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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1897
Page
2
Isabella G. Oakley describes how forest trees blossom from March through July with catkins on poplars alders willows birch oaks and chestnuts. She explains wind and insect pollination the dazzling effect of pollen clouds and how impressive treetop blossoms transform spring into a silent spectacle above dwellings.
A fragmented satirical excerpt references The Only Free Girl and a noted anarchist amid a violent protest. The text notes a crowd reacting to colintry and offerings in a chaotic scene with diners and a waiter amid terse dialogue.
The British government aims to build the fastest war vessel, a 33 knot torpedo destroyer named Express, at Laird Bros Birkenhead. Weighing 350 tons, with 10000 indicated HP, it carries one 12 pounder and several small guns plus two torpedoes. It promises superior safety, air ventilation, and rapid steering, per reports from the N Y Herald.
Guray Cobbe describes methods sailors used to steer by natural cues such as wake, wind angle, leeway, and drift. He notes coasting crafts use shore line or sound and explains soundings guiding entry to New York Harbor with depths and hazards like Sandy Hook.
The article notes cyclists commonly favor one foot over the other, creating unequal physical development and inefficient energy use. It argues toward balanced pedaling for longer distance and even force distribution, citing American Cyclist. It ends with a quip about judging people by their airs rather than true worth.
A detailed plan by George T. Pettit for building a stack cover from boards to shield hay from weather. It describes forming a triangular, rooflike cover, stacking from both sides, weighting with rocks, and steps to raise and secure the cover while avoiding wind damage.
The Atlantic piece notes New England wives are capable helpers who milking cows and assist with haying. Women raise hens bees and gather spruce gum and berries to supplement income. Children share chores while schooling is arranged around farm work and many stay, while some youth seek other fortunes.
An essay notes the absurdity of varying quarter weights in different grains and regions. It contrasts plural quarter standards for wheat, barley, oats and other commodities with the U S practice of fixed bushel and hundredweight measures. It urges comparing habits to avoid national prejudice.
Reports from farmers in the Canadian North praise the harvest outlook aided by Juno rains. A big average wheat crop seems likely, with ample land and free homesteads near railway corridors. Excellent climate, free schools, and strong social conditions attract settlers to new lands. Information and pamphlets available from agents in Saint Paul, Grafton, Watertown.
A jumble of promotional blurbs about a husband described as a prott artist and a last exhibition featuring natural onions. The snippet also advertises Allen's Foot-Ease a shoe comfort powder and Piso's Cure for Consumption with assorted product claims and prices.
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