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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
5
In a May 13, 1915 issue, the Williston Graphic reprints Grand Forks Daily Herald reasoning on the Lusitania disaster. It argues the act is murder regardless of war status, condemning attacks on civilians and warning that war does not justify such inhuman acts.
The Williams County Bible School Convention will be in this city on May 27 and 28. The program includes devotions, training, and committee work led by Rev Nelle Osman, Miss Bessie Baldwin, Mrs Ella Morris Snow, and others. Sessions cover Home Department Cradle Roll temperance and punctuality topics, with a Friday banquet at 6:00 PM hosted by the Congregational Church.
Washington May 11 cabinet meeting lasted nearly three hours the longest in months. Members refused to comment on Lusitania incident while maintaining grave reserved demeanor. Bryan pressed for details but insisted discussions at cabinet meetings must stay private. Daniels declined to discuss fleet passage through the Panama Canal in July.
The High school chorus directed by Miss Cooper and Miss Gill staged The Eventful Day at the Orpheum last Friday. Bright music and fresh voices impressed audiences though the plot was slight. Notable solos and ensemble work by May le Jamieson Marion Smith Frances Monson Marguerite Heffernan Violet Wilbury Clifford Kvindler Howard MacDonald Charlie Bradly Cassady Harold Gauthier and others drew praise for tone, training and stage presence. A second performance is planned at commencement time for those who missed the opening.
The text touts the Lusitania sinking as a great naval achievement with moral significance beyond material gain. It contrasts talk of cleaning up with the act itself and hints at consequences for those who reveal secrets.
Reports from Queenstown say Elbert Hubbard and his wife perished when the Lusitania was torpedoed. Hubbard, famed East Aurora writer and Roycroft founder, known for The Philistine and his Bib Business philosophy, was born June 19, 1859 in Bloomington Illinois. His career spanned journalism, radical early works, and deluxe publishing. Also notes Martineau McIntosh wedding and local rainfall, with brief reflections on war accountability.
The younger pupils of Mrs A E Distad presented a recital in Library Hall Monday evening to an eager audience. The children showed careful instruction and steady practice, earning hearty approval from those attending.
The health board urges residents to join the cleanup and paint-up effort, noting neglected spots around town and offering a garbage can service for a small fee. Call 156 to join the program or report missed pickups, with penalties for noncompliance. A school election notice in Williston District No. 1 also appears, detailing June 1 voting at Central School for two board seats and related schedule.
The United States Reclamation Service invites bids on all horses used by the service except those kept for the power house and coal mine. Available for sale or hire, these farm work horses are offered to farmers at the project headquarters for viewing and possible purchase or lease under Acting Project Manager Wm. S. Arthur.
Mr A Pearson has installed a DeLaval milk clarifier and will supply centrifugally clarified milk. The device removes sediment slime and inflammatory discharges from most cows, improving public health. Orders via phone 176.
A fragmented line urges asking a dealer to match a strolling merchant’s price quickly. It hints the dealer will do so, but warns about goods not meeting the mark. The text contrasts two sellers, questioning where the other is.
Letters advertised and unclaimed for week ending May 8 list names including Akre Tillie Branvold Mrs P Brown E C Carton Albert Dei etnand te Harry Haugen Nellie Hanna Hees Taj bbs H Monreei Miller Oscar Morriss Moore Mrs A N Nilson Knuter rson Adolph Putman Joe Richa C E Stonbak Tiss 6 Syverson G TI Young Dy Waltkamp Henry Leonhardy P M. Call for these letters.
Public notice warns flies spread disease from refuse and manure piles and urges property owners to clean alleys yards and privy vaults. It states May to a name will be done and charged to the owner. Dr P U Taberge signs the notice.
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