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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1904
Page
2
A dramatic excerpt portrays a speaker chained to Life as a driver, pleading for truth, then a revelation unmasking Death as a beloved companion. Elizabeth Stuart Phelps's line hints at a mystical partnership, with celestial imagery and a dawnlike vision.
Alicia awaits a husband who returns only to confess a costly secret. Hesitating, Dick declines to reveal his affair or the killed man’s identity, while Alicia plans a quiet wedding. A sudden letter exposes a shallow stand of honor as the suitor admits his family disapproves and sends money, leaving her with a broken heart and questions of integrity.
United States Geological Survey figures for 1902 report total natural gas value at 30,764,957 dollars with 14,254 wells in use, 2,722 new productive wells, and 24,850 miles of main line pipe. Gas consumption rose with more industrial users, domestic supply reaching about 3.85 million people, while pressure fell in major fields.
Ealtorial correspondence from Moose Jaw outlines Western Canada’s unbroken prairies, grasslands, and rail access. It notes Moose Jaw as a key grain and stock shipping center with nearby alfalfa fields, timber needs, and sizable cattle and dairy herds. The piece invites readers to request a Canadian Atlas and railway rates for more information.
Dr William EB Huntington has accepted the presidency at Boston University. Andrew S Draper is named as likely New York state superintendent of education. Prof Izoulet will teach religious questions in the United States this year. William David Gibbs M S, a 1893 U Illinois graduate, is president of New Hampshire College of Agriculture and Mechanic Art. A London correspondent notes Americans seek English tutors to improve enunciation, signaling a trend toward English influence.
An old advertisement touts Salzer seeds including Beardless Barley Home Builder and Victoria Rape with claims of high yields across 30 states. It urges farmers to send stamps to Salzer See Co in La Crosse Wisconsin for a free catalog and samples.
A Cincinnati Enquirer excerpt shows a dispute where a contributor complains about the editor's preference for correct spelling over originality. The editor asserts they welcome original matter but draw the line at spelling.
Public offers on March 1 and 15 by the K C Southern Ry feature a low round trip rate of $10 to all points on the Port Arthur Route including Beaumont Port Arthur Lake Charles Shreveport Texarkana Fort Smith Mena De Queen and intermediates. Return must be used within 21 days with stopovers allowed south of Kansas City on the outbound trip.
Dr E E Hale argues that American democracy enables self rule and limited restraints. He contrasts feudal Europe where action requires permission with the American system where action is allowed unless forbidden, noting that those who sense hardships guide reforms.
A health note warns against certain hot weather eating habits. It advises avoiding hot or fresh bread, iced drinks, and excessive meat in heat, and to slow ice cream consumption. It stresses moderate meals, careful water intake, and digestible cold foods for skin health. It cites Tendonrrs averaging about 12 percent pounds of meat per person yearly.
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