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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
4
Minneapolis announces Hotel Dyckman as the citys newest downtown fireproof lodging with 300 rooms. Each room offers private space and daily rates range from 1 75 to 3 50. Also listed is for sale Diamond willow ash and Box Elder fence posts from Wheelers barn with wood delivery across the city by C B Wheeler.
Williston congregations announce schedules for morning services at 10:30 and Sunday School at 11:30 or 12 noon, with evening worship and sermons. St Peter's Episcopal lists morning prayer at 10:30 and evensong at 8, inviting worshipers. First Lutheran notes Norwegian service at 10:30 and English at 8, with Sunday School at noon and a Ladies Aid gathering on Thursday September 19 hosted by Mrs. Agen and Mrs. Johnson.
The English Lutheran Church closes the Synodical Year with a congregational meeting at the regular service time. All members are urged to attend. Sunday School begins at 11 45 A M and the sermon follows at 8 00 P M. All are welcome.
Morning worship at 11:00 with Dr. K. R. Stolz of Wesley College as speaker. Sunday School at 11:00. Evening worship at 8:00. He will address both morning and evening services and conduct a Sunday School Institute in the afternoon.
Dr Stolz, an authority on Sunday School matters, is highlighted. Those interested in this work are urged to attend.
Sam Greengard is the proudest man in town today as he welcomes twin boys born this morning. Also listed are unclaimed advertised letters at Williston North Dakota for the week ending Sept 11 including Frances Butler George Fingerson W G Fuller Elmer Gordon Mrs G W Grove Dr G N Gratson E A Hagenyr John Hogan J J Martin C G Mourer B E Pixley Ed and Miss Edna Young. Waldo Leonhardy postmaster says please call advertised.
North Dakota war savings officials urge postmasters to stock stamps and push purchases to reach year end goals. The State War Savings Committee notes most residents buy to hold, not redeem prematurely, and asks districts to requisition stamps for unusual demand. Campaigns in June fell short by about three million dollars, and organizers target new buys to move North Dakota into the top quota states by New Year’s Day.
Friday September 6 reports German retreat along the Vesle between Soissons and Rheims while Mangin advances to dominate the Aisne hill line. French and American forces press toward Laon and Chemin des Dames as Haig’s British corps push toward Cambrai and St Quentin. By September 10, weather and resistance slow gains but French and British coordinate to threaten St Gobain, La Fere, and the Oise valley with continued encirclement efforts.
French and American forces press north and northeast, seizing La Fere and threatening Laon as German defenses in the St Gobain massif intensify. Artillery duels resume south of the Aisne while reinforcements rush to Cambrai, the St Gobain forest, and the Chemin des Dames in a bitter defensive contest.
A nationwide drive from November 11 to 18 aims to raise 170 500 000 for seven war societies aiding war work. North Dakota’s share is 675 000 with E A Palmer Y M C A district chairman and F P Bergman county chairman directing the effort. Palmer names Louis Sheldah Stanley and Robert Norheim McKenzie as county chairs. District and county leaders meet in Fargo September 20 to plan the campaign. Subscribe for the Graphic.
Reports from the front praise three weeks of American French and British drives through German lines on the west front. Officials say the Allied offensives signal a turning point, but caution that the German High Command may still attempt a concentrated push toward Galais. Government officers stress a broad mobilization to sustain the war effort and secure final victory.
The casualty list this week contains Arthur F. Rhodes of Williston listed as severely wounded. Rhodes left with Company E last fall but was transferred to another company upon reaching France.
The Fair Price Committee and County Food Administrator Ed win A. Palmer fixed prices to be in force in Williston North Dakota. Retailers may add freight costs beyond the amount paid to Williston to the listed prices, with adjustments for Williams County towns where freight is lower.
Edwin A. Palmer approves wholesale commodity prices and urges consumers to report any overcharges. The list includes flour, corn products, oats, lard substitutes, evaporated milk, canned vegetables, dried fruits, and more with specific 98 pound and standard package prices. This official notice requests accuracy and warns of potential corrections.
Report of the condition of the Williston State Bank at Williston North Dakota at close of business August 1918. The statement lists loans and discounts 225403.27 overdrafts 18488.57 due from banks 824567.88 cash items 2856.83 cash 41729.54 total 356204.56. capital stock 25000.00. surplus 10000.00. deposits 251204.58. bills payable 70000.00. total liabilities 856204.88. Cashier S M Hydle swears the figures are true before notary A Bryant on September 5 1918. Directors listed Simon Westby N J Torrect S M Hydle.
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