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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1905
Page
6
A tale from the New York Weekly recounts a mountain town man buried in a rock tomb after a brutal ambush. He survives with help from Will Harris and Seth Grant, discovering a cache of virgin gold in his tomb washed in spring floods. The trio secures the treasure and keeps the cave secret as crowds gather later.
A tale recounted by Arthur L. Meserve recounts Cy Eaton’s extraordinary rise after years of poverty in California. He narrates near death and a near-mystical fortune found while mining above a canyon, detailing peril, trusted companions, and a perilous dig that led to wealth.
A reader argues against harsh handling of horses, recounting a torn mouth from a jerking bit. He questions the practice of demanding constant commands and urges gentler, humane treatment, noting horses are sensitive and intelligent and should be allowed to rest and be coached by soft guidance rather than force.
The oldest crown office, that of lord high steward, existed before Edward the Confessor. Some authors claim it was instituted by Offa in 757. For long, this official stood second to the king, and the office was hereditary in a certain noble family.
The American grain farmer faces a record crop with solid global demand. Demand in England and continental Europe rises, per capita consumption in France at eight bushels and Belgium at 72 bushels, while Russia Australia and Argentina may limit exports. A broad Chinese demand and high world prices support producers, with Canada included in the favorable outlook.
The chick pea or Gram and Idaho pea originated in Asia Minor rather than Idaho. Ancient Greeks and Romans knew it. today it is widely grown in Asia and India where 6,000,000 acres are devoted to it and horses rely on it as feed. average yields are ten bushels per acre, with up to 25 under exceptional conditions. The crop has been tested by the US Agriculture Department and Rocky Mountain stations, but its relative value among legumes remains unclear.
The text offers various hints on home and garden tasks. It advises labeling grain and beed packages, using lime to deter garden snails, sowing hardy greens in October, storing cloth scraps for rag men, and handling potatoes gently to avoid bruising and spoilage.
Experimental observers discuss whether Canada thistle root stalks have hibernating qualities and how dormant parts resist eradication. Authorities note roots can revive after dormancy, with varying vitality, and emphasize ongoing need for careful cultivation and repeated removal to prevent regrowth.
A London report notes a time-recording camera could prove motormen exceed speed limits by photographing an automobile and a watch together. Apostoloff patents a wheat milling method boosting flour yield by 15 percent with improved quality. Australia licenses a radial vane wheel device for bicycles to aid propulsion via air currents. A detachable fur collar for overcoats gains interest from local manufacturers. An Italian scientist proposes a Barbary nopal irrigation substitute storing moisture in figs to water trees for months.
Mr Allison a 70 year old Missouri grad reenters university for surveying. Stanford’s President says donor notes of spiritualistic origins do not taint ancient curios. Rev F Ward Denys plans a Stratford-like counterpart in Baltimore. Rev Walter Shanley earns knightly order for Congo support. Rev Dr BE Eaton may resign to lead a national ministerial prohibition alliance. A memorial hall for Jay Cooke at St Paul’s Ashbourne, funded by Cooke children, will cost 15000 dollars.
A Sumerian statue found at Hismya Babylonia is dated to 4500 B C. Lhassa in Tibet hosts 10000 residents two thirds women who handle city business. A Derbyshire churchyard epitaph playfully notes he was honest. A Derbyshire druggist lists common customer blunders such as catarrh eel paste and Vichy water. Mosquitoes are called the deadliest creatures and files are blamed for infant diarrheal deaths in summer.
Walter Vaughan Morgan becomes lord mayor of London. he is a septuagenarian banker bachelor and freemason educated at the Sbinecoas School. India appoints Rama Bal Ranade as a government adviser in jail oversight. A French syndicate plans a Lille Roubaix Tourcoing boulevard of 18 miles with trees and electric lights. Mylius Erickses prepares a Danish Arctic expedition ship and sledge party for Greenland, backed by scientific societies and figures including Nansen and Von Drygalski.
In this age of specialization even a simple subject like book collecting is subdivided into a complex field. Twentieth century collectors fall into classes such as bibliomane bibiliognoste bibliotophe and bibliophile with distinct aims and habits.
A guide urging workers to separate home life from business, stressing efficiency and continuous effort. Do not harass employers or coworkers with domestic troubles, and respect the man who pays you. Loyalty to the payer is vital while performing your duties.
A joke quoted in the Houston Post about a patient fearing surgery. The punchline suggests the doctor’s motive is money rather than a medical concern, reflecting a lighthearted take on patient anxieties about medical bills.
Marcus R. Mayer testifies he used Dean's Kidney Pills and benefited, claiming they cured kidney trouble causing back head and loins pain, rheumatic attacks, and urinary disorders. He praises the remedy and recommends it, noting 50 cents a box and sale by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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