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Newspaper

Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1916

Page

9

Pasture yields praised by Larimore farmer Eastgate

Farm official R F Flint highlights Jake Eastgate of Larimore as a persistent pasture advocate. Demonstration plots show 4 acre plots yielding 140 lbs beef per acre in 1918, with earlier years at 101 and 260 lbs per acre, under sandy Lake Agassie conditions and barnyard fertilizer.

Jake Eastgate Larimore North Dakota Culture and Labor R. F. Flint Eastgate Agricultural College Lake Agassie Red River Valley

Pan American Financial Congress marks notable shift in Latin policy

In Buenos Aires on May 1 the Pan American Financial Congress, led by Secretary William G. McAdoo, concluded with praise for improved U S Latin ties. Delegates urged unified monetary practices, a shared international fleet plan, and compulsory language teaching while favoring lighter travel licenses for itinerant merchants and travelers.

Buenos Aires Argentina Associatedress Pan- American Financial Congress International High Commission Pn American United States Wilson Roosevelt Latin America William G. McAdoo Department of the McAdoo Congress Argentine Republic Ile America

If You Can’t Say Something Good About Neighbors

Criticism of others is easy while crediting those under powerful pressures is hard. People justify failure by blaming circumstances and overlook the courage of those who struggle under burdens. The piece urges quiet streets and recognizing merit in failure or adversity.

Clean Up and Paint Up Civic Call to Action

An editorial urges spring cleaning in homes yards streets and alleys. It argues for paint household goods tools and cleanliness as civic duty and public health, noting society advertises paint and soap for everyone and calling for action to keep surroundings orderly and beautiful.

Unclear health quip fragment about public health references

Fragmentary text questions discuss disease control and public health duties, mentioning rabies, child health, insanity cost, and typhus in a garbled form with misspellings and broken phrases. No coherent report, no identifiable events or proper names.

United States U. S Ander

Seed corn for sale at Bismarck Elevator Co listing

Seed corn for sale including several hundred gushels Gehu and Triumph flint and mixed Dent corn from the 1914 crop. Germination over 90 percent. Price eight per gushel shelled. Sacks extra. F. 9. h. cars. Bismarck, North Dakota. Bismarck Elevator & Investment Co. Albert Bismarck. Bessie Sinnott, dressmaker, 300 West Broadway, Williten, North Dakota. Phone 379 Red. 231.

H. Cars Bismarck N. Dak Bismarck Elevator & Investment Co Abert Bismarck Bessie A. Sinnott West Broadway Yitaten Red

North Dakota taxes and state government costs debated

An analysis cites North Dakota tax data showing state levy per $1000 of value at 0.90, far lower than Indiana, Washington, and Arizona. It argues local taxes drive most increases, while state educational and public services remain efficient and economical amid rising overall tax burdens.

United States North Dakota Nebraska Indiana Washington Arizona Dal ‘Kota State Tax Commission Tax Commission Acta P.c South Dakota Minnesota Montana Idaho Towa Colorado Florida North Takota California Connecticut Maine Massachusetts Michigan Nevada New York Oregon Wisconsin Gon

Norway Day in Watford Observed by Scandinavian Ladies Aid

Norway Independence Day was celebrated in Watford City under the Scandinavian Gentlemen’s Leith era church Ladies Aid. A large crowd from nearby towns attended as the Watford City Band performed and Attorney Geo F Shafer gave an address praising Norway and noting neutrality in the war era. He highlighted Norway’s early rights for women and received strong applause.

America Geo. F. Shafer Norway M.konize Shafer Woanp

Democratic candidate for county commissioner Fourth District

A declaration of candidacy for county commissioner in the Fourth District seeks June primary support. The notice credits Williston and includes contact directions to Adv. G. J. Harding, with a brief note on delivery on short notice.

Cagevet Adv G. J. Harding

Ingwaldson Seeks Register of Deeds Post in North Dakota

Ole E. Ingwaldson announces candidacy to succeed as Register of Deeds in Wasame County North Dakota. Campaign emphasizes Republican voter support ahead of the primary on June 28, 1916. Formal plea requests votes and backing.

Register OF Deeds Wasame County N. Dak Ole E. Ingwaldson

Williams County Treasurer Candidate Declares Candidacy

To the voters of Williams County F G Johnson Ray North Dakota announces candidacy for County Treasurer in the Republican primary on June 28. He pledges to serve the people to the best of his ability if elected.

Williams County Wis F. G. Johnson Ray N. D

Republican Sheriff Candidate Seeks Williams County Nomination

L. Coulter of Williston North Dakota declares candidacy for Williams County sheriff in the June 28 1916 primary. He pledges to run the office businesslike and economical if nominated and elected. Manford C Webb seeks reelection as Commissioner of the 4th District Williams Co North Dakota asking for Republican primary support on June 28 1916.

Williams County L. ¥. Coulter Williston N. D Williams Co N. Cak Larkin C, Hart

Oscar E Westberg Seeks County Treasurer Nomination

Candidate Oscar E Westberg of Cottonwood Lake North Dakota announces his candidacy for County Treasurer subject to Republican primaries on June 28 1916. Fully solicited support from voters.

Oscar E. Westberg Cottonwood Lake N. D

Williams County Coroner Primary Campaign Notices

Republican voters are urged to support candidate C E Distad for coroner in Williams County in the June 28, 1916 primary. Additional notices show H T Skovholt and A L Butler declaring candidacies seeking party support.

County Auditor Nomination by Republican Primary

A candidate seeks the Williami county auditor post to succeed the current officeholder subject to Republican voters decision at the primary while endorsing support from party members and local officials. The fragment references a political contest and unnamed supporters.

Williams County sheriff candidate declares primary bid

Ralph Williams of Epping North Dakota announces his run in the Republican primaries for Williams County sheriff on June 28 1916. He vows to run the office economically and fearlessly if elected and notes he will not be a candidate in the finals if defeated.

Tam Williams County

Williams County Republican primary candidate notices

A scanned slate of filings announcing candidacies for state and local offices in Williams County North Dakota for the June 28, 1916 Republican primaries. Names include Abt E. C., Carney J. C., Selbert, N. Oak, T. Ludvig Larson, Wm. Owens, Carl Gauthier, Malcolm MacKay, Anna M. Peterson, Fredbert, Chas. C. Converae, A. E. Scace, with positions for State Senator Clerk of the District Court County Commissioner State's Attorney Register of Deeds Sheriff Superintendent of Schools Representative and other district roles.

J. C. Selbert Willama Co. N. Oak Wm. G. Owens Register OF Deeds Williams County Carl Gauthier Anna M. Peterson

Republican filings announce sheriff and commissioner bids

A garbled notice presents multiple 4th of July era declarations of candidates in Williams County. It names a sheriff hopeful in 1811 style language, a 1916 bid for commissioner, and a fourth district county commissioner candidate Edward E Haugen Gladys North Dakota, urging support and a June primary election.

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Farm Department PAN American Financial Congress State Auditors Office State Superintendent of Public Instruction Supreme Court Edora Annal Udiergatens Watford Eee -'D Manford C. Webb C. E. Distad H. T. Skovholt, M Connieam A. L. Butler Williame M, H, Anon Ralph Williams Epping Dak Ereby E. C. Carney T.udvig Larson Bonetraill Malcolm MacKay Fredbert Chas C. Converae Kafer Scace A. E. Scace House of Representatives Dist Sab Gungsey Rain Edward E. Haugen, Gladys, N. Dak Williston Electric Construction CO Tin
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