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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1900
Page
2
The poem by T. C. Harbaugh in Ledger Monthly extols Old Glory. It travels across landscapes from snowy peaks to tropical shores and Arctic seas, praising the banner as symbol of liberty and honor. It recalls Washington and the flag’s enduring meaning in war and peace.
A Washington man recalls his experiences being broke across the United States, declaring San Francisco the harshest due to its mountains trapping travelers and the costly Palace Café episode. He recounts riding hurdles for departure, the isthmus ordeal, and a chance reunion with a Buffalo acquaintance who settles a $200 note, highlighting the lure and danger of San Francisco during hard times.
A Colorado miner recalls a daylight wagon encounter with a pistol wielding stranger who forced him to drive toward a station. Booby trapped by a gunman, the driver later watches locals stage a mock ambush, culminates with the outlaw overwhelmed by lunch-eager section hands and captured. The incident ends with the man’s fate unclear and the narrator forever wary of a possible return.
A comic dialogue scene shows a bill collector pressing for payment with sharp quips and a reluctant debtor resisting calls. The back and forth trades impatience and wry banter, highlighting stubbornness and casual reproach between adults.
A historical note on water drinking, sip style, and health effects. Sipping cold water raises pulse and circulation more than a draught of the same amount, potentially aiding alcohol restraint. The piece cites that sipping may reduce drunken cravings and references conversational humor from Harlem Life.
A collage of sentimental jokes, light verse, and social banter spans dating jokes, affection, marriage quips, and humorous exchanges. Highlights include observations on love as a fever, cautionary tales on manners, and witty dialogue from various unnamed columns and cartoons.
The Orange Judd Farmer describes a simple diy evaporator built from 2x4 feet frames and 2 1/2 to 3 inch strips. The design uses screen wire, strap brackets, nails and thread spools to create stacked frames that sit above a stove, allowing rapid, quality drying suitable for farmers not pursuing large-scale production.
Practical guidance on vineyard setup with deep plowing, soil layering, and spacing. Mentions staking until two years old and directing vines to grow into subsoil. Highlights cross pollination and the beneficial role of bees in fruit set, with anecdotes from California and gardening literature.
Turnips are an easily grown salable crop and a key rotation item. Fertilize with a mix of superphosphate and wood ashes, plow substances into soil, and sow seeds in rows. Once established, plants outpace weeds and mature in time for late potatoes.
The Minneapolis Times quotes Posey County as a model for good roads and education. Bonds totaling 103000 were issued at a premium, with plans to macadamize a 15 mile Mount Vernon to New Harmony road next spring. The county, small in area but wealthy, leads Indiana in wheat and corn, has brick schools, and a low illiteracy rate.
A tile hammer design by F. Moore outlines a six inch tool with a conical poll, chisel-like pick, and cylindrical shaft. It details best materials, tempering, and shaping for efficient tile cutting, hole creation, and fitting of connecting tiles, with emphasis on sharp edges and careful tile selection.
The Reporter notes butter makers seek to tax oleomargarine and butter color at ten cents per pound to prevent fraud. They do not demand oleo be banned, but aim to curb its mislabeling while avoiding higher butter prices for legitimate buyers.
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