Sale of Red Cross Seals in North Dakota
The annual sale of Red Cross Seals will be conducted in North Dakota under the North Dakota Anti Tuberculosis Association. A penny seal could raise about $6000 for health work. The campaign includes lectures, educational literature, and support for the New Sanatorium at Dunseith to admit patients this fall. Buy Red Cross Seals to fund hospitals and educate the public on disease prevention.
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Red Cross
North Dakota Anti-Tuberculosis Association
North Dakota
Dunseith
Soo surveys shift start to Makoti for river route
A second Soo survey party from Makoti, North Dakota, heads toward the Missouri River, running parallel north of the Great Northern line. The move suggests the westward start will be from Makoti rather than Plaza, with plans likely then to proceed north to Stanley or northwest to Williston.
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Ryder
N. D
Plaza
Makati
Great Northern
Soo
Stanley
Williston
Old Books in Demand by U S Education Bureau
Washington November 25 aged musty textbooks are being sought by the United States bureau of education. The agency appeals to holders of relics from the little red schoolhouse era to donate and help build a renowned pedagogical library and rare text collection.
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Washington, D. C
United States Bureau of Education
Little Red
North Dakota Farmers Benefit From New Academic Staff Hire
North Dakota farmers welcome a new faculty recruit, Professor Hoverstad, who will join the staff to support agricultural work and research efforts in the region.
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North Dakota
Stirred Over Shooting at Fairview Raises Tensions
Yellowstone valley residents were stirred after a shooting in Fairview last week that left Emery severely wounded by Tom Allen. Rumors said twenty men planned to hang Allen to a telephone pole Monday night, but Sheriff Jacobson rushed him to Williston to avert vigilante action.
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Yellowstone Valley
Fairview
Tom Allen
Emery
Allen
Jacobson
Williston
North Dakota Tuberculosis Sanatorium to Open December 1
The North Dakota Tuberculosis Sanitarium will open December 1 for patient reception. Principal details include 1.50 dollars per day charges, provisional under law, applications via County Superintendents of Health and Board of Trustees medical members, and limited funds prompting strict economizing. Superintendent Dr. J P Widmeyer appointed to handle examinations and admissions at Dunseith.
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North Dakota
J. P. Widmeyer
Board of Trustees
Dunseith
N. Dak
Police seize two suitcases of whisky on street sighting
The chief of police found two heavy suitcases in an alley after spotting a suspicious man carrying them earlier. He secured the fifty two pints of whisky and held the cargo, while bootlegger is being sought.
Pocketbook Found By Local Advertiser Returns to Owner
A man from McKenzie county recovered his pocketbook containing cash and valuables after it was found. C. A. Houge of this city had issued the pocketbook as advertisement material and keeps careful records to locate owners when found and brought to his office.
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C. A. Houge
McKenzie County
North Dakota Wheat Boosts Minneapolis Grain Receipts
Minneapolis reports stronger grain arrivals as North Dakota crops finish harvesting. In the first sixteen days of November 1912 receipts exceed November 1911 by about 3,952,961 bushels with wheat leading gains. Market watchers expect continued heavy movement as harvest concludes and diversification rises.
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Minneapolis
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Northwest
North Dakota
Brewster Named Chairman of State Republican Committee
Fred O. Brewster, Harvey capitalist, chosen chair man of the state Republican central committee to succeed the late Geo M Gray of Kenmare. The committee adopted resolutions of regret for the sudden demise of Chairman Gray and sent copies to his widow and children, the governor elect, and for filing with the secretary of the committee.
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Fred O. Brewster
Harvey Capitalist
State Republican Central Committee
Geo. M. Gray
Kenmare
Gray
No Right to Raise Rates in Modern Woodmen Case
Iowa district court Judge Bradshaw ruled against the Modern Woodmen of America, holding that the society cannot enact legislation raising insurance rates fixed to benefit certificates. The decision treats rate contracts as fixed and unavailable for modification, suggesting remedy lies in increased assessments if more income is needed. Appeal indicated. scope beyond the immediate plaintiffs undetermined.
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Woodmen of America
Iowa
DesMoines
Judge Bradshaw
North Dakota
Fake Doctors in Kenmare Arrested in Quackdown
Government launches nationwide drive against medical fakers with several arrests. Brothers L J Woods and G G Woods of Kenmare held on license-less practice charges after running a massage clinic. Bonds set at 500 dollars each. Nationwide crackdown includes US authorities targeting quacks using mail for fake cures. Additional arrests reported in St Paul Minneapolis and other cities.
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L. J. Woods
G. G. Woods
Kenmare
United States
St. Paul
Minneapolis
First Rehearsal Set By Williston Choral Union
The Williston Choral Union will meet at the Library Auditorium on Monday December 2 at 8 30 for the first rehearsal. Gounods Gallia will be studied with two short choruses. Prof Onstad conducts and Miss Monroe accompanies. Clean rags wanted at The Graphic Oboe.
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Williston Choral Union
Library Auditorium
Gounod
Gallia
Onstad
Miss Monroe
War Dept Seeks River Terminal Details for Missouri River
Mayor J. W Jackson reports a War Department inquiry via Maj Deakayne in Kansas City requesting information on water terminals and transfer facilities on the Missouri River at Wil liston along with other river facilities. The Associated Charities Tag Day at Devils Lake raised 313.47 dollars.
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J. W Jackson
War Department
Maj
Deakayne
Kansas City
Missouri River
Williston
Associated Charities
Devils Lake
Pioneer of Minot Killed
John Shields, a Minot pioneer with over twenty six years in the city, died from head injuries after a runaway accident last Thursday. A companion was only slightly hurt when their rig overturned during the street ride.
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John Shields
Minot
Mr. Shields
Milot
Was George Young Innocent In North Coast Robbery Case
The article outlines a sensational trial in St. Paul over whether George Young confessed to the North Coast Limited heist near Buffalo on July 19, 1911. The railway company argues the arrest was a frame up and seeks to deny a $2,500 reward to Neenah police. Young proclaims innocence. a deposition from behind prison walls is cited as the case moves toward a likely page 4 continuation.
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George Young
North Coast Limited
Buffalo
State Penitentiary
Pollock
St. Paul
Railway Company
Neenah, Wis
North Dakota
Fargo
8. P. Olson
Nee
Young
Tall Liquor Seller Arrested After Sleep Producer Case
Police jailed a man after a fight with aggravated intoxication. His companion sought lodging and was housed. They offered leniency if they named the liquor source. A witness identified the tall man who sold the sleep producer. he was arrested and awaits charges.
Frisbie and Martin wed at Congregational church
Mr Leon Frisbie of White Earth and Miss Edith Martin of Tioga were married Tuesday evening at 7 by Rev E S Shaw. They left for the bride's relatives near Tioga for Thanksgiving and will reside on the groom's White Earth homestead. Congratulations pour in from Tioga and White Earth.
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Leon Frisbie
White Earth
Mise Edith Martin
Tioga
E .S. Shaw
Prominent New York Exposition Delegation Visits Williston
Norman Mack chairman of New York Panama-Pacific Commission and fourteen members passed through Williston on their way to discuss the 1916 New York state building site at the San Francisco exposition. Mayor J W Jackson led local welcome as questions on cabinet positions and irrigation projects drew brief remarks.
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Norman Mack
New York State
San Francisco
Commission
New York
Williston
Mack
Democratic National Committee
New York State Building
J. W. Jackson
W. G. Owens
Commercial Club
John Bruegger
Democratic Committee
Burke
Woodrow Wilson
Bryan
New York State Senate
Assembly
Married Pair Lewis Scott Ida Gobin at Epping Parsonage
Lewis Scott and Ida M. Gobin of Epping quietly wed at the parsonage Saturday evening with Rev. E. Shaw officiating. They left Sunday for Epping where Scott runs the city meat market. friends extend congratulations.
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Lewis Scott
Ida M. Gobin
Epping
Shaw
Congregational Church
Scott
Elks Memorial Service in Williston
Williston lodge of Elks holds its annual memorial service for deceased members Sunday at 2 in the I O O F hall. One deceased member, Samuel Adams, remembered. Judge S L Mitchell of Mandan to deliver the address. Services open to the public. Elks nationwide hold similar services on the first Sunday in December.
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Williston Lodge of Elks
Order
Williston Lodge
Samuel Adams
S. L. Mitchell
Mandan
Lodge of Elks
Elks
Would-Be Speakers Contest North Dakota House
Six members elect of the North Dakota House announced candidacies to preside over winter sessions. The field includes J. H. Fraine of Grafton, Frank E. Ployhar of Valley City, O. J. Sorlie of Buxton, Hendrickson of Coteau, A. P. Hansom of Litchville, and A. M. Thompson of Minot.
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House of Representatives
North Dakota
J. HL. Fraine
Grafton
Frank E. Ployhar
Valley City
J. Sorlie
Buxton
Hendrickson
Coteau
A. P. Hansom
Litchville
A M. Thompson
Minot
Vital Statistics for Williams County October births and deaths
The North Dakota Board of Health reports for October show 27 births and 4 deaths in Williams County. In the city of Willie on there were births and 3 deaths.
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North Dakota Board of Health
Wiliams County
Willie
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N. D. Assn
Makoti
Bureau OF Education
Little Red School House
State Institution
Widmeyer
Twin City
Enor
Reising
State Library Commission
Bismarck
Brewster
Harvey Man
Republican Committee
Bradshaw
Demoines
Ken
Lan
Elks Memorial Service
Muchols
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