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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1916
Page
7
Farmers face a trade off between alfalfa seed and hay yields. In wet years like 1915 and 1916 seed crops decline, so harvesting for hay is advised. If late rains threaten seed flowers, cut for hay even if flowering is advanced. Also notes on sanitary dairy practices and wary of fake Rural Credits stock solicitors.
North Dakota Farmer notes the average dressing percentages for hogs cattle and sheep. Hogs average 75 percent, cattle 58, and sheep 48, with ranges 65 to 85 for hogs 48 to 70 for cattle and 44 to 56 for sheep. Differences stem from inclusion of parts in carcass weight and anatomy.
Joseph E Wing argues soil is a living laboratory where bacteria feed plants. He notes air in soil sustains beneficial microbes and that drainage plus deep plowing, even beyond three inches, can quadruple crop yields when paired.
Editor of Louisiana Agriculate College urges readers to keep a ladder ready for roof fires. He cautions that many blazes begin on rooftops from sparks and says a bucket of water can stop early flames.
A farmer, far from idle, combats cold and snow from dawn. He feeds hogs and calves, tends cows, milk, fixes gear, and fights through fences to fetch scattered livestock. After hard labor he faces taxes with a quiet, weary reflection.
The poem lines from the New York Times evoke how each season stirs romantic thoughts in a man. It contrasts spring heat with summer, autumn, and winter moods, echoing a classic literary reflection on love.
The state canvassers have completed the official tally of June primary votes for state offices. The state board reports totals for the several candidates as determined by the canvass.
A humorous verse by Walt Mason portrays a frustrated father who roars at every shortfall of the weekly paper. He scolds editors for catering to social columns and says he will “put them wise” if given a day off.
A compact patriotic verse urges rejection of hate and greed and calls for service to flag and country. The piece promotes faith in national meaning and discourages war talk while warning against dishonor from distant lands.
Sheridan County brief notes a light primary vote in Plentywood with 873 total ballots cast and 128 by women. The partial ballot list shows Republican and Democratic races for judge, representative, county commissioners, and various county offices along with candidate tallies.
Notice announces foreclosure sales on two North Dakota mortgages. W H McIntosh mortgages plus Barnes Brothers inc mortgagee items are to be sold at the Williston court house on September 30, 1916, to satisfy sums due including principal interest taxes and costs. Additional notice to creditors names Clarence Eckert as administrator with a September 7 1918 first publication date.
An ordinance amends Ordinance No. 140 governing the Pioneer Oil and Gas Company facilities for laying constructing and maintaining mains service lines and other utilities in Williston. It adjusts district boundaries within ten miles, extends or clarifies tax and service rules, and sets updated sections for pipes and extensions. Dated May 2. Craven presides over the city board.
Public notice announces sealed bids for Improvement District No. One project in Williston North Dakota including paving and waterworks with plans on file. Bids must include Five Hundred Dollar bid bond, be certified by a bidder, and arrive by the stated deadline. the city reserves the right to reject any bid.
Notices record mortgage foreclosures and multiple homestead filings in North Dakota and Williams County. Documents name assignees A. Hurvituin and Gara Trothers Incorporated, and list dates from 1912 to 1916, with sale at the Williston court and assignee attorney A. W. Gray. Also includes several 1916 land patent filings and proof of residence notices for Williston area claimants.
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