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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1905
Page
6
The poem by J M Lewis, published in the Houston Post, imagines a czar choosing to abdicate for the sake of his child. It contrasts scenes of state pomp with a parent’s private peace, suggesting a ruler may relinquish throne to protect family and home.
A Kansas City Star dialogue sketches a penniless couple debating marriage, divorce, and social norms. Mrs. Thorpe argues marriage is a civil contract protected by public interests, while Mr. Thorpe questions the state’s role and the viability of staying together for love. They discuss bills, labor, and alimony as they navigate idealistic vows and practical finances.
The Indianapolis Star quotes a father opposing his daughter's marriage to a spendthrift. She argues he will soon earn enough to support her, while the father distrusts his ability to manage money. The exchange highlights contrasting views on financial prudence and marriage prospects.
A crow named Crow That' can talk lives with Willis Richards at Shay near Livermore Falls Maine. Abducted in 1903 the bird learned greetings and many phrases mistaking its master for the speaker. It mimics voices to greet workers and even stops horses and cats with commands. The bird’s antics extend to calling for water and worms and it keeps company with dogs hens and a horse. The Globe notes the crow’s remarkable ability and its owner confirms the bird’s talking.
An excerpt explains how storms travel west to east across the continent. It details the progression of winds as a storm approaches, the rain patterns along the Atlantic coast and Mississippi valley, and why rain can arrive after a center passes. It also notes seasonal rainfall variations, especially in the Rocky Mountains, and contrasts land and sea heating effects on temperature and moisture.
A round flat faced box holds pills and a sharpened pencil is passed through a hole drilled in the center. Sealing wax fixes the pencil, and spinning it traces designs on paper beneath. The paper is pasted to cardboard and tilted to create additional patterns.
Nervousness is common among women due to anemic nerve centers and poor nutrition. Spring worsens weak nerves as digestion falters, draining vitality. Peruna is highly favored by women in demanding vocations for nerves and vitality.
Joseph McCauley of Chicago reports two years of backache loss of appetite and insomnia then found relief after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. He claims four boxes produced a complete and permanent cure and urges others to try the remedy. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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