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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1916
Page
5
A patriotic meditation on American nationhood from colonial independence through expansion and reform. It honors fathers who fought empires for freedom, built a navy and school system, opened lands to farmers and immigrants, and paid fair compensation, urging continuity of inherited liberty.
A Rome cablegram describes maimed and blinded soldiers begging in European capitals. The report questions its accuracy, noting such sights have appeared in many wars and centuries, with Napoleonic era wounds cited as historical precedent.
A clipping discusses veterans pensions and national gratitude, praising the U.S. for caring for cripples widows and orphans while criticizing European postwar governments. It contrasts heroic sacrifice with ingratitude and lauds Lincoln's trust and Ford before highlighting strong national pride.
Ralph Williams of Ep ping announces his Republican bid for sheriff. A leading local farmer, he vows to be a strong factor in the June campaign with the theme America First as a critique of opposing aims.
A note lists a March 15 afternoon suffrage meeting at Mrs H A Lamb 815 8rd Ave Pettysect with Mrs J D Eaton on The Women of the Bible. Discussion covers fifty questions on legal status of women including property, custody, inheritance and wages. A lawyer will answer. Also mentions a Trenton farmers meeting and Salvation Army revival from March 21 to 28 led by Edwin A Wilmer.
County Agent Hall notes limited Northwestern dent seed corn available for quick applicants. Upcoming farm club meetings include Rose Hill on March 11, Angie on March 15, Summit Valley on March 16, and Outlook on March 17.
Miss Margaret Monroe and Miss Florence McWilliams hosted Outlook club girls at a six o'clock Tuesday dinner in the Congregational church parlors. Miss Nana Newlander read a story from The Eternal Master. twenty five were present.
In a humorous letter from a friend in the east the writer mentions a back and forth about where the snow is scorched. The note says the sun scorches the snow there and that the hot climate deters a visit.
The Great Northern Extension department and Commercial Club directors announce a live farm topics meeting in Williston on March 20 at 1 30 p m in Odd Fellows hall. The Great Northern agricultural party led by F R Crane will attend to promote the Better Farming movement. Further details will follow after the Commercial Club board meeting.
Williams area submits three candidates for the national convention delegation while McKenzie county adds one. Republicans H. W. Braatelsen of Williston and C. C. Converse Schafer filed for nominations and Democrats T. M. Cooney and Joseph Cleary entered for the ticket.
Ole E Ingwaldson seeks re election as Williams County Register of Deeds in North Dakota with June 28 1916 primary. Auxiliary meeting for Wittenberg hospital to discuss event set for Friday March 10 at 2 PM.
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