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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1906
Page
7
Practical guidance on earth road construction stressing grading with shoulders above center and using a king drag or improvised drag to drain water quickly. A reporter describes a a one and a half mile test, detailing homemade drag construction and timing for best results.
A Farmers' Review writer argues soil fertility declines with continuous cropping. He praises clover to restore humus and nitrogen, improve seed beds, and loosen subsoil. Rotation with clover plus phosphorus is urged. livestock can be limited on high priced land.
The corn root louse is dispersed by ants which collect eggs and store them wintering them, hatching in spring. A study of the communistic relations of ants and other insects shows remarkable displays of reason and intellect.
A New York Times writer recalls a boy on a Manhattan to Coney Island excursion who asked which pirate was the skipper. The piece weaves memory of sea dreamers with a playful riff on a Maine governor Pow ers exchange and a note on Chinese mussel pearl myths.
A Nebraska minister recounts his 1895 stomach trouble from overeating and poor diet. He says switching to Grape-Nuts with cream improved digestion within 24 hours and restored health in weeks. He notes relapses after returning to heavy foods, then improvement again with Grape-Nuts. The ad cites Postum Co. and the slogan There's a reason. Read The Road to Wellville.
Washington advocates oppose the $242,000 yearly free seed program for common garden varieties. Packets cost about two cents each, with members distributing 12,000 packets per district. Critics urge redirecting funds to agricultural colleges and seed value to farmers. William Wolffmith of Washington leads opposition and handles inquiries.
London Times notes a Cape to Cairo raid opening across the Kafue River on a 13-span bridge 100 feet each with bed pillars 16 feet below water. Cape Town to Falls distance 1 908 miles. Broken Hill railhead 347 miles beyond falls. Also mentions fall hat styles and Blumenfeld Locher Brown Co as a leading wholesale millinery house in Milwaukee with up-to-date fashions and aggressive trade.
Switzerland produces more vibrant colors for foods and textiles using faceless dyes, surpassing many nations. The country ranks among top world exporters, especially in Europe, with annual exports about 20 million dollars, mostly to European customers.
Dr. O. M. Fisher of Gig Pool Maryland reports curing his facial eczema started in 1897 using Cuticura Remedies. He, a physician with sixteen years practice, says he prescribes Cuticura Rezolvent and Soap with success and endorses their merits to the world. May 24, 1900.
Gen Mercier who fled Paris to England has not been warmly received there. He delivered a lengthy speech in the French senate arguing the feasibility of invading England.
A New Jersey resident describes severe kidney trouble with back and side pains, dizziness, and burning secretions. After eight boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo she reports full recovery and restored strength and health. The item also notes a Dallas County anecdote about a man attempting suicide and a marital remark.
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