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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1918
Page
9
On Monday this week a large shipment from Willigton included 1185 pairs of socks, 18 wristlets, 3 helmets and sweaters. The delivery comprised goods knitted by all Souney branches as the chapter did not meet its quota.
In Williston North Dakota the Paris Confectionary urges customers to buy plenty of fruit as the health department orders wholesalers to supply merchants. The shop touts a constant stock of seasonal fruits at low prices and advertises its ice cream made from pure ingredients.
The facility expects enough sweaters to meet the upcoming shipment, offsetting the current shortages and ensuring continued supply for customers.
Graphic staff notes the death of Mrs. W. H. Bird of Grenora from influenza on October 28 after a brief illness. Funeral held October 31 in Grenora with Rev. E. O. Smith officiating. Burial at Wildrose following the home state obituary and sympathy from the Graphic staff. Also a Williston classified ad offers a house on West Broadway for sale.
Obituaries recall Inga Naseth of Tioga who died November 14 at 17 from influenza. Rossie Desjarlais of Trenton died November 16 after pneumonia at 19. Infant Charles Melvin Swenson, born September 16, 1918, died November 19 with burial in Riverview cemetery. Peter Peterson, Williston baker, died last evening from influenza, formerly at West Broadway bakery. Mabel Hassard Ellithorpe, 41, of Williston, active in civic work and club life, died after a long residence in Minnesota and Williston, survived by husband Clarence Ellithorpe and extended Hassard family. funeral held at Ellithorpe home.
Draft board announced this week that calls for the marines and the navy were still open and applications may still be made. All draft calls for the army have been drawn but the questionnaires for the 18 year old class and up to the thirty six year class must be completed and reports sent to Washington.
A short civic appeal urges support for the United War Work Campaign. It highlights morale and duty, urging donations to aid service members and war effort. The message emphasizes unity, sacrifice, and national readiness during wartime.
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