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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1898
Page
2
Rosamund Marriott Watson presents a lyrical narrative spoken by a very old clock to a child. The clock recalls a century and more of changes, marvels of gold imagery, and stories of distant seas as it proclaims endless time and its weary wisdom.
At Union Station a crowd gathers as Major Salmon recounts Civil War memories. Veterans and bystanders listen to his tale of Missouri wartime action, recalling youth and the perilous nights sneaking through lines to join the Confederacy.
A veteran recalls a September night near Lexington during Price’s raid. He describes vigilant pickets, a moonless sky, and the tense order to shoot the first man who appeared, then withdraw. He reflects on memories of comrades, disguise, and the war’s grim toll on the living and dead.
The narrative recalls a soldier's vivid fears before imminent death as night wears away. A man appears by a fence, raising tension until dawn dispels the illusion. The tale contrasts terror with restraint, citing Lincoln and Stanton on courage and punishment to deter retreat.
Prominent ante bellum Louisiana figures Judge D- and Mrs B- host at St Landry home famed for hospitality and grandeur. Detailed dinner scene shows opulent setting, elegant gowns, and a provocative soup anecdote amid a portrait of social life. An inserted German paper ad about funding penitential travel appears.
A Berlin medical authority states not one of Germany's professional Diegellate had a sound heart. A Marshfield wood-chopper fends off a try to grab his handkerchief. A Boston widow left most of her estate to cultural institutes. A Chicago girl aims for war, citing family footballers. Humbolt slept little, and a London widow recalls her secretary days. A Wordsworth portrait donated by Philadelphia benefactor. The empress joins the Imperial Yacht Club. Saghatien island teaching by an American tutor is debated. Berlin student meets a mortal challenge after being mocked at exam. a St. Louis widow runs a shaving business with a manless sign.
A colorful historical sketch describes Curacao as a Dutch colony larger than the District of Columbia with about 40 000 residents. It covers past rulers England Spain and Holland, its fortress guarded harbor Bolivar tower, nitrate wealth, water shortages, multiracial inhabitants, free port status and apparent contraband trade amid a bustling Caribbean trade hub.
Weary feet in the German army are treated as a grave fault, with guidance for mothers to help soldiers prepare for marching. Advice covers socks, boots, slippers, foot hygiene, bandages, poultices, and nail care to prevent sore feet and injury. Quotes warn surgeons have rejected inflamed feet, while notes on widows and wall coverings close the survey of 19th century concerns.
The article describes a New York firm handling nearly 500,000 old bottles daily, mainly wine beer and sauces bottles. Bottles are reused across Europe with ginger ale and wine bottles sent to England France and other countries. It notes English bottles are highly regarded and discusses accidents during transit. It highlights Conti Street in New Orleans known for the Bottle Man and the poet Mrs. Davis who wrote about Field and his collection, including a famous bottle with a seat and long neck.
S B Fulton Ohio Farmer describes a durable hay rack built from basswood. It features 2x8 sill members ten feet long, through and overlapped cross arms, bottom cross pieces, and iron clips or rods for fastening. The design avoids exposed cross arms and favors a front end narrower than the rear for easier timing.
A Poultry Monthly guide stresses two key location factors: proximity to a market for fresh eggs and poultry, and a suitable site outside city limits to reduce taxes and restrictions. Favor high, dry ground with good drainage, near easy roads, avoiding damp, cold conditions that harm fowls.
Practical tips on beekeeping cover bee bread storage, hive management, spring care, and queen rearing. The article stresses contracted hive entrances to prevent robbing, avoids using drone comb for new swarms, and notes bee behavior and clover as a key nectar source. It also discusses breeding cows on the same farm, cow comfort, and the importance of familiar surroundings for milk and welfare.
A public appeal urges immediate action to halt the mass slaughter of birds threatening extinction and harming agriculture. It outlines Senate and House bills led by George I. Hoar and John F. Lacey to restrict importations and expand fisheries commissions powers to protect wild birds, and asks readers to contact members of Congress and Horace H. Waters for literature and support.
The government faces a shortage of cavalry and artillery horses as war raises demand. Chicago regiments seek 1,300 quality horses but stock is scarce, risking insufficient supply for immediate service. Prices may rise, encouraging farmers to breed superior mares and sires to meet ongoing needs.
A compact device is shown to save labor by scraping chaff from barn floors. The illustration highlights its simple frame and flat scraper edge used to lift debris.
The article discusses making barn scrapers over three feet long with beveled edges for stability and easy handling. It also cites Ojo Farmer and Dakota Field and Farm on poultry feeding, advising limited rations and encouraging hens to scratch for food to stay healthy and lay eggs, especially when ground forage is plentiful.
An East End man, famed for DIY, lies under a porch with an auger weapon as a hired girl watches. A neighbor glimpses the scene, fears a suicide, but the revelation shows the plan to drill through the porch floor. The tale, copied from the Cleveland Plain Dealer and Household Words, blends cautionary humor with odd misfortune.
An offer of half fare plus return at one fare two dollars for travel to attend the National Education Association meeting. Tickets valid until July 19 with possible extension to August 31, seeking travelers to visit Mountain and Sea shore resorts. Inquiries to U Trultt, Pass Agent, 24 Clark St, Chicago.
Mrs Jane Minkham receives a personal note from Mes. Lucy Goodwin detailing four years of female troubles and a claimed complete recovery after using Lydia E. Pinkham's vegetable Compound Sanative Wash and Liver Pills.
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