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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1900
Page
2
A fragment from The Williston Graphic presents a surreal dialogue about human curiosity and the June Bug. The speaker laments meddling with mysteries and laws of the unknown, while blaming both men and bugs for blundering against the light. The piece ends with a humble wish for peace and a blessing.
Elbert Corey broods over a prize loss while Frank Bentley rises through steady effort at Holt & Redfield in New York. Elbert is nudged toward crime by Winston Brown to steal a safe combination but backs off as Bentley’s influence prevails. In the end Elbert learns that luck equals hard work and earns a senior position after a year of disciplined effort.
A Colorado camp tale recalls a parson who confessed poverty and failed plans to raise funds for a church. The group, including names like Judge and Shorty, heard a Vermont killing and a scheme that yielded 7 314 60 dollars yet left the priest to escape with nothing.
A collage of light exchanges and puns from newspapers including Indianapolis News San Francisco Town Topics Philadelphia Bulletin Syracuse Herald Pearson's Weekly Troy Times Madam and Baltimore American. The humor centers on misunderstandings misreadages and cheeky responses in everyday banter.
A Chicago Daily News item recounts a New Orleans Times-Democrat quotation about a dentist who refuses to give racing tips. He tells of two costly bets, one where a Louisville tipster booked a win at twelve to one and another where a stuttering messenger bet on the wrong horse, totaling losses around 570 dollars.
Instructions from Ohio Farmer describe a sectional roof made from two by fours to protect exposed hay stacks. It covers stacks in six foot sections, ties at the apex, and is staked or weighted to withstand spring winds and rain, preserving hay for working horses and spring green feed.
A summary of agricultural notes urging farmers to use corn fodder as a hay substitute, with proper cutting, curing, and silo storage. It highlights risks from frost and suggests shredding stalks for feeding. Also reports on electric power experiments in Bavaria and weed control via summer fallowing, plus cautions about sorghum feeding to cattle.
Indiana Farmer argues that seed stock costs more upfront but saves money over time. Purebred cattle require no more feed or shelter than scrubs when properly kept, and their steady prices offer reliable profits. Start replacing low quality stock gradually by purchasing purebred animals each year.
Manual style notes on building a simple hog trough that prevents hog access and keeps bedding clean, followed by water and cleaning tips. Also includes guidance on poultry watering during heat, the benefits of distributing space in animal cars, and a piece on the goat as shepherd with sheep. Concludes with a method for horse bedding using sawdust and straw.
A testimonial from Mrs Kennedy at the Omaha exposition claims Peruna cured years of summer catarrh and stomach upset. She says the remedy revitalized her, purifies the blood, and ends chronic symptoms by removing the causes. Free "Summer Catarrh" booklet offered by The Peruna Medicine Co. Columbus, Ohio.
An old tale from the Cleveland Plain Dealer recounts a dramatic spinal repair using odd methods and iron-fastening. The piece shifts to promotion for Homeseekers’ Excursion tickets issued by the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railway for trips to Southern states, with details on routes, pricing, and travel conditions.
A man ties a clothesline from his wife’s clothes to his St. Bernard and to a bicycle handle, then rides. The dog runs across the road, the wheel strikes the dog, the rider is thrown, and he vows never to repeat the stunt.
The Indianapolis Journal notes a curious weather quirk where conditions favorable for corn growth leave people uneasy about outcomes. The item hints at natural irony affecting farming and daily mood.
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