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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1906
Page
7
The Mahon Robinson Lumber Company and local dealers in Williams County promote their yards as top in lumber and building supplies. J R Grogan represents the company and is praised as a trusted community member. The article touts wide inventory from clothing to shoes and guarantees on all goods sold.
Greengard Bros established in Williston stands out for value, neatness, and cleanliness. Practical leaders with strong local ties command solid trade by liberal, safe customer treatment and up-to-date offerings in clothing and shoes.
The Williston Drug Co is described as a busy, exemplary store with a wide range of drugs and toiletries. Mr. Newton leads the up to date establishment and is noted for courtesy and reputation, while A. L. Bradley serves as manager and pushes Williston to the front.
The Williston Drug company employs a top pharmacist highly regarded in the state. He brings years of experience and a degree from a premier national college of pharmacy. He is seen as a trusted, respected young man with the confidence of local citizens.
Prof Gordon, proprietor of AntiSeptic Tonsorial Parlors, announces newly added baths with cold water vats and a hot water heater. The parlors remain open year round and offer ladies appointments via Mrs Gordon. The shop also features a large implement department stocking Racine Sattley vehicles Emerson Plow Lake City Wagons and related farming gear, proven by wide farmer use.
This piece highlights Mr. Boyd as head of a premier Williston livery and implement business. It praises reasonable prices prompt courteous service and reliable stock with well trained sober staff and modern conveniences.
An advertisement extols Mr. Snyder and his general merchandise store in Williston. It highlights experienced handling of standard brands, full value, fair weight, up-to-date stock, courteous service, and a wide line including gents furnishings, boots and shoes, jewelry, cigars, tobacco, fruits, and candy. The Graphic notes land office blanks and prompt order fulfillment.
The article discusses irrigation plans in Williams County as part of a larger federal program. It notes potential profits from sugar beets, with yields of 15 to 20 tons per acre at factory prices around 4.75 to 5.00 per ton, and labor costs including Japanese workers. It mentions a proposed one million dollar sugar plant at Williston and predicts eastward land migration as irrigation expands.
A plea to support home merchants and local industries to keep money circulating locally. It argues that patronage of town businesses sustains schools churches hotels libraries and professionals, preventing the drift of wealth to larger cities and preserving community services.
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