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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
2
In a humorous critique, J. W. Foley parodies tariff speeches showing how higher prices for socks, shoes, and clothing transfer costs to consumers. The verse playfully argues that lower prices may mislead, while real costs rise through altered profits and hidden charges.
The aldermen and mayor of Minot North Dakota received a writ of certiorari from Judge Burr demanding proof they did not exceed authority in vacating part of Reishus street for the Soo road. A. A. Robinson, elevator owner and signer of the petition, says the action blocks access to his Robinson elevator and grants Soo platform rights with a viaduct over the tracks.
Williston reported a successful first Tag Day under the Women’s Civic Federation. Proceeds totaled 250 dollars for rest rooms and cemetery water piping. pipe cost 350 dollars. Private subscriptions reached 122 dollars. remaining funds from federation treasury. Pipes laid, water soon to flow. Citizens, visitors, and farmers contributed, prompting federation thanks.
A Gates opera house benefit collected over a hundred donated books for a new free public library. An evening program of songs and solos entertained attendees while Rev Hollett spoke on public libraries. Ice cream and wafers were served and the library plans hours after opening next week.
This week the Graphic starts a checker column edited by R R Rutledge of this city. Rutledge, lauded as the state’s best checker, presents two problems with black and white men positioned on numbered squares, white to move and win in both cases.
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