Great Western Sugar Plant Considered for Williston
Williston may land a $1.5 million Great Western sugar plant employing 300 men in winter. A planned second Montana plant is split into two smaller facilities, with Williston possibly housing one, contingent on irrigated farmers entering beet production and supportive government projects advancing water access next season.
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Williston
Great Western Sugar Company
Billings
Montana
T. 8
Milliser
Mr. Henderson
Yellowstone District
W. S. Arthur
Mr. Arthur
Yellowstone
Arthur
Williston Project
Williston Farm
School Officers Warned on Youth Tobacco Use
States Attorney W. G. Owens issues a warning to county school officers to enforce the law against underage smoking. He notes cigarettes as a major nuisance and threatens arrest for any boy under eighteen who uses tobacco, with fines up to ten dollars or five days in jail per offense. He seeks cooperation to identify sellers and prevent youth access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Owens
Owens
Mike
Dawson Writes From England Reveals He Is Alive
Louis Dawson reports from an English hospital that reports of his death in Europe were greatly exaggerated. He describes injuries from a Vimy Ridge action, anticipates discharge soon, and says he will likely return to the front. He praises American resolve and notes the war’s carnage while vowing to persevere to the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Dawson
Williston
Europe
John A. Corbett
Louis
Vimy Rich
English
England
Nted
Williston Farm Loan Drive Aids Local Farmers
Government loan plan gains momentum in Williams county with the Williston National Farm Loan Association now active. D. £. Blake and E. B. Hall urge timely applications before November first to secure loans up to fifty percent of land value, five to thirty five year terms, and six percent interest. Charles D. Gibbs, longtime pioneer and hunter, dies after a cerebral hemorrhage, remembered for integrity and service to Fort Buford and local Indian traders. Funeral held at the Methodist church with Rev. H Styles officiating.
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D. £. Blake
Federal Land Bank of
Williston Association
Williston
Williams County
North Dakota
Charles D. Gibbs
Mr. Gibbs
Port Buford
Ft. Buford
Benton
St. Buford
Daniel Sides
Grand Forks
Methodist Church
H. Styles
City
Snyder
Jack Porter
Bone Dry Law Gets First Local Test in Williston
Williston faces the new bone dry statute as Richard McCoy is charged with having liquor in North Dakota after officers found whiskey in his hotel room. McCoy was arraigned, waived examination, and bound over to district court on a $500 bond. Officials say federal action is slow and higher court rulings loom.
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Williston
Robinson
Richard McCoy
North Dakota
McCoy
Nolan
H. W. Smith
Montana
Williams County
Williston Ia
New Water Main Extension Planned on Third Avenue East
The city commission authorized extending water mains one block on Third Avenue East from Seventh to Eighth Street in response to building activity. B C Reche plans a $3500 bungalow and Rev. Monson may build in the same block, with other owners signing the petition. The city notes Williston’s water plant is in good standing, though extra funds were needed this season to maintain it.
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Pious Hill
City Commission
Third Avenue
Seventh
Eighth Street
B.C. Reche
Rev. Monson
Williston
By the Way
John Hruceger
C. C. Mackenroth
Rago and Co. Escape Act Delights Grand Audiences
Rago and Co head the hippo drome vaudeville bill at the Grand Wednesday and Thursday creating a sensation. Rue claims he can escape from any restepinine apparatus yet invented and is always willing to test with menveles supplied by local police.
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Rago & Co
Rue
County Red Cross reports $3000 raised and reorganization
The Williams County Red Cross Chapter reports over 3000 collected since formation, with 1940.50 sent to Washington and 1402.19 treasury balance. A reorganization under new lines affects McKenzie County branches and local committee appointments are listed for ongoing work and future staffing.
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Williams County
Ray
Tioga
Springer Brook
Wild Rose
Watford
Washington
Treasury
Wilbur and
Poe
Merkenzie County
McKenzie County
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Wliiston N MA AN
Preas Aanoration
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Blake Here
Charles Gibbs
Rago
RED Cross
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C. Carney
The
James Carney
Schorcvve
Borden
W. B. Overson
Braatelien
Craig
Overson
McIntosh
Dennison
Neesen
Elk's Home
Mes
James James Carney
Crate
Orve Johnson
Grube
Charley Kas
Everson
George McIntosh
Supp
Schores
Wee Marry Weatherwax
United States Army
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