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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1915
Page
4
Williston community urged farming to maximize soil productivity as Europe seeks food. Editor Pebe A. Corbett states rising demand from Europe will pay in gold, creating a duty and opportunity to export agricultural goods and enrich the local economy.
A Minnesotan editorial urges restraint in Europe talk to keep neutrality, stressing unity among diverse citizens. The Fargo Forum reports Moorhead will likely go dry under county option. saloon owners plan stock disposal as Governor Hammond's decision looms.
A 1915 Williston column urges abandoning constant grumbling to pursue productive work and market opportunities. It extols optimism, hustle, and community wealth while calling for action and better times ahead. Also lists unclaimed advertised letters for week ending February 27, 1915.
A 1915 county news item urges farmers to plant double potato acreage and use all arable land to meet home and wartime demands. It notes high prices, export demands for European troops, and stresses expanding crops, livestock, and poultry. Local social notes follow with names and visits.
Neighbors report persistent fog and varied activity. Shoppers from Williston visit, farmers plan sales and purchases of cattle and land, a dance occurs at L Sandvick’s, and a telephone meeting is set at J J Garson’s to push rural phone service. Andrew Borsheim and Jorkenson announce spring building plans as residents anticipate milder weather and road improvements.
Martin Jensen seen in Dry Run Friday in a week of seed grain cleaning. George Dickson called at H C Kaetzel’s Wednesday. Mr Higiey near losing another cow this year. Fred Kruger recovered enough to move about without crutch or cane. Ed Cabin sang at the club meeting and drew applause. February ends well. March should follow. Albert Hintz and H C Kaetzel visited W W Kellner Friday. Rose Hill farmers club met at Formosa schoolhouse with strong attendance. Ruzicka from the experimental farm spoke on corn raising and costs, hopes to return.
Mr W W Keltner led services at Trenton Sunday. Ray Kratzer bought the Tillie Courtney place. Lawrence Jackson works for C A Kauffman. Mrs Riedon McCoy called on Mrs Ben Frank Monday. O A Myers helped Horace Sporline clean grain Friday. Amos Adams called on Rigdon McCoy Monday. Arena Prank called on Mrs Rigdon McCoy Saturday. Mr and Mrs Jessie Brown called at Abe Millers Thursday.
Extract from H F Cochems presenting Senator Robert M La Follette as Wisconsin’s candidate for the presidential nomination. The speech lauds his reforms, energy, and staunch advocacy for the common people, noting his lasting impact on Wisconsin government and nationwide ideas of citizen power. Delivered at Congregational church on March.
Local Weather Bureau report details weekly weather at Williston North Dakota for the week ending March 3 1915. Includes highest temperature 31 on Feb 28 and lowest 4 on Feb 27 with average 15 and precipitation 00. Notes last years extremes and record precipitation for 1912.
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