Williston Graphic scraps and notes on farming and humor
The Williston Graphic issue from July 16, 1914 features light local items, jokes, and observations on advertising value and home economy. It includes a discussion on wheat production per acre across nations, noting Russia and Western nations, labor, machinery, and transportation as factors, plus small anecdotes about birds, animals, and a chain of everyday reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
France
Austria
Hungary
United States
Russia
European Plain
England
Northwest
Canada
Wheat crop prospects and market influence in 1914
The Minneapolis Tribune reports a strong 1914 wheat crop with 055,000,000 bushels secured for winter wheat and domestic production seen over 900,000,000 bushels. Bullish European outlook and large U S surplus have tempered prices as imports offset shortages, with Canada and Eastern Europe shaping international market dominance amid global shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis ‘Tribune
Northwest
United States
Europe
World wheat stocks and market pulse in 1914 outlook
The article notes a drop in visible world wheat supplies to 130,000,000 bushels with 87,000,000 less than last year, amid rising European consumption and growing domestic needs. It warns of market disturbance from spring wheat prospects, rust damage, and moisture, while citing ongoing foreign demand and favorable futures for bullish news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Blackbirds Loved and Mourning the Shot Hobbyists
In St Louis a suburb hosts daily blackbird sightings near a stream and copse. They are sociable, striking birds whose beauty surpasses jewels. While some locals hunt them with cat rifles, the piece urges reverence for wild birds, condemns shooting, and hopes for wiser youths who respect wildlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Blackbird
Treatment Proven: Alfalfa Value Surges With Proper Drying
A speaker shares decades of trials showing alfalfa dried by sun or shade greatly improves cow health and profits. He notes ordinary air drying loses value, while sun dried and sundried methods boost milk production and overall feed value, arguing alfalfa is as valuable as bran when properly cured.
London Bishop Recalls Dr Creighton Smoking Train Ride
A London bishop recounts a train encounter with Dr Creighton, noting Creighton’s ardent fondness for tobacco. Creighton opened a cigar case and joked about smoking, while the curate bowed humbly and replied that no one minds his illness.
New Haven Directors Called Criminally Negligent in Rail Case
In a 30000 word report the interstate commerce commission brands New Haven directors criminally negligent for waste and mismanagement. Loss estimate ranges 60 to 90 million dollars with civil and criminal liability urged. Proceedings reference Mellen era and forthcoming civil action seeks 125 million against Morgan Rockefeller Ledyard and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Haven Railroad
Senate
New Haven
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New York
Federal Department of Justice
Mellen
Howard Elliott
Walker D. Hines
Commission
Boston & Maine
Westchester
Rhode
New England
Mr. Mellen
Oakleigh Thorne
Weatchester
Moreau
Moston
Mass
Attorn
J. Pierpont Morgan
William Rockefeller
Lewis Cass Ledyard
Card of Thanks from August Mitgoard
August Mitgoard expresses heartfelt gratitude to the people of Williston for loyal support during his bereavement. He thanks Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Hentges and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bjornstad for their service to his beloved wife and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ania
Williston
C. M. Hentges
Peter Bjornstad
August Mitgoard
Williston Boys Now in Mexico
A historical report from June 1914 tracks the Williston boys aboard ships in Guaymas and Guaymas harbor. It details daily duties, swims, fishing, and naval drills, mentions the Annapolis and New Orleans vessels, and notes Memorial Day plans and a memorial service for August Mitguard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston Boys
Mexico
Robert
Blankenship
Meo
Guaymas
Juan Jantacorta
Cattlina Bay
Guayia
Adm Doyle
Guayman
iGaggiss Mexico
Guaymnas
Inner Harbor
Nive
Undera
Fria
U. S
Annapolis
Yaqui River
Abe
Annalis
Aqui River
Theavean
von Te
Suagrass
Fort Castle
Sonora
Mexican
Taylor
Uaymas
Goners
U. S. New Orleans
Santa Rosalia
Naval
Baraca
New Orleans
Death notices and weather report from Williston 1914
Kis io Forks North Dakota reports a death during the ceremony in 1909 and a late life note about a widow with a young daughter and family. A weather summary from Williston for the week ending July 15, 1914 lists high and low temperatures and precipitation with averages and historical extremes. John Craig, Observer, Weather Bureau Local Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Io Forks
N. D
Ana
Arene
Guard
Catholic Ladies Aid and
Williston
N. Dak
Ae John Craig
Weather Bureau
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Williston Graphic Babe
A. Corbett
Edler and Publicharge
Willston
Teddy
America
Chicago
Lions
Connecticut
Stillwell
South Bend
Heaven
P. P. Caute
Blackbirds
St. Louis Times
August
Cattell Church
Elrey
Wisconsin
Weather Barean
Patterson
Burley
Kentucky
American Tobacco Company
Patter
Son
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