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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1912
Page
4
A new storm struck the Northwest last week with heavy snow spreading across the region on Tuesday November 1. The harsh weather was described as general, affecting many states and noted by candidates across the country.
H H Wigen has leased the Tioga Gazette from H F Irwin, who has run the paper for years, with Wigen already connected to the publication and expected to maintain its standard of excellence. The editorial brotherhood offers best wishes.
The article notes a surge in shooting incidents across states this fall tied to bad whiskey and revolvers. It describes a southern state’s anti pistol law mandating prison time for violations and permits for officials and private citizens, with monthly dealer sales lists, and publicity requirements for permit requests.
The article recalls a Balkan war battle with seventy five thousand fatalities in one day, comparing it to North Dakota city populations. It highlights the vast human cost and notes a tuberculosis lecture by Mrs Stevens, stressing how disease claims many more lives annually in the United States. The piece ends with a call for urgent action if such losses continued.
A cottage owned by L N Sheldon at 609 Sixth Avenue West burned early Sunday leaving the building a total loss with no insurance. Mrs Wesley and her son were away. the cause is unknown and contents were destroyed. Estimated building loss about 760 dollars. Also contains a public notice about a homestead entry in Williston North Dakota and a closing line footnote about advertising.
The Tennessee Minstrels staged by the Book and Thimble club feature Williston talent in an all adult cast led by Mrs R D Sutherland and Miss Ellen Toftley among others. Tickets 50 and 75 cents with early reservations urged.
A program listing musical acts includes Pianologue and De Ragtime Soldier Man featuring Miss Betty Bones. Dance of the Hoodoo Men stars Three Minstrels with Solo Sleep Kentucky Babe by Miss Sally Rosebud. Dance Specialty highlights Miss Rosebud and the Dixie entire company.
The three months old baby of Mr and Mrs Haney died last Sunday. The funeral was held Monday with Rev Wick ard conducting the services. Interment was in. During the last four years of aviation almost 200 lives have been sacrificed, not counting many killed as spectators. One woman aviator, Miss Harriet Quimby, was among those killed.
After weeks of heavy outside work the Graphic was delayed one or two issues. The newspaper now runs a double shift in the Linotype department and will deliver on time going forward.
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