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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1905
Page
7
An illustration presents a ground plan for a hog house measuring 24 by 50 feet. The two story design is noted as comparatively easy to build with the second story planned for corn storage. The structure is described as in use on the farm of J. G. Palmer.
A horse expert urges cleanliness as the first step to improve rough manes and tails. Use soap and water, periodic root dip with one part spiritous solution to fifty parts warm water, and avoid damaging practices like currycombs. Comb and brush carefully, avoid plaiting the tail, and dry hair after washing.
Farm Journal offers guidance on feeding horses hogs and goats to maximize growth and profits. Emphasizes regular judicious feeding for pigs and brood sows and notes copper sulfate as a remedy for pig scours. Recommends Angora goats for land clearing and income, plus selecting breeding animals with stable temperaments.
W S Armstrong of New Jersey argues for English style feeding of Western lambs to produce thick lean mutton with a distinct flavor. His plan uses turnips, roots, hay, and mixed feeds, with movable fences and two to three months feeding to boost weight and quality for New York markets. He cites costs, logistics, and returns, noting soil enrichment and potential tobacco and barley rotations. He references his English farming heritage and experience supplying London, aiming to prove viability near New York City.
London faces a growing revival as a marble mosque is planned near the Thames at Lambeth. R Williams, adviser from the khedive’s court, has drawn Arabesque designs while Shah of Persia, the khedive of Egypt, and the amir of Afghanistan subscribe funds. The project envisions a monastery for English missionary training and a college for Moslems with reduced fees, backed by Indian rulers and princes.
General Thomas H. Barry named next president of the War College in Washington. He returns from Manchuria to assume duties, a West Point graduate of 1873 with service in the Seventh Cavalry and First Infantry. He long served in California, supervised state guard armories, and led troops in the Philippines. Also notes on Norway pay days and a Massachusetts private art collection by G. W. W. Smith rivaling major museums.
The Rev H M Marshall of Denver notes 31 years of service with 5000 baptisms 3500 funerals and 1700 weddings. A Korean Confucian head has embraced Christianity, while Lord Radstock and Rev H E Rauch influence missions. J C Simmons recounts southern coast church roots as he turns to autobiography. John Wanamaker donates 100000 for Christian Association houses in Kyoto Peking and Seoul after prior gifts in Madras and Calcutta.
A Calcutta based society has been formed to protect wild animals. Other items note gloves for sleeping car attendants in Germany, British Columbia abolishing wigs in official attire, army efficiency efforts in Britain and France, and the theft of 37 typhoid inoculated rabbits from Saarbruck’s bacteriological institute.
Brief quotation shows a wry Philadelphia Press quip on raffles and self care. The speaker notes the raffle will surely go to a man who does not shave himself, reflecting humor and social observation of the time. The exchange captures a playful aside on prize distribution and vanity.
A passenger from England proclaims the pie a masterpiece at a remote station lunch counter. He declares he will marry for such talent, prompting amusement as a Chinese cook is introduced and the train car fills with laughter.
The article praises Nickel Plate Railroad’s passenger service noting colored porters in uniform, attentive service for ladies and children, excellent dining and sleeping cars, and no excess fares. It lists La Salle Street Chicago departures and J Y Calahap as general agent contact for tickets and space. It ends with a quotation about aviation risks from the Kansas City Journal.
In the wake of Portesmough peace talks and a Russia Japan treaty, Chicago and North Western is rushing a large equipment order for the Overland Limited. The railroad expects heavy Pacific Coast traffic from anticipated commercial expansion, signaling a busy period for 1905.
Mrs Wright of 172 Main Street Haverhill Mass reports severe 1898 illness with back pain dizzy spells irregular urinary flow and painful monthly periods. She says Dogas Kidney Pills helped immediately and after three boxes cured her permanently, per Yester Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Sold by dealers at 60 cents a box.
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