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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
5
A fragmented OCR notice outlines a historic advertising term: payment per word and per insertion and advance requirements. It discusses credit terms, belt, cards, and a cautious schedule for future billing, with emphasis on early reporting and currency handling. The text remains muddled but centers on advertisement costs.
An exchange in Williston portrays alleged bias in The Graphic regarding Socialist support and newsroom politics. John Corbett asserts The Graphic never refused Socialist material and remains open to Socialist propaganda within reasonable limits.
The Graphic denounces the Herald in a heated spat over editorial policy and party alignment. It asserts independence from foreign influence and warns readers the Herald pursues a Socialist stance, promising further critique in future columns.
Wisconsin born Morton H Aren M H Amen rose from country schools to banking and real estate before moving to North Dakota in 1904. He served as county auditor since 1910, delivering a strong two year record and is renominated by the Republican party with primaries set for June 26.
L. C. Higley a candidate to succeed himself as Register of Deeds. Born on a Wisconsin farm fifty three years ago he has followed pioneer life across three states. Educated in country schools he worked for McCormick Harvesting Machine until 1902 then homesteaded here and was elected to the Register of Deeds in 1908 and again in 1910 by Williams County voters.
Public service note lauds Higley for efficient work in the Register of Deeds office noting innovations like the public record index, numerical index and card index systems. The piece says his improvements saved taxpayer dollars and that he is a candidate for nomination to be decided by voters June 26.
William B. Overson born November 1872 in Cambridge Wisconsin. He studied at Wisconsin University and its law school then practiced in Racine and Rockford before moving to Williston in 1899. He served Williams County States Attorney for two terms and was elected to the Senate in 1908. He helped secure the land office for the city and supported irrigation projects. He seeks renomination citing a faithful public service record.
Carl Livdahl is a Republican candidate for Williams County treasurer. Born in Houston County Minnesota he moved as a child to Cass County North Dakota in 1878 and later studied at Luther College Decorah Iowa. He served as deputy treasurer in McHenry North Dakota and since 1907 has worked at First State Bank of Ray as assistant cashier.
William G Owens, a longtime Minnesota-educated lawyer and North Dakota resident, seeks the Republican nomination for Williston representative in the June 26 primaries. He has served as county attorney in Redwood County and as United States attorney in this county, and since moving to Williston has practiced law and led the local office.
Notice is given by the Department of the Interior United States Land Office at Williston North Dakota on April 16 1912 that John Eton of Williston North Dakota has filed notice of intention to make five year proof to establish claim to land in Township 153 North Range h on June 24 1912 before the Register and Receiver of the United States Land Office at Williston North Dakota. Witnesses named Sivert J Stokke Andrew Hanson Anton Woll Olaf K Dan all of Williston Samuel Adame Register
The Belle Fouche irrigation project in South Dakota opens nearly 100 farms of 40 to 90 acres for entry on May 26 under homestead and reclamation laws. Applicants with $1600 to $8000 can acquire land. government will fund irrigation engineering, with easy terms once water is available. Details via the Reclamation Service in Washington or Settlement Act office, Chicago. The valley, near Black Hills, offers transport, established towns, schools, and churches, with $3,000,000 invested in a 100,000 acre reclamation system.
State Engineer T R Atkinson of Bismarck visited Williston on Wednesday meeting Senator Overson and Mayor Jackson. He reported the Mouse river draindams project ahead with construction started. Atkinson, in office five years as state engineer, praised for service across party lines. Local weather notes for May 1912 show highs 82, 83. lows 32, 24. rain totals 0.04 and 0.25 inches.
Mortgage sale notice for athnic Xless mortgagor to Charles W Handley and Mary O Handley lists chattels including a one story frame building and camera to satisfy a $619 debt. Sale set for 2 PM May 25 1912 at the east part of lots 19 and 14 Block 11 Original Williston North Dakota with details of property and sale location.
John A Corbett Dear Sir Florida letters discuss Williams County roots Irish potatoes and other vegetables shipped from Florida with yields of five dollars per barrel and forty to fifty barrels per acre. The writer notes climate heat during summer, sunstroke rarity, mild mosquitoes, and warns against early planting on new land. He expects soil to rival the best, urges ample funds for a second year, and promotes Florida as a winter refuge for those tired of Northwest cold. He ends with a promise to write again if not discarded.
The appellate division rules that real money poker in a private home between friends is lawful gambling. Police interference is barred if conducted as a family affair, with bets placed in the domicile. The decision raises questions about what counts as a home and who counts as friends.
Sunday school next Sunday at 2 PM and evening service at 8 PM led by C Nelgon at Haugues Lutheran Church. Also for sale a Jersey milch cow in the care of B L Hardaway Willis ton ND arte.
San Francisco May 15 Returns from yesterday's state presidential preference primary show Roosevelt leading Taft and LaFollette by about 60,000 to 65,000 in the Republican contest and Clark ahead of Wilson by around 20,000 in the Democratic race.
The following business houses will close at six oclock F H Smith G M Hedderich A Bousliman Mrs Hager Van Antwerp W D Wolpert Bruegger Mere Co Asbury Grocery Co Rawson Hdw Co H Weatherwax Greengard Bros W Francis Kassia Bros Anderson Hdw Co A N Eidsness L Harris E H Weil A Rawitzer Thos Jermanes Swedlund Bros Stenehjem Husebye Hdw Co A J Harris P C Hamre Botton Bros Robert Slater McGahey Partridge C M Taylor Mrs A A Ringo Sam Gorson Geo Rawitscher The City Grocery John Shikany W A Garrison A C Ringo
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