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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1916
Page
4
A Williams County newspaper reprints an essay on happiness not equating wealth with property. It argues wealth is the balance between desire and goods, warns against chasing an enchanted land, and urges living each day. it also calls for a rail strike against saloons to push prohibition.
Grand Forks Herald notes state committee meetings in Bismarck to set party platforms and organize party fairs for the next two years. The piece argues policy, not individual candidates, guides the party and cites the role of official party representatives in directing affairs. It also mentions Mrs Karie Ingwaldson visiting Williston.
Army letter from Herbert Metzger of Williston describes camp life with Company E at Mercedes Texas in 1916. He praises training intensity, tents, diet, and camaraderie while noting mosquitos scarce, many bugs, and a tough schedule. hopes to stay through winter and mentions possible trip to Corpus Christi and Brownsville.
The Congregational Church invites residents and visitors to Sunday services at 10:30 A M and 8:00 P M with Bible School at 11:45. Ahab is the second hero in the series I Go A Fishing with topics including The Curse Of Spiritual Negligence. The minister preaches both morning and evening and all strangers are welcome.
Morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon A Weeping God Pastor Harriss invites Bible school workers older scholars and the Epworth League to meetings. Bible school and Men s class at 11 45. Rev hike Weeks recently arrived from Maine will preach. Prayer and Bible study Wednesday at 8. Community urged to hear him. Rural parish Rev Phillip Weeks to preach at Missouri Ridge School house at 9. community urged to turn out.
St Peter’s Church at corner of 1st Ave E and 7th St. announces Rev N E Elaworth conducting Holy Communion at 8, Matins and Communion first Sunday, sermon at 11, Sunday School at 12, Evensong and sermon at 7, with hay evening service moved from 7:30 to 7.
The Norwegian American Lutheran Church at Cor 6th St and 1st Ave W follows Lutheran doctrine. Morning services are in Norse and evening ones in English, with Sunday school in both languages. Ladies Aid meets biweekly and a winter lecture series on The Reformation is planned featuring various speakers.
Regular services are held in the Library Parlors with preaching at 10 30 A M Sunday School at 11 45 A M Luther League at 7 30 P M and evening preaching at 8 P M Ladies Aid Society meets the 1st Wednesday each month Everyone is cordially invited to attend these services
Public notice from F.R. Zahl forbids hunting at Zatl Lake through September 24 to protect young ducks.
H M Hendrickson of Simcoe North Dakota reports from Orwey that wartime prices have surged for food and clothing while wages lag. He notes good Scandinavian crops, limited war risk to Norway and Sweden, and a shift of youth toward staying home as hydro power develops. He mentions Finns seeking to emigrate and his plans to manage Genoa's farmers elevator.
A witty exchange unfolds as the clever buyer asks the price of four dollar shoes and the weary salesman quotes two dollars per foot. The quip reflects a judge’s humorous reaction to a bargaining moment and showcases period voice.
A quoted exchange contrasts summer heat with other seasons, noting greater discomfort in summer. The brief line presents a respondent saying heat trouble rises in summer compared with any other time.
P W Miller announces cattle for sale including 40 head of Shorthorns and Betas milch and horned bulls 1 to 2 years old. Cattle to be exhibited at Minot cattle show July 3 to 8. Prices stated as reasonable. Contact office at Minot Auto Co Minot ND.
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