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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
9
The bulletin discusses farm cooperation for marketing livestock, outlining simple constitutions, officer roles, and low startup costs. It covers stock marking methods, uniformity of marks, and the financial safeguards to ensure delivery and fair pricing through central markets.
W H Peters of North Osaota Experiment Station explains dressing percentage differences among hogs cattle and sheep. Hogs include hide head and feet in carcass while cattle and sheep exclude them. Hogs average 75 percent with ranges 65 to 85 percent. cattle average about 53 percent with 48 to 70 percent range. sheep average 48 percent with wide variation.
Department of Agriculture Bulletin 718 details a viable model for organizing live stock shipping in cooperative communities across Minnesota and nearby areas. It outlines how standardized shipments and centralized marshalling reduce costs and streamline the process for member farmers and associations.
The text notes that liquidated damages are proper when a man emits a certain amount of car if not all used, due to those who ship in jointly greater. Fuller details on organization and management of such associations appear in Farmers' Bulletin 718.
In spring sowing alfalfa alone invites weeds whose growth depends on soil fertility and moisture. Monitor closely and clip weeds with the mower as soon as they outpace the alfalfa. Clip the first growth high if crowded by weeds, then mow low after initial clipping to remove low growing weeds. Avoid weakening the alfalfa.
The article advises promptly removing the nurse crop after cutting alfalfa or grain to prevent damage, especially as delays weaken regrowth. It emphasizes cutting after rain for quicker recovery, preserving 6 to 8 inches of cover for winter, and avoiding first year blooming. watch crown buds to time harvest. It notes the value of early cutting for faster regrowth and leaf retention.
Ole Ingwaldson announces he is not seeking re election as Register of Deeds of Williams County North Carolina. He asks Republican voters to support a successor at the June 28, 1916 primaries. He respectfully solicits votes and support.
In Williams County many voters hear declarations from candidates in the upcoming Republican primary on June 28 1916. F G Johnson Ray North Dakota and V Coulter Williston North Dakota announce runs for county treasurer and sheriff promising efficient service and economy if elected.
Manfard C. Webb announces candidacy to succeed himself as Commissioner of Williams County North Dakota and asks Republican voters for support at the June 28 1916 primaries. He signs as 40-1F.
Oscar E. Westby of Cottonwood Lake North Dakota declares candidacy for County Treasurer, subject to Republican voters in the June 28, 1916 Primaries. He seeks support from local Republicans in the county race.
A sheriff candidate submits his bid to Williams County voters for the Republican Primaries on June 28, 1916. He pledges honest fearless conduct if elected and promises to uphold the office’s integrity even if he is defeated.
A wave of 1916 Williams County political notices announced Republican candidates for coroner county judge auditor state senator county commissioner and sheriff with pledges to follow the will of party voters in the June 28 primary. Names include C E Distad A L Butler M H Allen E C Carney J C Seiber O Seibert Vig Arson Jam Owens Carl Gauthier Malcolm MacKay among others.
Anna M. Peterson announces candidacy for Williams County Superintendent of Schools on the nonpartisan ballot for the June primaries. 46-tf. Also notes Bred Eckert seeks Republican nomination for representative from the 1st district at the primaries. Chas Converse Schafer, N. Dak.
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