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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1905
Page
3
A practical early guide describes constructing a lime spreader hopper eight feet or more long from plank or boards with 18 to 24 inch wide sides and top. It details forming a bottom from galvanized iron sheets with evenly spaced one by one inch by two inch holes, aligning the two iron pieces, and fastening one as the bottom while the other slides on iron strips.
The article outlines a do it yourself lime spreader design with a hopper supported by an iron under plate and a V-shaped lever to regulate opening size. A wood hopper frame, an axle through the hopper, and reel arms under the bottom ensure even lime flow, while oil cloth farings reduce dust for the operator and team.
The article advises pulling onions only after tops yellow, to avoid second growth. It describes using a double wheel hoe or bent iron bar for lifting, laying onions to sun cure, and topping in the field or under cover. It notes crates for field storage, air circulation, and stacking with spaces, plus ideal storage at just above 32 degrees with dry air and cellar ventilation as needed.
A brief note on growing asparagus for home use noting a few dozen plants can supply a family. It suggests using the bed along fences for ornament and utility, with a cart aiding weed control. The writer reports satisfying results from manuring and salting, and comments that farmers prefer practical experiments over theoretical claims from scientists.
A writer’s claim that all oils will be depleted is challenged by agronomists. Soil can lose elements with repeated cropping but crop rotation, livestock feeding, clover and legumes, and artificial fertilizers can rejuvenate land. History in Europe and eastern states shows lands renovated after intelligent cropping and fertilization.
The Farm and Home outlines a simple three horse evener for draft adjustment. It notes a five eighths inch ring and two inch wide iron bar, with a four foot doubletree for 24 inch whitetrees. The device stands about one foot high and is shown in the accompanying cut.
The column compiles practical guidance for farmers including timely spraying for pests, winter readiness, and crop planning. It stresses early action, diversified crops, and self-sufficiency while noting alfalfa’s historical challenges and adaptation across regions. It emphasizes planning before winter and learning local conditions for successful alfalfa growth.
The city boy may be sharper and quicker in youth yet eventually falls behind the country boy due to bad habits and lacking endurance and steady thinking. Crowding fails to give the city boy an enduring advantage.
Edward A Wilson describes extreme hunger on the Discovery voyage to the Antarctic. Food rations for six weeks left men hungry, dreaming of beef, cabbage, and hams while enduring hours of sledging, cold camps, and meager meals. Sleep was scarce as condensation and freezing conditions froze gear, forcing long nights in rein deer skin bags before any warming meal.
The Montreal birth statistics for 1903 show high rates among French Canadians and Catholics, with 49.08 per 1000 for French-Canadians and 24.87 for other Catholics. English-speaking Canadians trail and U.S. cities range around 22 to 31 per 1000. The piece argues French Canadians’ fertility supports British ties and predicts a future native-born majority.
The Washington Star quotes Senator Sorghum defining a true patriot as a man whose country rewards his service with a statue rather than a bank account. The remark critiques patriotic rewards and reflects a citizenry value or public honor over private wealth.
A note explains that wild turkeys exist only in America and were introduced to Europe near the end of the seventeenth century.
A column recalls a 19th century theatre anecdote about an improvised deathbed scene in Uncle Tom’s Cabin. It describes actors mid performance, Little Eva’s descent, and a lively, lingering audience reaction. The piece blends theatrical memory with a later testimonial about Dodd's Kidney Pills from Winthrop California.
Miss Nellie Vander Wiele of Lakeside New York shares a testimonial noting months of severe facial sores and itching ending in complete cure after using Constant Relief with Cuticura Soap and three boxes of Cuticura Ointment. The piece also remarks that every husband should provide regular allowances and every wife makes allowances for her husband.
A. H. Stotts, messenger at the State Capitol in Columbus Ohio, recounts kidney trouble for fifteen years and severe backaches, collapses, and lengthy illness. After using Dean's Kidney Pills for a couple of months he regained health, weighs 188 pounds, and has been well for two years. Twelve boxes did it. Sold by all dealers 60 cents a box. Poster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
A blend of high society rumors and royal anecdotes touches Lord Roberts who rises early, Lord Sheffield with a photo of the Billington cricket club, Princess Louise selling her memoirs, Leopold seeking the Brussels editor, and Baron de Forest’s desert empire dream. Brassey funds English cottages for Italian earthquake victims, while the Duke of Argyll pursues nonsensical verse and the Newfoundland governor Macgregor is famed for the Albert medal. The Princess of Wied buys high quality horses for her Berlin circle.
A religious report notes next year’s German Catholic congress will be in Essen Ruhr and the third European Christian Endeavor convention in Geneva. The Epworth League of Springfield Illinois plans to raise 1000 dollars to support a missionary in Borena between July 28 and August 1. The Christian Endeavor movement has 67003 societies, up 231 from Baltimore convention. A Wesleyan conference in England voted a pension of at least 130 dollars per year for home missionary workers. Brooklyn Methodist leaders anticipate a great revival this fall, aided by Bishop Mallalieu of Boston.
Tea plants at seven years yield 700 pounds per acre in Java an orchid blooms all at once and withers in unison. White blossom plants host the most fragrant species followed by red yellow blue violet green orange brown and black in order.
Eastbound via Nickel Plate routes to Cleveland and New York with lowest fares. Dining car meals 35 cents to 1.00. luxurious sleeping cars on all trains. No excess fare on Nickel Plate Road. For details contact J Yo Calahon, General Agent, 113 Adams St, Chicago. Also contains stray joke about insomnia.
An appeal shows crowded hospitals with women awaiting operations due to womb and ovarian issues. A Seattle woman details relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, claiming tumor disappearance and improved health, with Mrs Pinkham offering free advice from Lynn Mass.
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