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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1904
Page
4
A Williston Graphic notice warns readers about a traveling fake doctor selling quack cures. It contrasts legitimate local physicians in Devils Lake and Minot, explains how the con runs, and urges avoiding impostors who push alcohol mixtures for quick money.
A Napier New Issland Herald report notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, made in Camps Moines Iowa, marketed as safe for mothers and children. It contrasts with a analysis by the Pharmacy Board of New South Wales finding one cough medicine entirely free of poison.
A Sanday closing association agent buys a cigar and testifies that the vendor violated statutes on religious observance. The judge rules that the Sanday law enjoins religious duty, forbids worldly work except necessary, bans buying and selling, and penalties apply to buyers as well as sellers. The decision rests on two parties to a bargain being equally liable under the statute.
The article links railway wreck causes to throat and lung troubles and notes a new discovery for consumption and colds by Dr Kine. It mentions trial bottles for sale and a Dorchester resident among many affected. Also reports Great Northern surveyors studying a potential branch road tying Weathope to the Bottineau loop.
Bremont North Carolina resident B F Basa reports severe kidney trouble and relief after using Bouwnell's Electric Bitter. He credits the treatment with curing his illness and says he has not taken a sick day since. Neighbors report others suffer rheumatism neuralgia liver and kidney issues and general debility.
A compact verse on kissing as a social act. It contrasts motives and permissions across ages from a baby to an old maid, highlighting views of innocence faith hope charity and private desire. The tone wryly surveys how society negotiates affection.
The fragment describes Herb W Paerarda sustaining a wrist sprain and knee injuries after a fall on an unknown date at an unidentified location. Subsequent lines mention the ache easing after medical care or rest, with unclear references to dealers or a sale.
Community notes record arrivals and visits including Hilde from Brinsmade Eva Peterson and Oscar Hanson. births mentioned at O W Dalton on November 8. local church sociable at Agra Septon. residents Bromn Heugeven and John Elliott hosting guests. Annie Thompson overseeing two story frame dwelling on Laferes Brook lot north. Andrew Loen from Ray securing building contract Lafaren Bros provided materials. project expected ready for occupancy by December 1.
A short notice touts a Dr ing New Life Pill that allegedly cures Dyapepsia Jaundion Fever Constipation and more regardless of age. It claims the pill costs 25c at Brownell's Dray Store. A social gathering was hosted by L L Lampmané Wednesday near Williston with many friends in attendance.
An advertisement touts a cough remedy claimed to rapidly relieve cold symptoms and provide a permanent cure. It asserts the product counters coughing and makes expectoration easier and is offered for sale by all dealers.
A married man and his wife seek a ranch home for a period or longer. They have lived there once and will consider a suitable place for extended occupancy. Inquiries directed to the Graphic office.
Notice for publication records a land claim by Selma Mader son formerly Selma Carlson in Wilton ND. It lists the parcel in section 17 township 5 range 100 and notes the claim date December 11 1906 and associated parties.
Fragmentary notice from the Land Office at Minot listing a property claim and boundary details. Names such as John Wagner and Willison appear in truncated form with references to section and township measurements.
Notice declares a certified mortgage from Frat Younekin and Parthens Youngkin to W H Strader, dated May 1902, to be foreclosed in Williston. The sale at the courthouse front door December 1904 seeks to satisfy the mortgage on 160 acres in Williams North Dakota. Amount due estimated at 890 dollars with mortgagee W H Strapen and undersigned.
Notice describes land claim proceedings in Minot North Dakota for section 21 township 18 range 1. It lists witnesses to prove residence and cultivation and names individuals associated with the claim.
Fragmented OCR hints at a commission appointment involving Wiliatcos N. D. and an official dated December 8 14th. The readable text lists names and titles related to a Disbursing or Disbursement division. The partial lines suggest formal government procedure in a Williamstown area.
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