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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1900
Page
4
A cyclist near New York observed a collie tied to a stake with a rope in a freshly planted field. The dog acted as a living scarecrow to deter tramps, barking and keeping watch as the sun beat down. Family diners arrived later, and the dog sprang up guarding the scene as the mystery was solved.
In England and empire statistics, Sir Robert Giffen notes that England holds possessions on five continents and a quarter of Earth’s population is under British suzerainty. The report cites 1,000,000 square miles of territory with 422,007,000 people, and large gains in area and population over 27 years. Germany and Russia show rising populations and colonial expansion as powers grow internationally.
A small social exchange at Michigan Central station had riders debating which nation is the most polite. The group compared manners of Americans, English, French, and Germans as they cross a muddy street, noting distinct behaviors toward a passing woman.
On the Strand a crowd gathers around an omnibus as a prostrate horse and a policeman note the scene. A driver, once a Oxford undergraduate and famed for gambling wealth, now drives the coach, his fortunes reversed. The tale ends with a remark on American horses in the Philippines.
A Chicago visitor describes a Quaker wedding with simple rites and silent anticipation. The couple pledge lifelong faith in the Divine presence, a brief prayer follows, and the breakfast table features family silver brought from England, with a single rose at each corner. Gifts are shown after the meal before the party returns home.
The post office faced many tough tasks after the postmaster general report. A perplexing letter addressed to Dughal More in Gold Australia puzzled officials until a Highland regiment oldier translated a Gaelic inscription identifying the miner in the Australian gold fields. The brother’s letter was delivered to Dughal as he played the bagpipes for Caledonian comrades.
The Philippines features all female jewelers whose shops are small and dim but show remarkable skill. They display coral necklaces and statuettes, bead rosaries, pearl pendants, and a wealth of garnets and mother-of-pearl works. Gold and silver filigree shine, with blue enamel pieces and gray pearl settings.
A collage of sourceless snippets includes lines of dialog and stray phrases from Abrahams and Maud, with fragments from Philadelphia and Cleveland papers. The garbled text features street talk, weather remarks, and brief character sketches, reflecting clipped newspaper prose and stray quotations.
Williams County North Dakota tax lists for 1880 received November 1800 show general tax rates and amounts for each purpose. Delinquent payments begin February 1, 1900, with collection events at Newman Postoffice Hoflland Buford Stony Creek and Williston courthouse from January 1900 onward, noting district and school tax allocations and commissions.
Aliynne seeks stenography and writing work. request is to call the Williting County State Bank office for accommodation. Max Hopsath of Williston North Dakota notes promptness and careful handling in the work arrangement dated June 6, 1809.
A late 18th or early 19th century advertisement from Williston Connecticut promotes tailor JosEPH AMBET TLady's and Geathenan'n Taylor offering custom made clothing at prices from six dollars. The seller claims a stock of 500 clothing items and guarantees fit. Prices are under ready made garments and promise cleaner, superior service.
Wanted tally agents in every locality to canvas. Offer includes only toilet and fine household articles. Apply to Mrs H F Myre, Baford, N D.
In Williston North Dakota the firm Trawnell and McPhee petition the county court for a permit to sell intoxicating liquors at their business. The court session is set for 11:00 AM on February 9 1900 with all interested parties invited to attend. The applicant is June Led MevHER.
A report describes extreme prices for early English fruits and vegetables, noting strawberry prices at a dollar per pound and cucumbers at 75 cents each. It also details the rise of a skilled Italian carpenter Naretti who, through royal patronage in Africa, became a noble figure and builder. Additionally, a Cumberland county deed lists 48 signatures for a $175 transfer, and Cuban girls in Cumberland pursue English education at a Catholic mission.
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