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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1897
Page
2
Williston Graphic reports from Williston Minnesota with Corstan as publisher. Brief items note local happenings and public notices in the North Dakota area.
An obituary-poem frames a widow and her son Patsy who uncover burglars tied to Morton the reporter. They trap two thieves using a silver basket and handcuffs, then seize a breaking news moment for Morton's rise to a regular role at The Morning Moon.
In a dawn-stirred scene Patsy O’Brien recounts office drama at The Morning Moon. Morton the extra reporter faces hardship from burglary news and a hostile regular staff led by editor Colley Thompson. Mother’s plan to help Morton stirs workplace tensions and moral lessons.
A Philadelphia Times column uses a humorous catechism about husbands and wives to illustrate why many marriages fail. It questions the logic of women asking where husbands are going and why they must go out, ending with a jab at marital friction and dissatisfaction.
Farmers praise tub rilos silos built from two by nix scantling. Bevelled edges ensure airtight joints, reducing leaks and shrinkage. Tar coatings with coal tar or gas tar mixtures help exclude air, while Trinidad asphalt blends extend roof and silo protection. caution about fumes for workers.
The article argues feeding cows at pasture with corn is beneficial, noting pasture lowers the need for high-protein supplements. It explains corn provides energy and, with pasture, yields a favorable nutritive ratio, suggesting soaking and feeding corn to cows and observing milk flavor after a few days.
In Cheboygan Michigan, G. D. Rollo argues against the belief that bad roads benefit nearby farmers or country merchants. He contends that good roads increase farm estate value and reduce living costs by enabling free intra continental exchange, ultimately benefiting the greatest number. Bee that ap suckers are growing from the roots of the fruit trees.
Guidance on pruning thinning and soil care for orchards and berries. Use wash tub suds as fertilizer, hardwood and coal ashes as mulch, remove old canes and diseased plants, and time thinning and cultivation for best fruit quality and yield.
A Youth's Companion article argues for broad tires on farm wagons to protect soft roads, noting long term savings in labor and costs. It discusses road repair costs, access to markets, increased draught efficiency, and the initial resistance due to upfront expenses while urging rural communities to invest in better roadbeds and wider wheels.
A vintage description explains a wood craft road grader using a simple mold board and iron edge plate. It notes team work with a chain or rope, soil leveling, and regulation by evener hooks. The device is cheap to build and cost one dollar.
In a Chicago Chronicle snippet, a man named Frost testifies in Severson’s court while a comically bungled defense unfolds. The prisoner claims his pipes and family quarrels led to a bizarre incident, with a harsh judge ordering caution as the case is discharged.
Novelty booklet issued monthly by C. D. B. Martin, manager of Passenger Traffic, showcases halftone illustrations and reading material. It promises to include a list of names and addresses of every passenger and freight agent, packed with attractive contents and a magazine size format.
In the White Mountains a petrified body found in the valley triggers inquiries about the deceased’s identity. The New Yorker notes a hiring dispute involving a waiter and a tip, while a judge remains noncommittal.
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease powder relieves painful swollen feet. It eases tight new shoes and cures sweating, callouses, hot tired aching feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Trial package free. Write to Allen's Olmsted LeRoy NY.
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