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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1904
Page
2
A young farmer’s wife vows to ease his aging mother’s burden by saving her steps and doing all work. The plan backfires as the mother, once kitchen queen, is starved of purpose and food, forcing her into a silent, exhausted rest that ends in death.
A poem fragment from J. A. Lewis printed in the Houston Post. The speaker vows affection despite storms and world events. The verses mix weather imagery with memories of closeness and longing.
In Paris a cab carried Armand a 225 pound man his wife and mother in law both stout. The women entered first then Armand causing the cab to tilt and the man to fall underneath. Bystanders cried out as the fire brigade arrived ready to spray water but spectators steadied the cab and righted it.
John Crake an elderly resident of Norwich England appeared dead after a months illness and a neighbor alerted police. An undertaker found him alive sitting up in bed but he died a few hours later from apoplexy leaving investigators to confirm the strange revival.
The article outlines the U S Army uniform changes and insignia details. It notes that troops will wear olive drab for service and brown duck for fatigue, with blue retained only for dress occasions. It lists stripe colors by corps and cap symbols to identify regiment and arm. Various sergeant ranks, chevrons, and specialty insignia are described, including service chevrons and war service marks.
In East Africa Masai fighters are among the most picturesque tribes. Critics say they resist British land parceling as the Promised Land is prepared for Zionist settlement. Ethnologists note their fearless independence and growing opposition to colonial policy.
Poem fragment describing a nightly train to Trundlebed town where goblins and elves reign. Imagery of evergreen grass and blue skies contrasts with a lullaby bell and singing cream. Credits Jobs N. Hillard in Four-Track News.
Thomas the curious cat snoops in a Christmas Eve box and frees a wiry ogre. The ogre laments being unable to return to his box before children awake, warning that one cannot undo what has been done.
Glenn Harrison aged 13 teaches a rural district near Gainesville Missouri, becoming possibly the youngest teacher in the state. He earned top marks on second grade teaching certificate exams, holds 29 pupils, and maintains notable discipline despite facing older, larger students. The boy's father initially resisted but allowed teaching when away.
An Alaska Behring Strait region practice forces boys to weekly sweat baths in a kashim. Fire heats a smoke filled one room home until skin reddens, then respirators protect lungs. After sweating they roll in snow and cool off in icy water, a scene deemed dangerous for white boys.
A humorous essay contrasts a hog’s dual nature as creature and food source. It notes the hog’s edible traits and useful byproducts while lampooning its voice and manners. The piece ends with a maxim about speaking of the dead and a playful self reference.
The article explains timing a race using a pistol start and tape finish. It notes three watches are often used and the median time is usually recorded as the official result.
The text outlines several legal principles from cases including Tradewater Coal company v Johnson, Fetter vs Fidelity & Co, Carrigan v Stilwell, and Warner v Modern Woodmen. It describes master negligence for unsafe mine conditions, insurance causation in accidents, liability of building owners for unsafe escapes, and the handling of fraternal beneficiary certificates upon death.
John Snyder, a U S Navy baker stationed at Mareteland on the Pacific coast, receives a 250000 fortune in bonds real estate and cash after four years of service. Ex Governor D L Russell of Wilmington failed to secure a reappointment for Miss Mary C Darby but obtained a job for his wife which she declined. George F Baer shows a rare compliment to John Mitchell and calls him a fine man described as an Irishman who can keep his mouth shut.
Agnes Mullen becomes advertising manager at Mins Agnes Mullen Monon rail road the sole woman in the world in such a post. Rail links reach Kumassi Ashantiland 130 miles away with trains since October. Private ownership in Russian and German railways shrank between 1878 and 1901. Frank Seaman of New York reportedly undertook the longest private car tour, 101 days and 14 500 miles by car plus sea and rail travel across 18 states and Mexico. Neighbors show little concern over illness.
Joshua Beller of 706 South Walnut Street Urbana Illinois testifies that after using Doans Kidney Pills he was relieved of kidney trouble and back pain. He notes repeated effective results during later warnings of attacks and endorses the preparation today as strongly as before. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY proprietors. For sale by all druggists, 50 cents per box.
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