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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1914
Page
3
A compressed observation notes rural attitudes as spring approaches with farms, barns, and household chores recurring themes. It laments meat prices pushing urban workers to stop eating meat while farmers struggle to profit, and asks what solution can reconcile these pressures.
North Dakota Stallion Registration Board issues a temporary license for stallion Camanche No 74344 to stand for public service at Boyd Livery Barn until further examination. Pedigree examined at Agricultural College, Division of Animal Husbandry, confirming pure breed and Percheron Stud Book of America. Mares to be tested by government test. issued April 10 1914.
Professor C F Chase explains forming a puddled soil on earth road beds using a split log drag. He notes traffic compacts and rubs soil to create an impervious surface that drains poorly when puddled, and cites Missouri’s D Ward King as inspiration for maintaining smooth roads.
Instructions discuss wound care using antiseptics and dressings, note risks of infection and cleanliness. Followed by Q&A on oat meal versus lean beef regarding energy, protein, cost, and digestibility, with additional questions on egg washing, battery types, and home heating methods.
North Dakota remains a grain state and wealth depends on value added. Selling raw grain invites outside processing profits. Key to good yields is using high quality seed for grain crops. Poor seed lowers crop potential compared with quality seed.
A wife found her husband Mike Wernes dead on a prairie near George Haas' place, 17 miles south of Richlandon. An inquest ruled heart disease caused his death. he had recent heart trouble and left a wife and three children. Buried at St Stephens church cemetery two miles from their home, the family is nearly destitute and neighbors plan aid while contacting relatives in New York.
A cluttered column mixes snatches of reader humor, fashion notes on women’s wear, and a school of miscellaneous items. It cites a history section with dates from Bacon’s rebellion to America’s earliest newspaper, plus tips on cookware and a Dallas finance offer.
Department of the Interior notices two separate homestead entries in Williston North Dakota. Charles K Stoner seeks three year proof by June 2 1914 with witnesses Frank Morehouse Rodney Buckfin Ernest King H J Sutton all of Williston. Toy C Hollar seeks three year proof by June 8 1934 with witnesses W H Posey J T Smith Frank Avis N L Short all of Williston.
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