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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1914
Page
5
A Williston Graphic editorial notes a cub reporter's failed wedding piece and argues small town merchants idle while mail order firms did about 90 million dollars in sales last year. It contends big city stores rely on bargain ads and hidden profits, warning that large chains may fail unless they adjust margins or practices.
Dry cleaned and pressed men’s suits available at one dollar each. Limited quantities.
Statistics show New York department stores average operating costs around 81 percent of sales while nation merchants show 10 percent. Large retailers rely on false advertising, harming small dealers. A town paper can expose these lies, rally local editors, and push honest trading.
Merchants groups and farm bureaus increasingly collaborate to boost local crops and farming practices. Citizens urged to buy local and voice complaints to merchants to strengthen the community economy. Cleveland Mayor Baker promotes a Father and Son movement now spreading from Bangor to Denver.
The piece traces evolving father son relations from boyhood through school years. It notes close companionship in youth, then growing separation as sons go to school and pursue independence, with letters home often brief and hurried. Exceptions show lasting ties when a youth joins his father's circle.
The city schools present a Friday evening program on March 27 at the Armory to fund a Vic trola and new records. Tickets cost 35 or 25 cents, with reserved seating at Kather's Drug Store on March 25. program includes multiple grade performances, dances, songs, and a pagent of the months.
Williston churches announce services at Hauges Lutheran and Williston Norwegian Borvise 10:30 a m Sunday school 3 p m English service 8 p m The Ladies Aid Society will be entertained Wednesday by Mrs O E Distad 401 Fourth Street West Pastors Lund and Varud unable to attend and all appointments for them are cancelled At Ploom Creek Norwegian service Sunday 3 p m
M E Church led by Pastor Lewis Wall announces next Sunday morning sermon Finis Est Melior Initio and an evening address by Dr MacManus on The Preservation of Manhood. Public urged to attend as large congregations observed with Sunday school and Epworth League activity noted. Easter sale and a Sunday concert planned with committee including Mesdames Brown Carpenter Disney Coulter and MacManus. Junior League candy sale and Home Made sale promoted.
Edwin S. Shaw reports services in Library hall on Sundays with 10 30 A M and 7 30 P M times, Bible School attendance rising to 160 and aiming for 175 before moving to the new church on April 11. U P S C E tickets for the U N D Glee Club concert April 11, Easter preparations underway, and contractors push interior work as floors are laid and painting continues.
The Williston township farmers club met with Mr and Mrs W H Petty on Tuesday. Six new members joined bringing total to 34. Program included violin and piano solos, duets, readings, and talks on fence posts, silo construction, and cooperation with local businesses. Meeting set for April 14 at Mr and Mrs John Lougheed home. Water Users Association to meet March 30 at 1 30 PM at the Court House to discuss steps under Interior Department water provisions.
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