Methods of Daksota's First Corn Farmers
A compact study of early North Dakota Indian corn practices by E W Hall describes curing seed on drying scaffolds, storage in houses or caches, and the Mandan keepers of seed. Emphasizes dry seed, field stands, and the value of home grown seed corn for better yields and livestock integration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Hall
Wilc Liams County
Ft. Berthold Indians
Hall
Ft. Berthold
North Dakota
Missouri River
Old Village
Dakosta
Tian Reser
Kotana Medical Society Hosts Detroit Doctor
The Kotana Medical Society met at Dr. M. E. Trainor’s office Tuesday evening and heard Dr. Moulton of Detroit discuss serums in disease treatment and infantile paralysis research. He represents Park Davis Company of Detroit and spoke on recent findings. Afterward the society entertained Dr. Moulton at supper at the Great Northern cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Society
Kotana Medical Society
M. E. Trainor
Moulton
Detroit
Mich
Park Davis Company
Great Northern Cafe
Dance For Benefit Of Company E Severs
Young ladies of the city organize a dance at the armory on Monday evening the 18th to raise funds for Company E. Ticket sales are strong and a large turnout is expected. patrons are urged to support the effort and the organizing committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company E Severs
Company E
White Way to Light City Marks Epoch in Wil lisville
A city leader predicts October completion of the White Way lighting system will mark an epoch in Williamsville growth. He urges a coordinated Appreciations or Achievement Day to celebrate, featuring a gala parade, entertainment, and a free day for visitors, tying in with new armory auditorium, pontoon bridge, street improvements, and school upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Way
Armory
Willisinn
City of Opportunity
City Beautiful Prizes To Be Awarded
The jurors of the City Beautiful Contest have finished inspections of yards and gardens. Winners will be announced on Lyvie Monday and Tuesday. About 150 children will receive prizes for marked improvement. Exhibits will be in F. H. Smith's display window. The Buck and Thimble Club organized the contest offering fourteen prizes from 10 to 1. Judges emphasize improvement over best appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyvie
Maury Pickford
F. H. Smith
City Beautiful
Buck and Thimble Club
Engineers Inspect Williston Pontoon Bridge
Mandan, the U S boat, brought War Department representatives upstream to inspect the Williston pontoon bridge. The smaller hinged span opened for the Mandan, then the larger section opened downstream on return. A cable attachment fault pulled a bridge stub partly out of place causing a brief delay. officials found the bridge complies with navigation requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Mandan
War Department
Williston
Company E Member Dies at the Border at Mercedes
Christian E. Boe enlisted with Company E just before departing for Fort Lincoln. He died at Mercedes on September 6 from stomach ulcers likely preexisting, while serving as second cook and reporting no illness until the prior Saturday. First Lieut. E W Jeffrey accompanied the remains home. services were held at the Lutheran church in Alexander. Boe, about 25, was born in Norway. his father lives in Alexander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian E. Boe
Company E
Fort Lincoln
Mercedes
Boe
Alexander
North Dakota
E. W. Jeffrey
Jeffrey
Charnholm
Lutheran Church
Norway
Local Business Trip and Bank Director Meeting
John Bruegger traveled to Fargo for a business trip at week's start. O. J. Hegge of Minnewaukan, president of the First National Bank of this city, attends a board meeting. Dr. T. H. David, secretary of the Syrian Relief Committee, reports progress with relief work and will issue a statement soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bruegger
Fargo
O. J. Hegge
Minnewaukan
First National Bank
T. H. David
Syrian Relief Committee
6 000 Miles Westward On A Twelve State Tour
Mr and Mrs I W Braatelien completed a cross region automobile journey covering six thousand miles through twelve states from Williston to Santa Fe San Bernardino and San Diego before returning home The pair slept in a tent carried a Ford touring car and found gas prices ranging from 17 to 45 cents per gallon Prosperity varied with wheat and livestock districts showing relative strength They noted good roads overall but Yosemite roads were nearly impassable and most days were spent enjoying the country's sights and hospitality He and Mrs Braatelien plan no further long trips for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinh
Nevada
Ars
W. Drantelien
Will
Tay
Ween
Williston
Monina
Wyoming
South Dakota
Nebraska
Colorado
Santa Fe
New Mexico
California
Oregon
Washington
San Bernardino
A.S. Maloney
San Diego
Fred Lyon
Ambrose
Central Point
Medford
Vitas
E. G. Schollander
Braatelien
North Dakota
Braatelion
Yosemite National Park
Lou Kolls Shines For Rock Island In N D Spring Game
Louie Kolls, pitcher and utility man from Williston Opportunities, finished the season with Rock Island. In a recent game against Moline he pitched seven innings, limited opponents to five hits, and earned the win with two home runs and a triple. Rock Island papers praised his improvement under Old Reliable known as Scoop Marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou
N. D
Louie Kolls
Williston
Old Reliable
Scoop Marshal
Luncheon Hosts Create Floral Odd Fellows Hall Display
Mrs John Craig Mrs Wm Brodin Mrs Frank Fisk Mrs A McIntosh and Mrs H L Weatherwax hosted a large party at Odd Fellows hall at one oclock. Curt and sewing formed the main pastime while a profusion of cut flowers and pottery plants adorned the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Craig
Wm. Brodorien
Frank E. Fisk
A. McIntosh
H. L. Weatherwax
Odd Fellows Hall
Married in Montana Norman Eidsness Weds Clara Kallak
Norman Eidsness married Clara Kallak at Rev. Lundeen’s home in Homestead Montana on September 4. They honeymooned in the Twin Cities, visited Willis ton relatives, and then headed to Reserve Montana where the groom runs a mercantile business. The groom hails from Willis ton and the bride has long resided there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Norman Eidsness
Clara Kallak
Rev
Lundeen
Homestead
Mont
Twin Cities
Eidsness
Williston
Moraing
Reserve
Mr. Bidsness
A. N. Bidsness
Fall of a Nation Coming in Williston with Orchestra
Manager Walker McGuiness of the Orpheum brings the Birth of a Nation companion piece The Fall of a Nation to Williston. Thomas Dixon’s associate production features a Victor Herbert score written for the film and will be shown with a full symphony orchestra. The exact date will be announced in next week's Graphic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker McGuiness
The
Orpheum
Williston
Thomas Dixion
Victor Herbert
New York
Chicago
County Agents to Lead Farm Loan Association Effort
County Agents will organize farmers for Federal Farm Loan Banks under a new act. County and federal officials will train agents to instruct farmers on forming and managing local loan associations. Agents will serve as primary contacts, distributing law copies and guidance to promote productive farming methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper
North Dakota
Sodepal Uarm Loutt Board
Conuni Lewis
Department of Agriculture
Mie Bture Agricultural College
Meo Cooper
United States Department of Agriculture
Itas
Coming Attractions At Local Theatres
The Lyre theatre offers a week of films starring Theda Bara Mary Pickford and others. Sept 15 The Eternal Sapho a Fox drama about modern American life Sept 16 17 Husband and Wife a Brady drama with Ethel Clayton and Holbrook Blinn Sept 18 19 Cinderella a Pickford vehicle appealing to all ages Sept 20 The Country Mouse a Bosworth tale of politics and country life Sept 21 22 Sins of Men a Fox production with Stuart Holmes and Dorothy Bernard a morality drama based on selfishness and a new philosophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Lyre Theatre
Splendid Pictures
Theda Bara
Mary Pickford
Ethel Clayton
Dorothy Bernard
William Fox
William A. Brady
Holtook Hlinn
Chas. Kenyon
Kindling
Cinderallae
Cinderella
Miss Pickford
Armmaingly
Herbert Bosworth
Stuart Holmes
Orpheum Presents A Week of Chaplin Kerrigan Spoilers And More
An enhanced Orpheum program arrives with a Saturday double feature of Charlie Chaplin's Police and Warren Kerrigan in A Son of the Immortals. Monday and Tuesday showcase a new twelve reel edition of The Spoilers. Wednesday offers William Faversham in One Million Dollars with a Sidney Drew comedy, marking a top city program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Orpheum
Charlie Chaplin
Police
Warren Kerrigan
Williston
Altho
Metro
William Faversham
Sidney Drew
Will Try for Artesian Well on Burdick Farm
Bowman county well driller J. W. Barrett with a drilling outfit arrives to test an artesian flow on U. L. Burdick’s farm east of the city. Barrett estimates a hole about 1,000 feet deep may be necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Barrett
Bowman County
U. L. Burdick
Barret
Local women greet author Mary Roberts Rinehart on Orient
Mary Roberts Rinehart, famed author of humorous tales and wartime reporting, rode the Oriental Limited after a Glacier National Park visit. She was with three sons and several bouquets, sharing pride in Western adventures and her enduring interest in the West and war coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Glacier Natonal Park
Mess Dames
Overson
Do Burk
Creaser
Fm Messrs Burk
Moraun
Morell
Rinehart
Mes
Rinehaird
Greece Near Decision On War Entry Says Report
Sept 1 in London reports renewed cabinet stability under Premier Zaimis and strong belief in a Greek entry into World War I on the side of the Entente. French and British forces push on at the Somme and Verdun as Bouchavesnes falls. Serbian gains on the Macedonian front are noted amid heavy fighting near Lake Ostrev.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tondon
Zaimis
Ententerpla
Paris
Geeeee
Somme
Bouchavesnes
Combles
Verdun
Bent
War Office
Lake Ostreve
Grou
Cabinet resigns in Athens amid Greek neutrality doubts
London reports Greece may enter the war with the Entente as Zaimis resigns his cabinet. Berlin Vienna dispatches note Greece likely to abandon neutrality. reasons cited include inability to uphold neutrality after Bulgarian occupation. Petrograd says Russians hold ground in Carpathians despite Teutonic counterattacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
London
Thy
Sorovitz
Florina
Constance
Moermier
Vaimis
Zaimis
Greece
Berlin
Vienna
Zaimia
Petrograd
Carpathians
Recruiting Duty Returns Private Craven From Border Service
Private T. V. Craven, detached from Company F as a recruiting officer, arrived home last Friday and then traveled to Minot, with Minot and Bismarck named as recruiting stations. Craven is in splendid health and enjoyed his border service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. V. Craven
Minot
Bismarck
Craven
Farmer Campbell Reports Gang Terrorizing Farmstead
William Campbell of Kidder county accuses a gang of terrorizing his farm for two weeks. He says four horses were shot, five others poisoned, and shots fired into his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Campbell
Kidder County
Lignite Line Planned for Black Diamond Mine
A proposed private lignite rail link would run from Black Diamond coal mine to Milley Spar in the Great Northern region. The project includes a thirty-six inch gauge line, two and a half miles in length, with heavy grading, trestle, and bridge work over Crazy Man's Coulee and Stony Creek. If built, it would shorten haul times to Williston and streamline coal transport to distant points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milley Spar
Great Northern
Haney
NTL
Lauweow
Ora
Darrendy
Mehdl
Ovine
Williston
Crazy Man’s Coulee
Stony Creek
Fire Insurance Federation Formed in Williston ND
Fire Insurance Federation formed on Tuesday in Williston with Harry C. Wilbur executive secretary of the North Dakota federation. The body aims to raise uniform rates and fair risk adjustments, require insurers to hold assets for losses, and harmonize lines of insurance. An organizing meeting at E. C. Carney & Co. drew local agents, with 15 to 20 federation members in Williams county. An executive committee was elected including Carney as chairman and members Lavalle Carpenter Dickinson Everson Bylin Hagen Wingert and Reep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Wilbur
Farego
North Dakota
Insurance Federation of North Dakota
Williston
Vire Insurance Company
Insurance Federaton
E. C. Carney & Co
Wilbur
Insurance Federation
Williams County
Yegrgs Caught In Act At Buford Sunday
Citizens of Buford cornered two burglars at the Buford Mercantile Co on Sunday night. The duo, identified as Harry Shafer and Jack Lester, surrendered after a shotgun volley from a nearby posse. County Attorney Owens filed third degree burglary charges. sentencing pending. Shafer previously worked for Step Davis at Coney Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buford
Bur
Buford Mercantile Co
Sher Erickson
Owens
Harry Shafer
Jack Lester
Shafter
Step” Davis
Coney Island
New York
Officer Says Border Duty Is Beneficial
First Lieut. x. w. velfrey, detailing to accompany Private Roe’s remains from Mercedes, reports the company eager for more activity. If no field service comes, most would welcome orders to return home. He calls drill and camp life splendid and says practically every man is in good condition. Joffrey may remain home until ordered back to his regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
X. W. Velfrey
Roe
Mercedes
Joffrey
First hunting accident reported in Crosby area
Crosby North Dakota September 13 Chauncy Davies of Kermit suffered the seasons first hunting accident when his shotgun discharged while his hand rested over the barrel. He was rushed to Noonan where Dr J A Smith dressed the injury. He is progressing as well as can be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosby, N. D
Chauncy Davies
Kermit
Noonan
J. A. Smith
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Dakota
Missouri
Tabinet
Black Diamond
MILL+ER
Fire Insurance Federation
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