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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1916
Page
5
A column extols homemaker virtue over public life, urges putting family first, and praises kindness at home. It laments excessive funeral display and notes Christ had few mourners, urging simple, heartfelt tribute over pomp. Also reflects on women bearing daily duties and the value of gentle sympathy.
L S Olsen of Plentywood was notified that E J Anderson, County Farm Agent for Sheridan county, would arrive later this month to take charge of the section. The Sheridan County agent is expected to help farmers improve profits by seeking his advice.
D. G. M. at the North Dakota Experiment Station describes the little potato disease or russet scab caused by Rhizoctonia. It forms tiny pealike tubers on stems with rootless growth, blocks starch flow to roots, and leaves small surface spots that crumble when probed. If seed use is necessary, a 2 hour treatment in four ounces of corrosive sublimate per 30 gallons of water is advised, noting corrosive sublimate costs.
Flooding along the Mississippi in LaCrosse Wisconsin reports 60 foot gap opening in the Burlington levee near East Winona as the river, twelve feet above surrounding land, pours through. Burlington and Great Northern crews rush pile drivers, construction trains, and workers to halt ice break and seal the breach.
Railroads between Chicago and Minneapolis will be out of service for at least three days as flood waters undermine embankments. Emergency crews and construction trains operate along both river banks from LaCrosse to Minneapolis and Chicago, with trains run under careful supervision amid feared wider damage.
A reader’s catalog lists gardening manuals for home use by authors such as Duncan Green Henderson Rexford and Shelton plus works like The Gypsy Trails. It references The Gray Dawn a vivid 19th century San Francisco portrait and Elinore Pruitt Stewart life on a Wyoming claim. It mentions Peculiar Indians in Peru and a traveler’s note on Vern Indians with their distinct language and habits.
George Hemingen a Drady farm hand was arrested after attacking 21 year old Alma Nelson with a pitch fork. He struck her across the head broke her arm and stabbed her breast in a jealous murder attempt before fleeing. Miss Nelson survived and was treated by Dr Halvorson. Hemingen is jailed in Minot awaiting further proceedings.
Lloyds reports multiple sinkings and rescues: Italian steamer Joseph Agost Tcherzee torpedoed. crew landed. French bark Chanaral and British steamer Fiana torpedoed with crews largely saved. search for remainder. British steamer Tregantle sunk with all crew saved. Feliciens total loss with uncertain crew status. Jozsef Agost Foherczek noted in records. Feliciana arrival in London earlier.
Secretary of State Thos Hall releases a report showing 26 415 licensed automobiles in North Dakota. Ward County accounts for 1 083 with many owned by farmers, signaling prosperity and a likely increase in auto registrations this year. County totals include Adams 135 Billings 947 Benson 1468 Burke 641 Cass 1992 Grand Forks 1375 Hettinger 2723 Morton 727 Stutsman 785 Ward 11083 among others, totaling 26415.
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