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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1915
Page
7
The column blends nostalgic verses about a serene old home with moral guidance on marriage and manners. It features Esther Trowbridge Catlin’s reflective passage on home memories and offers admonitions to young men about wealth, ambition, politeness, and self restraint, stressing love in marriage and prudent conduct.
An analysis from the New York Medical Journal argues that brain fag from stress and intense mental work fuels modern conflicts. It contends Americans mix work and pleasure too closely, needing harmless diversions and mild stimulants like beer to stave off nerves, or risk a societal upheaval.
Thrift drives pupil savings with 61 banks in Chicago public schools last year. 13 638 children saved 27 115 94 dollars. 11 200 090 dollars moved to regular banks. Deposits as low as five cents, transfers at five dollars, then opening regular accounts. Rural schools urged to adopt thrift studies and local banks could pay 3 to 3.5 percent interest. When 25 dollars saved, withdrawals could fund a 100 dollar bond at 4.5 to 5 percent.
A poet extols his town comparing it with Troy Rome and Athens, praising its growing opportunities and community venues. He touts a new County Court House as imposing, a strong farming belt center, and a thriving market, inviting readers to consult the census for proof.
Mortgage foreclosure notices and estate administration updates from Williams County and Williston North Dakota include details of a 1911 mortgage on land in section 24 township 164 north range 103 west and a September 1915 or 1916 sale notice for parcels in Williston with court confirmations, assignees, and attorney firm information.
Notice from the Department of the Interior Williston Land Office outlines Alfred Haakenson’s intent to make a three year proof for the NE 1 4 and NW 4 Section 21 Township 156 North Range 100 West P Meridian. Names witnesses Willian Vander, Christ Arn, Rue Whittam, all of Williston, and Thomas B. Murphy, Register.
Public notices cover a 1914 mortgage in Williams County North Dakota, with a sale of the mortgaged premises set for October in Williston. The document lists the lot and section details, the amount due of 537.60, the assignees L. Tollutson Company, and the attorney terms. Additional notices include homestead entry filings by Johan Haugen at Williston and a separate mortgage foreclosure on Lot 8, Block 4 in Buford, with sale scheduled for September 20, 1916.
The economical housewife will be interested in the Whole Wheat Milling Company notice appearing on page three. It highlights product availability and options for households seeking affordable grain and flour supplies.
Promote home made wholesome nutrition with Silver Sheaf bread. Grocers supply this fresh flour product promising better taste and reliable quality for daily bread needs.
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