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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1915
Page
10
Edited by Judge Willis Brown, chairman of the National Youth Achievement Committee, this item presents organizational notes and leadership focus for youth programs and statewide initiatives.
A speaker argues against tying education to prizes and farm chores. He cites farm youth leaving the country for city life, critiques corn club prizes as a theft‑prone trap, and urges viewing life as the schoolhouse where work determines education and citizenship. The piece laments misplaced reward systems and stresses labor as measure of character.
A young city farm student, part of a Rockefeller Institute garden project in New York, learns soil, seeds, and agriculture as part of a school garden movement spread across the United States. The piece wonders if the boy may grow into a leading farmer.
The national committee sets papers as metal representatives for the movement. An additional star will be permanently affixed to the emblem and returned to the issuing boy or girl. The notice outlines the ceremonial process and responsibilities for participants.
Promote subscriptions to The Youth's Companion for 1916 with a $2.00 payment. New subscribers receive remaining 1915 issues free, plus 52 issues in 1916, a 1916 forecast, and The Companion Home Calendar. Boston based publication invites readers to join and learn about contributors and stories for 1916.
Department of the Interior Williston North Dakota publishes a contest against Donald L Shirley by Fredrick R Zant for home stead entries across multiple sections in Township 169 North Range 101 West and notices of public land auctions at Williston with bids starting at $3.00 per acre, plus probate and creditor notices for Elizabeth Kolodzik estate and administrator Anna Haggett, dated October 1916. Names include Thomas B Murphy, Joseph Thome, and Palmer Craven & Burna law firm, with various dates in October 1916 and November 17 upcoming auctions.
Notice of mortgage foreclosure by Barnes Brothers Incorporated on property in Williams County with a sale scheduled at the Williston courthouse. Details include prior defaults, taxes, sums due totaling 255.16, and description of the land in sections and townships. Also notices of public land entries and final proofs by Ruth Agnew Adolf Ny Ellingsbor and James W Shepard with witnesses listed.
Henry A Barnes mortgagee announces the sale of Charles Fredriksen land in Williams County North Dakota on November 20 1916 at 2 pm to satisfy due principal 3366 interest 108 90 taxes 46 04 and prior lien costs. Property described as SW 1 4 NW 1 4 section 2 township 153 range 90 and NE 1 4 of section 3 plus NW 1 4 of the east 1 4 and related parcels. Dated October 8 1916 Kenmare North Dakota with A W Gray attorney for mortgagee.
A reflection on American virtue, stating that true nobility lies in farmers who till the land to sustain the people created by God. The line frames agricultural labor as central to national character and social stability.
Foreclosure sale advertised by mortgage assignee Henry Mayer. The notice lists a North Dakota property in Williams County described as the N 1 2 NE 1 4 and N 1 4 NW 1 4 of sections 23 and 24 in township 155, range 97. The sale date is set for October 30, 1916 at 2 PM at the Williston courthouse. Amount due is 1140.52 dollars plus costs.
Public notice lists G. W. Sinnott as debtor and Frank A. Banks as mortgagee. The mortgage dated June 1908 covers Lot Eight of Block Three in Buford Original Townsite. Foreclosure sale set for November 1, 1916 at 2 PM at the courthouse front door in Williston. Amount due $629.70 plus foreclosure costs. Sheriff Carl Erickson to carry out proceedings.
Public auction scheduled for November 13 1916 at 1 PM for NE 1-8W 1-4 in Township 1, Range 8. Minimum bid set at 96.50 per acre. John C Jolm an is bidder. claimants advised to present adverse claims by sale time. payment required to be at once.
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