Boys Grow Record Corn Yields in North Dakota Contest
Henry Granlund and Clemence Schatz top Better Farming association yields with 106 and 96 bushels per acre. Granlund wins 1000 sweepstakes prize. both use home grown seed, standard field practices, and favorable climate. Entries from across the state, average yields highlight local farming progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Granlund
Ransom County
Clemence Schatz
McHenry County
Better Farming Association
North Dakota
Henry F. Granlund
Dakota
DeLamere
Dol
Noel Thorpe
Minnesota No
Dent
Tvo
Henry Hendrikson
Minnesota
Mansfield Takes Office at Williston Land Office
C A Mansfield appointed receiver of the Williston land office has taken charge on November 1, succeeding M S Williams who led the office for four years. His appointment was confirmed by the senate and transfer completed after routine matters. Some eye farmers handle all exes each day as they are received from the nests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Mansfield
Williston
Mr. Mansfield
M. S. Williams
Mansfield
Senate
RiotoUS Living details of downtown thefts and racing link
Minneapolis report recounts a $50,000 theft attributed to C Behildknecht from the Washburn-Croaby era. The suspect was found in a rooming house after a scheme described as kiting accounts by a clerk paid $20 weekly. An automobile associated with the Vanderbilt Cup revival is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
C. Behildknecht
New York
Tucsiak
Sinates Suremobiles
Washburn By Com
Soya
Canadian Murderer Traced Through Wildrose Area
Axel Strom traced the Dillon murder suspect Culbertson through Seguske Plentywood Crosby and White Earth with stops at Robt Zelmer Ole Salveson Fritz Alberg and others. He carried a 32 caliber Colt revolver and fired six shots at a dog while traveling with locals. deputies plan cartridge comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wildrose Plainsman
Dillon
Axel Strom
Culbertson
Dr. Dillon
Ciue
Seguske
Cal
Plentywood
Crosby
Rom Crosby
Otto Peterson
Robt
Zelmer
Robert
White Earth
Wildrage
Ole Salveson
Salveson
C. A. Peterson
Arne Krogh
Fritz Alberg
Ole Amundsen
Strom
Dillon Yard
Halloween pranks quiet in Williston streets
Halloween passed quietly in Williston with dozens of youngsters pulling wagons, soaping windows, hanging gates, and scattering boxes and barrels. A few were caught by special police and escorted to the city jail for scaring residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Williston Library Impresses State Librarian
Mrs. M. C. Badlong, secretary of the State Library Commission, visited Williston after attending the Minot convention. She praised the librarys complete equipment and its generosity of Willistons financial support, urging continued expansion of its resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Badlong
State Library Commission
Williston
State Library
Minot
Auctioneers to Locate in Williston Reportedly
New auctioneer A. C. nonmman or sasmatoon Dan arrived last week and will settle permanently in this city. Mr Hoff man, an experienced graduate auctioneer, will practice in the area and set up headquarters in Williston. He chose Williston after reviewing other parts of the state, deeming it the best permanent location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. Nonmman
Sasmatoon
Dan
Mr. Hoffman
Williston
Hogan's Offers 25c Merchant's Lunch Tomorrow
A long felt want is being filled at Hogan's with a 25 cent Merchant's Lunch served from 11 30 a m to 2 30 p m Try it for lunch tomorrow Ventilating the tables is advised as a top method to repel unhealthy conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hogan's
Conservation of Human Life Editorial Fragment
An essay begins by questioning the boundaries of public discussion on human life and the hygiene of the home. The author plans to avoid rehashing traditional topics and signals a more exploratory, personal approach beyond heating lighting and sanitary matters.
Hearing on Second Charge in Culbertson Murder Case
Cleve M. Culbertson appeared before Justice Field on a murder charge connected to D. T. Dillon and was remanded to sheriff custody awaiting court action. The prior hearing covered the Mrs. Dillon and Lela Marsh murders. Dillon’s death prompted a second complaint. No witnesses testified and Culbertson remained largely silent. The hearing was brief and held in the sheriff’s office with few attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleve M. Culbertson
Justice Field
D. T. Dillon
Burdick
Clove
Culbertson
Co. A. M. Spencer
Forgery Suspect Sentenced to Two Years in State Prison
Genie Johnson, brought here from Monday, received a two year sentence after confessing to forgery when he passed a small check on a local businessman. He said his former home was in New York. Judge Fisk presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genie Johnson
States
Fisk
Johnson
New York
Old Horse Reaches Record Twenty Six in Service
The horse owned by J. S. Penson of the city remains lively and productive at age twenty six, a notable longevity attributed to good care. A separate note says Dr L B.vochterman donated an exray machine from his own purchase to Williston schools, valued around $300, enhancing science equipment for classroom study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Penson
L. B. Vochterman
Williston
Librarians Attend State Library Association Meeting
Miss Baldwin librarian of the James Memorial Library and E. Brownson, president of the city library board, attended the State Library Association meeting in Minot. The two day program covered topics on reaching the foreign born, local library status, traveling libraries, and university libraries with social functions and a governor's toast. The next meeting will be in Wahpeton with hopes for a joint Montana and North Dakota gathering in Williston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Baldwin
James Memorial Library
State Library Association
Minot
E. Brownson
A. G. Crane
Minot Normal
Lillian Cook
Valley City
Scientific Management
Blanche Hedrick
University
Adah Durand
Grand Forks
Baldwin
Williston
John H Lewis
Max Batt
Fargo
Commercial Club
Wahpeton
Montana
North Dakota
Fixtures Arrive for County Officials Vault Upgrade
New steel fittings for the county auditor and treasurer offices have arrived and are being installed. The modern fixtures will organize all county papers and documents, making Williams County one of the best equipped safety vaults in the western state. Also a stray note urges keeping a horse’s mane and tail clean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams County
Dunseith Town Sees Surge of Cupid Driven Marriages
In Dunseith North Dakota young brides seek marriage after teaching stints. An observed trend shows many women who come to teach are choosing husbands locally, reflecting a social shift as teacher-wives gain popularity among townsfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bride
Dunseith
X. Borlor
Usband
Ined
Bone
Dunserth
North Dakota
Defeat of Tammany Dominates New York Elections
Recap shows fusionists sweeping New York City including Mitchell as mayor by 110000 votes. Tammany suffered rebukes upstate. Sulzer re-elected to the Assembly. Prendergast and McAneny named officials. Democratic wins spread to Massachusetts and New Jersey, with Maryland sending a Democratic senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tammany
Mitchell
Upstate
Tammany Democracy
Hughes
William Sulzer
Albany
Assembly
William Prendergast
George McAneny
Board of Aldermen
Burrough
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Bronx
Board of Estimates
Board of Alderman
Massachusetts
Jersey
Virgin
New York State
Maryland
United States
Blair Lee
D. Paige
Walsh
New Jersey
Dames
Fielder
Wax
New Passenger Rates Effective November One
The Great Northern Railroad enacts new interstate passenger tariffs on November 1, offering savings for long-distance travelers. Williston to the Twin Cities drops from 16.00 to 13.75, with proportionate rates to other interstate points. Schedules adjust: No. 3 arrives 5:07 p.m. instead of 5:45. the eastbound local departs at 7:30 a.m. instead of 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Railroad
Williston
Twin Cities
Williston Man May Inherit English Fortune in Long Court Battle
A Williston resident, Peter Slingsby, claims direct heirship to a vast English fortune amid decades of litigation. San Francisco testimony reveals a physician confessed to taking $500 for falsifying a birth record used to justify the inheritance. The case hinges on whether Charles Eugene Edward Slingsby, now three, is the rightful heir. a win could yield over $40,000 annually, with outcomes shifting to a junior branch if lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
England
Peter Slingsby
Slingsby
Peter Slingby
America
Canada
Taters
San Francisco
Francisco
W. W Fraser
Dorothy Slingsby
Charles Raymond Slingsby
Yorkshire
Fraser
Cal
Hattie Blaine
Douglas Young
High Court of Chancery
London
Charles Harry Reynard Slingsby
Dorothy Cutler Morgan Slingsby
Charles Eugene Edward Slingsby
Franzer
Blaine
Mine Opens Near Williston With Coal Price Set
The A. GC Miller mine twelve miles north of Williston announces opening with good access roads. Coal priced at 2 dollars per ton. A. C. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Williston
A.C. Miller
Missouri Ridge Farmers Club Organized at School House
A farmers club was organized last Friday at Missouri Ridge school house, the first in the area. Officers elected include B. C. Kiehl as president, Charles Booke as vice president, and Mrs. H. C. Blankenship as secretary and treasurer. Regular meetings will be held on the second Thursday each month, next at R. Blankenship’s home on November 13, with an invitation extended to visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Ridge School House
Club of Farmers
Missouri Ridge Farmers Club
W. Hall
Better Farming Association
B. C. Kiehl
Charles Booke
H. C. Blankenship
Also Mentioned on This Page
Williston Land Office
SEC
State Lib. Commission
DR. Macmanus
Cleve Culbertson
Graphic
The
Herald
Fremont
Nebraska
Willston
Forger
James Library
R. A. Nestos
A. Acker
Bismarck
M. C. Budlong
L. B. Hanna
Verdon P. Squires
University Library
Dan Cupid
Sulzer
Great Northern
Janes-Minton
Charles Jones
Cora Minton
BE. Lewis Wall
Methodist Church
Williston Hotel
Janes
Sponheim-Skari
Sponheim
Misa Annie Skari
Cartwright
Albert Johansen
Missouri Ridge
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