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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1897
Page
3
A speaker expresses longing to return home and settle at Cedar Row, fearing loneliness and scarcity of air or space in town. She clings to the hope that kin or fate will guide her back before winter, while noting the woodpile and hearth as symbols of home.
Lambert traces the peculiarities of Captain Close, a frugal officer who shuns theater, newspapers, and diversions while living on minimal wages. As rumors swirl about his money use, Lambert learns more from a river of scattered anecdotes and a tense night near the state jail.
Lieutenant Lambert faces a chaotic scene in Yugnioo when a mob frees prisoners from a jail, mockery erupts around town, and Capt. Close returns to argue about the missing mule and alleged cowardice. Parmelee pleads for order while civilians watch with amusement.
A dramatic fragment describes a cannibal chief demanding a life saving boon from a terrified music hall singer. The scene features ritual violence and a dramatic plea as the maiden offers a choice before death. The text also notes the Holy Ghost flower and a dove image within Panama’s Isthmus flora.
The queen grants Malcolm Riley the post of chief telegrapher at court, a role demanding great labor and discretion. The telegraphic correspondence with relatives ministers officials and abroad is extensive and the queen herself drafts many messages on plain sheets bearing royal insignia.
The Northern Pacific advertises Wonderland ’47 as a richly illustrated geography and history resource for ages 15 and up. It covers Lake Park Region Minnesota Red River Valley Wheat lands Yellowstone Peru Alaska and more with stories of geological wonders and major districts. Send six cents in stamps to Chas G Fee St Paul Minnesota to obtain a copy.
A domestic scene recalls a birthday exchange with a wary husband and his wife joking about gifts as years pass. Immigrant lands information offers from Dominion Lands in Canada appear amid miscellany. A playful joke about a doughnut hole appears from a separate newspaper item.
An old advertisement extols Winchester Repeating Arms Co. rifles with claims of two million in use and superior accuracy. It notes stringent tests and catalog offers, includes tobacco and remedy pitches, and ends with a price reference.
An advocacy piece urges women to seek timely treatment for ovarian congestion and warns that ignoring symptoms can lead to tumor development and surgery. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy and includes a Milwaukee reader's testimonial claiming relief and recovery after use.
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