Creamery Ships In Dairy Cows For Patronage Growth
Williston based Williston Cooperative Creamery plans to expand its dairy herd by importing forty high grade Holstein and Shorthorn cows from Hutchinson Minnesota. Managers Erickson and Larson traveled to Minnesota to secure first class winter milkers to boost winter milk output and patronage, offering favorable terms to farmers. Cows were moved to local ponds for inspection, with sale prospects strong, aiming to build a substantial and profitable creamery by increasing milk production among patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
F. E. Erickson
J.J. Larson
Williston Cooperative Creamery
Minnesota
Hutchinson
Minn
Fair Ponds
Mr. Erickson
Creamery Company
Creamery
Call For Papers On Project Lands In Williston District
Officials of the Williston Land Office report a General Land Office directive from October 1916 directing the Williston Project lands staff to transmit final proofs and final certificates for reclamation entries with at least half irrigable area approved by the Project Manager. It also warns that no final certificates can be issued after November 10, 1916 if water right charges due December 1, 1916 remain unpaid, delaying transmission and patent processing if payments are not received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston Land Office
General Land Office
Williston Project
Hallowe'en Dance Monday Evening at Armory
The Commercial Club directors announce a Hallowe en dancing party at the Armory on Monday evening October 30. Costumes and masks are welcome and the hall will be made spooky. Proceeds will help cover the expenses of Wint ton Day. Tickets are one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
Armory
Chief Justice Fisk Visits City Amid Campaign Interest
Chief Justice Charles J. Fisk is in the city as a guest of his brother Judge Frank Fisk. He was among six supreme court candidates receiving the highest totals in the June primaries and his name will appear on the ballot for the upcoming state election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisk
Charles J. Fisk
Frank Om Fisk
Supreme Court
Eulogy On the Cow, Man's Benefactor
A lyrical tribute extols the cow as man’s steadfast ally, praising her day and night labor, milk for sustenance, and enduring loyalty. The speaker asserts the cow’s vital role from Plymouth to the setting sun, urging kindness and recognizing the debt owed to this animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Westie Pee
Empire
County Fair Aid Campaign Seeks Broad County Support
Directors of the Williams County Fair Association led by Secretary Morrill press for county aid citing the fair as a shared investment and vital publicity for farmers and the county. They urge a yes vote on election day, emphasize shared burden, and note the fair benefits all residents beyond Williston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams County Fair Association
F. 8. Morrill
Williams County Fair
Williston
County School Invades Williston for Two Education Days
County teachers and officers gather at Williston Congregational Church on Oct 31 and Nov 1, 1916 for the Teachers Institute and School Officers Association meeting. Pupils display corn and canned goods, sewing, and contests while Prof Altmann leads games and Dr Robertson speaks on Community Welfare. A teachers banquet closes Tuesday evening, with Local Commercial Club assistance and a countywide education program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Institute
School Officers Association
Congregational Church
Williston
Altmann
State Normal School
Minot
A. G. Crane
N. C. McDonald
E. P. Robertson
Wesley College
Commercial Club of
Anna M. Peterson
Burke to Campaign in Williams County on Oct 28
Former Governor John Burke, treasurer of the United States and Democratic candidate for U S Senate, tours in support of President Wilson. He will speak at multiple towns starting 8:20 a m in Epping and ending with a Williston Armory meeting at 8:20 p m. Local committee prepares for large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burke
John Burr
United States
P. J. McCumber
Wilson
Burke
Williams County
Epping
Williston
Wheelock
Ray
Tioga
McGregor
Wildrose
Cottonwood Lake
Zahi
Grenora
Bonetraill
Armory
Wildrose Mill Sold to Local Investors
The Wildrose sour mill is now the property of M. S. Williams and George Grogan of this city. The plant uses the Midget Marvel machinery and is a first class operation with thriving business. Williams leads the local Whole Wheat Milling Company plant and built demand for Silver Sheaf flour, while Grogan serves as vice president of Grog an Robinson Lumber Co. They completed the purchase Tuesday in Wildrose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wildrose
M. S. Williams
George Grogan
Williston
Whole Wheat Milling Company
Williams
Grogan
Grogan-Robinson Lumber Co
Two Dollar Wheat in Minneapolis
Minneapolis October 28 Several car lots of No 1 Durum wheat sold at 2.00 per basket for milling purposes. Wheat in Minneapolis and Chicago rose another five cents as the market firmed. Local millers quoted fancy patent flour up 20 cents to 9.55 per barrel first clears up 30 cents to 7.90 second clears up 50 cents to 5.00 per barrel.
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Minneapolis
Chicago
Hon P D Norton To Speak In Williston Nov 2
Hon P D Norton, third district congressman, will address constituents on Thursday November 2 at 8 00 pm. The venue not finalized but likely the court house. Norton, from Hettinger Adams county, is serving his third term and seeks re election. “Pat” is described as an interesting speaker with expectations of a large audience.
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Chause
Congress
Norton
Hetfinger
Adama
Ker
Pat
Williston Poised for 1917 Ridpath Chautauqua Visit
A Ridpath Chautauqua bureau representative conferred with Williston lyceum course leaders about bringing four chautauqua programs next summer. A one week middle or late July event is planned with further meetings to include commercial club directors. Hedges reported attractions likely to impress, and Hutchinson hopes to use riverfront grounds for the 1917 program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Ridpath Chautauqua Bureau
Williston
Lyceum
Hedges
Ridpath
Hutchinson
Telephone Cables Go Under Ground In The Dakota
Western starts laying glazed tile to carry underground cables from the central station using four and six duct tile. Limited cable supply delays full completion of the Wade ground plan. Current work will extend about 100 feet on Brywlwa Main street and fifth street to feed aerial lines for eastern and northern city areas.
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Dakota
Western
Central Station
Wades
Brywlwa
Main Street
Fifth Street
Sestern
Petticoats and mail orders spark 1917 fashion craze
Minneapolis post master, a bachelor, faces 400 000 women demanding 11 cent petticoats and color choices amid a chain letter scam that dumps 26 000 to 35 000 undeliverable letters daily. Inspectors say the matter has been investigated. next Tuesday, October 31, is final voter registration day with boards at polling places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
National Mail Order Exchange
Williston
Ga Gangera
W.¢ G. Oeed
North Dakota Library association meets in Williston
The eleventh annual North Dakota Library association meeting starts in Williston this evening and runs through Saturday. Sessions are open to the public at the library auditorium apart from an informal delegates gathering this evening. Highlights include welcome by E R K Brownson, a luncheon at noon, a 2:30 book symposium led by Miss Cook, a 3:45 discussion on libraries and movies, and an 8:15 address by Miss Jeanette Drake on Library In Social Service. Delegates listed include A Nestos, Margaret Greene, Martha Williams, Hulduh Wensterl, Maud Johnson, Alfred Steele, Alice Paddock, and others from Jamestown, Valley City, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota Library Association
Williston
E. RK. Brownson
Alfred Steele
Jamestown
State Association
Library Board
Cook
Valley City
Hedrick
The
State University Library
Williston Commercial Club
Jeanette Drake
Sioux City
Iowa
A. Nestos
Margaret Greene
Martha Williams
Hulduh Wensterl
Jet
Maud Johnson
Alexandenka
Williston shooting leaves one wounded and one jailed
In Williston area near Arnegard a 33 year old man, Sigurd Gellerstedt, was severely wounded by a 32 caliber revolver shot fired by Claus A. Lundquist. Lundquist was arrested and jailed, while Gellerstedt faces possible infection risk and lung damage. Both men were employed on a concrete barn project.
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Sigurd Gellerstedt
Wittenburg
Dam
Claus A.quist
Iliams
Arnegard
Gellerstedt
T. Stenehjem
Lundquist
Williston
Stendhjem
Beth
Tandquist
Rutledge
Coming Week Events At North Dakota Library Association
Friday through Friday outlines include sessions of the State Library Association with addresses by Miss Drake and a reception, football games between Sidney and Williston High School, a Halloween ball, institute programs for teachers, and political addresses by Burke Norton Owens and MacDonald. Martha Williams of Minot and Margaret Green of Minot will visit hosts in town.
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State Library Association
Miss Drake
Library Association
Sidney
Williston Hien
Jomns Burke
Armory
Hallowe’en
Commercial Clor Direetors
J Ahn William
County Teach Institute
Wm. G. Owens
N.C. MacDonald
Robertson
Comraunite Wel Jay
Aon
P. D. Norton
Court House
North Dakota Library Association
Martha Williams
Minot
M. B. Jackson
Margaret Green
J. Arthur Cunninghare
M. C. Budlong
Bismarck
W. B. Overton
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Erickson
North Dakota
Aida
Aid
Montana
Great Northern
Neue Williston
McKenzie County
Bute
Jandquist
Landquist
Sundanint
Stendhjem & Husebye
Willistom
John J. Murphy
Bottineau
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