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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1896
Page
4
A Florida case recounts a lawyer portraying a destitute wife seeking alimony. The woman testifies she is a nurse employed by Mr Swan, revealing the joke that breaks the courtroom’s solemn mood. The judge, known for exaggeration, quietly questions the tale as laughter erupts.
A humorous yet sad look at female inmates obsessed with hair and dress. Prisoners imitate trends from fringes to chignons using improvised cosmetics and makeshift garments, reflecting human vanity even behind bars and the clever ways inmates adapt outfits and appearances.
An English maker notes officers abroad equip themselves with visible chain armor under tunics for protection in fragile foreign actions. The piece cites head protections sewn into helmets and lining, with gear worn like harness during service in small wars.
A caller notes Lady Beresford, once the duchess of Marlborough born in the U.S., returned from a trip with Lord Beresford to Norway. They reportedly paid four thousand dollars for a fishing stream and caught no fish, highlighting conspicuous wealth and extravagance.
Williams County is a rich farming and grazing region in the northwest of North Dakota with 250 miles of Missouri River frontage. It covers about 4 500 square miles and contains abundant lignite coal and sulphur beds, fertile soils, and cheap irrigation. The county is debt free as of July 1 1895 and Williston, its county seat, is a thriving railroad hub with multiple businesses and facilities.
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