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Williston Graphic in Williston, North Dakota
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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1912
Page
5
City to gain government irrigation power for industry
Within thirty days electricity will likely be supplied to the city from a government irrigation plant. The city has a chance to attract manufacturing by abundant power, and the Commercial Club should begin contacting outside communities to enlist capitalists and locate industries here. Now is the time to exploit our resources.
Welcome to Opportune City by the M E Conference
Arethren, You're Welcome body of men and their wives while, within the portals of the City of Op portunity. May they partake of all the good so freely proffered on all sides while here, and their deliberations and services make for the great spiritual uplift for which they stand sponsors. It is the first time that this deliberative body of men have appeared here and it is hoped and believed, from expressions heard on all sides, that favorable impressions of our city and people will be received, and pleasant memories retained as a result of their coming here. Gentlemen, of the M E Conference, and women, we welcome you to our city and place the key at your disposal while in our midst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M .E
Whimsical North Dakota Notes and Local Charms
In Williston this week preachers battle lively crowds and villagers trade tales of social flirtations. A editor jokes about a cookless wedding while a farmer boasts twelve children in one cradle. townsfolk share quips about politics and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Husband Buys Time With Ten Dollar Bill
A husband tells his wife the family funds are almost gone and gives her ten dollars to buy a durable item in town. He urges her to purchase a good one that will last, implying concern over expenditure and frugality.
Reception for Clergy in Williston Causes Warm Welcome
Attorney Owens, club president, traced societal origins and city ordinances. Rev. Shaw, new Congregational pastor, joked about welcomes while praising fraternal relations. Rev. Macnamara of Fargo lauded North Dakota hospitality and the community's cooperative spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attorney Palmer
Macnamara
Fargo
Williston
North Dakota
Williston hosts notable religious and civic gathering
The event features Prof. Ohnstad's violin solo and remarks by Rev. Moore Rev. Danforth and Bishop Luccock praising community spirit in Williston The Mirror also notes Dr Calkis talk from India and Maine's prohibition election victory over the liquor trust highlighting temperance themes and railroad alcohol policy shifts.
Will Stand By State Ticket In Republican Campaign
Congressman L. B. Hanna reports broad Republican optimism across the state about the ticket. He says voters will stand by the Republican primary results and support the state ticket to the end. The note adds a brief business mention of F. P. Bergman & Co. offering loans in Rawson block rooms 7 and 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Hanna
Hanna
F. P. Bergman & Co
Rawson Block
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Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Company
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