Record Heat Tops Nation as Temp Surges
A historic heat wave sets new records with Los degrees reported across counties. The thermometer hit peak levels after 4 p m, marking the hottest day of the season. Weather officials note statewide exposure risks as farmers report losses from storms and heat. Separately, a slave narrative recounts freedom from disease bondage, while local arrests lead to district court detentions over cattle-theft claims and homesteading moves near coal mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heather Morea
Cold Head Restores Taste and Smell Trial
A fragment discusses remedies for cold head and loss of taste or smell, mentioning a product and showing a colonial tone. It then shifts to sheep husbandry in Grand Forks, noting fall opportunities to ship sheep to the valley for fattening on stubble and avoiding wheat shortages. A testimonial about Chamberlain's Cholera Infantum Remedy is included, attributed to Deming Indiana residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pargo Argus
Grand Forks
Gallen
Deming
Ind
Chamberlain
E. S. Bearnsley
Storm Ravages Mayville Home With Enormous Hailstones
A letter from Mrs. John Munroe of Mayville recounts a sudden Grand Forks storm in Traill county. Heavens darkened within moments as hailstones smashed windows and filled rooms with water and mud. Furniture was ruined and a dining room table set for supper shattered dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Munroe
Mayville
Grand Farka
It Saved His Leg at LaGrange Ga by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve
A LaGrange Georgia man suffered a six month running leg sore until Bucklen’s Arnica Salve healed it in ten days. The ad touts Arnica for ulcers wounds burns boils pain and piles and urges purchase from P C Remington. Also mentions homestead entries and timber culture proofs with large land figures and a Hood’s Sarsaparilla endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Danforth
LaGrange
Bucklen
P. C. Remington
Droge
Faunce's Corner
WARMERS COAL ORDERS AND CATTLE BUYERS NEWS
The notice markets coal from C B Yiengst Crofte N D with mail orders. A Dickin son cattle buyers report shows sellers resisting low prices amid poor conditions. Also mentions Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets sold by S S Beardsley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Yiengst
Crofte
N. D
Washburn and Bismarck Link by New Telephone Line
A new telephone line along the Bismarck Washburn and Great Falls railway connected Washburn and Bismarck today. Traffic Manager E H Walker issued a message of congratulations to M H Jewell in Bismarck noting Washburn extends good wishes and praising the bonds uniting the towns.
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Washburn
Bismarck
July Weather Summary From Director Brongon Report
Director Brongon reports July mean temperature above 26 year average with overall July mean near 71 degrees. Highest 101 on July 21, lowest 47 on July 7. Total precipitation around 1.14 inches. monthly totals and yearly comparisons show deficits. Accumulated precipitation deficiency since January 1 stands at about 4.25 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brongon
Weather Bureau
Iss
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim and Reward Offer
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease treated internally to affect blood and tissues. The proprietors offer one hundred dollars for any uncured case and invite testimonials,address J Cheney Toledo Ohio. sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Hull
Cheney
Toledo
Snakes in a Box Prank at Winnipeg Exposition Joke
Grand Forks Herald recounts a Sunday incident where entertainers returning from Winnipeg left snakes in a box on a depot platform. A traveling man, tricked by a hoax, triggered fear in a tramp who feared venom but learned it was a joke as a brakeman’s lantern revealed the snakes. The prankster quietly released the hobo with a taunt.
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Grand Forks
Great Northern
Willie
Scott
Brazil
Twan
Williams man praises Chamberlain remedy for child illness
J H Deak of Williams Oregon says his baby was very sick with the Warthoea and could not be cured with a doctor. As a last resort they used Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which gave immediate relief and a complete cure. For sale by EBS Beardsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Williams
Manchester
Mich
P. C. Remington
J. H. Deak
Williams
Oregon
Chamberlain
Ebs, Beardsey
Hail and Wind Sweep County Severe Storm Strikes
Grand Forks area faced a damaging hail and wind storm with Mayville and Portland reporting heavy rain. Thompson was hit hard with store fronts blown in and floods. a barn housing eight horses collapsed killing one. Several farms suffered losses including homes and acres with injuries reported.
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Grand Forks
Aug
Trails County
Mayville
Portland
Thompson
James Ryan
John Budgett
Martin Charlesworth
John Freeman
M. Neville
Dennis Dorgan
Owen Lavallee
Storm Ruptures Wagon and Rack in Field Crash
In a field scene the storm struck, injuring teams led by M. Spencer and J. M. ONeill along with R. Smith guarding 220 and 320 acres. R. Fox watched the oncoming gust, unhitched his team and lay prone as the wagon and rack were blown apart by the wind. Some insured parcels were affected.
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M. Spencer
J. M. O'Neill
R. Smith
R. Fox
State printing contracts set for ensuing period
State printing commission met in the capitol and opened bids for four classes of work. Bids supported by Tribune at Bismarck, Herald at Grand Forks, Plaindealer Pioneer at Mandan and Argus at Fargo. The Bismarck Tribune awarded first three classes, fourth class to Argus at Fargo.
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State Printing Commission
Falley
Carlblom
Driscoll
Capitol
The
Tribune
Bismarel
Herald
Grand Forks
Plaindealer
Pioneer
Mandan
Argus
Fargo
Bismarck Tribune
Parga
Young Mothers Fight Croup Cure Claims and Insect Notes
An old page highlights a claimed croup remedy 25 and 50 cent sizes by Beardsley druggist describing rapid relief for severe cases. It also notes a Norwood blind college teaching cycles for groups of six to ten, warns about counterfeit DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, and mentions the huge elephant beetle of Venezuela weighing about half a pound.
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Shiloh
Beardsley
Fourth St
Venezuela
Teething remedy and medical notices amid curious items
The item mentions Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething and other remedies like Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets, along with a note about Cycliste and cyclisme accepted as actionary words by the French academy. It also references Siam's crown prince at Oxford who recently had an appendicitis operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Daily Telegraph
Siam
Oxford
Labor Behind Cashmere Shawl Quality Revealed
A historic note explains that four artisans labored for a full year to produce a shawl of top cashmere quality, highlighting the intense craft and dedication involved in luxury textile making.
Escape of State Penitentiary Inmate John O Neill
An inmate named John ONeill escaped from the state penitentiary on the night of August 5. A $50 reward is offered for his capture by Warden Boucher. Described as about 20 years old, 4 feet 8 inches tall, 150 pounds, brown hair, blue eyes, and distinctive scars, he may have left wearing blue overalls and a black skull cap. Authorities have no solid clue on his direction. He previously escaped from the pen a year ago and was recaptured at Glendive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Neill
State Penitentiar
Boucher
State Penitentiary
O'Neill
Glendive
Warden Boucher
Lovehead
Congress
Unclaimed Letters at Bismarck Post Office August 4 1900
List of letters remaining unclaimed at the Bismarck post office for the week ending August 4 1900 including Albert W Anne Adolf Giovannoni Geo Knudtson Joseph Moore W McLaughlin C J Maguire Wm Samborski O A Tye Charlie Wood Harrie Ward and note that letters will be held 21 days before being sent to the dead letter office. Also mentions advertising fees and date of this letter.
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Bismarck Post Ofice
Albert W. Anne
Adolf Giovannoni
Geo. Knudtson
Joseph Moore
W. McLaughlin
C.J. Maguire
Wm. Samborski
O. A. Tye
Charlie Wood
Harrie Ward
Agatha G
Patterson
P. M. Eee
Cure for Sick Headaches Promoted by Clover Root Tea
An advertisement touts Karl's Clover Root Tea as a cure for sick headaches, claiming it swiftly heals overworked women. It promises a money back guarantee if unsatisfactory and lists Beardsley Drugstore on Fourth Street as the seller with a price of 25 cents plus 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Beardsley
Fourth Street
Vlas
Karl
Beardsley
Fourth St
Lea
Parlfer
Desue
Broney
DeWitt
Shiloh
Plateaus and fields near land under cultivation
A fragment notes farmers marking parcels as near the land they till. The text hints at mapping plots to improve cultivation plans and resource allocation. No further names, dates, or places are stated.
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Tages
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Iverson Hoys
Andres Almar
Jacob Koenig
Emanuel Knight
Ludwig Haux
Lenhardt Barrett
M. Muldenhower
McDonial
J. M. Lloyd
Fexgenden
Desiree Ranird
Movie
May
Sara
Viola
Craw
Col BE
Li Crow
Sitterlind
Wilton
Grand Rapids
Sinh Quwiier Fi Torn
Mallya Tb
Tress County
Avani Juanes
Mangia
Tnemi Ak
Armen
Datel
Avnet
Ely
Chicago
Srecanss Druggist
Jely
Hood
E'nince’s Corner
Dickingon Press
Towm
Dickinson
State Printing
India
America
Garaud
Lyons
Norwood
Ike DeWitt
O’neill
Bucores
Japan
Marriage License Bureau of
Philadelphia
United States
Canada
Odd Fellows
Siberia
Engling Shire
W.M. Field
F. R. Little
Crofte, N. D
Little's Farm
Tom Lincoln
Austin Logan
T.h.bly
Path St
Minneapolis
Minn
Snoom
Dakota
Tex
Turkey
Greece
Ctuh
New Mexico
Atlantic
Pacific
Great Lakes
Gulf
WAITE
Fairbanks, Morse & Co
ST. Paul
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