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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1898
Page
2
A sentimental poem from Margaret E B Sangster memoirs dedicates a birthday to a departed child. The piece laments bereavement, honors the memory of those left behind, and expresses enduring faith that the loved one rests with God in a heavenly home. It frames death as part of a larger family and eternal care.
An aged memoir recounts a Civil War soldier’s fear and courage. He recalls meeting Mamie a young girl who admires his bravado then helps him hide during a raid. In danger, he protects her and is wounded, while Mamie’s mother nurses him.
A jumble of scenes shows a man sending letters from stations to his mother and sweetheart, a mistaken postal missive from Washington Dust, and a curious tale of a sailor’s life. The piece also touches on eye injuries from ultraviolet light and indoor dress customs in Quito, noting safety and cultural quirks.
A cryptic excerpt discusses difficulty as a driver of progress, claiming adversity spurs perseverance more than prosperity. It contrasts pleasures with occupations and notes social civility often fades under crowd life, warning against neglect of virtue and valor.
The item catalogs scattered curiosities and biographical snippets: Admiral connections in New England lore, the Princess of Wales tea service with self-portrait photographs, a Gold Coast prince candidate for Lincoln's Inn, Nellie Grant’s childhood exam reply, a horseflesh banquet in Wales, church discipline for immoral conduct, Harvard Professor William James named Gifford lecturer, and scattered biographical notes on U.S. figures and military leaders.
A Farmers' Voice article champions crop rotation over single crops. It argues diversification, including corn oats and clover, cotton and other crops, strengthens land and cushions against bad weather. It urges southern farmers to grow food, add livestock, and improve fertilizer for cotton.
A Praire Farmer excerpt extols the value of a reliable farm scale for businesslike cattle feeding, weighing crops, and tracking growth. It notes the scale aids weighings in marketing, livestock development, and education for youths on the farm.
A hand made four row indeker corn marker with hinged wings for rolling and level ground and long runners. Also Rural World notes on cherry trees needing dry soil and millet sowing guidance, with observations on farmer prosperity and recent conditions.
The article argues keeping hens longer is cheaper than replacing them with pullets. It notes costs to raise a chick, opportunity losses, and space requirements when substituting pullets for laying hens, concluding longer hen retention lowers overall costs.
A practical note on how to build dark, snug nests using a half-barrel or keg, burlap cover, and a bottom strip. Nest placement should face away from windows toward a corner to improve security, with hens expected to lay at least two eggs. Handy fog.
The passage claims that hens will abandon feeding on eggs if allowed to nest openly. It notes repeated proof that neighboring birds will steal eggs from the nest and that an open box nest makes a hen feel she is stealing her own nest. The report mentions the N Y Tribune in relation to the observation.
The nonsitters lead egg production and care for young poultry is vital. Shade, linseed meal, and varied food support vitality, while regular coop cleaning and lice control prevent losses. Board floors keep dampness down. nest theft relates to hens not being fat enough. The Plant and the Lot discusses soil moisture, texture, and temperature for crops, noting corn and sorghum need higher moisture and warmth, potatoes require less moisture than corn.
A speaker before New York farmers extolled corn plant versatility as a full fodder and food source for humans and animals. He claimed the American corn stalk and its fibrous parts can supply all horse rations needed, usable as bagged field feed or pressed cake with required nutrients, negating hay or other feeds.
Adirondack material highlights rail access via the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad. Describes “to the Adirondack Mountains” book with maps and hotel lists, plus a folder “The Adirondack Mountains and How to Reach Them.” Includes ticketing details and agent contacts in Albany and St Paul, with assorted ads and scattered vignettes from period life.
Letters from Jessie E Green and Hangi Hanne describe long struggles with menstral irregularities backache and ovarian troubles. They credit Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with significant improvements including restored health energy and the ability to walk longer distances.
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