10 May 1917
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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1917
Page
1
J. C. Field the county surveyor urges townships to maintain recently built grades citing 1916 county spending of twenty thousand dollars with no maintenance leading to deep ruts. He urges shared effort and practical steps like harrowing and dragging to improve roads and asks for collective action before current petitions are resolved.
Over 525 memberships have been applied for in the Williston Chapter of the Red Cross after a late week campaign. A Tuesday school auditorium meeting started actual work with Dr. T. J. Strong outlining first aid basics. Committees were named with officers serving ex-officio on the executive panel.
Commissioners say the townships are to blame for spots like this as a Medicine Lodge Springs delivery truck stuck in mud near Wil liston underscores frequent road improvement requests. Board members vow careful spending and frank talks to ensure funds reach the right projects and deliver good roads soon.
Fragmentary OCR text invokes Hermann Hagedorn with lines about glory, deeds, noble dead, swords, and the question of what remains for soldiers. Contains incomplete phrases praising courage and condemning cowardice, ending with a call to men.
Williston fans will see the 1917 Opportunes in action Sunday against Grenora at the new ball park. The Grenora club is in good shape and aims for a strong showing. Local business leaders back the team, and uniforms feature a patriotic U S flag emblem.
The Williston National Farm Loan Association reports smooth progress with organization blanks received by Secretary D I Todd. Directors planned agent visits to finalize applications for Fed Land Bank in St Paul after loan committee review and board approval. A May 18 meeting at 1 PM in the Commissioners room will act on pending applications.
The Williams County Bible Schools Convention outlines sessions with four experienced workers guiding Sunday School staff. A. L. Bishop of Fargo, James C. Garrison, and Rev. E. C. Ford lead conferences and sermons at local churches. Rural Survey results and a May 23 deadline for information are emphasized.
Committees report overall cleaning efforts satisfactory as citizens tackled alleys and premises. Many areas remain untouched with ashes and manure heaps. inspections will continue and no one will be exempt from cleanup. Boy scouts receive credit for their participation.
North Dakota Governor Lynn Frazier and A. C. Townley plan a Nonpartisan League tour touching major towns. The visit targets June 5 Devils Lake through June 15 Fargo with stops including Williston June 7 to discuss HB 44 veto, terminal elevator bill and Anti Socialist Union mobilization.
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