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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
2
Williams County notes a busy period with visits from Williams and Williston residents, a string of Fourth of July events in Spring Coulee and Riverside Park, and upcoming picnics, lectures, and races. Church talks and road improvement discussions shape community life as residents plan celebrations and attend meetings across nearby communities.
In Painted Wood area farmers plan a July 4th picnic at Gromatka's grove with racing, sports, and large lunch baskets. The event, organized by local farmers, starts at 1 PM and invites all farmers to attend. Pleasant weather is noted, and local residents mention visits and community news amid preparations.
Marmon hosts a Fourth celebration with rest rooms for mothers, praises Marmon’s day, and reports Marmon defeating Gladys seven to one on Sunday. Social visits include Mrs. Clarence Haugen, Frank Link, and John Moline. Local travel and community notes cover trips to Canada, socialist convention delegates, and various Sunday calls and visits.
Alf Emon worked for Mr. Cottrell this past week while Callie Hamilton assisted at C. Wicks during Mrs. Wick’s illness. A large crowd attended the good roads picnic at Gramatka’s grove last Friday. The day was moved from June 12 to July 1 due to busy times. Mr. and Mrs. John Hamilton visited friends at Avoca Sunday. Mrs. Geo Hval visited Mrs. Lee Hamilton. Francis and Ernest drove to the farm Sunday. Rev. Hollette will hold services at Garden Valley Sunday July 7 at 4 o’clock. Mrs. John Hamilton lost a hand bag at the picnic. it contained glasses and receipts, please return. Don’t forget good roads day July 1.
A humorous polemic argues for freeing mother in laws from long standing bigotry. It cites biblical and ancient figures to mock harsh treatment and urges society to honor all family members equally. The piece blends satire with historical allusion to press for reform.
A satirical note recalls early Christian respect for mothers-in-law and targets dated magazine jokes. It cites historic gibes about mother-in-laws in Baghdad papers and Newspapers, urging Taft Burke and Mayor Jackson to declare Sunday August 4 as a mother-in-law day to celebrate and dignify this overlooked group.
The June 18 double ring wedding of Farnam Draw and Minnie Olivia Berg was held at the Larson residence with Rev. W A Dunnett officiating. The couple, noting Mr Draws Great Northern conductor fame, will reside in Minot after a wedding breakfast and a postcard trip, returning to home July 1.
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