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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1898
Page
7
Lloyd Mugg of the Central Poland-China Record Association argues pedigree has influence but buyers should not overpay. He emphasizes sire and dam quality and show records over the showy lineage, noting west and east price variations and the difficulty of equalizing pedigree value in hog markets.
The Sidiana Farmer explains two prime requisites for effective farm working teams: even size speed and spirit among horses, and balanced harness and whippletree load for equal pull. Proper adjustment prevents uneven draft and improves plow balance, suggesting uses of larger horses and trace adjustments to suit furrow conditions.
The excerpt explains a trough design that allows a pig to lean into the trough to feed and to avoid spilling when milk is being poured. It notes the pig’s head position under the spout as part of the feeding mechanism.
A description from American Agriculturist explains keeping a safety pig trough closed until the trough is ready for feeding. The swinging door remains shut until cleaning and pouring food is completed, then raised to prevent nuisance and avoid tying the rope when the door is opened.
Practical advice on collar fit for horses, wind shelter for swine, dry feed effects, and humane handling. Notes warn that tenderness helps animals, but stress remove hidden causes of illness, care with nails and splinters, and the value of pasture and stock breeding experience.
The article extols home gardens as essential for supplying family food through seasons. It lists early spring crops like lettuce onions and radishes followed by asparagus peas beans corn and a variety of roots. It notes crops should be harvested small for tenderness and stored for fall use.
A 19th century note explains how Italians can be identified by yellow bands on worker bees. It discusses the beetle like chitin skeleton, band colors A B C, and how honey-filled or dying bees alter band visibility. The piece notes American breeding has increased yellow bands and mentions hive-keeping in the United States.
The article extols poultry farming's rise in importance for farmers, noting pioneers who built proper houses, fed stock well, and proved profitability. It argues choosing one strong breed, such as White Plymouth Rocks or Wyandottes, yields uniform, attractive flocks and higher profits. It also covers hoof issues in horses and hints at upcoming poultry innovations and expanding breeders, urging careful management and nutrition.
A collage of trivia covers German locomotive workers earning gold medals with bonuses, and geographic stats comparing Texas and Europe. It notes glass eye production in Germany and Switzerland, a Parisian wagersman expert in French history, a colossal monolith quarried in Wisconsin, animal stamina limits, cork leg origin, a Chinese telegraph code, and India’s ancient Parsees fire temple fires fed twice hourly.
A Chicago Tribune story recounts an odd evening as Baron Humboldt visits a physician friend and dines with two unseen guests. One apparition is silent with formal dress. the other wildly dressed chats endlessly, blending history, science and politics. The host reveals the loquacious guest is the famous novelist.
A Curtisle society man, short of funds, sold bouquets to his girlfriend to cover expenses. He sent a rose bouquet with a note reading Dont forget them old pants you promised me, prompting the girl to confront him at her home. The note apparently tied to a local item in Paris Kentucky and unrelated clippings conclude with humorous exchanges.
A Times Par Payy report recalls a mother who endured two child deaths and years of illness from stomach neuralgia. After self prescribing Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, her condition improved within weeks, allowing normal eating and lasting recovery. Details can be obtained by writing the named resident.
In a breakfast quarrel Mrs Grumpwel and Mr Grumpus debate fish metaphors, noting phrases like lobster and oyster as terms of contempt. He cites common expressions while arguing the odd religious tie to fish imagery in language.
A man named Taige pleads guilty to grand larceny after being warned by Judge Wofford that pleading guilty is not guaranteed. The defendant admits his guilt as the judge questions his understanding of court procedures. Two years in the penitentiary ordered.
A collage of ads and quips: cure-alls and patent medicines offer rewards for catarrh cure, hair care pamphlets, coffee claims, and asthma remedies. Testimonials, a highway of products, and short humor bits reflect daily life in early 20th century commerce and society.
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