First Annual Pure Bred Live Stock Sale Attracts Wide Attendance
The first annual Pure Bred Live Stock Association sale in Williams and McKenzie counties drew a large crowd and generated strong demand and prices. More than $28,000 worth of pure bred horses and cattle moved from breeders to buyers including Percherons and Shorthorns, with several horses near $1,000 and cattle widely snapped up. The event, held at the Great Northern stables, showcased locally raised stock and signals a growing regional pure bred industry with plans for an annual sale and improved facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams and
McKenzie Counties
Hed
Thad Sterna
A. L. Burdick
F. J. Wilkinson
J. G. Stewart
C. L. Hilde
H. L. Lampman
G. E. Albright
A. M. Neer
Peter Knudson
Great Northern
North Dakota
Montana
Fort Berthold
Trenton
Purebred Association
A. A. Stenehjem
Arnegard
Williams County Social Survey Proposed by Bible School
The Williams County Bible School Association plans a social and religious survey of Williams County under the North Dakota Sunday School Association. It aims to diagnose family, school, and church needs to tailor remedies, with broad community booster involvement.
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Ce Marvey
United States
C. J. Galpin
University of Wisconsin
Dane County
Wis
Bible School Association
North Dakota
Williams County
Williams County Bible School Association
North Dakota Sunday School Association
North Dakota Farms Show Surging Growth and Wealth
A Grand Forks compilation reports rapid growth in North Dakota housing over the decade led by farm homes now numbering about 81,135 of the total 130,960. Farm labor use totals about 58,764 workers with cash pay composing 79 percent of wages, and state farmers’ labor spending near 91.74 million dollars annually.
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Grand Forks
North Dakota
Trent
North Uipkota
Two More Recruits Enlisted From Williston
Officer Martell reports two Williston youths Alfred V. Larsen 21 and Joseph B. Helland 19 have enlisted in the infantry. They filed through Postmaster Leon Hardy, under a new law making postmasters recruiting agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martell
Williston
Alfred V. Larsen
Joseph BE. Helland
Leonhardy
Wheelock Brakeman Robert J Whorley Killed in Freight Accident
Robert J Whorley a Great Northern brakeman died after being thrown from a moving freight near Wheelock North Dakota. He was 38 and survived by his wife Petra and three children. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church with later burial at Devils Lake.
Veteran Engineer William Wilkinson Dies at Home
William Wilkinson a longtime Great Northern railroad locomotive engineer and Williston resident died at his home at eight this morning after months of illness heart trouble was the reported cause He was born in Ramsgate England in 1864 and married Amy Hammond Whitehead in 1885 in Toronto The couple came to Minot in 1888 later moving to Nelson then Williston where they resided over ten years Surviving with the wife are five sons and two daughters Arthur Willie George James Robert Dora and Lilly Funeral services will be held at the Episcopal church at 2:00 PM Saturday with the Masonic order in charge and burial in Williston cemetery
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Robert J. Whorley
Great Northern
Wheelock
Whorley
Ray
Williston
Richard J. Whorley
James Whorley
Abingdon
Virginia
N. D
Devils Lake
Petra G. Chrestensen
Malta
Montana
Great Northern Railway
Brotherhood of Railway
Yeoman Lodge
Meadow View
George Tarley
Lovejoy
William F. Whorley
Minot
Meadow
Ada Little
Salem
Claudie Tolbert
Benhams
C.J. Perater
Congregational Church
William Wilkinson
Great Northern Railroad
Wilkinson
Ramsgate
England
Toronto
Canada
Amy Hammond Whitehead
Nelson
Masonic Blues Lodge
Eastern Star
Bluelodge
Star
Arthur
Willie
George
James
Robert
Dora
Lilly
Nelson Ranch
California
Grand Forks
Mass Meeting Endorses Three Re-Election Campaign
A non partisan mass meeting at the courthouse Monday evening packed the house with little municipal debate. Commissioners Bruegger Craven and Davidson were unanimously endorsed for re election as terms expire this spring. Mr and Mrs Oscar Bell hosted four tables of cards Saturday night with a tasty lunch as a highlight.
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Court House
Messrs. Bruegger
Craven
Davidson
Oscar Bell
President asks armed neutrality in naval crisis
President Wilson appeared before Congress to seek authority for armed neutrality to deter German submarine menace and enforce neutral rights. He stressed peace but warned American lives and ships must be protected, outlining ships arming and convoy options as possible steps. News of the Cunard liner Laconia sinking added gravity as Congress met.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
United States
Bnt
France
England
Germany
Hpstol
First Automobile Show Praised as Best in State by Visitors
A North Dakota report notes the first automobile show drew many visitors and earned high praise for its display. The state House passed nineteen bills while four were defeated, including a Torrens tax title measure, with many members absent.
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Bismarck
N. D
McCarten
North Dakota
Senate
Supreme Court
Tax Commission
Porrec
Pevatul SA
Nace &Feas
Williston First Auto Show Delights Crowds At Armory
The Williston first annual automobile show drew large crowds over two days at the armory. Dealers showcased nineteen seventeen models and varied wares from talking machines to farm implements with decorations, music, and entertainment enhancing the event. Local and out of town visitors praised the display quality and organization.
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Minot
Grand Forks
Williston
Armory
Cara
Jenman
Community Hospitals talk and July celebration meeting
Dr. R O Beard dean of the medical college of Minnesota University will visit Williston next Monday to discuss Community Hospitals at Library Hall. A public meeting is planned for Monday at 3:00 PM. Secretary Jackson of the Commercial Club invites all to a court house meeting Tuesday at 8:00 PM to decide on a Fourth of July celebration.
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R. O. Beard
Medical College of
The
Minnesota University
Wittenders Hospital Association
Williston
Beard
Library Hall
Jackson
Commercial Club
Court House
Eight Lock
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U. S. Burdick
Bui
Northwest
Percheron Society of America
Canvass County
A. M
London
Queenstown
Laconia
New York
Peery
Liverpool
DR. Tones
C. S. Jones
Milwaukee
Chicago
Winnipeg
Jonesstesov
Dantary
Cans- Ut, “Wort At O71
Pum Fui Ump Ioctor
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