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Williston Graphic in Williston, North Dakota
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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1911
Page
2
Twin Butte Residents Visit and Farm Threshing Plans
Ferdinand Lyonais of St. Paul District Alberta visits Twin Butte and tends his farm. Fred Smith Anthony Gelina and Hialmar Olstead left for Wild Rose to thresh. Marek Keller and William Keller departed for Tioga to thresh. Phylias Lyonais and Mrs Gelina spent a day in town with hay and errands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Lyonais
St. Paul
Alberta
Fred Smith
Anthony Gelina
Hialmar Olstead
Wild Rose
Marek Keller
William Keller
Tioga
Mrs Eben Olson Visits Daughter in Cottonwood Lake Area
Mrs Eben Olson spent the summer at Willow Bunch Saskatachewan and visits her daughter Mrs Myron Bolley of Cottonwood Lake. Ole Holme and Ivan Uldahl drove to Cottonwood Lake Thursday. Isabel Mattock called on Mrs Jens Paulson and Mrs Skogan who is keeping Holme brothers houses during tall work. Christopherson and crew began threshing last Tuesday at Jens Poulson's place.
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Eben Olson
Willow Bunch
Saskatchewan
Myron Bolley
Cottonwood Lake
Ole Holme
Ivan Uldahl
Isabel Mattock
Jens Paulson
Skogan
Holme Brothers
Tono.Christopherson
Jens Poulson
Spring Coulee Chatter Notes Local Moves and Visits
Mrs Earl Hatt of Dodson Montana visits Mrs A Hyatt this week. Mr Williams returns from hospital in Williston. Cottrell gains new separator and plans threshing. Mr and Mrs Foster move to Williston. Miller to grade rural route hill. Ladies Aid to meet and hold church fair October 7 with oysters for pastors salary. Walter Mitchell moves to his claim for winter. Hess couple relocate to Larimore North Dakota. A Hyatt travels to town for Jas Brandt shop work. Hyatt visits Williston. Asher Hyatt proves up on his claim.
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Williams
Williston
Cottrell
Foster
Miller
Ladies Aid
Walter Mitchell
Frank Hess
Larimore
N. D
A. Hyatt
Jas. Brandt
Mrs. Hyatt
Asher Hyatt
Sand Creek News Briefs include school start and social invites
Sept 19 notes announce Sand Creek school opening with Miss Fay Logan as teacher. Local visits include J J Larson threshing for R C Snook, Leonard Logan improving after hospital, and church preaching by Rev Hollett on Oct 1. Socials mention visitors from Trenton and McKenzie, plus wedding bells and bell at Tande District No 2 school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand Creek
Chester Ashwill
P. G. Head’s
Rev
Hollett
Williston News Notes On Local People And Prices
Miss Elizabeth Young and Mrs Vern McMurrin were Williston shoppers Saturday. John Slind opened a coal mine north of C J Cooks to sell coal at 1.50 per ton. Marcus Johnson will furnish coal and wool for school No 1 at 850, Oscar Mortensen for school No 2 at 45, John R Schaffer for school No 3 at 70. Threshing crew excitement as Les Wilde’s team ran away. Delarme brothers and Roberts’ horse helped recapture.
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Elizabeth Young
Vern McMurrin
Williston
John Slind
C. J. Cooks
Marcus Johnson
Oscar Mortensen
John R. Schaffer
Les Wilde
Delarme Brothers
Roberts
Les
Miss Zella Francis Returns to Lead Garden Valley School
Garden Valley notes Sept 13 report Miss Zella Francis coming from Minneapolis to teach at the G V school. This week the school opens with twelve enrolled and aims to grow after threshing. Local residents, church services, and farm work fill the community’s early autumn days.
Maine victory praised in prohibition era tributes
The piece lauds Maine for a second victory for the American home amid national and international debate on prohibition. It cites Neal Dow prayers answered, urges support for statewide laws, and notes North Dakota’s thanks for resisting repeal efforts. It ends by recommending Bergman Dickson Land Co for land sales or loans.
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Earth
Neal Dow
Maine
North Dakota
Atlantic
Civilia
sWorld
National
Dormitory of North Dakota Ag college faculty answers cow dairy questions
North Dakota Agricultural College faculty members respond to dairy and farm engineering queries. Topics include preferred dairy cattle breeds Holsteins Jerseys Guernseys Ayrshires Red Polled Shorthorn, grain binder corn cutting, butter salt levels, tile depth for drainage, colic treatment, crop rotation, crabapple blight and safe tree varieties.
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North Dakota Agricultural College
North
W. B. Richards
Goat Honored In Switzerland For Dignity Of The Animal
In a Swiss tradition described as unique, the goat is placed on a pedestal above humans. Anyone offending or mistreating the goat faces fines and possible jail, reflecting strong national sentiment toward the animal.
Goat on a High Plane Rule: Fines for Damaging Intruding Animal
A colonial yard rule states that a person who bounces rocks or clubs at an trespassing goat must pay a fine of 30 cents. If a goat blocks a rail line the train must stop until the animal is moved peacefully.
Growing Oats Method Shared by Experienced Grower
A writer in an exchange describes a cultivation method for oats. The process includes breaking ground into close furrows, smoothing ridges with a pointed shovel, spreading 200 pounds of fertilizer per acre, and sowing oats so those on ridges roll into furrows. An old sled is used to weatherboard and crush clods, leveling the field as it is drawn.
Broody Hens Jail Advice From 1900s Guide
After two to three days on the nest the hen may be confined in an airy coop or pen that allows exercise but blocks nesting. Feed her lightly and provide ample water. A small coop with a fat bottom and good air circulation serves as a humane jail for the broody hen.
Raspberry varieties thriving in varied climates
The Cumberland raspberry is rising in popularity and yields abundant berries. Gregg performs well in milder winters. Kansas growers favor northern plantings, while Cumberland blackcap adapts to less severe winters.
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Cumberland
Moisture Can Be Bottled In Soil By Mulching
A farmer notes that moisture stored in moist soil can be saved by forming a soil mulch. Stirring the surface reduces evaporation, keeping about an inch of water per week in the soil. This method warms the soil and improves moisture for the growing season.
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Fes
Water for Little Chicks Drinking Fountain Diagram
A Northwest Farmstead sketch describes a DIY chick water fountain. It instructs driving nails and cutting boards to assemble a small upright stand with a bottle mounted under a mouth open to allow water flow. The design uses a baking powder can cap to regulate waste and conserve water for young birds.
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Saya
Good Silage Crop Mix Proves Richer in Protein
A blend of peas sunflowers and corn yields silage with higher protein than corn alone and is eaten eagerly by livestock.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Twin Butte
Phylias Lyonais
Rudler
Earl Hatt of
Dodson, Mont
Arthur Hatt
Montana
Alta and
Alma Hyatt
Henry Harrison
Leonard Logan
J. J. Larson
R. C. Snook
C. E. Logan
Julia Peterson
Mrs. Mathistad
McKenzie
Chester Logan
Mrs. Wm. McCrony
Tande Dist
Graphic
Lena Ramey
Mollie
Nellie Larsen
Wild Rose School
Miss Young
James Helland
Canada
Ida Slind
Ole Lee
John McGrath
F. R. Frederickson
Ole
Garden Valley
Zella Francis
Minneapolis
G. V. School
McWilliams
Mabel Elliott
Clark’s
Vande Berg
Sherland
Aiey’s
Nels Lundell
Vande
Ernest
Rose Hill
Chas. West's
Rev. Hollett
A. Elliott
Orin Hamilton
Gladys
Bergman-Dickson Land Co
J. H. Sheppard
Agricultural Department
G. L. Martin
R. M. Dolve
L. van Es
R. O Donoghue
C. B. Waldron
Marths
Florence and Whitney
Switzerland
Board Square
Palmer’s
Williston Drug CO
Williston State Bank
General Banking
Westby
A. J. Stapne, V-Pres
Sesena
Ile the Macey Ee
Miles
John A. Corbett
Pingree
Greengard Brothers
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