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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
5
A cluttered Williston page recaps weather, industry, and social notes. Trade and travel updates include Dr. Belyea’s trip to Ray, Williston business changes, and arrivals from Fergus Falls, Hoffland, and Glasgow. Local ads mention housing, ice supply, seed potatoes, and new store openings.
An old advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. It offers a no cure no pay promise and lists a price in cents. The wording emphasizes rapid relief and a simple remedy for colds.
Meager details of a humorous incident this past week when several people tried to cross streams while driving. Some swam while others chose to wait, with outcomes ranging from soggy to dry. Ask either of the Two Merry Macs how it happened, but do not expect both stories to align.
Don’t start the summer with lingering cough or cold. A few doses of One Minute Cough Cure will set you right for coughs croup grip and bronchitis. Safe and quick. Testimonial from J H Bowles Groveton NH praising its effectiveness. Brownell & McPhee.
Health ads warn neglect of wounds worsens sores with DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve praised by H. C. Hardy of Yankeetown. Local reports note visits by John Bain, stock inspectors, and new ladies’ goods at Doug Bell's building. Union Church organized in Buford. Community notices include church events, barber exams, and sales listings.
Substantially built two story brick cottage with eight rooms including kitchen. Sits on Main street and includes two lots. Terms made known on application. Inquire at the Graphic Office Williston D. D. may l tf.
After May 1 the undersigned will serve ice cream and cake at her bakery at the corner of First and Main streets. Call maylf Mus. A. M. Kuva, Williston, N. D. for details.
The paragraph blends product pitches and small news items from South St. Paul and nearby areas. It mentions a drug claim for a cold cure with Grove’s signature, name drops like J.H. Shaw and C. W. Spence, Hodderich Bros. & Co. changes, a stock growers meeting in Ward and Williams counties, and settlers on the reservation improving homes. Also notes a new restaurant venture by Geo. A. Booker and R. H. Lockett, plus a farmers market feel with apples offered at low prices.
Clothes cleaned and pressed in best style at reasonable prices. I clean all kinds of single garments or suits for ladies and gentlemen. Give me a trial. Goods delivered at Mrs. M. Maderson's will receive prompt attention. Mrs. Leona Maderson.
John Frisch visits Nelson while grain appears healthy with 3 to 4 inch height. Neason Valley soil praised as finest by Quale. Ole Ulven seen in Neason. H A Nelson promotes flax crop for the year, farm agrees on a large flax sowing. Mack and Jack travel to White Earth with horses for Jackson and McKay. Overson plans fencing and more breaking, plants four thousand cottonwood and box elder trees. Schroeder family hosts father. farm described as excellent from here to southeast South Dakota. Arbor Day sees tree planting, recitations, cake and coffee. schoolhouse praised as best equipped in North Dakota.
Five years after a severe bout of dyspepsia, Geo. L Marsh of Nocona Texas says he found relief with Kodol. He claims repeated medicines failed, but Kodol rapidly improved his digestion and restored his health after a few bottles. Brownell & McPhee.
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