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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
2
The author argues that the traditional church doctrine of marriage is outdated and calls for a new doctrine aligned with modern rights. He says children have rights and women are equals, notes the masculine bias in ceremonies, and rejects divorce while recognizing separation. The core aim is to elevate the spiritual over mere happiness in marriage for future generations.
A discourse urges aligning ambition with rational mental work and warns of misdirected aims in science. It argues mind governs progress, warns parental whim shapes youth choices, and stresses prudent career decisions over chance.
The text argues that true spirituality is utilitarian and must expand sympathy and reliability. It cites Jesus on losing and finding life for His sake, urging readers to apply God's life in conduct, restrain selfishness, and uplift society through personal reform and responsibility.
Ohio operates a London hatchery producing over 50 000 fry of small and large mouth bass and catfish. The 19 ponds totaling six acres are spring fed and yield insights into bass habits. Fry face threats from four legged bugs birds water snakes and notably cannibalism by the father fish.
Edwin J Houst on, a Philadelphia scientist, inventor and teacher, is famed as a Y M C A mainspring for 25 years and for writing 80 scientific books. He entertains boys weekly, gives Sunday talks, and lives with his sister in a large home.
The article explains seven days of seclusion after an Arab wedding. The bride stays in her room in wedding attire and avoids her family, served only by her husband’s female relatives. The groom typically sneaks out at night to visit friends, avoiding his in laws, and may cover his face if he meets his father-in-law before the period ends.
Two women pause with grade pupils, discussing education. Johnny Green answers what he learned, saying the lesson was about octagons, then quips that an octagon is a many sided animal that grabs you when you swim.
Quotations suggest Spawner insists he owes no one money while acquaintances describe him as shrewd. The exchange hints at a rumor or dispute over debts and reputation.
The exchange centers on Mr Jonah Jones expressing dire financial reverses and humorously admitting he cannot afford even a floor to rent, highlighting a comic moment of hardship.
A medical student had a full skeleton of bones from a college lab. While relocating, a movers box dropped a foot skeleton onto the sidewalk. The incoming family refused to touch it, leaving the skeleton there until the former occupant retrieved it.
A professor explains a current study raising canaries from canary seed as part of ongoing experimental work. The remark was prompted by a conversation about provocative experiments and roles in hostelry.
Diners at a restaurant observe a girl rise in surprise when her shoes are forgotten. She sits back, then explains she had slipped off pumps to rest her feet. She realizes her feet were bare and returns to the table with shoes on.
The Boothbay Register reports a mammoth 48 pound prize pumpkin from J Blossom along with sacks of potatoes hake fat roosters and spare ribs as the town sallies forth to face winter.
Speechless conflict between Mr Nagget and Mrs Nagget quoted. a dispute about living together without quarrelling ends in a stalemate with both arguing that avoiding speech could prevent quarrels.
A brief dialogue explores belief in propinquity as an aid to love. One speaker suggests a little propinquity won’t hurt if it’s in good investments. The exchange blends humor with light social commentary on relationships.
The Willis ton Land Company distributed coal to city needy during the holidays and received heartfelt thanks by mail. A sample note from Williston Coal and Power Co. expresses sincere gratitude and best wishes for a bright New Year.
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