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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
4
U S Senator T F Marshall M N Johnson Members of Congress A J Grenna L B Hanna Commissioner of Agriculture W C Gilbreath Railroad Commissioner In doubt.
This first of a ten part series on advertising by Herbert Kaufman presents his view on judicious publicity benefiting both merchant and purchaser. Kaufman, a leading advertising expert, offers insights from a life study of the business and urges readers to read the essays.
The Williston State prints a 1907 tax list for voters scrutiny but a review finds about fourteen mistakes. Some errors touch Republican candidate taxes, prompting criticism of political reporting and its influence on voters.
Frank Borglund of Williston ND filed intent to make final commutation proof to establish his claim to lots 3 and 4 and the SE 1/4 of section 3 township 164 range 10 west in Williston district. The hearing before the Register and Receiver will be held in Williston ND on the 10th day. Witnesses include W Clare Hal Herman Wilke John Louheed and W R McChesney all of Williston. Attorney: EC Carney.
Miss Mabel Holland announces the opening of a music studio at the N. A. Stewart residence in this city. She invites anyone interested in music to call.
A Tribune Company essay from 1908 compares newspapers to shop windows. It argues the ad must stop readers and match needs, not merely be flashy. It notes choosing venues with prosperous audiences yields better returns than alleyway readership.
A notice from Williston North Dakota announces a contest by David Stolin against homestead entry No 37888 made December 1905. The contest claims William Phelan wholly abandoned the tract and has not resided or cultivated it for over six months. Parties must appear and respond at 10 o'clock A.M. on a specified date.
A dark bay mare six years old and about 900 pounds strayed from a Baqual residence on Monday night September 28. She walks sidling on the left hind leg and bears a brand-like mark on the left hind leg with a star on the forehead and had a halter when she left. Finder should notify J. E. Nelson Baqual North Dakota.
Local ad promotes AREN BROS offering to sell homes cheaply to renters. The message urges readers to buy now to escape high rents and secure a home.
In Williams County North Dakota a probate petition by John Gahan seeks admission of Cathrine Gahan s last will and testament and letters testamentary. The court fixes a hearing date November 7 1908 at 10 am in Williston with citation by publication and personal service on named respondents.
Nellie Biggs formerly Nellie Brojkoski of Squires ND has filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish a land claim on section 34 township 156 range 103W with principal meridian. Testimony will be taken before the Register and Receiver at Williston ND on November 2 1908. Witnesses named Jens Wickune George Barney John Brockske Golberg all of Squires ND. Attorney EC Carney. Also an unrelated ad lists grain prices and miscellaneous goods including never-darn hose at Bruegger Merc. Co.
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