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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1898
Page
6
A fragment from Gordon Noel Hurtel in the Atlanta Constitution, titled When Mother Rocks Baby, offers a nostalgic poem about a mother soothing a child to sleep. The text uses dialect and sentimental imagery to express comfort, memory, and longing as the mother’s song mends troubles and guides dreamlike peace.
Farm family plots an April Fool joke as a long anticipated parcel from grandma arrives late After a tense wait Papa reveals he hid the box near the hedge The mislaid package turns into a playful climax as the children cheer and the prank ends in laughter.
A Detroit Free Press anecdote recounts a drummer touring the United States for 25 years noting widespread mispronunciations of state and city names. He cites Arkansas, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Virginia, California, Texas, and more, with many locals stressing syllables differently across regions. The piece contrasts regional twists in places from Bangor to Baltimore, Chicago to Cincinnati, and concludes with reflections on pronunciation and regional speech.
A historical overview outlines Cartier Champlain and others who opened up Newfoundland and the Gulf of St Lawrence, and traced discoveries toward Georgian Bay Lake Superior and Sault Ste. Marie. It notes French and English colonial pressures, evolving empires, and lingering conflicts shaping the northern lake region.
A smooth salmon puree soup recipe uses butter malt and white pepper with mace. Salmon is folded in and simmered then strained and seasoned with hot stock. Finish with cream and milk for a lighter soup, as described in Ladies World.
A Bucksport group has bought the old fishing schooner Mayflower to sail to Alaska and strike it rich in the Klondike. The vessel, built over fifty years ago, previously chased Grand Banks cod and even visited Iceland. The voyage recalls a 1849 California gold rush trip ending with mixed fortunes as crew and captain sought riches and later returned home.
Fragmentary dialogue presents a quirky exchange about a house, heat, and a spouse. The garbled lines reference a Dean and a gig husband, with a humorous non sequitur on exchanging partners. Readable portions imply a humorous sketch or dialogue snippet.
A collage of puns and brief quips from multiple papers. The pieces reference war literature, parental dialogue, and social jokes about money, marriage, and fashion. Names and exact sources are scattered, reflecting a pulpy humor column style.
An F Street shoe dealer explains puzzling inner uppers marks on ready-made shoes are secret codes. He says codes mislead customers into believing sizes differ, aiding sales by suggesting feet run smaller than measured. Pedigree notes follow, tracing British and Japanese aristocracy lineage to ancient eras.
A Toledo Blade quotation describes a police commissioner's claim that hypnotizing a chicken by chalk line renders it unconscious and controllable. A Chicago Times Herald note adds that Norwegian army skaters move swiftly across snow with rifles, likened to trained cavalry in moonlit conditions.
A curious figure in Maris strolls along boulevards wagering on whether he can answer any question about history. He claims flawless knowledge and reportedly always wins as passersby test his recall and wit.
A fragment from the Chicago Tribune conveys a romantic dialogue where Kalong urges listening to the heart, while the young man pleads for reassurance and devotion amid emotional tension. The scene centers on Harkalong and Lise ten as they navigate longing and commitment.
Governor Atkinson of West Virginia endorses Peruna as an excellent tonic for catarrh and urges beginning a spring course. He cites its reputation and historic cures, noting long-standing success and national regard. The message promotes early treatment and urges readers to obtain Peruna literature from The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company.
Purporting to urge spring health, the text promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best blood purifier and tonic. It cites cold weather and rich foods causing impurities, urging prompt cleansing to protect health despite mixed farming migration claims and ad-like testimonials.
Readers learn how Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound allegedly aids women suffering from uterine inflammation ulcers and back pain. Letters from Mrs Walters and Mrs Hureacroft describe long struggles, improvements after using the remedy, and praise for Mrs Pinkham's advice.
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