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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1911
Page
4
Advertising rates listed per inch and per line for contracts and year-long commitments, with pricing for professional cards and fantasy offerings. The piece then shifts to satirical dispatches about Ella Flagg Young, Roosevelt, and a proposed Panama Canal Expo, mentioning T Cobb, Major Archie Butt, and Mugsy McGraw with humorous quips on censorship and technology impact.
D. Scott traveled from Regina by motor for two weeks of business and pleasure. He sold a section of land for 25 dollars per acre to clear holdings in the dominion and harvested three thousand bushels of grain this year. His trip combined business with stunts that scared the geese and boosted his war chest.
At the Associated Charities meeting held Wednesday evening at Mrs George Bruegger’s home, officers for the past year were reelected. President is Mrs George Bruegger, vice president Mrs E C Nerney, secretary Mrs H W Braatelien, treasurer Mr Jas H Cooper. A charity clothing drive was announced with collection through Capt LeVine of Salvation Army, who chairs the distributing committee. People with clothing to donate may contact Capt LeVine at phone 117 or leave items at Army headquarters opposite the post office. The group urges clothing charity be channeled through them for better results.
Marguerite Killion of Fargo, visiting her aunt Mrs. W. S. Davidson, marked her sixth birthday last Saturday afternoon. About twenty children attended, including her brother Leo Killion who traveled from Fargo for the occasion. The group played games and enjoyed refreshments.
Atty. E. A. Palmer visited Tioga Saturday evening chaperoning the Orpheus club as they presented a concert at the Tioga town hall under the public schools auspices.
District court sessions continue in Schafer this week with Williston attendees including Judge Fisk and attorneys Brantelieu Owens Palmer Cravens Greer and Stufne among those listed for Monday proceedings.
Grand Forks in 1912 to host the annual Methodist Episcopal conference after unanimous invitation acceptance by city leaders. The item notes civic pride, plus a humorous poultry reaction to the news as hosts prepare for the visiting delegates.
A wedding took place Wednesday evening October 18 at the W. E. Bailey farm near Howard uniting Miss Lillian Bailey and Jesse M. Thompson in the presence of close family. Rev. A Roe officiated as DeWillis Bailey and Miss Rachel Thompson served as attendants. A grand supper followed with songs and music, and the couple plan to reside at a nearby home in about a week.
Minot visitors were accorded a splendid reception at the high school building Saturday evening. Delicious refreshments followed a short program. Minot people praised the local hospitality and noted every effort was made to ensure a pleasant stay. Lineup included Minot Williston K Thompson and Joe Murphy, A Carlson, Montgomery, L Hortor, Vandenoever.
The W C T U notes daily complaints about misbehavior of boys and girls on Sundays and after theatres close. They blame indifferent parents who think children are safe, neglect supervision, and pursue a “good time” life. The piece warns how street dissipation harms youths, marking them for future social exclusion.
Dr. F B Hadley of the University of Wisconsin veterinary department warns stockmen about potential stocking poisoning from frozen and thawed beets used as feed. Last year Wisconsin farms reported losses from this cause, especially when beets were boiled with grain to make slop. Poisonous substances formed during freezing and thawing can cause sudden death from heart paralysis in hogs.
Miss Bessie K Baldwin librarian of the Jamestown Willis ton library was named to the North Dakota Library Association executive board at the Jamestown meeting. The five member board includes the three officers the retiring president and one at large appointee, an honor for the Williston library.
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