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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1916
Page
7
The article explains spring planting is best for fruit trees in the Great Plains due to scarce soil moisture. It covers heeling in, soil packing, moisture management, root care, and planting methods. It also lists recommended spacing for apples, pears, peaches, cherries, and berries, with emphasis on arid conditions and root expansion beyond branch spread.
A Dakota Farmer essay explores how alfalfa leaves cling to stalks, comparing seasonal leaf fall to trees. The observer notes several harvests and explains how alfalfa regrows after each cut, with leaves staying attached until the season’s growth ends and new crops begin.
The passage notes leaves remaining on trees at sunrise and their rapid fall from recently pruned limbs. It suggests preserving leaves for alfalfa hay, describing how leaves are the plant’s richest part. It advises cutting early before growth matures and leaves are shed.
North Dakota farmers test sweet clover as hog pasture with barley as nurse crop and white clover. Trials near Grand Forks show sweet clover and alfalfa hay can replace grain, with hay fed after cutting and steaming reducing grain use, boosting hog weight and savings of 50 cents to $2 per hundred pounds of pork.
Dont try to please your wife Dont appreciate one thing she does Dont help care for the children That is what you got her for Dont ever plan your work so as to be able to take her to any entertainment Dont be ashamed to read that the majority of insane Women are farmers wives Dont fail to invite company for Sunday dinner without letting her know she can have a day for rest Dont fail to ask your wife if she wants you to do all the house work if she asks you to put some wood in the stove Dont wonder that your food has a petullas flavor for it is seasoned with lasted hopes and sighs of disap pointment Dont neglect asking what she has done with all the egg and butter money for it will more than supply the table help pay the hired man and get the children books and clothes
The Northwestern Amateur Baseball Tournament opens in Grand Forks on July 1 attracting attention from eastern leagues. Twenty three North Dakota clubs and several Minnesota teams enter for a $2,500 prize, backed by Grand Forks businessmen and the Commercial Club. Cities listed include Aneta, Bowerman, Cando, Carrington, Cooperstown, Drayton, Fordville, Grafton, Hankinson, Hope, Inkster, Larimore, Manvel, Minto, New England, Perth, Towner, Wahpeton, Argyle, Fisher, Halleck, Oslo, and Warren.
North Dakota notice announces bids for City of Williston Improvement District No 1 graveling and street work per approved plans and specifications. Work includes First Street to Washington, Second Street, Broadway, Sth Street and related streets and avenues as listed, per May 16, 1916 board approval.
Bid notices for street work on frd Ave East from Broadway to many streets and for Washington Ave to 11th Street are to be received and opened. A mortgage foreclosure sale in Williston North Dakota is detailed with property in the Southeast Quarter of Section 2 Township 164 Range 1 and related arrears and costs.
A public foreclosure notice details a mortgage default on a property in Wilton County. The sale is set for a scheduled sale date in May, with the unpaid principal and interest amounts specified and the property described by sections and parcels. Attorneys for the mortgage holder are listed, and the notice explains the rights of the parties involved under local law.
Notice from the Department of the Interior Bond Office at Williston North Dakota announces Mary Van Drehle formerly Mary Feldeverd of Gladya ND filing intent to prove up a homestead claim on section 31 township 158 north range 12 west. The witnesses listed include Conrad Westkaenper Ferdinand bin William Determan George els yen Olof Ginden and others.
Department of the Interior Wiliston Land Office issues notice that Grant AJ Rutledge of Williston North Carolina filed for five year proof to establish Homestead No Orabi block 2 section 7 township range 10 west Wy Bah on July 1 1918. Attendees include John Ty Addyman Clinton A Wicks Henry Poe Mittin and Thomas B Murphy all of Williston North Carolina.
The State of North Dakota issues a legal summons to defendant William Morris in Williston District Court. The notice requires an answer within 30 days of service, warning of default judgment if ignored, with attorneys listed and court details provided for the case filed in Winston.
Notice of intent to prove homestead claim for parcel in Williston North Dakota with witnesses listed and dates. Foreclosure summons targets Jesse Gall in Williams County with details on mortgage default and sale of described properties in Williston, North Dakota, including Saint Louis area equivalents.
The state railroad commission met in Fargo Thursday to consider a petition from Fargo shippers seeking a roughly 15 percent horizontal decrease in intrastate freight rates.
Mortgagee announces sale under a 1911 mortgage on property in Williams County North Dakota. Foreclosure due to default on April 1913 payments. Sale set for July 2, 1916 at Williams County Court House, with bid opening by the sheriff, to satisfy principal and interest. Attorney for Mortgagee listed.
Notice records mortgage by James McKeen to Beatrice Mortray for 160 acres in Williams County North Dakota and sale set at 2 PM on a future date at the Williston courthouse to satisfy 319.24 plus foreclosure costs. describes property including parts of Section 33 and nearby quarters. attorneys John J. Nevefa & Ivan V. Metzger and Sheriff Curt Erickson named. На
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