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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1916
Page
9
A practical guide on scaly leg mites in fowls detailing causes parasite name, effects on legs and feet, and signs of infection. It covers outbreak progression, proper treatment steps, caution against oil use, soaking and removing scales, and herd-wide precautions to halt spread.
St Paul Oct 26 Governor Bumquist called a special session of the Minnesota legislature for 11 a.m. Saturday October 28 to consider enabling Minnesota National Guardsmen on the Mexican border to vote in the November 7 general election. Telegrams were sent to all house and senate members. The bill may let guardsmen vote for all candidates in their districts or only national and state tickets.
A large Eupilah surveying instrument factory employs spiders to spin the delicate thread used for cross hairs in telescopes. Web fibers hidden in two months of spinning are wound on frames, then stored. Spiders are tended by three girls and eight forewomen, kept in a cage when idle. The article notes humans and hair are unsuitable for opaque cross hairs and describes the spider care regimen and diet prospects.
Wild duck bands issued by the Bureau of Biological Survey urge owners to report captures to aid migration and longevity studies. A separate column celebrates a young couple pursuing home ownership through shared effort and modest budgets, viewing it as a pathway to Eden on earth.
A concurrent resolution proposes amending Section 89 of the North Dakota constitution to redefine the Supreme Court composition and quorum rules. It requests referral to the Fifteenth Legislative Assembly for approval and submission to voters per state law.
North Dakota legislature contemplates amending the state constitution to raise county and municipal debt limits. The proposal would allow cities to incur up to four percent of assessed value for water works or sewers, while other sub divisions remain at five percent with voter approval for higher levels. It includes provisions to invalidate bonds exceeding the permitted indebtedness and outlines submission to the next general election.
A concurrent resolution proposes amending the state constitution to authorize a land insurance levy and tax to create a land fund. It aims to insure crop growers against leases and losses, with legislative approval and general election ratification. The measure seeks to empower state action on agricultural risk management.
A concurrent resolution proposes amending Section 155 and Section 186 of the North Dakota constitution. It seeks to authorize rural credit associations and agricultural loans while restricting state and political subdivisions from owning stock or undertaking internal improvements without a two thirds vote, with provisions for highway construction funding. The measure would be submitted to voters under Section 203 of the state constitution.
Chapter 90-H R No 10 Smith 1918 concurrent resolution seeks constitutional amendment to allow cooperative corporations to assign voting power as a single bloc or distribute votes among candidates. It directs referral to the next general assembly for approval or rejection, with certification by Secretary of State Thomas Hall on July 27, 1816, at Bismarck Capitol.
The Ladies Home Journal Saturday Evening Post and The Country Gentleman seek a local representative in Williston and nearby areas to manage renewals and recruit new readers. Salary plus commission, prior experience preferred but not required. Apply to Box 654 Curtis Publishing Company Independence Square Philadelphia.
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