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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1909
Page
12
An editorial extols investing in real estate as the sure path to wealth citing Carnegie Sage Astor Roosevelt Bryan and Taft. It promotes Williston garden homes offering 1 34 or 5 acre lots at low prices with easy two year installments and promises guided viewings.
The 1908 state agriculture department yearbook notes rising potato potential yet widespread farmer neglect. Wholesalers urge larger acreage, citing New York and Maine outputs and better Northwest quality. Michigan, Wisconsin, and neighboring states urged to expand large scale potato production. The article mentions market flows into Pittsburgh and western markets and hints at regional policy discussions.
A 1909 summons-like notice discusses U S potato production, arguing American farmers could profit from growing more potatoes at home. It notes global output near 4.9 billion bushels and cites idle lands in multiple states, urging awareness of opportunities amid market access and quality considerations. It also contains a foreclosure summons against several defendants in Williams County North Dakota.
Department of the Interior notices John Skinde of Williston North Dakota filed on 10 June 1903 for the NW SW LA and other parcels in the 6th Principal Meridian. He will present final five year proof before the Register and Receiver on 23 November 1909. Witnesses Harold Kierstad Ole Ulven Andrew Sveen Olu H Bryn all of Williston ND.
Mathilde Olsen of Williston North Dakota filed notice of intention to make final proof to establish her claim to the land described. The hearing before the US Land Office Register and Receiver in Williston ND is scheduled for November 22, 1909. Witnesses named are John M Halstwedt Hialmar Olstad P A Bernier and Ole Bryn of Williston ND.
Eli DeLorme of Williston North Dakota filed notice of intention to make final commutation proof to establish his land claim described in He No. 278 filed August 13 1908 serial 08118 for nth weld nec 8 two Iiin rz 102w 5th pr in meridian before the Register and Receiver US land office at Williston North Dakota on November 26 1909 Witnesses named Leon DeLorme James R Shepard James Rhodes and William Marshall all of Williston North Dakota
The Graphic announces a countywide beauty contest open to any woman in Williams or McKenzie counties. Votes cost from 1 to 5 dollars per year, with five acre irrigated garden farm as top prize. A three member judging panel will oversee counts and prize distribution over about three months.
Notice to appear November 27 1909 before the Williston North Dakota land office registers to prove final five year claims for Dina A Wickethier Henry Greengara and Bris Seymour. Names of witnesses and contest details include Roy W Brownson Bris Seymour and Bris Seymour contestee with abandonment and nonresidence allegations.
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