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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1910
Page
10
A North Dakota classified item offers twenty dollars of free music lessons with the purchase of a Bush and Lane piano within sixty days. The ad asserts the piano's superiority and includes a twenty year guarantee from seller W. J. Champion of 24 West Broadway.
Notice says sealed bids for grading work in Missouri River township, with specs on file after May 1, 1910. Bids due by May 15, 1910. Township reserves right to reject any or all bids. Signed N. L. Short, Township Clerk.
The article outlines best practices for building and maintaining poultry houses, including location on well drained soil, wind tight walls, roofing options, and ventilation. It warns against overbuilt houses and excessive furnishings and discusses floor types, roost placement, and the debate over cement vs wooden floors. It also covers poultry yards, arguing yarded fowls require care and that free range can be more efficient where possible.
The article warns seed buyers and farmers about Quack-grass contamination in Brome Grass seed and other problematic seeds. It urges testing, especially in North Dakota, with legal sampling in the presence of witnesses, and calls for submitting 200 to 400 grains for germination analysis.
A basket social will be held at the Posey Flat school house on Saturday evening May 7. A short program will be given. The school house lies five miles directly north of Williston.
Mrs. C. M. Taylor opened a millinery store in the back of Greengard’s clothing store with an opening Saturday well attended. She hails from Grafton and is joined by saleslady Miss Alma Monson, also from Grafton. Taylor is a Physical Culture instructor and plans to organize a class next fall.
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