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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1903
Page
5
A Washington Gtr column outlines timeless beauty rules for women. It stresses seven nurses: fresh air sunshine warmth rest sleep food and blood aids like exercise or enthusiasm. It warns against overwork late nights harsh baths hard water rough towels and neglecting beauty sleep while urging sunshine laughter and confident demeanor.
Mrs. Philip H. Sheridan, widow of Gen. Sheridan, declares she would rather be widow again than marry another man. She is active and attractive with four children, twins Mary and Louise, and Irene, plus a son Lt. Philip H. Sheridan. She has sold her Washington home, plans a new house at Sheridan circle, and owns a summer place in Nantucket. Also included is a home science tip on cleaning black silk with a potato and alcohol rinse and ironing method.
Indian durries are popular for couch covers due to cheerful colors and bold patterns. They come in dull reds blues greens and golds and are affordable. A large durrie costs about $18. Rain won t injure durries but they should not be exposed to showers as they hold dampness and are unfit to dry for several hours.
Princess Alice of Battenberg and Prince Henry of Greece announce their engagement in a move that startles London society. The bride is Queen Victoria’s granddaughter, with strong naval ties through her Battenberg family. The couple, young and modestly provided, are to be celebrated with a string of dinners as royal preparations begin.
A Housekeeper letter argues against the stereotype of female garrulity, noting both men and women misuse speech. It cites journalism and professions to show speech power is shared, urging against blaming women for verbosity and highlighting equal responsibility for misuse of words.
The item offers home tips on rust removal using lemon and sunlight, plus brief quips about social news and household tasks. It includes playful lines about Vanderpilt, Mc Gabbleton girls, and glassware care, ending with a light exchange on knowing Mrs. Fitz Quiggs and a church tie-in.
A travel correspondent recounts a three day Duluth to Buffalo steamer voyage of the Northern Steamship Company from Buffalo to Duluth. The ocean type vessel, 400 feet long, 8000 horsepower, provides rest, fresh air, varied scenery from Detroit to Mackinac to Soo Canal and Lake Superior. The trip contrasts with Atlantic travel, citing comfort, punctuality, courteous staff, and first class cuisine. The piece closes with a note on Bible English growth and multilingual printing.
An onlooker recalls a chaotic scene as a railway incident escalates with accusations of cruelty and a judge's remark about rising divorces. Witnesses describe voices, jostling, and a fragile attempt at air before the confrontation ends amid blame and concern for treatment.
The Butler family of Frairpoint Miss reports a strange illness in the son of G L Butler. Doctors could not identify the cause and the boy grew worse with night fright and nervous tremors. After using Dodd's Kidney Pills, he improved rapidly and has not troubled them since. The father credits the remedy and urges others to consider it.
A regimental note claimed a soldier was killed in South Africa, but later he reappeared and reported himself. The man died weeks later in hospital from injuries, with the fact conveyed to the sergeant by the regiment’s colonel in a subsequent note.
The Great Northern Railway promotes a round trip to Seattle and Puget Sound points from Chicago at 80.00 and 945.00 from St. Paul with liberal stopovers and a final return by October 15. An extra 0 charge applies for return through California while other railways tout health resorts but GN highlights Washington state industrial opportunities.
A fragmented tale recalls Melly Pitcher and Molly Pitcher bravely serving after a fallen husband. The text hints at wartime heroism and public acclaim, with hopeful lines about a name becoming famous as sailors and lovers reflect on a solemn sea view aboard a steamer.
A garbled one page fragment cites medical tips for hay fever and foot pains, inserts ads for Allen's Foot Ease, and includes scattered quips from periodicals. It references Poe and a manuscript theft, a denture gag, and brief notices from Philadelphia papers around 1900. The text blends ads, jokes, and stray lines without a cohesive story.
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