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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1904
Page
7
In a forest origin tale the crow, once white of feather and song, betrays trust by rejecting a begging sparrow in disguise and hoards food. The Fairy Queen reveals the deed, curses him with black plumage, a thief’s diet, and a hoarse crow call, condemning him from the songbirds.
A baker shapes a boastful bun craving size and riches until it swells with yeast and pride and is bought by two hungry newsboys for supper. The tale ends with a moral about ambition and appetite presented in a playful old tone.
The article describes a new sport for boys from the east named foot wrestling. Two competitors balance on one foot and lock heels with the other. It emphasizes strategy over brute strength, with steps to outmaneuver an opponent through balance, timing, and quick footwork, ending with a fall to the ground.
In Prague a dog leads a curious trial over a bite claim. An engineer sought damages, the dog calmed under provocation, and even with the owner muzzled and the audience allowed to confront him, the animal wagged and begged before the judge. The judge ruled the dog a lamb and awarded the owner the case.
A Negasaki, Japan based pyrotechnist creates a skyrocket that, upon exploding, releases a large bird resembling a homing pigeon. The craft is claimed to be a family secret kept by the eldest child for over 400 years.
An opinion piece argues that Muslims prefer jewels as an investment and concealment method. It notes most stolen gems end up via Bombay into India, where recovery is difficult. The piece cites Jacobs, a famed diamond merchant, as key to understanding gem provenance and theft routes.
A Broadway doctor warns that electrical treatment can create a daily habit in patients. He notes some benefit but worries many end up self-administering shocks using home batteries priced from 2.50 to 10 dollars. Some patients seek professional help while others trust self treatment or dubious "electricity" attendants.
Panama adopts its coat of arms featuring a shield topped by an eagle clutching a motto ribbon Paz Libertad Union Progreso. Below the upper shield lies war and peaceful implements, with a central land and water scene of the canal area, harvest, and a speeding train, flanked by draped flags and stars above.
A summer boarding house tale sees Mr A indulge freely in hash at a stranger’s table while his wife questions the abstinence at home. He answers that he cannot trust the hash’s ingredients, adding a cryptic note about Livpincatt’s.
The New York Tribune notes Maxfield Parrish, famed illustrator, sketched a Vermont home during travels and described a quiet rural farm and desolate landscape. Diabetes cures cited by Dodd's Kidney Pills gain endorsement from Rev. Norman in Illinois.
A witty dialogue highlights Mabel’s talent for reporting and the value of curating and circulating news. The exchange hints at skill, recognition, and financial support shaping a budding journalist’s career.
A fragmented ad promises high grade binder twine at far lower prices, shipping to any address in any quantity. Sears Roebuck & Co Chicago invites mail-in orders with a guarantee and refund offer, urging readers to cut the notice and respond by return mail.
Advice on heat related nervousness cites Dr Hartman and promotes Peruna as a cure. It asserts nervous fatigue comes from anaemic nerve centers due to nutrition, and that Peruna improves digestion and nerve vitality. Includes testimonial from Miss Blanche Grey of Memphis and asserts Peruna contains no narcotics and offers permanent benefits.
Mary Burns of 28 Spring Garden Street reports remarkable health improvement after three months using Peruna for indigestion and stomach trouble. She says prior diets and remedies failed to help before the medicine restored her digestion and strength.
An aged collage of travel ads and quotations promotes the Lake Shore Railway Summer Tours. It highlights low rates via Nickel Plate Road to Boston with stops at Chau tauqua Lake and Niagara Falls on return, plus dining and sleeping accommodations and onboard coffee and sandwiches.
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