Wilson's Second Inaugural Scene of Patriotism
President Woodrow Wilson pledged peace with honor amid war, urging armed neutrality and a moral role for the United States. He spoke of liberty for mankind, avoiding conquest while signaling possible future action if needed, as crowds sang America and banners proclaimed national resolve.
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Wilson
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
America
United States
Capitol Crounds
White House
Poland
Williston Library Reports Record February Activity
The Williston Library posted its largest February in history with 1939 books circulated, over a quarter non fiction. Daily average was 88, peak day 134, and staff highlight building-related services and new children's and youth titles.
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Williston
F. H. Barnett
Jack
London
O'Dell Finishing Year In Business
The O'Dell ready to wear store marks its first anniversary with a three day sprint opening around March 15. The shop, largest exclusive ladies store in the state, is praised for selecting stock in advance and benefiting from Mr. O'Dell’s trade connections in Williston and past role at Brucecer store.
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O'Dell
Mr. O'Dell
Brucecer
Williston
Rutledge State Checker Champ Crowned at Grand Forks
Robert Rutledge deputy county sheriff won the state checker title at Grand Forks in a tight final, defeating Park Energe 50 to 48. Rutledge had shown strong play in the previous tournament, keeping opponents in suspense until late moments. His win surprised few friends who followed the event.
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Robert Rutledge
Grand Forks
Yeatersey
Park Energe Acore
Mr. Rutledge
Bob
Boosters to Meet in Minot on Wonderland Trail Plans
Grand Forks to Williston supporters will gather in Minot to discuss the Wonderland trail. The meeting aims to align highway bills from the recent session and mobilize boosters, Williston Auto Club members, and civic groups for events including Fourth of July auto races and other club activities.
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Grand Forks
Williston
Minot
Reishus
State Highways Commission
Bella
C. E. Krohn
Williston Saute Boys
Commercial Club
Adjutant General to Inspect North Dakota Guard
Adjutant General T H Tharlson of Grand Forks and a regular army captain arrived for inspection of Company E of the North Dakota National Guard. The inspection at the Armory will be open to the public tonight and a legislative allowance will give each man nearly 80 dollars as partial pay for services rendered.
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T. H. Tharlson
Grand Forks
North Dakota National Guard
Monster Fourth for Williston Williston Auto Race Big July Plans
A Williston booster meeting launched plans for a monster Fourth of July celebration promising the biggest Western North Dakota event yet. A five member committee led by J. W. Jackson drafted a program including two days of activities with auto races motorcycles a hall game band tournament fireworks and surprise numbers aimed at drawing up to 10 000 people. A new Kenmare store location was announced as W A Garrison moved his business there amid lingering snow.
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Williston
North Dakota
Court Room
J. W. Jackson
Commercial Club
Ims Liately
Byron Lyons
Henry Greengard
T. C. Hutchinson
Joe Cutting
W. J. Jackson
L. O. Yonker
A. Kassi
W. A. Garrison
Kenmare
High School Debaters Present Swiss System Debate
Six top high school debaters argued for the Swiss system of universal military training, opposing the standing army. The six speakers and sponsors faced a lively audience, with girls earning top honors as Campbell Minkler Halvorson and Olive Judkins were named best by judges Frank E. Fick, William Owens, and Alvah Field. Principal Miss Gill announced a patrons and teachers meeting next Tuesday and the glee clubs performed several songs between sessions.
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United States
Arinemus UF
Sury Iphin Jackenroth
Olive Judkins
Bruce McDonald
Campbell Minkler
Olive Halvorson
Emmet Diggins
J. W. Jackson
James H. Batten
Frank E. Fick
Wm. G. Owens
Alvah J. Field
Campbell Mink- Jer Fe Halvorson
Miss Gill
Chigh
Supt. L. A. White
North Dakota Men Behind Montana Bank Form West Fork Charter
Helena reports a bank charter granted for West Fork. L. J. Conlan and C. Evans of North Dakota will move to establish a state bank with W. S. Davidson of Williston and O. D. Heege of Minnewaukan backing. They plan resignations from Citizens State Bank and aim to erect the new bank building as soon as weather permits with officers to be named by April.
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Helena
West Fork
L. J. Conlan
C. Evans
Davidson—Hegere Sgnificate
North Dakota
The American Girl on St Patrick's Day in Williston
Tom Lennon trains locals for the production The American Girl to be staged at the Armory on Saturday Evening March 17. St Josephs Church again marks St Patrick's Night with a major amateur effort led by the Knights of Columbus. The play, once staged in eastern cities by Charles Frohman, is expected to attract a large Williston audience.
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Tom Lennon
Nehly
the Armory
St. Josephs Church
St. Patrick's Night
Toenl
Williston
Knights of Columbus
Charles Frohman
Freshmen Defeat Seniors In Interclass Hoops Clash
Interest grows in a local high school interclass basketball series. Freshmen beat Seniors in a close opener 13 to 5 with lingering early season thrills. Juniors seek final spot as Friday’s finale features the girls team from Poplar alongside the senior night activities. Fire drills show satisfactory results and Night School reports continued lively enrollment.
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Anhamores
Poplar
Experts Plan City Hospital With Chicago Authority
Dr. Beard and Dr. Hornsby to aid Williston in selecting plans for the new Wittenberg hospital. They will review ground, discuss site options, and seek Mayo Brothers approval. Beard plans to speak at the school auditorium Wednesday night to outline hospital moves and invite public interest.
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Williston
United States
R.O. Beard
Johnn Hornsby
Chicago
Wittenberg
Beard
University Tee Eeepees Garm Ant
New Hospital
Dr. Hornsby
Williston Hospital
Hornsby
Mayo Brothers
Rochester
Ming
Willis
Northwest
J. W. Jackson
Commercial Club
Tr Beard
Williston Ublic
Plana
Farmers To Meet At Trenton March 17
An agricultural meeting will be held at Trenton on March 17 under the Eight Mile Farmers Club and local business leaders. Speakers include G W Porter of Universal Portland Cement Co on cement construction and mixing and a Miss McDonald from the Agricultural College. The county agent will discuss seeds and general farm subjects. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Arthur E Healey of Mondak Montana.
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Trenton
Eight Mile Farmers Club
Business Men of
G.W. Porter
Universal Portland Cement Co
Pleasant social function marks club meeting here
The Federated Women's Clubs district held a board meeting in this city on Wednesday March 7 to plan the May 10 and 11 hooting at Ray. Attendees included district officers and club presidents. They discussed fundraising for a Student's Loan Fund and arranged the May program with a tea reception, musical numbers, and readings. The event ended with a dinner for forty two and a successful program hosted at Mrs. J A Cunningham's home.
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Federated Women's Clubs
Ray
E. C. Carney
Geo. Mclntosh
Suffrage Club
J. A. Cunningham
B. & T. Club
Zion
Mother's Club
L. A. White
Civic League
Tom MacKay
L. C. Hart
Muddy Valley
Bertha Palmer
W. H. Westergaard
State Educational Department
North Diakota Federation of Women’s Clubs
L. B. Dochterman
State Legislative Department
Harry C. Hanson
State Civic Department
Guy L. Grove
Crosby
Geen
Mss. Iice
Wild Rose Club
Ray Club
Mogram
Tmne
C. F. Currie
S. J. Creaser
Miss Baldwin
BE. Rather
B. L. Hardaway
Geo. Everson
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Nation
Mighty
White
Rutledge State Checker
Champ
Boosters
Monster
Aj Aprilia
di Ier
Conlan
The
Frohman
Armory
Freshies
DR. Beard
John Hornsby
Arthur E Healey
Mondak, Mont
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