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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
7
Aluminum and phosphate based powders cost less than Royal Baking Powder which is cream of tartar from grapes. Cheap powders vary in leavening power and can ruin cakes, wasting materials. Royal Baking Powder yields finer food and saves resources.
Local items from Williston detail moves to Glendive and Minneapolis, visits from Alexander and Bonetrail residents, theater plans at the Orpheum, and community events. Pianos, dressmaking, shoe repairs, jewelry shops, and a May celebration highlight the bustling scene with several residents listed by name and town.
The County Superintendent announces eighth grade examinations will be held in rural schools on May 25 and 26. If schools are closed, students may take exams at the superintendent's office in Williston on those days. The notice includes a Ladies event for Miss Lou Pendroy with a corsetry demonstration at the Boston Store in Williston on May 19 and 20.
A feature notes a National Highways Association map showing planned cross country trunk lines across the United States with Williston on an east west route and Minot on a north south trunk. The association aims to extend practical routes for commerce with state and national government cooperation and offers large cash prizes for best road lists. A separate classified item advertises 1914 crop seed corn for sale by Bismarck Elevator Investment Co in Bismarck North Dakota.
Williston senior class staged A College Town at the Armory last Friday evening, drawing a large audience and netting over 125 dollars for class projects. The breezy comedy featured Jimmie Cavendish, Tad Cheseldine, Leviticus, Major Kilpeyr, Professor Senacharri, and others with Miss Jane Cavendish, Lurline Gopp, and Bernice Wolpert among the cast. The production served as both entertainment and a fund raiser for student needs.
Glendive games stir town talk as Williston Opportunes face Glendive’s fast team in a three game set. First game Friday at 6:30, second Saturday at 6:30, deciding game Sunday at 2 45. Opportunes long shot favorites despite lack of out of town foe. Kolls tipped for mound debut. Glendive touts two ace pitchers Leasey and Chase amid rising schedules with Cando and Minot agreeing to interchanges and more Montana towns likely to join.
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