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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1913
Page
7
Faculty compiled questions on spavin causes and farm mechanics. Answers discuss plow design, corks in beer, oil versus water cooling gasoline engines, silage value, corn cultivators, and ensilage timing for North Dakota conditions.
The article extols ensilage as a valuable forage for cattle during summer when pastures fail and in winter for balanced nutrition. It notes its efficiency in preserving feed and maintaining animal condition through seasonal shortages.
The Otsego Journal reprints a peculiar 1912 alert from South New Berlin where Lemuel Spraker demands removal of telephone poles on his land or he will take action. The note, signed “Lemuel Spraker,” threatens trespass and cutting poles if unlawful poles remain. Weather and local notices follow with brief community items.
The column denounces legislature costs and promotes socialist views on women’s rights, criticizing capitalism and urging political equality. Hon. Albert E. Bowen, a socialist lecturer and former governor candidate, will tour Williams county with talks in Ray, Mormon, Orthell, Gladys, Cow Creek, Williston, Hard Scrabble, East Fork, Spring Brook, and more on dates from Feb 17 to Feb 26 with illustrated slides.
Mean annual temperature 38.9 F with a high 98 F on June 30 and a low 42 F on January 11. Total precipitation 16.33 inches, May 3.61 inches as the peak, February 0.17 inches the trough. Snow 17.7 inches. Prevailing wind north, total movement 71279 miles, average 8.1 mph, high 48 mph on December 7. Sunshine: 86 clear days 144 partly cloudy 136 cloudy 27 thunderstorm days 94 days with at least .01 inch of rain. Mean annual sunshine 53 percent. An amused note sees a farmer in town in his auto prompting the city chap to hurry. a blue pig reported by swine breeders, a Poland Chins likely.
North Dakota legislators discuss measures to improve roads with a conservative approach. The bill would require road taxes to be paid in money and mandate contracting for road work, ending the current working out of taxes. It aims for gradual, clear reform without overhauling township powers.
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