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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1899
Page
2
Poem fragment recalling a child’s bare feet on the path and by the sea. A narrator remembers a beloved child’s sounds and prints, dreaming of a heavenly street where the child’s voice remains sweet and close. Included is nostalgic longing and family imagery.
LASTA watches a Sunday in late June from a sod house window as Albrecht Tolub, a Bohemian farmer, plans a ride with another girl. Juliet, pining for him after a broken engagement over a dance, recalls their past together and the social pull of family and country life in the western settlement.
Amid a fierce cyclone, Albrecht and his mother seek shelter with a wary crowd in a dugout on a hillside while Viasta clings to Albrecht. The storm tears roofs from homes and scatters crops, yet the couple survives as the community steadies, anticipating better days and wedding joys.
The Fire Underwriters report shows a decade of decline in average fire losses from 6000 plus dollars to under two thousand, with insurance losses dropping from 74 002 to 1 056. Electricity usage correlates with increased fire risk from wiring and lights, while causes include incendiarism, defective fires, lightning, spontaneous combustion, friction, natural gas, and dust explosions, with several fires remaining assignable.
The article surveys fashionable women’s wear including wine colored felt hats trimmed in velvet, fur and feather turbans, pale blue felts, and a range of hat styles seen in English and American circles. It notes practical, indestructible felt hats, long coats with hoods, black circular wraps with white braid, and gown details like chantilly sleeves and blossoms in wedding decor.
A humorous yarn from Faylor Texas recounts Sheriff Brookshire of Williamson County unintentionally serving his wife joke eggs from a buzzard nest. He planned to surprise her with rare birds, but after a long day away he consumed the eggs himself, revealing the prank and abandoning further practical jokes.
A Baltimore Sun essay examines petulance as a minor fault rooted in selfishness and indulgence. It argues that weather and health can trigger petty temper, yet persistent petulance harms others and should be resisted with firmness rather than indulgence, lest a selfish spirit grow.
Two mothers discuss homemaking tips including a plan to hide stains with a mosy patch funded by children through coin contributions for new table linen. The article notes light future costs as children learn table manners. Also included are inexpensive recipe ideas for desserts and a beef stock oyster dish served on toast rounds.
A historical notice describes a cattle dehorning method using a plank with four 1-inch auger holes and two 3/4 inch ropes. The rope setup fits the nose for restraint, with knots on the back, allowing hands on control when lifting, spiking the plank at a stall, and guiding the animal without a heavy rack.
An article excerpt explains dehorning cattle using a loop and spike device to restrain the animal in a wagon. It details spike construction, plank preparation, and cautions about clippers, healing after removing horns, and timing during infancy. George W. Brown cites Ohio Purmer as a source.
An illustrated 19th century agricultural column advises meticulous dairy and orchard practices. It emphasizes regular milking, proper calf rearing, clean milking rooms, and the role of education in farming. It compares cattle, hens, and crops, urging breed selection and care. It notes apples must be stored above cold air and moisture to prevent sweating.
Otto Dorner cites a national effort to measure road costs by surveying 300 farmers in varied localities. The 1895 U S Agriculture study found average farm load 2002 pounds, average haul 121 miles, and average cost 3.02 dollars per ton to market crops. The study also noted regional variations with higher costs on the Pacific coast and lower costs in northern states.
An old homemade winter gate hinge design is described to raise a gate for heavy snows. The piece notes broader issues about road funding, auto era challenges, and farmer responsibilities. Rye as a cover crop is recommended for soil fertility, erosion control, and winter grazing potential.
A Detroit whist game at a party ends with complaints about a partner’s sleeves and nerves. A rival accuses the player of poor play while another woman negotiates petty slights and a claim of pedro play the night before. The scene ends with a dramatic exit and a jab at the family’s behavior.
A Louisiana State Legislature member touts Peruna for catarrh and kidney issues. A Kentucky reviewer claims relief from Bright's disease after using Peruna, and a note invites readers to request a free catarrh book from Dr. Hartman in Columbus Ohio.
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