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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1913
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Corbett and publisher in a Williston Graphic item. The readable content is unclear about events or outcomes, offering no concrete actions or dates to summarize.
A dramatic encounter is reported in the county paper on May 8 1818 as a shadowy figure with bright hair commanded people to “Keep off tha Grass” in a tense roadside moment. The event is framed with period tone and local color reflective of early 19th century county notices.
A discourse on Mother’s Day urges daily letters to mothers as a practice of love and kindness. It stresses three hundred sixty five days in a year, cites President McKinley’s similar habit, and extols the mother’s role as the cradle of the world, proposing the Forget Me Not as a honoring flower.
The city of Williston weighs a united push to secure a Soo Line road through town. Officials of the road will monitor any Williston effort to route construction in this direction.
A Dil has passed Minnesota legislature and goes to the governor to cut election expenses. County offices would start next election for four year terms. The public believes statewide officers should join the reform to curb political wrangles.
The piece describes a cold spell delaying a child from dressing for sports and yearning to play outdoors. A baseball bat and mitt are needed, as the youngster follows the idea of enjoying days of true sport like Isaac Walton’s era, with simple pleasures and fishing tackle in hand.
In Williston, community interest is waning across gatherings. The Citizens Institute shows sparse attendance while Chamber of Commerce representation was limited. Only the final Citizens Institute meeting and a Commercial Club luncheon drew noticeable participation, with other meetings resembling ward caucuses in turnout.
Mr Cooper, a Better Farming expert, lauds newspaper workers for their help and time in the state movement. He says their foresight will yield a better country, and notes public grief behind publishing. He thanks the paper for its service.
The May observance named Mother's Day grows from a long tradition of honoring mothers with flowers. A Philadelphia-based Miss Anna Jarvis sparked the movement, inspiring an enduring sentiment that has circulated in clippings for years.
California senator urges a bill to bar District of Columbia papers from publishing crimes accidents and tragedies. He argues readers oppose such news and cites harm to relatives while challenging the moral basis of sensational reporting. The speech contrasts with newspaper industry defenses and ends by noting doubt about the senator's experience in publishing.
A humorously styled spoof notes sensational headlines about a moonrise at nine o'clock last night and a forecast of a long day ahead. It cites an amateur play and a political convention, with mock inquiries about circulation and sensational agency phrasing.
Two lynx have taken up quarters near Churles Ferry and have killed a number of sheep. Doctor’s scene can be secured. Remember the Boy's Acre Yield Corn Contest entries close May 20th. Get Sekirest entries in boys and capture eenicies of sae North Dakota cities bat ey, see ee or een spirit. Government in Croaby rendering he pore permit, dipiared jen, drug store, nothing ya reat Beers.
A fragmented state note mentions vast untapped fuel in North Dakota and Texas suitable for briquetting. It discusses historic bonds, a 1918 federal loan program, and references Dakota banking and hospital bond context. Also recalls a murder claim involving Frank E. Funk and an ongoing defense strategy.
A fragment focuses on a dairy farming effort with youths assigned tasks such as managing cows cream and testing. The scene shows a boy amused by alfalfa and a farm helper narrating experiences, mentioning Mr. Dad Falmer and a North Illinois farm context.
Manufacturers agent will after May 8 be located at the Williston Music Store taking orders for ladies wear ing apparel Corseta Hosiery and exclusive tallet articles Call or phone Williston Music Co. 2w-45pl Adv.
Local notes report deaths, visits, and visits from Wisconsin and California. Gran dparents Hostetler dies suddenly. Rev W W Keltner preaches. Theron Sweezy horses run away. preaching by Rev Eby invited Friday to Sunday at Sunnyside Washington. neighbors and families cited, with several social mentions.
A draft reference notes Williston Drug Co earns praise from locals for a stomach remedy using buckthorn bark and an unfamiliar mixture. It hints at a German science background and claims instant relief from digestion issues, though the text is garbled and unclear about specifics.
Penticorve services were held Sunday at the usual time and place. Tuesday plans include a gathering by We the Santor at Five Miles Creek and Soo Pass. Moment May 15th the Indies meet in the church basement hosted by Mesdames Westby and Gustavaon.
Sunday School service canceled at 11 oclock. Next Sunday at 11 oclock in Pa. May 12 Bethel at 11 and Elbow Lake at 3. Bethel confirmation class Tuesday at 10. Auke Wadnendy met on the 14th. Rev Storhof to speak on Zion notes. Amundson pictures shown at South lenade mission on the 25 and 15 cents. Cordial invitation to all.
Congregational Church activities center on Mother's Day with sermons next Sunday and a service in Garden Valley at 8 PM. A white carnation honors a deceased mother and a red rose honors a living one. Bible school at 11 45 and evening service at 7. An Aid meeting is planned with Mrs. Lohrke and High School events include Junior Cubs and Giants games at Saturday 2 PM.
The note lists 10 30 A M My Mother and 8 P M The Motherhood of God services. It mentions the first year finances report presented to the official board on the 6th and discusses orderly conduct and adherence to the program, with references to meetings and trading actions.
The text describes broad advances in multiple areas of news. It notes a lunch sale in room North and a class studying environmental influence. Tonight May 9 the Epworth League meets at Miss Katheryne Schumaker’s home and Miss Bernice Wheeler hosts the Cheerful Workers gathering.
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