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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
3
An old public notice style ad urges farm loans of 20000 with immediate funds and favorable terms from Willington Realty Co. It markets health products and local drugstore sales, urging readers to mind their business and avoid troubles.
United States District Attorney Henry L. Stimson moves to recover 3.6 million dollars from the American Sugar Refining company alleging fraud in duties on imported sugar and short weight dealings at the Kent Avenue refinery in Williamsburg New York. The action targets the mother of trusts and seeks broader recovery beyond the initial sum.
In Okmulgee Oklahoma on November 17 a fight between Jim Deckard and law officers escalates with over 1000 shots. Deckard dies burned in his home after starting the fire. Victims include Edgar Robinson sheriff P Klaber assistant chief Ralph Chapman Felix Chapman and three unidentified negroes. Indian boy Steve Grayson fatally beaten and Vic Farr chief shot through the shoulder. Eight others wounded.
In central South Dakota farmers report a smooth swindler posing as a livestock inspector from the government. After inspecting cattle the man presents a bill from 2.50 to 10 dollars, which farmers pay for so-called inspection certificates. the inspector has no authority. Also notes a papal mass in Rome celebrating the pope's fiftieth priesthood anniversary with 70,000 attendees and a Minnesota murder-related manslaughter arraignment in Red Wing.
Neapolis stock market notes dated November 16 list wheat prices for No. 1 and No. 2 northern, December and other grades, rum batch and flax figures alongside barley and rye. Duluth and South Bet experiences cattle and hog price ranges with steers at five dollars to ninety five seventy five and cows between four and five dollars per hundredweight.
The North Dakota Farmers Institute announces a winter meeting circuit starting around December 1. Prof Thomas Shaw returns as lecturer and will prepare for the circuit. High quality agricultural speakers will be added as opportunities arise, with towns urged to apply early. Local towns furnish a comfortable hall. Supt. T A Hoverstad oversees plans.
Mrs Mary Dowling of 228 Sthuave San Francisco testifies to relief from stomach trouble with Electric Bitters. She claims the tonic strengthens the stomach and liver, nourishes the system and aids female weakness, calling it the best remedy on the market.
Bible Hour at 10:00 a m Morning sermon at 11:00 a m Junior service at 5 p m Christian Endeavor at 7:00 p m Evening sermon at 8:00 p m.
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