Memorial Library Presented by James Family in Williston
An illustrated address to the mayor and Library Board details a gift of land and a memorial library funded by Mrs. D Willis James and relatives of Mr D Willis James. It notes Arthur Curtiss James sailor voyage, plans for furnishing, and a grand ball and banquet for three hundred guests. Five thousand books have been procured. opening to the public is two to three months away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Whitehead
Bruegeer
Library Board
Willleton
D. Willis James
D. Willa James
Arthur Curtiss James
Cuban
James J. Hill
Hill
Mr. Hill
City of
Williston
Bruegger
Lynch
Civic League
Onstad
Frappe
Marriage laws and reform in North Dakota debated
The piece argues marriage should be regulated, not just reformed. It cites Senator Overson’s North Dakota bill requiring prospective spouses to prove fitness, and notes Washington state’s similar successful law, warning of degeneracy and miscegenation if unchecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Eve
North Dakota
Overson
State of
Washington
North Dakota corn shows promise for northern states
An editorial highlights Fargo and Grand Forks corn shows and county contests proving corn can thrive in Minnesota and North Dakota. It notes longer summer days speed maturity, predicts better strains, rising land values, and a shift from wheat to corn and meat production linked to Canada reciprocity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
Grand Forks
Minneapolis Journal
Minnesota
North Dakota
P. G. Holden
Iowa
Canada
United States
American Northwest
Land sale notice by F P Bergman & Co
Announcement from F P Bergman & Co offering land sale options including cash purchase and auction. The notice states March date for actions and invites inquiries from landowners seeking to sell or loan arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.P. Bergman &Co
Gana
Bergman
Lth, & Co
Westlawn Wood Yard Opens on 6th Avenue
James Greig announces Westlawn Wood Yard opening at 417 6th Ave Westlawn offering green and dry cord wood and stove wood for sale. Local residents invited to visit for wood supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayé
Westlawn
6Th Ave
James Greig
North Dakota irrigation project proves profitable farming shift
The Williston irrigation plant uses Missouri river barges with pumps to lift water, backed by a lignite powered 2000 horsepower plant. In one year the project delivered water to 1520 acres with wheat, oats, alfalfa and vegetables, showing high yields for alfalfa and seed crops, and paving the way for denser rural communities as farmers switch from dry to intensive cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
North Dakota
Missouri River
Sanford
Water Users’ Association
Bowling Prize Winners at Great Northern February Event
Ben Innis won a five dollar cash prize for the best ten games at the Great Northern Bowling alley in February. His ten game average was 218 and 3 fifths. George Leonhardy placed a close second with an average of 218 and a half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Innis
Great Northern
George Leonhardy
Local Notables and Community Notes in Spring Coulee
Roy Foster visited Williston on Saturday. Mrs. Stem and Mrs. Hyatt visited Spring Coulee school Friday afternoon. Mr. Campbell was a Williston visitor last Friday. Glen Cowan and Mr. Foster plan to store ice for next summer. John Moline transacted business in Williston late week. Asher Hyatt returned from Montana to work for the D. R. Cloye, with Ernest Byle visiting A. Cloy’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Campbell
Williston
Glen Cowan
Mr. Foster
John Moline
Asher Hyatt
Montana
D. 8
R. Cloye
Ernest 1St
Byle
A. Cloy
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Williston, N. D
Westlawn Wood Yard
Brueggers
Golden Cross Batiste Como Silk Crepe
Batiste
Dimity
Bruegger Mercantile Co
P. M'Guire
Chicago Tribune
Buford- Trenton
Buford
Seneca Brownell
Roy Foster
Saturda
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