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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1915
Page
5
A Williston Graphic column extols hard work for boys and civic duty. It contrasts hands-on labor with lazy clerks, urges parents to fine tune children's effort, praises advertiser-supported stores, and urges city officials to keep improving the town despite frustrations with Carranza.
The Doleful Chorus argues against doom from postwar foreign markets noting U S independence relies on vast arable land and farming growth. It urges millions back to farms, intensified farming, and native production to lower living costs, while stressing self sufficiency and soil strength as keys to national prosperity. Civic League meeting details follow with social program notes and future event hints.
Rev Harriss returns to Williston following service as lay delegate from Williston M E church to a Methodist Conference in Fargo. Upon his return he preaches at First Congregational Church and is welcomed by The Graphic and local citizens, acknowledging his zeal in building the church. Silver Sheaf Flour mentioned as a bread aid.
Attorney General Linde, in town Friday, says a complaint alleges local line elevators charged four to five cents above market price for wheat in this district while other points paid market price. Hearing set for October 23 at 10 am to protect farmer interests and preserve competition among buyers against the Victoria Elevator Company under Chapter 287 of the 1913 laws.
Registration for one of 700 Ft Berthold homesteads opened in Minot Plaza and Bismarck with crowds exceeding 2000. Officials expect heavy turnout before the October 30 deadline as entry opens for spring allotments. A Minot bank employee is mentioned among local participants.
The first to register posted papers at midnight with a minute after start. In 20 minutes 100 names were filed and by 8 am 615 had registered. Notaries manage the work from a basement office in a local block with 25 cent door fees. They work in eight hour shifts, ensuring continuous service all day.
Minot overwhelmed Williston 25 to 0 with a decisive fourth quarter, scoring four touchdowns and a goal after a tight start. Hayes tallied three touchdowns and Sherman added one as Minot surged past the ten yard line several times and showcased a fast finish. Williston, sturdy through three quarters, could not counter the late charge despite strong defense from their center and McDonald leading the offense.
Palmers of 820 2nd Avenue West welcomed friends Monday evening for an informal social honoring Miss Bertha Hagan and Miss Ella Kirle of Fargo. The evening featured a fine musical program by the sisters, with Hagan having studied at Fargo Conservatory and Berlin under noted instructors and L H Lavine.
The Cent Club Mesdemes John Bruseger George McIntosh and Miss Palmer of the Civic along with Mrs J A O Banion of the Country Club attended a grand federation meeting. Mrs Pennybacker president and Mrs Winters secretary presided as officers delivered speeches to encores. Forty new clubs affiliated and Valley City chosen for the 1916 session.
Rev Halfpenny preaches at multiple locales in late October including Pleasant View school house October 28 at 8 PM Wild Rose October 24 10:30 AM Summitt school house 3 PM Wheelock Lutheran church 8 PM Beaver school house October 25 8 PM Hoffland church October 26 8 PM and Wagner ad house October 27 8 PM.
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