Williston Graphic annual miscellany notes and people
A long column of varied items lists historical trivia, world facts, and social notes. It mentions J Lathrop Allen in New York at 90, a Siberian czars height, global populations, perfume totals, a Nile barrage plan, a peculiar bird in Buena Vista Pennsylvania, coal fields in the central United States, the Marquis of Dannion’s motor villa, a proposed Great Britain France United States triple peace alliance, Queen Alexandra statue in London, railroads and Elkins statute enforcement, Mormon settlements in Chihuahua led by Colonia Dublan, Miss Liang Cheng debuting in Washington society, currency paper fibre notes, and anti counterfeit measures in paper manufacture.
The Butchers Book A Schoolgirl’s Dilemma and Love
A 15 year old narrator recalls Carson Major as a kind boy who helps with accounts while her family struggles with a butcher’s bill. Dick, her sweetheart, returns and faces financial strain, but a rival reveals his true kindness by paying the bill. Aged social bonds and budding romance unfold amid family duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father
Frank Marchant
Bob
Tommy
Froys
Carson Major
Bell Lane
Molly
Miss Marchant
Mies Marchant
Old Bones
Low Cost Model Home Design by 1908 Architect
Publication presents a detailed design and plans for a compact low-cost house suitable for a 26-foot lot or larger plots. Built with yellow pine framing, cypress trim, and cedar shingle roof, it features modern plumbing gas fittings and interior plastering. Estimated total cost not to exceed 1600 dollars, aiming to attract buyers in land-value rich areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley A. Dennis
Broadway
New York
Paris
Misplaced Comma Sparks Milk Supply Joke in BMJ Note
In a humorous aside from the British Medical Journal, the article references a remark about a farmer and his cow offering to take the narrator into an adjoining sealed room after milking, as cited in the Times.
Navigating the Air and Early Flight Trials
A review of dirigible balloons and aeroplanes notes progress and hazards in early aviation. It cites Lebaudy, Dumont, Bell, Langley, and Maxim, plus records of flights and disasters. Rhodesia cotton testing in Liverpool shows potential to match Texas fiber. labor supply remains the hurdle. He Did Better. She-My foot went church this morning. He-Is that all?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson Major
Father
Miss Marchant
Lebaudy Brothers
Santee Dumont
Alexander Graham Bell
P. Langley
Smithsonian Institution
Hiram Maxim
Rhodesia
South Africa
Liverpool
England
Texas
Lancashire
British Cotton Growing Association
Cleveland
A Truly Ideal Wife Husband’s Best Helper
A prominent article cites a renowned businessman declaring his wife his inspiration and greatest helper in life. He emphasizes his love for her and credits her with support behind his success, portraying marriage as a partnership.
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Sam
Mrs Bessie Hinsley Endorses Pinkham Compound For Health
A letter from Mrs Bessie Ainsley of Tacoma Wash extols Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound as a tonic to restore health vitality and energy for women experiencing fatigue backache headaches and nervousness The advertisement urges other women to write Mrs Pinkham Lynn Mass for free advice and notes the product's purported benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Curio Notes and Oddities From Various Regions
Lightning killed a hen at Mrs. Fowler’s Bloomfield home while a coal weight varies by state. Malesherbe faced a dagger attack and pneumonia in a dream. A deaf mute school reunion yielded a speakers list. A Bank of England note survived the Chicago fire and the incident of seagulls at Nanaimo. Fishermen’s boatmen rescued shellshocked gulls after a heavy feast.
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Fowler
Bloomfield
Conn
Ilinois
Iowa
Missouri
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Malesherbe
Guthor
Bank of England
Chicago
Nanaimo
Gom
Feminine Philosophy Quip on Pot and Kettle
A brief quotation from the New York Times notes a playful gender twist on the saying the pot may call the kettle black. It adds that a female pot would argue that black is becoming to her. The remark reflects playful social commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
Little Widow Credits Grape-Nuts For Health comeback
A San Bernardino widow credits Grape-Nuts with restoring her strength after three months ill with fever and nervous prostration post childbirth. She reports weight rise from 95 to 113 pounds in two months, improved nerves, and meals daily. Her 4-year-old son’s eczema vanished after starting the same diet. she invites inquiries. Names: Postum Co., Battle Creek Mich. Read The Read to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino Co
Cal
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Williston
R. G. Corstann
Dak
J. Lathrop Allen
United States
Russia
Belgium
London
Heneh
Esneh
Absouan
Nile
Buena Vista
Youghiogheny River
David McBeth
Interior
West
Arkansas
Indiana Territory
Kansas
Nebraska
Indiana
Marquis of DaDion
Great Britain
France
Japan
Queen Alexandra
London Hospital
George Wade
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chihuahua
Colonia Dublan
Cola Alsis
Chi’na
Washington
Mies Liang: Cheng
Chentung Liang-Cheng
Wu Ting Fang
Liang-Cheng
Mas. Bachusetts
Fawa
the Butchers
Gopyright
Joseph
Banks
Jane
Dick Ia
Linng Beery
Enel
Bessie Hinsley
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