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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1917

Page

11

Boy Scout Movement Aims at Science Discipline and Service

The boy scout movement invites boys twelve and up to join through oath and tests learning flag history knots and crafts. Troops, led by a scoutmaster and supervised by a troop committee, promote healthful play nature study and camping with weekly meetings and annual camps. A daily good turn and a 25 cent annual fee fund activities and community demonstrations with officials often supporting scouting efforts.

Boy Scout Movement

Campers to fill Palisades park with 50 000 capacity

W A Welch, engineer for Palisades Interstate Park, plans a lakeside complex near Greater New York to house 50 000 campers. Scouts will occupy a large lake formed by three merged lakes, with Car pond given to Big Brothers and the Society for Improving the Condition of the Poor. A neighborhood camp model from Los Angeles and Seattle is proposed with small family buildings for open living in summer.

W. A. Welch Palisades Interstate Park Greater New York Ailtes Scouts of Car Pond Big Brothers Society For Los Angeles Seattle

Notes of the Scouts on self control and honor

The piece urges scouts to master themselves before facing world problems. It promotes temper control, truthful speech, moderate eating, avoidance of alcohol and tobacco, and guarding one’s honor as a sacred duty. A Montclair lecturer cites over sixty winter birds, suggesting scouts should easily pass their studies.

Knights of Old Montclair N. J

Boy Scouts’ Educational Work Aims For Leadership Roles

The national council plans conferences for scoutmasters and officials and develops leadership training with educational institutions. It seeks to promote the scout program to student bodies and conventions, publish helpful articles, offer correspondence courses, and engage teachers through journals. Troop 1 Santa Fe aided New Mexico educators at the state association convention, guiding guests, transporting luggage, and serving without tips, earning thanks from the chamber and women’s clubs at a banquet.

Boy Scouts of America Boy Scout Movement National Council Scout Fkers Santa Fe N. M New Mexico State Education Association Chamber of Commerce

Boy Scouts Handbook Tops Juvenile Book Sales

The Handbook for Boys by the Boy Scouts of America has become the country’s bestseller among juvenile books. In the last two years it sold more than 360000 copies, likely outselling Treasure Island and Robinson Crusoe combined in the same period.

Boy Scouts of America

Scout Principles and a New York Scholarship Addendum

A scout moves quietly through woods to study tracks and signs revealing animal habits. He communicates silently with brothers across cities and countries using scout signals. The New York State College of Forestry at Syracuse offers a scholarship to a Boy Scout resident of New York.

New York State College of Forestry Syracuse University New York

Flag at Teddy's Cabin on Mother's Day

Bismarck May 8 a fitting feature of the capital's observance of Mother's Day urged by state officials is the raising of the Stars and Stripes over the log cabin once Theodore Roosevelt's ranch home. The exterior of the capitol lacks color and a small flag flaps to shreds.

Bismarck N. D Theodore Roosevelt Capitol

Less Meat If Bage And Kidneys Hurt

A medical advice item warns that regular meat consumption can harm kidneys causing backache headaches and bladder irritation. It recommends four ounces of salts daily in water before breakfast to flush and stimulate kidneys and neutralize urine acids.

Jean

Staff on Capitol Roof Prompts Flagpole Plan

The record describes a 100 foot flagpole proposed for the capitol front with a second staff suggested. The pole’s placement prevents lowering the flag at night and keeps the banner raised in all weather, giving it a persistent, disreputable appearance.

State House Capitol

Doctor offers free consultations on travel to Great Northern Hotel

Dr Mellenthin, a licensed physician, will be at the Great Northern Hotel on Saturday June 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a free examination only, with treatment costs if chosen. He claims no surgery for chronic conditions and advertises nonoperative methods for stomach, liver, nerves, and other ailments, with German spoken and address at 336 Boston Block, Minneapolis.

Great Northern Hotel Mellenthin North Dakota Boston Block Minneapolis Minn

Roosevelt Cabin Guard Raises Flag on Mother's Day

A fragment notes a movement marking Mother's Day with flagraising to honor the Rough Rider, recognized for his pivotal role in bringing national spirit.

Roosevelt

General Note on a Quiet Anniversary Observation

A simple, heartfelt reflection marks a sincere anniversary observance. The piece emphasizes enduring esteem for the honoree and a calm, respectful remembrance shared in a community setting.

Patrons of Hotel Dyckman in Minneapolis

A fragmented notice notes patrons at the Hotel Dyckman in Minneapolis seek courteous service in every department. The readable text is limited and does not provide additional details or events.

Dyckman Minneapolis Sual Dyekmen

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BOY Scouts Boy Scouts of Ameri Eboy Hitch Boy Scout Scout Handbook Teddy Williston Little Model Cafe Joe Pavlik Prop Main Street West Red Cross Dry Cleaners Rygg Tailoring Co
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