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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1903
Page
2
In the Williston Graphic a poem by Theodosia Garrison centers on working life and pride in labor. The speaker asks for meaningful work, peace in a well done task, and a fair share of a world that shines with youth and nature. The piece conveys a call to diligent toil over grand ambitions.
Dr. Hudson and Miss Cartwright face a moral crisis as past loves collide over money and guilt. Helen's urgent appeal revives Marvin, revealing deception about a bank theft and a suicide. In a sobering night light, Helen forgives and chooses life with Hudson as spring dawns.
A Tribune-quoted lecturer derides aimless thinking and quotes a test of 85 women and 10 men on their thoughts. The findings show many ponder daily worries or shopping, while a few plan schemes or seek revenge. The piece argues purposeful thinking drives progress and cites a related rail accident report noting rising fatalities and injuries in the quarter.
South Orange residents report a mosquito surge after crude oil treatments intended to curb the pest. Citizens blame the oiling of streams for a spike in bites, disturbed sleep, and upset cows whose milk tastes of the oil. Local druggists profit from repellents as churchgoing residents struggle to sit through services.
Two young women in New York have become stock brokers, one a former school teacher and the other with an uptown office. Both are described as discreet and businesslike, earning money in their new roles. The note touches on women in finance and contrasts with male colleagues.
A detailed survey traces lanterns from ancient perforated metal cylinders to elaborately carved house lanterns in teak and ebony. It notes Chinese and Japanese street lanterns indicating status, and describes modern converts using incandescent bulbs to illuminate mosques and temples, with bead strands, bells, glass pendants, and floral festoons.
An American traveler with years in South America discards feared legends of giants like anacondas and boas. He describes natives' calm views, slow movement, and non ferocity. He recounts a 24 feet 6 inch anaconda measured near Iquitos after a camp encounter.
A New York youth visiting Virginia wrote a private message on a postal card using shorthand. The postmaster, an old cobbler, chased him after he mailed it, exclaiming he could not read the message. The tale comes amid post office investigations.
Irene E Lario of Denver Colorado endorses Doans Kidney Pills claiming backache relief since 1899 and urges a free trial mailed to any US address by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Pills priced 50 cents per bar available from druggists nationwide.
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