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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1912

Page

4

Improve Road to River Planned by County Officials

County Commissioners plan to grade the road from the city to Raum's ferry through the river bottom to bear heavy loads. President Owens and officials tested the route Monday evening and backed the project. Tuesday Owens with a commercial club delegation and others traveled to Schafer to discuss south side river improvements with McKenzie county commissioners.

Raum’s Ferry Owens Atty. Braatelien Aaen Commercial Club W. B. Overson Chas Mansfield W. C. Rawson Schafer McKenzie County

City to Decide on Government Sale of Power

A tentative contract from the Chief Engineer of the U S R S in Washington outlines a government sale of power to the city, with a final decision within 30 days. If agreed, power from September 1 would continue for ten years, backed by a half million dollar plant and government rates potentially lower than city generation. Washington swindler report shows 120 million stolen in year, 1,063 arrested, 452 convicted, 571 awaiting action, with post office inspectors building a fraud shield. A Timothy specimen from Joe Gromatka’s farm shows twenty acres five feet high, fine crop, plus beef cattle and strong horses.

Washington United States Hitchcock Post Office Timothy Joe Gromatka

Bureau of Railroading and its Study of Railway Economics

The Bureau of Railway Economics in Washington conducts analyses and compilations on railway earnings, expenses, and international comparisons. It collaborates with the Interstate Commerce Commission, publishes monthly trends, and distributes bulletins to railways, educational institutions, and newspapers for public information.

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