Debs A. Corbett Editor and Publisher
Debs A. Corbett is named editor and publisher in a brief notice from the Williston Graphic announcing leadership for the newspaper.
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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1916
Page
5
Debs A. Corbett is named editor and publisher in a brief notice from the Williston Graphic announcing leadership for the newspaper.
The Palladium notes North Dakota Appreciation Week from January 21 to 28 as the state leads a publicity drive. Editors, schoolchildren, preachers, farmers and business leaders spread the message with essays and letters, and the Palladium recalls winning a prize last year for its own edition.
The article notes extra work from scarce help as the election abstract forces reversed page printing. A joke compares the miscommunication to a German farmer misreading English, saying the youngest pigs are the oldest, illustrating language mixups during the busy period.
The notice advertises a relief sale to aid Syria with events on Friday and Saturday December 1 and 2. Proceeds support relief efforts coordinated by local committees and outlets.
The Williston schools outline Thanksgiving and Christmas recesses tied to the new South Wing usage. Senior High moves to the new building with the Junior High in the North Wing and several departments shift. The Ungraded Room closes after proving successful with about twenty pupils benefiting and achieving gains.
A farm family plans a Thanksgiving feast for Uncle George and finds the turkey vanished. Bob unravels clues with his sister Mary and a caveat story from a traveling circus boy named Tom Mallory who explains a jacknife dog named Jack stole it. The dog and boy are revealed as the culprits.
Mrs Kules visited the junior high school on Monday afternoon as regular examinations took place during the past week. The report notes orderly testing and a calm campus atmosphere.
A man recalls spotting Jack, injuring his ankle while nearing a house, and dragging himself to safety. He later steals turkey at a Bryant home, recuperates with neighbors, and finally returns home after a long Thanksgiving day. Tom heals, shares a late meal, and calls it the best Thanksgiving.
Henry M. Roe who left the Bay area for Saskatchewan with mortgaged property has been located after deputy R. R. Rutledge's search. Bankers from Williams County and the Bankers Protective Association aided efforts. Roe will be held under surveillance by Canadian police until Deputy Strom arrives.
Henry A Voehl of Plainsfield New Jersey helped a close friend after a sprained ankle. He gave Sloan's Liniment and the ankle improved in three to four days. The friend recovered and returned to work, confirming the remedy's effectiveness. Sloan's Liniment sold at drug stores for 25 cents 50 cents and 1 dollar
After December 1 1916 cash must be paid on all laundry as delivered. If not paid the delivery man will return the bundle to the laundry. The rule aims to reduce monthly losses and will be enforced on all customers. F. E. Becker.
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