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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1910
Page
3
The poem traces the swift passage of years and the evolving role of women from household duties to equal intellect. It celebrates knowledge as empowerment, honors tireless workers in the cause, and envisions future renewal through steadfast moral resolve and aid to the oppressed.
About sixty teachers attended the institute at the high school Wednesday evening. They rode in twenty cars provided by Williston men, touring the power house and coal mine. The trip proceeded smoothly over a seven mile run, with a pleasant evening breeze.
Edwin A. Palmer returned from Washington with updates on the Proof of Claura C. Gardner who lives near Wheelock. The proof was blocked by a special agent and entry canceled for residence issues. Palmer gathered affidavits, the commissioner ordered the patent, and it now sits in the land office awaiting delivery.
In an interview, Palmer credited Congressman Hanna and Secretary Farrer for helping pass proof and issuing the patent, saying McCumber’s illness hindered action yet both earned the department’s confidence. He praised their work for homesteaders, easing claims held up by agents, and securing fair treatment. He also noted attending Roosevelt’s New York reception and a record ovation for Teddy.
An elaborate program is prepared for a Williams County school officers meeting in this city on Saturday June 25 at 10 AM at the Court House. About three hundred notices were sent to all county school officers including newly elected ones. The program includes Enrollment, Welcome by Mayor Bruegger, discussions on general school management, afternoon session at 1 PM with Superintendent Stockwell and Dr Windell addressing Public Health in Schools and rural school aid and related topics. Officers urged to attend as Supt Stockwell will speak on a key subject.
The Illustrated Family Journal of Minneapolis features a June write up on Williston with several scenes shown. Local merchants patronize the paper and cadets are noted among readers.
The report covers day two of the Teachers Institute with focus on environment based curriculum. Lectures by Miss Pett on art and penmanship and Miss Fisher on seat work reading and language are noted along with Prof Schmidt on suitable North Dakota trees and arithmetic. A Tuesday morning schedule includes bird study water color and geography issues and ends with renewed attendance.
Frank Peterson a Norwegian sheep herder was found insane by the county board after examination on Saturday and committed to Havre Montana his legal home. He was picked up near Todd at Mrs Greeups ranch and severely injured himself in what authorities call self harm. He appears to be about thirty five years old.
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