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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1911
Page
4
Rates listed include Fifteen cents per inch per insertion under contract for 1200 inches annually. Twelve and a half cents per inch per Issue when contract covers 1 inch or more per year. Want ads one cent. reading notices five cents per line per issue. $35 for 1000 lines when used within year. Professional cards seventy five cents per inch per month or 87 50 per year paid in advance. Per word per issue.
The Indianapolis-born James Whitcomb Riley famed for The Old Swimmin Hole and The Frost Is On the Pumpkin is gravely ill and bedridden. His once brilliant mind is dimmed by illness, and friends struggle to recognize him, ending a bright public life with fading cheer.
A Duluth dispatch reports leading flaxseed crushers and seed men mobilizing to help northwestern farmers obtain first class seed for spring planting. A seed shortage looms as stocks dwindle from 30 million bushels years ago to 9 to 10 million this year, prompting imports and a 25 cent duty. An outreach drive by American Linseed Co. aims to distribute seed via Fargo bureau, with E H Smith coordinating farmer surveys.
A hearing last week in Divide County tax dispute reveals Treasurer Noonan seeks access to the other county’s books to collect taxes. Treasurer Hanson demurred claiming insufficent facts and improper party. Local counsel say tax entitlement hinges on intercounty settlement. Brace and Braatelien appeared for Divide and the other county.
State attorney questions the 25 cent deed transfer fee collected by the auditor, seeks mandamus against commissioners. Hearing set for the 18th to settle whether fees belong to the county or auditor under the new 1907 law, with actions to recover or settle the funds since July 1, 1907.
Postmaster General Hitchcock outlines that one North Dakota magazine faces higher postage while seven periodicals will gain advertising rights under the pending postal bill. The measure preserves current rates for newspapers and small magazines, with several state scholarly and professional bulletins listed as newly authorized to carry advertisements.
Marmon Literary Club holds a Friday evening debate on socialism at Marmon schoolhouse on March 17 1911. Speakers will present both sides of the issue with a special literary program and refreshments served. Cor.
United Lutheran Church will hold Sunday evening services at 8 oclock led by Rev A S Bue of Stanley. Ladies Aid will be entertained by Mrs C M and Mrs Hy Hentges on Wednesday March 15. United Young People meet in the basement Wednesday evening March 15.
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