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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1909
Page
4
The Williston official paper for Williams County dated September 19, 1909, with John A. Corbett as editor and publisher.
A physician says consumption is avoided by deep breathing and full lung use, noting that breathing capacity relates to health. Medical men agree indoor air quality matters and advise opening windows at night and outdoor exercise when possible to refresh the lungs and body.
Thomas A. Edison says airplanes may fail as sport machines but will, within a decade, carry mail at speeds near a hundred miles per hour and perhaps passengers. He foresees aerial navigation on a scale never imagined and warns that future warfare could hinge on new attack means, potentially ending war.
Governor John Burke proclaims October 7, 1909 Durum Day to promote durum wheat. The notice urges North Dakota residents to use durum flour, attend harvest festival events, and showcase edible products made from durum flour at state observances in Fargo.
A thoughtful student voices weighty opinions on flying machines. He argues today’s aircraft may be a first step toward the perfected device envisioned by Edison.
Woman's Home Companion explains turning worn carpets into fluffy rugs. Old carpets are cleaned unraveled and woven into attractive border edged pieces. The process yields inexpensive fluff rugs costing about one dollar per square yard or about twelve dollars for a twelve by nine rug.
The Williams County Bank halted exterior work to expand the basement beneath the bank building. A new front will be added and the space finished in first class style. The room is to be occupied by the Sudanese Abstract Company.
The Williston Commercial Club is a board of trade for business leaders in Williston guiding growth and betterment. It rejects being a social or literary group and includes members of any political or religious background. It has secured the depot location, experimental farm, free mail delivery, and seed grain for farmers, with more projects planned. business men are urged to join.
Poem contrasts different children traits highlighting parental pride. It stresses a parent’s unconditional approval of their own kid despite flaws, ending with a personal blessing for the speaker’s child. The verse references slang, mischief, politeness, and rebellion.
An Eskimo laments losing the old home place as spring sun shines on Stanford University Chap- byline. The fragment hints at a story about displacement or change tied to Stanford University.
Valley City hosts the North Dakota Federation of Women's Clubs annual meeting October 5 6 and 7. The event gathers club women statewide for activities and programs.
Classified notices advertise rooms for rent and land listings via E R Brownson and H D Shep ard Co. Financial services offer second mortgage loans and quick farm loans with no bonus. The Anderson Hardware Co promotes Campbell Heaters as top warm air and hot water units.
Advertisement promises a turnkey home bought by monthly payments equal to rent. Prospective buyers are told they can own a house by paying installments while choosing their own design. No specific location or terms provided.
Myers & Co grain brokers in Rawson Block Room 3 advise Williams county farmers to sell their wheat after a 15 cent drop and forecast a further 5 cent fall. The firm projects continued weakness in prices.
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