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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1910
Page
4
The Williston Graphic, published weekly in Williston North Dakota, lists its weekly masthead details and publication format noting weekly Thursday release and second class mail status.
Williston North Dakota reports date and issue number as the daily ledger entry for September 8 1910, labeled No 11, detailing the publication sequence in the local paper.
A historical note states the common house fly is the deadliest animal, spreading typhoid fever cholera infantum tuberculosis by carrying germs from manure privy vaults and filth onto food. It warns flies contaminate food and emphasize keeping them out of homes to protect health especially for babies.
The Fargo Forum reports Missourians are buying dairy cattle in North Dakota and nearby states to ship south for Missouri dairymen. They aim for 100 carloads at about 35 dollars per head, risking scarcity of forage and higher prices later. North Dakota dairy expansion hinges on retaining cattle, not selling.
Albert Lee, a separator man living near Squires, suffered severe injuries when his hand was caught between a belt and pulley. The accident tore flesh from the thumb to the elbow, broke both bones, and caused burns. He was taken to Williston for treatment and hospital care, with hope his arm may be saved.
A Graphic reader shares a letter from a friend in the east lamenting missed chances to move to Williston. He recalls regret for not coming west to the city, choosing a meat market venture instead, and now faces a dawning realization of a near dead line.
Weather is scorching yet the man ignores the heat and jokes about returning to the country. He contemplates selling his Williston meat market to seek opportunities elsewhere, pondering whether to live in hope or despair.
G E Yonker of Harvey has opened an auto livery in the city and is prepared to make trips anywhere using Ford cars. For service, call 67.
A chimney fire at the Wittmeier addition cottage occupied by A. B. Cary and family yesterday noon caused excitement but was checked quickly with little damage. Firefighters kept the blaze from spreading and no injuries were reported.
An exam for railway mail clerks is set for October 5 at the Williston post office. North Dakota has a shortage of eligibles. Applicants may request blanks and information by writing to J M Shoemaker, Sect. 8th dist civil service board, St Paul Minn.
A shopper notes that a tiny retail space cannot showcase half the stock and argues advertising should fill available room. The piece urges choosing adequate storefronts to maximize visibility and sales potential.
Rates for professional cards start at 75 cents per month for one inch. Cards larger than one inch are charged by the inch, at the rate applied to one inch cards.
The tale recounts Little Jim Sullivan and Colonel Mike Padden at an East Side hall with two young women. They share exactly one dollar and plan four oyster stews at a quarter each. A girl asks for catchup as they divide the bill, revealing a lighthearted mischief in a political era.
A misstep spoils a stew as a beauty character declares the mistake and orders a fresh serving. Little Tim spots a dollar wad and redirects the ruined dish to Colonel Mike, who prefers oyster stew with catchup. Mike accepts the change, taking his medicine.
Advice warns against buying shoes needing stretchwork as uppers peel away from soles. Recommends ample leather at the ball of the foot so no stretching is needed and the foot rests comfortably the moment the shoe is worn.
A shopper notes a key principle: a store that cannot deliver value cannot sustain advertising. The remark frames advertising as a reflection of value, suggesting buyers should factor a seller’s value claims into purchasing decisions.
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