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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1900
Page
2
The article recounts Lee Hall a Texas deputy sheriff and ranger notable for duels and long chase feats. It details his 1870s exploits including a famed Wilkinson duel and Hardin pursuit, his fearless tactics, and later legacy praised by comrades in the Texas Rangers and press.
Lee Hall, famed Texas ranger captain, earned high distinction on the Texas frontier then led a night assault that disarmed 70 Sutton faction desperadoes at a wedding feast in DeWitt County. He later arrested the notorious outlaw Ham White, showcasing fearless leadership and strategic daring.
An old gentleman bereaved by his wife plans to marry neighbor Jane within a week. His daughter debates the haste, learning the farmer’s affable reply that he indeed visited for a firkin of butter and asked for marriage. The tale echoes old time courtship and domestic prudence.
A collage of brief curiosities from courts and society. Rosa Bonheur prize for best Paris salon painting stands beside a doorkeeper in Westminster and a Vincennes divorce document turning suddenly into a marriage. A Kan girl mocks romance by lighting punk on her porch while a New York scoundrel’s name sparks comic mispronunciation. Lafcadio Hearn’s salary cut to yen prompts playful university quips.
A Times Democrat reader recounts a Missouri Pacific episode from the 1880s. A passenger tries to ride on an expired three day excursion ticket, argues with the conductor, is ejected, and later revealed as a detective using the ruse to gather evidence for a train robbery case. The tale blends sharp wage worker tension with frontier station atmosphere.
The Philadelphia Record notes total world sugar output reaching 5,414,000 tons with beet sugar surpassing cane sugar in 1883 and cane production later declining after Cuban plantation destruction. Despite cheaper beet sugar and European bounty, cane sugar had grown until 1905. West Indian cane growers may meet beet competition with improved methods.
The velvet bean, Phaseolus multiflorus, resembles cowpeas in leaf and stem. Vines run long, with typical growth of five to six feet and occasional greater lengths. Beans are larger than cowpeas, indicating potential as a forage or cover crop.
Velvet beans, like cowpeas, are legumes that enrich soil. Velvet bean vines protect leaves from rain and frost better, but are harder to till under. they are not advisable to grow in the north.
William Mitchell Bonker describes Siberian bread habits from Blagovestchensk to Vladivostok noting Soviet soldiers' rations and rising need for American flour. He observes large loaves, mixed flour, and flour shipments from Pacific ports fueling widespread appetite amid expanding population.
The Indian corn propaganda at the Paris exposition notes over 20 products from corn including spirits glucose sugar corn oil and starch. Also a storage plan uses a dilute sulfuric acid bath to prevent potato sprouting and decay before cellar shelving and planting.
The debate weighs color against performance in bees with breeders shifting from yellow Italian stock to profitable, hardy and wintering traits. Editor R Root emphasizes prioritizing money-making ability and wintering over color, noting hybrids risk crossbreeding and temperament, and citing Dr. Miller’s proven breeder queen as a model.
Advice from Plowboy and Country Farmer on maintaining proper temperature and structure of incubated eggs. The yolk floats in lighter albumen, which keeps it near the top. excessive heat or handling disturbs balance and harms the germ. Keep eggs undisturbed, cover with cloth for ventilation, and avoid frequent turning for best viability.
A report notes that tuff and buff plumage turkeys stem from crosses of bronze and white stocks. They resemble White Holland in size and traits but show pure buff coloring. Full color is rare and every batch often includes birds with black or white plumage, reducing popularity. Turkeys are seldom farmed though valued for general farm purposes.
Practical guidance on starting bee colonies, queen replacement, and bee health. Advocates Italian bees for prolific, gentle stock and warns on keeping strong, dry storage for wax. Also discusses poultry housing windows for winter comfort and recommends larger or multiple windows for flocks.
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