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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1918

Page

5

Threshers Have Plenty Coal and Scramble for Supply

The grain threshing season starts within thirty days and coal for threshing is a priority. Domestic coal is limited this year, so operators should use mine run coal and avoid nut or slack sizes. County Food Administration and Fuel Administrators will coordinate to ensure timely supply. J B Lyon of Williston is district chairman for Williams and McKenzie counties handling local needs.

The War Industries Board Food Administration J. B. Lyon Williston Williams McKenzie

Banker told he has two chances after cipher note

A cryptic wire reports Little Annie, daughter of a New York banker, died this morning and was buried in a different cemetery each morning for seven days. After translation, the banker was warned he has about two chances.

Annie New York

Williams County Judge candidate announces in 1918 primaries

K P P Campbell declares his candidacy for Williams County Judge in the June 26 1918 primary. He cites nine years residency and property ownership, pledges efficiency, notes government service and the need for system in the office, urging Democratic voters to support him.

Williams County K. P. P. Campbell

Library Notes and War Effort Report

Wheatless recipes tested at the library meet demand as a new shipment is free for distribution Soldiers libraries report a war fund of 1 700 000 36 camp library buildings erected 117 librarians in the field many unpaid 464 camps served 109 403 books sent overseas 300 000 purchased 1 349 000 gift books sent to camps 5 000 000 magazines distributed The American Library Association carries major credit for the work Library Board appointments appoint three year terms for Grube Currie and others with Hanson as president and Currie succeeding Mr White

American Library Association A. K. Grube C. F. Currie White H. G. Hansen

How Scouts Can Help Nation Garden Service Call

Scout patrols offer labor to gardeners to improve crops and prove Boy Scouts can respond to emergencies. Promote school and home gardens, even in small spaces like window boxes, and urge teachers and city officials to organize space and information to conserve food. Show patriotism and act now.

Flag Day Proves Burnquist Wins Across State

Burnquist secures broad statewide support with majorities in several districts. In Hennepin County 100 of 225 precincts gave Burnquist 13,864 votes to Lindbergh 8,457, while Ramsey County saw 11,071 to 9,167 in 133 of 148 precincts. A foreign insurer inquiry notes a $1,250 payment due to the legally entitled party, and the speaker accuses political attack on his character, denying Frazier complicity.

Burnquist Hennepin Minneapolis Lindbergh Ramsey County St. Paul Frazier

Burnquist Nomination and Stormy Carnival Night

Respectfully, John Steen state treasurer. Burnquist is nominated. The evening program, despite a coming storm, proved a big success and organizers are praised for their arrangements. The Home Guard drill by Capt. Jeffreys delighted spectators, while the balloon ascent was postponed due to the weather.

John Steen Buy W. 5 S— Burnquist Home Guard Capt Jeffreys

Steen Explains Facts On Insurance Interest Case

Steen states he would be personally liable if not for insurance. He sought a friendly action to settle entitlement and pressed the state claim despite Attorney General Linde saying the money didn’t belong to the state. District court in Burleigh county ruled for the insurer last November. an appeal is pending in the supreme court.

Linde Burleigh County Supreme Court

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N. D Connor Delilers Salsberg Bros. & Company Telephone Williston, N. D Secret Service Bernstorff Germany Mr. O'Connor France Lafayette General Pershing Uncle Sam Willie Ooo Doge National War Savings Committee Webster Brothers General Merchandise Spring Brook, North Dakota Fair Hiw Owuay Sam National War Savings W. S.S First State Bank Wheelock, North Dakota Library Notes Steen Selena Tanner Athens Ohio
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