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Williston Graphic in Williston, North Dakota
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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1901
Page
2
Tom's Miserable Luck Reformed By JANES C PURDY
Tom Gill, a persistent odd jobber, faces repeated setbacks as winter tightens. After a harsh churn of missed jobs and a burst water pipe, Mrs Byrd accuses him of broken bargains. He vows to repay debts, earns a plumber, and proves his luck has changed by returning to steady work at the electrical works by spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay
Tom
Mrs. Gill
Byrd
Beng
Tuck
Tom Gill
Mrs. Byrd
Grey
Brown
Touth
Minister Wu to the Women at a Beijing Style Reception
Chinese official Wo Ting-Fong attended a mixed gathering and was asked to address the ladies. He joked about wishing to be American so each woman would seem beautiful to him as seen by her countrymen. The toast touched on admiration and the crowd’s reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wo Ting-Fong
Bulldog Jim Seeks New Leg At Union Depot
The Denver Republican reports Jim the dog at the Union depot badly injured when a train ran over his leg a year ago. Tim the brindle bull dog also hobbles on three legs. Jim is to undergo an operation to allow proper healing and will be measured for advanced artificial legs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Unis
Denver Republican
Tim
Union Depot
Jim the depot dog guards the mailroom at the station
A highly intelligent depot dog named Jim lives in the mailroom of the station. He perches on incoming and outgoing trucks and guards loose sacks left on the platform. He deters anyone entering the mailroom when clerks are away and shows unwavering loyalty to the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
No Beggars in Lombardy, Sicilian Province Freitfal Claim
An old Italian travel note describes beggary across regions with contrasts between northern and southern provinces. It asserts no begging in Lombardy and Sicily’s Northern Province freitfal while praising irrigation and abundant crops. The text contrasts Naples and southern areas, denouncing perceived Levantine influence and praising northern agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Naples
Levant
Clever pet monkey causes kitchen mischief
A pet monkey named Jack sneaks into the kitchen and grabs a pan of water from the table while the cook is distracted, causing a small scene of mischief and surprise in the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Varied Travel Tales From Naples To Milan And Oddities
The excerpt sketches Italy’s tourist map from Naples to Lombardy, noting how the north thrives on business while the south relies on visitors. It laments La Scala’s declining prominence, cites a Yale professor’s adder ray, and recalls a neighbor’s pet exploits with a playful cat tale. It closes mentioning Herodotus and a 3,000 year old petroleum spring in Zante.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lombardy
Naples
Pompeii
Vesuvius
Sarrento
Amalf
Rome
Florence
Venice
Genoa
Milan
Turin
Wg Opera
la Scala
The Disobedient Fly Folly
A whimsical tale from Annie Josephine Levi recounts a disobedient fly who longs to roam and seeks better food. He lands on a sticky surface, struggles to free himself, and laments wishing to stay with his mother rather than face danger or conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Josephine Levi
The Smallest Pony at Louisville Exhibition
A seven month old colt weighing 24 pounds and standing 22 inches tall has been shown at Louisville Kentucky for several days. Owned by G. H. Hackstead near Ludlow, Kentucky, the foal was born on a farm near Fountain Ferry park and was deemed worthless at birth weighing about 12 pounds. It has grown very slowly, with two months of notable development yet to occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
G. H. Hackstead
Ludlow
Fountain Ferry Park
Remarkable Miniature Colt Draws Attention at Exhibition
A nearly unchanged height and weight may keep the colt as the world’s smallest horse. The healthy, well formed creature, sired by a mustang pony dam, is described as good tempered yet frisky. It follows its master like a dog and has attracted much attention during exhibitions.
Art of Self-Defense With a Boxing Cat
A Cincinnati Enquirer piece describes kittens mock boxing as a safe, playful lesson in pawwork. It notes how to gently interact, the cat’s quick movements, and how a child can learn to read and counter from watching the feline. It also mentions a Seminole tribe election method using live coal on the wrist as a contest outcome, highlighting cultural details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Enquirer
Jack
Aria
Jean Abe
Intelligent Dog Named General Inspires Nicholas Story
A Bt Nicholas tale by M Fritz Austin centers on a dog named General born July 15, 1885. Described as descended from prize-winning ancestors, the loyal animal learns to respond and “speak” for food, reflecting the author’s fond view of canine intelligence and gentleness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appomatox
M. Fritz Austin
Nicholas
Grant the terrier and the country life memories
Vivid reminiscence of a country home shows Grant the terrier climbing trees and racing with a two year old colt named Ben Roe. Tales describe family bonds with animals, playful games, and a slice of rural life amid humorous vignettes and snippets from a town cafe scene and a newspaper fragment.
Daring operation on Bronx king cobra ends in relief
In Bronx park a curator and keeper performed a perilous abscess removal from the king cobra's left jaw. For nearly 20 minutes the operation placed their hands within reach of the venomous snake. The 18 foot captive, brought from Singapore, fed during the delay as a coach whip snake was offered. Water sprayed over the jaw to moisten the abscess, then tweezers and force were used to extract the abscess. The cobra gulped the donor snake, then settled and slept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronx Park
Ditmar
Bronx
Singapore
Keeper Snyder
Snyder
New York
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Cured of Dandro Ir s by Hair Treatment Mentioned in Montana Letter
Mary Gregovich of Philipsburg Montana writes of recovering from typhoid related hair loss after using Herpicida and noting her scalp and hair improved. The letter, dated November 25 1800, reflects early 20th century remedies and public notices mixed with unrelated clippings and quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philipsburg
Montana
Irs
Mary Gregovich
Phillpsburg
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