proper Rations
When proper methods are used to prepare a cow’s ration, it is doubtful that winter feeding costs more than summer. It notes droughts in July and August may force dairymen to feed grain and hay.
Ideal Apple Tree Vision of Sunlit Shade Pattern
An ideal apple tree is described as fully open so its crown allows light to reach every part. In full year the shadow from the crown would be dotted by sunshine, producing alternating light and shade like checkerboard squares.
Egg Eating Habit Makes Fowls Cunning to Hunt Eggs
The text notes that once egg eating becomes habitual, fowls grow exceedingly cunning in seeking eggs to satisfy their appetites, describing a strong and suspicious behavior pattern.
Vigorous Egg Producer in Poultry Diet
The article explains minerals and three foods needed for vigor in fowls. It emphasizes produce feathers, bone, and muscle in proper proportions using lima soda and potash to sustain egg production and general vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Wool shipment from McKenzie County to Duluth shows strong prices
John Frisch, Harry Landen and Andrew Johnson of Banks shipped their wool by boat to Williston this week, then by car to manufacturers in Duluth, Minnesota. They received 19 cents per pound, indicating profitable sheep farming in North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Frisch
Harry Landen
Andrew Johnson
Banks
Williston
Duluth
Minn
North Dakota
Obituary of Grandmother Zimmerman from Bonetrails Road area
Grandmother Zimmerman of Bonetrails Road died Sunday July 21 1912, about twenty miles northwest of Williston. Funeral services were held in the Brethren church by W W Keltner from I Cor 5 1 and burial followed at Painted Wood cemetery on July 28. She would have turned 87 on September 4 if she lived. She was mother to eleven children. her husband preceded her fourteen years ago and since then she lived with him. She was a Brethren church member. A friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zinmerman
Williston
Bonetrails
Brethren Church
W. W. Keltner
I Cor
Painted Wood
The
Notice for Bids Adams School District No 79 Williams ND
Sealed bids requested by Adams School District No 79 for furnishing material and building a new schoolhouse in center of section 11 township 154 range 98. Bids due August 17, 1912 at 2 20 p m. must include a fifty dollar certified check. Bonds required double contract amount. board may reject any bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Board of
Adams
Williams County
Williston
N. D
Wheelock
R. E. Pepple
N.D. A
R. B. Peppley
Adams School District bid for heating plant 1912
Sealed bids are invited by Adams School District No 79 Williams County North Dakota for furnishing and installing a heating plant for a new schoolhouse in Wheelock North Dakota. Bids due August 17 1912 at 2 30 p m with bonds required for faithful performance. The district may reject any bid.
Treasurer's Report for Adams School District No 7 1911-12
Adams School District No 7 in Williams County North Dakota presents receipts and expenditures for 1911 12. Beginning cash balance 9164 11 receipts from state county and other sources and taxes. expenditures cover school houses equipment teachers' wages and incidentals. Net totals and balance shown with district officers approving on July 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vueasurer
Adams
of Willams
North Dakota
Heceipte
Neason
Ageran
Wwonaoi
L. Gomberling
E. Pepple
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Socialist Column
Big Bruegger
Gov. Burdick
Mr. Matthews
Robt. Matthews
Congress
Bruegger Mercantile Company
James J. Hill
Greengard’s
United States
Weroougtion
Aide Bea
L. R Johnson
Breeders’ Gazette
Other
du Wea
McKenzie County Wool
F. P. Bergman & Co
Rawson Block
Inc
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