Rural Williams County News Roundup and Events
Community notes from Rural Williams County report upcoming events and local visits. Mentions include a box social and dance at E M Shikany's, a ball game between Marmon and Howard with a 5 to 2 score, numerous callers and visits in Nelson, Ray, Williston, and Knots, and final homestead proof by Elmer Olson amid frequent rain and storms.
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Bonetrails
E. M. Shikany’s
A. _H. Brown
Elmer Olson
Wyatt Silker
Arno F. Grimm
Ladies Aid
Inc
Newman
Tom Freeman
Albert Raber
Don Wilder
Mal Clerk
Hira Toad
Ness
Marmon
Howard
Thanking Neighbors for Help Through Seeding Efforts
A note expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for assistance with seeding efforts. The writer signs off as Me Mi and thanks those who contributed to the project.
Carolina Man for Prohibition in North Dakota Speech
Grand Forks June 23 Former North Carolina governor Robert Green argued that prohibition reduces crime and boosts revenue during a Chautauqua stop. He cited seven years of dry policy in his state, noting crime decline, higher school attendance, and a $1 4 million revenue gain. He praised North Dakota’s enforcement and said possession of more than one gallon triggers jail time.
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Grand Forks
North Carolina
South Carolina
North Dakota
Robert Green
Crookston
Green
Library Additions Feature Variety of Health, World Tales, and Outdoors
This week’s library notes highlight The Health Master by Samuel Hopkins Adams, a preventive health guide. Lilecrona’s Home by Selma Lagerlof presents a grown-up Cinderella tale. Harper’s Camping and Scouting offers outdoor living advice. Saturday Mornings by Caroline French Benton gives simple domestic science hints. Rhymes and Stories collects favorites for younger children.
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Samuel Hopkins Adams
Collier’s
Ladies’ Home Journal
Lilecrona’s
Selma Lagerlof
Sweden
Caroline French Benton
Margaret
Parade at Noon Delays Circus Show to Noon Time
In Plentywood on July 4, a circus parade led by Yankee Robinson and Texas Bill will move at high noon to allow country folks and arriving excursionists to witness the grand parade. Early arrivals can still enjoy free exhibitions at the show grounds before the main events.
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Yankee Robinson
Texas Bill
Plentywood Joly
The Home Circle on Duty to Wife and Home
A moral blast at household neglect and penny pinching men who siphon funds from wives. It urges equal partnership and shared duties, condemns financial meanness, and calls for kindness, listening, and inner home happiness through small acts and respect within marriage.
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Creation
Votes for North Dakota Women in 1910s rally and picnic
A regional suffrage piece urges votes for North Dakota women, praising equal rights and quoting leaders while urging unity. It includes a Farmers Picnic Dinner at Gates Opera House on July Fourth with dancing, music, and refreshments, plus a nursery and women’s rest area.
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North Dakota
Gate's Opera House
Gates Opera House
Ner
Cc. D. Kauffman
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Main
Asbury Quality Grocery
Williams County
Nelson
C. O. and
E. O. Westcott
Murial McKay
Bana School
McKay
Ray Satur
C. O. Westcott
Arthur Hartsock
W. R. Bennett
E. Austin
Wartenbe
Grinnell
Formosa
Henry Miskey
Kruger’s
Frank Zimmerman
Thom
A. A
Albert Thom
Williston
Dr. Windel
Zimmerman
Mr. Zimmerman
W. W. Keltner
Mr. Myer
Earl Smith
Ben Ingles
Chas. Dusell
Ida Dusell
Carolina Man
Prohibition
Yankee Robinson Circus
United States
Abraham Lincoln
Congress
Marnell
Comalunity
Cary Cay
Stice
Jenson
Wilkiston, N. D
Iieny
Williams County State Bank
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