Rural Eden Valley Notices and Local Visit Recaps
Widespread community notes from Rural Williams County recount farm tasks and social visits. W. W. Keltner threshing, Ray Stayer visiting McCoy's, and multiple calls on neighbors including Kauffman and Frank households. Events include birthdays, arrivals, buggy rides, fair attendance, and school term start with Centerwall as teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Stayer
McCoy
Jack Pankowski
Dan Kauffmi
Ladies Aid
Ben Frank
Miss Arena Frank
C. E. McCoy
Ray Kratzer
W. W. Wilde
Rigdon McCoy
Montana
I. M. Kauffman
Allen Keltner
Claude Marsh
Nammie Rhodes
Ed. Keplinger
Gladys Joyce
Virena Frank
Jack Adams
W. W. Keltner
Roy Krather
Arena Frank
Centerwall
Missouri Ridge Farmers’ Club
Jonathan Wagenman
A. C. Wagenman
S. M. Clark
Henry Poe
We Give You Ice Cream and Candy for Little Money
A vintage advertisement extols value offerings in bold claims. It promises the biggest dish of ice cream for a nickel and a whale for a dime, along with fresh candies, high grade nuts, and popular fruits, all at low prices with much for a little.
Buford News Letter Social Roundup
Joseph Evans was sick last week and George Le Roy visited on Monday. Various locals visited friends, shopped, or traveled this week including McCall brothers from the Southside, Mrs Hal Miller shopping, Adrian Ryan farming, and several callers to the Dishon and Corbett households. The week also notes threshing machine purchase and several short trips to Williston and the county seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Evans
George le Roy
John Akers
I. J. Moses
McCall Brothers
Hal Miller
Adrian Ryan
Ryan Farm
Four Mile
Russell Dishon
M. L. Helgerson
E. E. Jones
William Baker
Jim Beisel
Floy Corbett
Mattie Carr
A. E. Twichel
Dishon
O. J. Morken
Williston
Mildred Corbett
E. Newmann
Chas, Akers
Miss Jamons
C. M. Smithwick
G. W. Ritter
Corbett
W. W. Corbett
County
Harry Croy
Henry Stiehl
M. C. Helgerson
J. J. Rasstad
Hallie Carey
Boyd Kline
le Roy
Ansel
Hill Top Farm
Gerry Bergman
Lucile Miller
Newmann
Chas. Akers
P. F. Elmore
Clyde McNary
Ovida
Tris Beisel
Corma
Lola Smithwick
Luella Moore
Dove
N. J
Little Smithwick
Dave King
Jack McHenry
Eight Mile Country
Bernice Moses
Alexander
Sunnyside Ranch
D. Mac Master
la Belle
Charbonneau
Nelle Osmeen
John Arnold
Nellie Dishon
Myrtle
Harold Carey
D. MacMasters
Ila Jones
D. MacMaster
Lu_Belle
Tom Owings
Trenton
Bergman Miller wedding brings town together
Frequent town social notes record visits, hires, and gatherings. Marriages occur with the Bergman Miller ceremony as residents attend the Williston Fair and a late September musicale looms. Numerous locals like Stiehl Helgerson Osmeen and Ditsworth share events, dinners, and travel to Williston and Trenton.
September to be big month at San Diego Exposition
Exposition officials in San Diego report August attendance reached 229 604 with a daily average of 7407. September is expected to bring large crowds due to Labor Day events Admission Day Moving Picture Day and visits from notable figures like Col George W Goebels and former President William Howard Taft. Increased motor travel and upcoming railroad excursions from farming regions are anticipated to boost crowds in September and October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
George W. Goebels
Panama Canal
G. A. Davidson
William Howard Taft
California
Middle West
France claims plenty of gold for war effort
Paris reports Senator Aimond stating France could send one and a half billion francs in gold to the United States before the war ends without harming European finances. He notes France can help stabilize exchange by aiding a loan to America, while warning that failing to act could force American banks to absorb gold. He cites France’s weekly gold inflows and heavy wartime expenditures as context for a second great gold reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
United States
Europe
Emond
Aimond
Companite
Tee
Senate
America
Bank of France
Wall Street
France bank gold reserves and private stocks cited in wartime finances
The article notes 4.26 billion in Bank of France gold reserves and 5 billion in private gold stocks, with no need to mobilize them yet. It argues government finances are solid after thirteen months of war, and that paper money stability matters more than gold, stressing exchange value equilibrium between France and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of France
France
United States
New Library Additions Include Japanese Tale and Village Tales
The library announces new circulation titles by Frances Little, Irving Bachellor, Mrs Alfred Sidgwick, and T. W. Burgess. The House of the Misty Star contrasts Japanese and American life through Ursula Jenkins and her student. Lizzie’s quest for queenly dignity collides with family plans. The Honorable Socrates Potter offers travel adventures for all ages. Mother West Wind's Neighbors centers on Johnny Chuck and nearby animal folk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Little
Ursula Jenkins
Japan
Alsener
Ladies’ Home Journal
Lizzie
Irving Bachellor
Socrates Potter
Germany
Alfred Sidgwick
Mother West Wind
T. W. Burgess
Johnny Chuck
One Spoonful Delivers Rapid Cleanser Results
Williston residents report astonishing effects from Adler i ka a simple Buckthorn bark glycerine remedy that cleanses the bowel. It relieves constipation and associated gas quickly with one spoonful. The Williston Drug Co. promotes this product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Williston Drug Co
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Williams County
Eden Valley
Abram Miller
Levi Bontrager
O. A. Meyers
Adam Miller
Walter Bergstrom
Horace Sporein
Grover Rhodes
Irene Sorenson
Cora
Keltner
0. A. Myers
Will Marsh
Zimmerman
Missouri Ridge Clark
Confectionery Store
Buford News
Mr. Carlisle
Buford
Helen
Henry Stieh
W. Scott Stranahan
William
Elizabeth Newmann
Jesse Ditsworth
Ily
Isa
R. L. Holloway
H. H .Miller
Aid
Abbott
Whole Wheat Milling CO
M. S. Williams
the Ideal Millinery CO
Kassis
Broadway
W.N. Roach, Jr
Gl Daly
Vaden, BC
North Dak
Columbus
C. D. Milloy
Powell Mine
Penson & Wilson
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