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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1914
Page
5
May 7, 1914 Harper's Weekly piece reprints Edward K. Graham urging civic wisdom and cooperative effort. He calls for a balanced town with good money, water, streets, schools, churches and fair government benefiting the largest number, tying prosperity to order and shared welfare.
The Saturday Evening Post argues that one room rural schools are outdated and inefficient. It cites years of high teacher turnover, poor facilities, and long travel to nearby graded schools. It advocates consolidating districts to provide better equipment and qualified teachers, noting progress in the Midwest and the role of mobiles in reaching students. J. EB. Haskett of Howard is noted among city notables.
A packed meeting outlines a proposed electric railroad from Williston to Zahl Marmon and on to the Soo area, with routes, right of way, and financing discussed. Farmers pledge funds, organize, and elect leaders to pursue incorporation and surveying.
The Fram Farmers Club of Williams County North Dakota organized January 15 1914 with seventeen members and rapid growth to a large membership. Officers are Hans P Johnson president Sam Arnson vice president I Gumstvedt secretary John Hagbo treasurer. Committees study stock conditions gopher poison and formaldehyde with bulk buying savings. A rural free mail route is to be established aided by the club alongside good roads and cooperative purchasing. Nine members purchased full blooded Percheron stallion and corn production contests involve youth. The club emphasizes better farming and education through member collaboration and shared resources. Names of members listed include Simeen Fougner Jacob Dahle Albert Strand Ellef Arnson and many others.
Chas. E. Ulrich pledges a lifelong North Dakota certificate and thirty years of rural and city school experience. He states aims to advance rural and academic education to near equal opportunity, presents a detailed career summary, and notes active superintendent work at Ray public schools.
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