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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
3
A Baltimore American excerpt argues wealth does not grant moral height or lifelong comfort. It contrasts rich and poor through shared humanity, noting money cannot buy deeper sight or nourishment and that death levels all, regardless of riches.
ENE CABLE boasted of a fishing bet as Mike Pendy visited Glenmere to test it. Farmer Bill Leonard tallied a string of pickerel from two to five and a half pounds, with a dramatic three-hole chase ending in one monster fish gobbling bait from all three tip-ups.
In Sullivan County, a tale recalls a huge pickerel snagged by a bear after a tip-up went down on Yankee pond. The bear carried the fish off, and later a weigh-in with steelyards put the bear’s prey at 349 1/4 pounds, sparking disbelief and a betting spree among local onlookers.
An old memory recalls a seven year old boy witnessing a neighbor dispute rise to a formal suit before a local justice. The boy testifies under oath about truthfulness and the fear of hell, noting the judge’s remark that the doctrine was proven in court.
Fragmentary chatter shows Paula and Emma speculating Paula’s fiancé Dick will propose after a golf outing. Emma chides Paula for unhappiness, noting she has been married only four weeks, amid garbled dialogue from Chicago Daily News.
Construction details outline a portable hog chute with an oak bottom, 22 inches wide and eight feet long, supported by cross pieces and a 2x4 frame. Sides rise 30 inches high with battens and a wagon body strap. Includes iron dogs, eye bolts, and a truss for weight support.
A half inch rod with an eye and hook forms a hog chute that keeps sides from pressing apart. The bottom can match width and length to make a cover for a box or rack for hauling hogs. The writer, W. B. Oxvorn, calls it indispensable on a well arranged farm and notes its portability and versatility for any wagon or space.
A discusses prime steer development for high grade beef emphasizing form in loin, crops, buck, thighs, twists, and rump to attract top prices. It notes symmetry, flesh evenness, and avoidance of roughness, plus value of uniform high development for both cheap and valuable cuts. It also covers poultry bone feed and a bone cutter as a profitable investment.
A Farm, Stock and Home correspondent asks how much pasture 30 pigs need and the proper water temperature for scalding. Advice notes pasture types, fencing costs, movable fences, rye oats and clover or alfalfa as feeds, and that water quality and supply boost hog value.
A reader describes a two by ten inch trough style rack raised on supports to keep fodder above manure. The device uses a nut covering to prevent sheep access and air circulation beneath to prevent dampness, with slats to allow feeding over the edge.
Old farmer tips describe a hinged ridge pole cover for troughs with ten foot length options and one foot feeding space per sheep, plus an Ohio Farmer note on making extra feeding spaces. Another Farmers' Voice piece explains restraining hogs with a nose ring via a narrow doorway rack and slip noose rope for efficient tagging.
The article urges hog growers to treat their trade as a modern business adapting to current markets. It argues that clinging to outdated practices and old hog varieties leads to losses, while aligning with contemporary styles and methods yields profitability.
The material notes France bought 80200 dollars worth of stays from Germany in 1900 and St Petersburg mulls a 10 million dollar overhead railroad. Illinois defense law deemed invalid by state courts. U.S. railroad gains surge with 157 lines posting gross earnings totaling 1,522,309,185 dollars, up 138,937,621 dollars or 10.05 percent.
A Wisconsin paper reprints a Kay Claire correspondence about Western Canada land prospects. The letter touts cheap land, vast wheat yields, and Canadian government agents in multiple U.S. states to provide information. It notes settlers may move to the prairie provinces, with references to Saskatoon and Nippon (Nipan Carns) and a call to action for homesteading and investment.
A reader describes Liver problems and fatigue improved after using Peruna. Testimonial from Miss Lena Tilton and J. E. Pinn credit Peruna with digestive relief, blood purification, and renewed energy. Encourages writing Dr Hartman for free advice from The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus.
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