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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1916
Page
4
A short reflective piece encourages living up to a mother’s high regard. It contrasts earthly toil with joyful life and urges readers to become the person their mother believes they can be. The passage ends with a simple moral about character.
Miss Palmer Miss Peterson and nurse Miss Frederickson visited Howard Zahl Grenora and nearby areas to boost school improvement, beautification plans, and dental care awareness. Teachers display flags as schools raise the stars and stripes. new staff join districts 33 and 40 while social fundraisers support school needs.
North Dakota rural teachers, mostly young women, average four and a half years on the job before moving on. Low wages, travel to remote schoolhouses, shared accommodations, and a lure of homesteaders lead many to seek different paths after limited terms.
Republican Oscar E. Westberg seeks the office of County Treasurer with a general election set for November 7, 1916. Charles Brewer, secretary of the state board of regents, spoke to a Bismarck reporter after a Minot normal visit where resolutions endorsed a new normal school at Dickinson and the need for more trained teachers.
North Dakota Appreciation Week plans advance with a committee headed by R. J. Hughes D R Carlson M I Forkner and E L Richter to convene in Grand Forks on Friday October 27 to organize the 1917 observance The 1916 effort drew wide newspaper support and praise and organizers aim to surpass that success with new features to spotlight North Dakota nationwide
U S Public Health Service study of rural schoolchildren shows 49.3 percent with defective teeth and only 16.9 percent with dental care. Many lack brushing. officials urge parent cooperation for better health and growth. A witty toast at editorial convention underscores the value of clear correspondence and timely payments.
The passage urges voters to approve County Aid to fund a permanent warranteed fund for the Williams County fair. It argues gate receipts are insufficient, requires cooperation and small cost to landowners, about 85 cents per quarter section, and asks farmers to act before the election.
North Dakota voters on November 7 will decide a prohibition measure by referendum petition. The ballot asks whether to redefine crime of bootlegging, targeting liquor solicitors and walking peddlers amid fierce opposition from outside liquor interests.
Marriages and licenses announced from Williston and nearby towns include William Hicks and Thelma Hodge wed October 14 by Rev. Batten. Cyrille Granger and Edith Foss wed October 16 by Judge Butler. Thompson and Polis wed October 21 by Judge Butler. Joseph Welsh and Patra Sorlie wed October 23 by Rev. Stueland. Wesley Timmerick and Bertha Ballach wed October 24 by Judge Butler. Clarence Prettyman and Marguerite Johnston wed October 23 in this city. Licenses issued to Paler Sather and Ida Raven October 17, Annar Olson and Emma Wilsoe October 21, William Johnson and Elene Morad October 22, Jery McKechnie and Nellie Shanks October 24. Justice E B Goss of the Supreme court visits Williston today.
A dense 1916 era classified listing offers registered Percheron mares and colts, Durum wheat seed, a gray horse, several 4 to 6 room cottages with water and lights, round oak coal heater, Plymouth Rock cocke…fine. multiple houses priced from 1000 to 2850 with flexible terms. Also farm labor and law offices listed, plus a markets section with grain, livestock, eggs, butter, and potatoes.
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