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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1900
Page
2
A verse sketch traces Uncle Jim a master of strategy who never saw action. It riffs on war, diplomacy, and political intrigue, suggesting his foresight and warning that history moved on without him. The piece ends with a quiet note on his absence.
A Chicago Daily Record piece about Uncle Peter a cheerful Western suburb resident who boasts of universal friendship and no enemies except those he lends money to. It folds into a family tale with tales of a beloved hoe a stubborn hired man and the nephew’s father recalling frugal humor from Lombard amid affectionate mockery.
A critique of Who's Who and related biographical lists argues that entry ages skew older, with mean distinction around 53 to 55. It cites hereditary titles, the British peerage, and Galton's 50-year threshold, noting colonial factors and varying standards across Who's Who, the Dictionary of National Biography, and The Men of the Time.
A Chicago obituaryish portrait recalls Dr Daniel K Pearsons who gave 2.5 million to charity and plans to dispose of the remaining 1.5 million while maintaining a 20 000 yearly annuity for himself and his wife. Since 1890 he has supported universities colleges hospitals and libraries including Toronto University Beloit College and Carleton College through a career begun in land deals and urban ventures that funded Chicago’s post fire recovery.
The special New York letter outlines the Adams murder case ending with Roland Burnham Molineux's conviction for poisoning Mrs. Kate J. Adams on December 28, 1898. The narrative follows the gift of poison, social intrigue, handwriting tests, multiple arrests, and a protracted legal battle costing New York state substantial sums before the seven-count murder indictment and eventual execution plans at Sing Sing.
A noted poultry fancier describes a low hinge window system for henhouses. The upper sash swings out from the top and the lower sash from the side, allowing direct access to yards from pens and eliminating extra doors in mild climates.
A discussion on apiary placement highlights key nectar sources and favorable locales. It cites white clover basswood alfalfa millet and clovers as prime honey plants, notes hardy trees like basswood and tulip trees, and suggests valleys with plentiful fall flowers for good wintering. It also mentions water quality risks and suggests eel presence as a water purity indicator, then shifts to poultry feeding practices and the cost of prize-winning stock.
The Farmers Voice extols the hog as a mighty economic and moral force. It credits swine with banishing mortgages on western farms, funding homes, schools, churches, and charitable works, while feeding nations and supporting education. The piece argues temperance in consumption and firm farmer care will keep the hog prospering and lifting farmers from debt.
A description of a combined corn cribs and piggery with a 70 gallon feed cooker, kitchen over the quarters, hog pens, granary above, and a yard for fattening hogs. Includes notes on ground feed, tools, and a platform for feeding corn, plus advice on egg production and keeping eggs clean. Concludes with forage plant notes from Canadian experiment station reports.
A newspaper item warns smallpox outbreaks trace to moldy rotting wall paper and flour paste in homes. It extols Alabastine as a sanitary wall coating and disinfectant, arguing better protection with modern materials. A second anecdote recalls a preacher's sermon ending with a sleepy deacon, and a quip about temptation and governance.
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