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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-12-04
ASSOCIATIONS
SECOND CONTEST
SUGGESTIONS FOR PREPARING,
EXHIBIT FOR THE CORN
CONTEST

Section /. Small Grains: Ger
eals, etc, BEST Peck. Grade and
clean all grain as thoroughly as you
can. This is contest to show how
perfectly you have prepared, or will
prepare your grain which is to be-
sold for seed. Send slightly more
than a peck by measure. Enclose each
sample in separate bag. A num-
Der of bags may be shipped together,
if desired.
Section II. Ear Corn: Send 10 of
the most perfect ears of mature corn
of each variety in which you wish to
compete To prevent shelling, wrap
each in common newspaper or other
wrapper, then tie all together firmly
Enclose in a bag or box. The ears
should be as nearly uniform in shape,
size and color as possible, thoroughly
mature and properly dried, but yet
fairly representative Of the corn you
have saved for sale as seed.
Section III. Grasses and Forage
Seeds:-Best 1-2 Peck.
Prepare and select, as described in
Class I. Send enough of each to al
low dn eAHlDlI du"l 17' oe
peck.
Section w. Garden Seeds Best
selection of Home Grown Seeds. Send
in any amount of any particular var
iety that you have raised from small
package to pint or more. Prizes
in this class may be won without hav-
ing grown seed for sale. If request
ed, garden seeds will be returned at
the expense of the grower.
Section V. Potato-Table or Mar
ket Class. In selecting ten best po-
tatoes to compete in each of these
lot prizes, have in mind that you are
trying to select the best representa-
tive individuals for seed purposes
from which to grow the best possible
crop of tubers, most suitable for mar
ket purposes table use), uniformity
of size, color, eye markings, skin tex
ture, flesh texture, flavor, freedom
from disease, ETC., should be the cri-
terion of judgment-nots size alone:
Section vi. Garden Vegetables -:
Best collection of Individual Specl-
mems Selected for Market Value and
Eating Purposes. One individual
specimen for each variety. Make se--
lection to represent your idea of best,
mother plant for seed production
Each vegetable or root should be
carefully wrapped or inclosed to pre-
vent bruising and freezing. Attach
ed to each individual specimen should
be a small tag showing the name of
the owner and variety.
Section VIII Root Crops for For
age or stock Feed Best Collection
Show one individual to represent the
best parent plant for raising seed
for stock feeding. This group should
include sugar beets, mangles, turnips,
stock potatoes, any vegetable used in
feeding stock, selected to show size
Continued on page 12)
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TIE UP FOR
THE WINTER
SENECHAL BOATS ARE TIED UP
FOR WINTER-HANDL
100000 BUSHELS GRAIN

Capt. Senechal has tied up his river
boats for the winter, the Elk being
the last one taken out of service it
being tied up Tuesday December 2.
The captain stated some time ago
that he would be very we'll pleased
with the seasons work if he succeeded
in handling 100000 bushels Of this
years crop and he has. In addition
to this he, together with the grain
handled in one of the other boats by
Mr.. Walker, shipped about 100000
bushels of the 1912 year crop making
a total of 100000 bushels of grain
handled on the river this year. Not
so bad considering the conditions and
with river improvement this traffic
would increase by leaps and bounds.
If we could get few Of the millions
put into battleships used on the river
it would be of some benefit to the pub
lie
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-12-04
ROSE MAIDEN
MARKED SUCCESS
CHORAL UNION PRESENTS ROSE
MAIDEN TO CROWDED HOUSE
THANKSGIVING

1t can be stated without any hesi-
fancy that the performance of Cow
ems cantata, "The Rose Maiden" by
the Williston Choral Union, Thanks
giving Day, was very marked sue
cess. The people Of Williston have
just cause to be proud of an organi-
zation with the spirit and enthusiasm
to undertake and carry to such a
splendid completion so lengthy work
as this cantata.
To Prof. Onstad's decided conduct
ing and we'll balanced ideas OF IN
terpretation and tempo, belongs large
" the final success. 1t is hardly nee
essary to say that in eight weeks OF
practise with chorus that has only
sung together two years, ne could
not produce all the artistic turns and
phrasings which he desired. The
enunciation was not as good as con-
tinued practice will make it and the
attacks and endings could be improv-
ed, however, these are faults that
only time with great deal OF prac-
tice can correct.
Two choruses deserve especial men
ton, 'Mid the Waving Rose Trees"
and "Tis thy Wedding Morning, the
first soft and rather quiet in its move
ment, the other spirited, both were
sung in a manner perfectly suited to
the contents of the composition. The
solo parts were taken by competent
singers. On this occasion Mrs. Wall
made her first appearance in Willis
ton and showed herself to be a very
capable and pleasing singer. A few
of the soprano solos were taken by
Mrs. Todd. She had little opportun-
ity to show her ability. The contralto
solos were especially delightful and
were sung by Miss Baldwin with her
characteristic charm and ease OF man
ner. Mr.. Evans and Mr.. Currey took
the baritone and tenor solos and prov
ed themselves to be efficient and in
telligent singers.
The orchestra with Miss Wheeler at
the piano, played the difficult accom-
paniment admirably and gave splen-
did support to the chorus throughout.
it is much regretted by many in
the audience that the effect of the
last chorus was greatly mared by the
s;-sa17ame thoughtlessness of many OF
the ladies who began to put on their
wraps Immediately after the singing
began.
An organization that has reached
the standard of the Williston choral
Union should command the loyal sup
port and patronage of all Williston-
ties.
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UNION SERVICE

The Union Thanksgiving Service
held in accordance with the announce
ment of last week was well attended
and the various parts of the program
were carried out to the proper OBJ
servance of the day.
The Williston Concert Band opened
the service with two patriotic num-
bers which were heartily applauded.
President Craven of the City Com
mission presided and spoke briefly
for the City Government; Superin-
tendent Forster read the Proclama-
ton of the President; Rev. E. S.
Shaw lead the congregation in read
ing the twenty third Psalm and in
the Lords Prayer; A Double Quartet
from the Choral Union sang one of
the Choruses from "The Song of
Thanksgiving" given by the Union
last season; the addresses by the To-
cal pastors were brief, we'll prepared
and to the point. Rev. A. E. Distad
spoke of some reasons for Thanks
giving, especially for those who seem
to be less favored; Rev. E. S. Shaw
spoke of some signs Of progress-po-
litically and religiously-as reasons
for Thanksgiving and Rev. E: l.. Wall
gave brief history Of the day with
some practical applications. Rev. H.
H. Rottman who was in the city
brought the greetings of the United
Society of Christian Endeavor and
spoke entertainly and instructively.
The service closed with an offering of
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-12-04

S13.75 for the Associated Charities
and the singing Of America and bene-
diction by Rev. Rottman.
Rev. and Mrs. c. Foss of Mcken-
zie county were guests at the Con.
gregational parsonage Tuesday and
Wednesday Of this week on their way
to Maxbass, where Rev. Foss will
take charge of the churches of Max
bass and Hurd.
Rev. H. H. Rottman gave a very
interesting address-illustrated to a
small group of Christian Endeavorers
at the Library Hall November 20. We
are promised return date when the
basement of the new church is ready
for use. Rev. Rottman was a guest
at the Congregational parsonage on
Thanksgiving Day
India in Transition or Marvels in
the Orient will be the subject of an
illustrated lecture by Rev. E. S.
Shaw at the Library Hall next Sun
day night. This will take place OF
the usual sermon and will be open to
all.
Annual Sale and Supper given by
the Ladies Aid of the Congregational
church in Odd Fellows Hall Tuesday
was a very successful event. The
decorations were beautiful and the
fancy work of rare merit was eagerly
sought by the ladies of the city. The
chicken pie supper was superb and
enjowed by many. The proceeds of
the sale will increase the treasury's
cash by upwards of two hundred dol
lars,
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-12-04
SUGGESTIONS
TO IRRIGATORS
HELPFUL HINTS OF VALUE TO
ALL DAKOTA IRRIGATION
FARMERS

Prof. F. K. Knorr who has charge
of the large demonstration farm on
the North Platte Project in Nebraska
furnishes the following helpful hints
to irrigators which may prove val
liable to farmers on al! projects.
It is a common fallocy among far
mers that grains should we'll SHADE
the ground before the first lrrga-
tion IS attempted in order to prevent
baking the soil. Prof. Knorr's ex-
periments have shown that whenever
the soil shows that it is getting dry
the crop should be irrigated regard
less of it's stage of growth. When
ever the soil will not adhere together
in a lump when pressed in the hand'
irrigation should be applied,
p The growth of corn should not be
forced by early irrigation. Corn
should be planted in moist ground,
which can be accomplished by lrrl-
eating before planting. Thus plant
ed it will generally carry through
without further irrigation until it tas-
sells and silks. After that one or two
irrigations is usually sufficient to ma
ture the crop in good shape:
Barley should never be allowed to
oct dry because it is a crop which
Shows the effect of drouth more quick
iv and. because it has less power. to
recover than any of the small grains,
it should be carefully watched Tor IN
dications of lack of moisture: :,
While wheat and oats will stand
more drouth than barley, both shouid
be watered when needed. Oats Will
recover more from drouth than any
other crop. Care should be exercised
to prevent leaving water on the same
ground for any considerable length OF
time. Experiments show that after
water has run in furrow one and
half hours it will soak down to the
subsoil. Running water for six hours
in the same furrow does no more good
than run of one and half hours but
increases the subsoil moisture, aug
menting the seepage supply and the
damages resulting therefrom.
Potatoes grow best in soil which IS
kent moist. An interesting expert
ment with early Ohio potatoes, was
as follows: One plot of ground was
watered three times during the season
at such intervals that the land needed
water rather badly each time before
irrigation was applied. The second
plot was kept continually in moist
condition. On Plot No. 1 the yield
was 14O bushels per acre marketable
potatoes and 80 per cent Of the crop
was marketable. Plot No. gave ITO
bushels per acre and II per cent were
culls. ..
For sugar beets excessive irriga-
ton is certain to produce large tops
and small beets. Careful and regular
irrigation produced two tons per acre
more than was grown on over-lrrl-
gated land
In alfalfa growing Prof. Knorr ex-
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-12-04
HUNDRED AND SIX
MILLION FOR ARMY
$4,000, 900 GREATER THAN THE
FIGURES SUBMITTED A
YEAR AGO

Record breaking estimates for army
appropriations has been laid before
congress by the war department.
Secretary Garrison transmitted to the
house his estimates for the military
establishment during the next fiscal
year, aggregating $1O6,000,000, which
is roundly s1O,OOo,Oo0 greater than
the figures submitted year ago for
the army bill.
The house committee will begin
work Immediately on the army bill,
with hearings on December 3, at
which Secretary Garrison and the
heads of the various branches of the
army will be called upon to explain
the proposed increases in expendi-
lures of the army.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-12-04
GRAND OPENING
NEXT TUESDAY
THE PALACE CONFECTIONERY
TO BE FORMALLY OPENED
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8

The old First National bank build
ing at 229 Main street has been trans
formed into one of the classiest and
best appointed delicatessen parlors IN,
the entire northwest and will be for
mally opened to the public next Tues
day, December 9th. A full orchestrs.
will furnish music, beautiful cara
tions will be presented to the guests
and danties from the best confection
connoisseurs in the world will be in.
abundance.
In the arrangement and equipment
Mr., Link has spared neither pains nor
EXPENSE to make this resort not only
a source of pride and enjoyment to-
himself but to the citizens of Wills
ton as we'll. Every inch of the l,6zoe
feet of floor space presents an lnvie-
ing and pleasing appearance and the
entire interior arrangement oreatheS
refreshing delight.
As you enter the door at the righe
is a large 10-foot plate glass cigar
case, equipped with moisture trays
and filled with the choicest brands OF
cigars. Next to this are two 8-tooG
plate glass candy cases, and back Ok
these will be found 32-foot wall case.
On the left, next to the entrance IS
the fountain, said to be one OF the
best ever shipped west of the Twin
Cities, with a handsome full mirrored
; backbar. Next is combination candy
case with wall retainer back OF it.
The division of the store proper
from the parlor is effected by the ar,
rangement of several large palms.
Passing between these you enter the
parlor proper, the effect of which at.
first is not only pleasing but start
ling, the sensation being produced by
the two mammoth French plate mir
rors on either side, giving it the ap--
pearance of room three times its
size.
Twenty-six side lights, three cluster
chandeliers, fountain illuminator
and twent ty-four window lights is
used in illuminating the handsomely
! mahogony finished interior.
You can spend delightful evening
at the New Palace and Mr. Link will
be pleased to see you there Tuesday
evening, December 9th.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-12-04
MEETING WAS
GREAT SUCCESS
EDUCATIONAL MEETING AT THE
PALMER SCHOOL WELL AT.
TENDED-PAPERS READ

The Educational meeting held at the
Palmer school house last Friday was
possibly one of the best ever held in
the county. The people began gath
ering about ten thirty in the morning
and by noon the school room was
crowded. The program as printed
was practically followed out with a
few changes.
The program opened with music
followed by prayer by Rev. Wagen-
man. Pupils of school number two
then sang song entitled "Apples for
A Penny"
The talk on the early school days
of the district by Rev. Wagenman
was very interesting and reminded
every one of the early struggles
every district has to go through be-
fore they get good schools and build
ings.
c. o. Hanna, president of the school
board made a short but interesting
talk on the work of running the
schools and taking up the subject Of
Consolidation he expressed the belief
that they were the solution of the
school troubles for the country and
that their township would have them
inside of two years.
Mrs. B. F. Alexander, teacher in the
Palmer school gave an excellent pa
per on the subject, "Cooperation OF
Teacher and Parent" and we give it
in full. This and other papers which
we print will follow the general COM
ment upon the program.
Miss Baldwin then favored the au-
dience, with Kate Vannah's Cradle
Song which was heartily applauded.
Field Deputy Miss Peterson gave
an excellent talk on Consolidation of
Schools which is given later.
Immediately following Miss Peter.
sons talk dinner was served and
such a dinner. Every farmer and
every farmers wife and children in
the district must have been busy all
the day before picking chicken for the
tables were loaded with them, roast,
fried and boiled. And this with the
fine baked beans, cake, pie and cof-
fee kept everyone busy for about an
hour and then the half had not been
taken.
And right after such q. dinner, they
Continued on page 81
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-12-04

perimented on different plots with 8,
4, 5 and 6 irrigations. The last two
plots yielded 2-l0 tons less alfalfa per
acre than the others. A comparison
of yields cut 3 and times showed
that the latter yielded 4 9-10 tons per
acre while 3 cuttings produced 5
6-1O tons. He concludes that three
cuttings give not only more tonnage
but also a better quality Of hay.
He finds that it is not advisable to
crop alfalfa beyond 4 year period as
the roots become 50 heavy they will
not rot on the ground, making the cul-
tivation more difficult and causing a
loss in fertility to the soil. In turn
ing under alfalfa he recommends shall
low plowing.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-12-04
DINNER AND SALE

The Ladies Aid Society of St. Paul
chu, ch will hold a dinner and sale on
December 7th at the home Of Chris.
Nelson, IL miles northwest of Will
liston. A big dinner will be served
at noon which will be followed by the
sale of fancy articles. Everybody
invited. "a Adv. pd.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-12-04
HOLD BAZAAR

Do not forget the Bazaar given by
the Episcopal Guild which includes a
sale of Christmas articles, a place
to learn your past, present and future.
A baby show. A cafateria dinner. A
dance in the evening, tickets 75c.
Afternoon and evening, December II,
1913, l. O. O. F. Hall.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-12-04
BOUGHT FINE CALF

Frank Banks purchased a thorough
bred Hefford bull calf last week
which is claimed by competent judges
to be the finest calf of it's kind ever
seen in the country. The calf is eight
months old and cost Mr.. Banks about
S452 but he is pleased with his bar
gain.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-12-04
FINE STEERS

Val Delaney recently purchased a
number of Durham steers from Steve
Marmon, paying about 100 dollars a
head for them. Mr.. Delaney recent
ly butchered one of them and it weigh
ed, dressed, 1925 pounds and sold for
s127.92. In addition to this he gets
about twelve dollars for the hide.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-12-04
ERIK STAFNE PRESIDENT

The directors of the Citizens State
Bank, of Alexander, N. D., held a
meeting last Friday and elected Erik
Stafne Of Abercrombic president of
the bank. A. J. Stafne resigned. 1t
will be good news to the people of
Alexander and community to learn
that the services of a man Of such
popularity and financial strength as
Erik Stafne have been secured at the
head of one of it's financial institu-
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-12-04
WOODMEN MEETING

All Modern Woodmen are asked to
attend the meeting to be held Tues
day evening December 9th. The meet
ing will be open at eight o'clock sharp.
After the business meeting there will
be dancing and an oyster supper.
Come bring your families and friends.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-12-04
THANKS

The head teamster of the Graphic
force is indebted TO Mr.. and Mrs. A.
C. Miller-particularly Mrs. Miller
for fine young fat turkey for
Thanksgiving. Every member of the
Sheldon family can now do the "tur-
key trot" to a queens taste. Besides
it helped to fill out the religious cere-
monies of the day.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-12-04
MARRIED

Miss Louise Thorland and Mr..
Knut Texle, both of Schafer, were
united in marriage yesterday after
noon at 3 o'clock at the home OF Ole
Lesterberg in this city. The wedding
ceremony was performed by Rev:
Distad. Mr.. and Mrs. Texle will
make their home on a farm near
Schafer.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-12-04
CHANGES IN BANK HELP

Carl Gauthier and Henry Die, book
keepers in the Williams County State
Bank have both resigned, Mr.. Gauth-
rie to go to Poplar, Montana, and Mr.
Ole to assist his father on their large
farm near Marmon. Miss H. A.
Irgens of Ray, who has been connect
ed with the First State Bank of Ray
for several years and E. J. Mckenzie
of Esmond, ILL.,, have been employed
to fill the vacancies.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-12-04
NINE OPENED

The A. C. Miller mine IL miles north
of Williston is now open. Good roads
out of mine Coal at mine at $500
per ton. A. C. Miller. 23-tf. Adv.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1913-12-04
MERCHANTS LUNCH

A long felt want now being filled at
Hogan's is a Csc Merchants Lunch.
Served from 1870 a. m. to 2:3O p. m.
Try it for lunch tomorrow. 20-tf. Adv.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-08-26
Application No. 2742.
Notice of Application for Permission
to Appropriate the Public Waters
of the State Of Nevada.

Notice is hereby given that on the
18th day of June, 1913, in accordance
with Section SO, Chapter 140, of the
Statutes of 1918, John I. Guthrie and
John r.. Nelson, of Winnemucca,
County of Humboldt, and State of
Nevada, made application to the State
Engineer Of Nevada for permission to
appropriate the public waters of the
State of Nevada. Such appropriation
is to be made from Table Mountain
Creek and Springs, at a point in the
NWA of NWA of SWA of NWA
section 8, township 30 north, range 80
east, M. d. B. and NJ, by means of
dams and all flood waters from melt
ing NOW and rains and two cubic
feet per second is to be conveyed to
the VIZ of SWA and SWA of NWA
section s, township 30 north, range 3S
east, M. ID. B. and NJ, by means of
bitches and canals, and there used for
irrigation and domestic purposes.
Water not to be returned to stream.
Signed: w. M. KEARNEY,
State Engineer.
First publication, Aug. %, 1913.
Last publication, Sept. %, 1913.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-08-26
CIVIL SERVICE BLOW

Postmaster General Burleson's con
tempt for civil service rules appears
to continue undated, a v the Her
aid Republican. Those who fancied
that the president, the much Wanted
friend of the civil service and enemy
of the spoils system, would curb his
postmaster generals animosities reck-
oned without their host. Mr.. Burle-
sons assaults upon this principle
have been so. determined and spectacu-
lar it is impossible the president
should not be aware of them. 1t is a
fair inference that he approves and it
obviously follows that Mr.. Burleson s
adherence to the civil service idea be-
fore he entered politics was mere lip
loyalty. He has failed to protect it
upon every occasion since he was ele-
waited to power.
The postmaster generals latest vio-
lation of civil service rules is his de-
motion OF the chief postal inspector at
San Francisco. That individual was
reduced in the service without the fill
ing of charges, which the law renders
obligatory in such cases; he was de-
NOTED by the postmaster general for
administrative reasons Such ac-
ton not only co~ntravenes the funda-
mental principle upon which the civil
service is based, but it is a plain, VIC
lent violation of the statute. 1t is
in harmony with Mr.. Bureson's atti-
tude ever since his inception.