This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1901
Page
3
The Chicago Record-H notes a new mechanical fan called the cold sir that uses a brass and steel frame to blow cool air. The device hums softly, runs up to 4 000 revolutions per minute, and is powered by squeezing scissor-like handles that drive a detachable blade fan. It is pitched as a cheap, portable breeze for barber shops and similar settings.
The article outlines pantry configurations for hygiene and efficiency, suggesting crosswise windows, wire gauze panels, tight partitions, and shelves around three sides to create a compact door pantry. It also describes an affordable outdoor fresh air closet on four tall legs with weatherboarding, holes, and tar bandage to trap pests, whitewashed twice yearly, priced at three to four dollars. It adds tips on odor control using vinegar while cooking cabbage or cauliflower and salt to absorb odors.
Embroidered linen and sateen travel bags form a practical gift set for travelers. Includes bags for soiled clothes handkerchiefs shoes a nightdress case and a sponge bag. The boot and shoe bag is described as more attractive than older style braiding.
A method to mount an adjustable bathroom or room mirror using two small wooden pulleys as axles and a weighted cord. The arrangement lets the mirror rise or lower with the weight, staying at the chosen height, and hides the weight behind furniture for neatness.
A meeting of a girls society weighs strict membership rules versus talent. A charter member frets over an untidy newcomer whose appearance sparks debate on judging by faults. The piece argues habits matter for happiness and usefulness, warning against superficial judgments.
Frederick C. Sibley promotes a device for washing farm wagons that saves labor. A narrow watertight box fits under the wheel after jacking, water is poured in, and the wheel is revolved to wash off dirt faster than using a pail. Trial by the reader is urged.
Gen Roy Stone argues at Parkersburg West Virginia that extraneous taxes borne by farmers through poor public land surveys and road layout raise hauling costs and wasteful spending. He cites hill mud and square corner taxes inflating travel distance and vehicle wear, urging Congress to fund hard roads and remove road-related taxes by mobilizing farmer groups and local legislation.
Dairy and Creamery notes linseed meal gruel with sour pea meal as a substitute for calf milk. An American breeder reports great results from hay tea brewed with oil cake and fine oats, cooled and fed with milk, gradually warming to cold as calves adjust. He claims four to five months old calves fare as well as those fed whole milk.
An old kettle repurposed as a roadside watering trough becomes an ornament and utility. Practical advice warns that mowing and controlling noxious weeds in midsummer saves time and labor, noting the cost of weed growth versus recovery of lost plant value.
Advice on seed collection when it ripens and sowing at the tree. Native species may be sown where grown. Warmer climate seeds may need grove starting and protection during early winters. Arnold Arboretum reports acclimating non natives to endure colder north climates.
Reports from England claim butter merchants are prosecuted for selling butter from America that contains fat not butter fat. The United States government is urged to act firmly to stop adulterated butter exports, as few manufacturers are responsible and suppression now will protect dairy exports and farmers.
A survey of topics includes Spain's claimed wheat superiority, France population shifts since 1850, Cuban affairs, phosphorescent diamonds, cork use in English beer, and rising Canadian exports. It cites Kaunas' city forester, a Washington tomb tree, Pompeii excavation labor estimates, and London floral decoration plans, with miscellaneous figures on populations, trade, and science.
Frank M. Rus sell of Cox Wisconsin believed a newspaper report about Dodd's Kidney Pills and tried them for kidney disease Bright's disease and related troubles. He improved from inability to walk to full energy and the ability to work all day.
A Washington letter from Hon. R W Wilcox, delegate to Congress from Hawaii and the Sandwich Islands, praises Peruna for dyspepsia and catarrh of the stomach. The notice cites doctors endorsing the remedy and urges readers to write Dr. Hartman for free advice from The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus, Ohio.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.