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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1899
Page
4
A letter from Ernest Newell of Co A 8th Infantry, stationed at Jaro Pangayon Island, Philippines, describes daily outpost duty amid rain and mosquitoes, nearby towns, local convicts and Chinese residents, and military conditions. He notes hospital scenes, fortifications, and hopes for relief while mentioning friends, family, and fellow soldiers.
A Florid Times Union tale shows a lawyer exaggerating a poverty claim in seeking alimony for a woman petitioning a judicial separation. The judge, amused, asked if she had any occupation and she replied she was a nurse employed by Mr Swift, prompting laughter at the counsel’s expense. The piece then laments vanity in prisoners and notes fashion obsessions even behind bars.
English officers in foreign service protect themselves with named chains sewn into tunics or worn as harness. Head protection via inside helmet chains. portable armor in “little wars” details cited from London Tid-Bits. Also notes smoking in Mexican courts, American extravagance, Lady Beresford in Norway, and amber molding advances lowering price.
Earl de Gray, 35, is described as the champion hunter for the most game killed by one man. Over 20 years he averaged 25,000 head annually, with feats including 60 pheasants in three minutes, killing all but one. He has slain 11 tigers and numerous elephants rhinoceros bears and lions. Meteorological summary from Williston North Dakota station notes weather details through May 31.
The document lists receipts and expenditures for the year, including amounts received from the district and other sources, and payments for school operations, staff, and service costs. It notes totals, balance, and year-end cash on hand with references to templates and accounts.
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