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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
10
The article urges homemakers to can surplus garden produce to reduce waste. It explains the cold pack method, stressing freshness and precise sterilization. Full directions are available in Extension Bulletin No. 8 from North Dakota Agricultural College.
The women of the Agricultural Extension Department at North Dakota Agricultural College plan talks for several women's meetings this fall. Topics include values in feeding young children school lunches meat substitutes salads canning vegetables home conveniences and household management. Anyone wishing an Extension speaker should write the Agricultural Extension Department for available dates.
An Missouri Experiment Station report shows unpacked silage rots and molds, while packed silage stays fresher, with lower mold and temperature rises in unpacked material. Separately, North Dakota urges farmers to buy last year's seed wheat now to ensure high quality seed for next spring amid tight supplies and rising freight costs.
August frost threatens Dakota Farmer Empire states and prompts early seed selection. The Dakota Farmer urges farmers to select and dry seed corn by September 1 to avoid late maturing varieties, favoring Gehu or Flint ears with strong plant stands. Proper care and testing next spring could yield the largest corn harvest in the union next year if seasons stay normal.
H L Bolley the state seed commissioner offers free seed laboratory services to test samples and list seed for sale. Early submission is urged to spread work through the year as demand for high germination wheat rises. Farmers saving own seed should thresh dry and keep it free from mold, mustiness, and rust. First seed list to be published November 1, with names and quantities of seed for sale.
A Fargo hearing on September 1 will guide the Federal Farm Loan Board in drawing the twelve district boundaries for new rural credit banks. Officials include Secretary McAdoo and Farm Loan Commissioner Norris. Farmers are urged to form Farm Loan Associations to apply for loans secured by first mortgage on land with terms up to forty years at rates not over six percent.
Fragmentary poem recalling orchard summers and fruit laden trees. Vivid imagery of apples, birds, warmth, and memories from a bygone season. The text evokes nostalgic scenes of harvest, cheer, and romanticized nature in a lyrical style.
Secretary Morrill of the Williams County Fair Association received a letter from the Fargo Commercial Club. Prizes of 3.00 and 2.00 will be awarded for the best and second best ten ears of corn shown at any state corn show. Winners must ship their exhibits to Fargo at their own expense for display at the Tri-State Convention in January where sweepstake prizes of 15.00 and 10.00 will be awarded for best ears and second best ten ears.
Public notices list multiple land filings and mortgage actions in Williams County North Dakota. Names include Mary Turner, James O Banion, Gertrude Simmons, Frank Jacques, Clifton He Smlabney, and Samuel Farrell. Proceedings mention homestead entries, proofs of residence, and foreclosure notices against mortgages from Farmers State Bank of Neistrand and others, with hearings at Williston Land Office and Williston courthouse.
Notice of mortgage foreclosure listing a 1916 assignment chain from Robert to Paulson and Mearkle, then Farmers State Bank of Neratrand, with sale at the Williston court house on August 26 1915 to settle the debt of 728 dollars plus costs. Contains legal descriptions of tract and property in Williams County North Dakota. Sheriff B Lambert attorney for the bank.
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