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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1896
Page
3
The paper urges prompt action on improved road laws, arguing for early summer construction and liberal funding to support road instruction. It asserts near unanimous public sentiment for these improvements and notes that a small cost yields vast benefits.
The text argues for broader road improvements beyond current limits, noting only a few roads can be upgraded under existing rules. It calls for a law permitting all roads to be improved as quickly as possible, stressing who bears the main expense and the public need.
A historical note describes bran as a laxative and appetite stimulant for horses, with guidance on feeding mush, steam inhalation, and digestion. It also covers calf care including milk temperature, prevention of scour, and methods to ease milking muscle tension using a wooden teat peg and vaseline lubrication.
The article describes using thick mulch around newly planted trees to protect roots from frost and conserve moisture during winter. It stresses moisture is essential for tree survival and notes mulching helps reduce evaporation and supports root health through cold months.
An article from the Dairyman argues butter production costs and selling at cost of production can reward farmers. It compares costs from contests and experiments, notes farm crop value is earned when butter sells at production cost, and promotes dairy farming as soil-building, profitable work for energy and knowledge.
A Mexican village cemetery on Guanajuato hill stores coffins in wall niches rented for one dollar a month with exhumation when rents lapse. The article also notes a Pittsburgh court ruling in Richardson & De Long Bros v Campbell & Smith upholding a humped hook patent and involving De Longs and the Golden Spring Hook Company. cites the New York Times 1896.
A historical note highlights Salzer Seed Co. of La Crosse Wisconsin as America's leading seed grower. It credits quality and generosity for growth, notes vast trial farms in South Dakota, extensive seed stock, large catalogues, and high postage use. The piece cites immense operations and public interest in Salzer seeds.
A cheap device to keep cows clean uses a board across the stall above the cow’s back. When the cow voids, she arches, the board stops her and the waste falls into the gutter. It is padded and adjustable per cow's height, causing no discomfort.
The Farmers' Vol notes that most arsenic applied to trees reaches the soil through rain and leaf fall. Insolubility with lime limits movement. soluble arsenic quickly harms roots, though some plants may absorb trace amounts.
The article argues dairymen gain from selling butter while manure remains on the farm. It claims butter is largely unrelated to soil fertility and that manure boosts soil for future yields. It quotes a dairy farmer saying butter is sunshine and wealth.
An illustrated note describes The Wooden Hen, a small device weighing 15 pounds with 23 organizations capacity. It is not a toy but aims to be educational and animating, inviting readers to request a booklet and catalog from Tor ah coy dest en vy of lis company in Quincy Als.
A German suitor races after a departing train to propose to his beloved. He catches the train at Kraow station, asks for her hand, and the girl’s mother approves, closing with a joyous “Yes.” The tale mixes sport with social comedy from a late 19th century urban newspaper tone.
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative that cleanses the system and promotes health. It claims benefits for kidneys, liver, and bowels, with relief from colds headaches and fevers and asserts medical approval. The California Fig Syrup Company markets 50c and 1 bottles and cautions buyers against substitutes.
The Monon Route advertises very low fares on March 3 from Chicago to southern destinations including Abbeville Georgia Decanir Alabama Chattaynooga Tennessee Memphis New Orleans Augustine Tampa Mobile and all other points at proportional rates. Contact L B Sessions Minneapolis or City Ticket Office Chicago for details. Also includes a section of assorted advertisements and humorous quips.
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