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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1900
Page
2
The piece presents a lyrical reflection on duty and sacrifice amid distant battles and sacred light. It frames the poet’s longing to weave a hymn from celestial imagery, praising faithful hands that reap the lilies of care and hear angels’ songs in the night.
Mrs. Page endures a headache and sharp taunts from her husband Jonas who dismisses her pain. After a quarrel he leaves, returning with a wounded hand, while she coldly yet schemingly withholds sympathy, prompting his reflection on the coldness of their marriage.
Jonas Page endures a brutal day milking with one hand and sprains his leg. a missing liniment bottle, toothache, and a chaotic night unfold. at dawn he returns repentant, asking Carling to bury the hatchet and renew their partnership in life and sympathy.
A jumble of brief humor items and light exchanges from old newspapers. Bits include a canal riddle about bathing, a dream about planting peas and a funny coin, cooking school progress with raisins and cloves, and wry banter between a rejected suitor and a woman about indifference. Also quoted speeches and a hall design remark about loud wallpaper.
The article explains poison ivy as a toxicodendron related to poison sumac, detailing its origin, spread on Montreal Island, and variations in reaction among people. It notes antidotes like strong soaps and bicarbonate of soda, and highlights Impatiens biflora as a natural remedy, with practical cautions about prolonged skin effects and plant properties.
The piece explains how holders of unused railroad tickets can reclaim value. By mailing the ticket with a letter to the general passenger agent, including a stamped return envelope, buyers can trigger an investigation and receive a check for the amount due. Some sell to scalpers, others do nothing, losing small values yearly.
The Singer Manufacturing Company displays its sewing machines at the Paris International Exposition in Group XIII Class 7%, earning the Grand Prize for design and efficiency. The article notes Singer machines dominate awards, including 54 prizes at Chicago's World’s Columbian Exposition, and invites readers to visit local Singer salesrooms.
A mosaic of 19th century notes covers forest fires driving bears toward Colorado towns, price levels in Europe and Holland, 1898 lead production, bullfighting fees, deaths in St. Louis, and various curiosities from archaeology to fashion. It cites empires, wars, industry, and social customs in brief items.
A jumble of clippings shows a lighthearted poet boasting of a sonnet and songs for a state fair, plus a Scottish court scene where a witness addresses the jury with bemused formality. The mix includes playful quotes and a jab at golf among the well-to-do.
An editor's letter from Paris by Wm H Millay of California describes California's exhibit at the Exposition. He touts the panorama of Clarpase Grove, vast prune orchards, and forest scenes as proof of California's superior climate and fruit production. The piece asserts California as the orchard of the world and emphasizes irrigation and climate as key factors.
Ex congressman A T Goodwyn of Alabama endorses Peruna medicine from The Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio. He claims two bottles cured his catarrh and urges readers to obtain a free book on catarrh from Dr Hapman in Columbus Ohio.
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