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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1911
Page
4
Advertising rates are listed, then a vivid, cautionary note about life in a railway camp. Describes police visits, awkward accommodations, and the harsh realities of camp life, including make-shift amenities and risks of being turned out by the rail authorities. Mentions true life in the camp and the dangers of rest in boxcars.
An American Lumberman urging communities to invest in road quality to boost outside patronage. He cites Rome and the Appian Way, notes Europe outpacing the U S in roads, and recounts Iowa farmers who suffered crop losses when motorists abused a well maintained local road, then redoubled efforts.
An inspection of the Star and Crescent theatres finds wide exits possibly sufficient to evacuate fast. Critics blame sensational reporting for theater panic rather than actual danger. The Ryder Journal and Kenmare News campaign poets for a flickertaildom laureate, while Foley is warned.
An illustrated nostalgic travel note describes a traveler’s wish for a well equipped camp stop with bath, wash facilities, cooking gear, and cleanliness after a long journey. The author laments rude railroad staff and praises practical comforts like tubs, clothes lines, pots, pans, and ovens as essentials for wanderers seeking rest and refreshment.
In Spring Brook a man killed his wife and several children with a shotgun before turning the gun on himself. The mother died at Spring Brook after severe head injuries, and four children, aged 5 to 15, were wounded and hospitalized. Russell Peters, 15, survived with a crushed skull. the father’s motive cited as financial trouble. Neighbors aided, and authorities reported no inquest due to self-inflicted evidence.
A brief cigarette and cigar note touts a mild smoke that satisfies without nerve tampering, praising a General Arthur endorsement and urging readers to pursue a quality cigar for steady enjoyment.
The Rebecca Lodge and about sixty guests attended an infant party at Mrs A H Vok’s residence last Thursday. The event featured a burlesque presentation of the order’s full three degrees, pink and green Rebecca colors, and a late night program with games and music after an infant lunch at Miss Eunice Innis’ home.
C E Mackenroth and family visited the Denny ranch eighteen miles east on a plum and berrying excursion then proceeded into the bad lands about twelve to fifteen miles further. The trip featured miles of mud and acres of water, a memorable jaunt for the party.
The W. C. T. U. will meet at Miss Almeda Todd’s home at 815 1st Ave West next Tuesday at 8 o’clock. All old and new members are urged to attend and bring a friend who may be interested.
The Associated Charities will hold a meeting at Odd Fellows hall on Tuesday afternoon September 12 at three o'clock. Important business will be before the meeting and a full attendance is desired. Mrs. Geo Bruegger, Pres.
The above order will hold their regular meeting Friday evening September 15th and all members are hereby notified to be present if possible. A fine supper will be served and a good time is assured. By order of committee. Write W. C. McClintock, Tioga, N.D., about making your farm loan. Liberal advances on good loans and terms. No red tape or delays. 41-tf
President Taft argues against a broad federal bureau for livestock and agriculture while advocating a bureau of health to save human lives. He contends the constitution does not require farming focus and warns about expanding government programs beyond essential purposes. He questions using public funds to research and advise on animal husbandry versus developing public health measures.
Local newspaper highlights a tempting advertised deal of the day. A selection of vendors presents products and services with price points and terms in the public notices. Readers are urged to compare options in the classified pages for value and timing.
Enrollment Tuesday reached six hundred with five hundred in grades and one hundred in high school. The Webster school shows an almost entirely new faculty, eight teachers with about thirty five pupils per class. Principal Miss Newland plans strong community cooperation while Miss McAndrew guides high school students with firm moral leadership.
Auctioneer W N Dickinson reports strong demand at the Clouse sale near Rudser. The sale total reached eleven hundred dollars, reflecting prosperity in the local community.
The monthly city council meeting Tuesday evening approved the coal supply contract and authorized payment of several bills.
J. B. Peppinger near town demonstrated snow fences by moving the barrier across twenty acres as crust formed, creating new drifts and waves along the field. The heavy drifts yielded abundant wheat while thinner areas were poorer, averaging about fifteen bushels per acre.
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