Governor Devine and Lieut. Gov. Devine in North Dakota visits
Governor Devine and Lieutenant Governor J. M. Devine toured summer schools in Mandan and Grand Forks Cass counties. Devine predicted a favorable Republican ticket majority statewide. He noted post convention sentiment cooled and attributed results to party strength rather than individuals.
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Devine
Mandan
J. M. Devine
Tatend
Jie
Grand Forks
Cass Countes
Grand Parks
Jamestown Alert Crowds Corn Claim Great Yields
Jamestown farmers praise corn as the county’s best crop, with reports from Iowa and Southern Minnesota on high yields and proper cultivation. Weather tightness and June sowing boosted prospects, while various local notices mention crop value and endorsements for Chamberlain’s medicines amid unrelated legal and crime items.
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Jamestown
Seoon
Iowa
Minnesota
A Heavy Storm Strikes Valley Saturday Night
A fierce hail storm tore through the valley Saturday night, causing wide damage. Telegraph and telephone service were disrupted and a baggage car on a train was struck by lightning near Bemid. No injuries were reported though trainmen boasted of a rare west lightning strike. The storm also caused deluges and reports of people being struck by electricity with nosebleeds and other effects.
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Barnaville
Bemid
Storm damages rail and depot at Cogewell and neighbors
A cyclone on the Soo line in Lar went county caused damage across Cogewell Nichelson and Towonda. The Cogewell depot was moved from its foundation, fifteen box cars were blown from track at Nichelson, two at Towonda were upset, and thirty telegraph poles between Nichelson and Towonda were wrecked by lightning. Rain and other destruction occurred in the region. In other news a minister credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with curing a severe bilious attack after failed care from a doctor. E. S. Beardsley markets the remedy.
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Cogewell
Nichelson
Towonda
Soo Line
Larwent County
Cogswell
Chamberlain
A. A
Kan
Lin
Win
Beardsley
Springlike prairie scenes described after heavy rains
The report notes fresh growth across the Missouri slope with lush grass and wildflowers renewing the prairies after recent rains. Col. Craw traveled to Chicago for the G A R encampment and praises the future of the region, mentioning his three homesteading daughters near Washiurn. An oil of nasal remedy advertisements follow, promoting Ely's Cream Balm and Fly's Liquid Cream Balm for catarrh with mail order options.
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Col. B
Craw
Chicago
Missouri Slope
North Dakota
Washiurn
Rush the Work Foreman Abott Rushes Depot Project
Foreman Abott orders rapid progress on the new depot with concrete foundation, excavation permits, and a full concrete building. Scaffolding surrounds the structure as walls rise, the grounds will be leveled and grass planted to improve city appearance. An unrelated advertisement promotes Chamberlain's stomach and liver tablets at 25 cents, sold by S. Beardsley.
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Foreman Abott
Chamberlain
Gale
S. Beardsley
Barret Recovered. Forestry Commissioner Returns Home
Friends announce that state forestry and fish commissioner W. W. Barrett has recovered from illness and left the asylum for his home in Jamestown area. He inspected Spiritwood lake fish prior to departure, and will resume duties soon, as his duties had been carried on by his son J. Cooper of Jamestown during his absence.
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HE Asylum
W. W. Barrett
Forestry and Fish
Churles Perry
Barrett
Spiritwood Lake
Threshing Report from Missouri Slope Yields Low
Threshing shows light yields with many fields very spotty. On a 20 acre field four acres yielded 16 bushels per acre while remaining acres averaged four. North of the city rains lift some fields to twelve to fifteen bushels but poor ground trends to four to five bushels. If frost holds, some good hay may come. grass growth is rapid, reaching several inches in height.
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Missouri
Electric Bitters Cured Mrs Brewer Of Scrofula
Four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering. Terrible sores healed, doctors gave no help. The remedy is praised as the best blood purifier, resolving skin ailments and boosting liver kidneys and digestion. Only 50 cents. Sold by P G Remington. Guaranteed.
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Vr. v
Washita
Brewer
P. G. Remington, Drugetst
Excavation Underway At Depot Grounds For New Basement
Work begins today on the depot excavation after a contract was let to Pat Kel- tey. A forty foot basement will be built, with carloads of cement sand and lumber on site. Toreman Abbot is pleased the project moves to active construction.
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Pat Kel- Tey
Toreman Abbot
Beardsley's Clover Root Tea Adverts and Unclaimed Letters
An old newspaper item lists Beardsley druggist Karl's Clover Root Tea claim of improving digestion and liver health with prices 25 and 50 cents. Also included is an advertised letters list from the Bismarck post office for the week ending Aug 25, with names such as Emma Ball Harry Burns Ed Francis Anna Lewis G Moore and J. Smith. Letters will be held for a short period before forwarding or dead letter actions.
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Karl
BE. Beardsley
Fourth Street
Bismarck
Emma Ball
Harry J. Burns
Ed Francis
Anna Lewis
G. Moore
T. R. Remington
Jas, Smith
Agatha G. Patterson
P. M. Areas
Be Pure to Use Mrs Winslow's Soothing Soap
Advertisement for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Soap claiming it soothes teething gums eases wind colic and diarrhea in infants. Price listed as 25 cents per bottle.
Blind cattle plague shocks Jamestown farmer
John Nordean of Jamestown reports a herd suffering mass eye ailments. He notes many cattle go blind in one or both eyes, with some recovery in a couple of months. Theories point to bad water, dust or short feed as possible irritants in the stock.
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Jamestown
John Nordean
Nordean
Novel wedding reported in LaMoure county
A novel wedding is reported to have taken place in LaMoure county. The Jamestown Alert editor Kellogg drifts into prose poetry. Sugar beets seem to be the local issue and crop reports say yields are very light or near failure across several counties. Beardsley and Sinclair are noted figures with unrelated ads for cures.
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la Moure County
Sargent County
Trail County
Kellogg
Jamestown Alert
LaMoure County
Oakes
Wedding at LaMoure County Line Under Prairie Canopy
Principals Richard Mettler and Emma Stehr were married by Justice Kelly. The ceremony took place near the Dickey LaMoure line, then the bridal party returned to the Ellemiate road area for a sumptuous wedding dinner. An ad closes the item for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, promoting its cures.
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Richard Mettler
Emma Stehr
Justice Kelly
Stehr
Dickey County
LaMoure County
Ellemiate Road
Coteaux
Effects of Rain Hit Oakes County Wheat Harvest
Since August first the county recorded six to eight inches of rain making the harvest the wettest in county history. Only one threshing outfit is active Mahlon Winkle was threshing yesterday. Most grain in headed stacks spoiled by moisture. If dry weather fails soon the county wheat yield may fall short of spring expectations. Rain aids corn millet and late potatoes with crops promising immense yields.
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Oakes Republican
Cape Nome letter notes meal prices and appetite tips
In a Cape Nome letter, W T Pertins discusses strangers living well as long as funds last and describes Cafe Royal prices like steak and fish from 1 to 2. A dollar buys a dish. Hood's Sarsaparilla is pitched for appetite and digestion, with Hood's Pills offered as a favorite laxative.
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Nome
W.T. Pertins
Cape Nome
Cafe Royal
Distressing Jamestown Fatal Accident On Prairie Ride
Floyd Hasmer, a bright and healthy boy, died after a prairie chicken hunt when a shot from his gun struck him as he reached for the firearm near Jamestown. Witnesses say he fell from the mower, was carried to Mr. Piercy’s nearby home, and passed away en route or shortly after arrival.
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Jamestown
Floyd Hasmer
Boyd
Floyd
Mr. Piercy
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Endorsed by Toledo Druggists
A historical advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It presents endorsements from local firms West & Traux and Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, praising F. J. Cheney & Co. as honorable and financially able. Claims internal remedy affects blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials free and price ten cents per bottle. Hall's Family Pills also promoted.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney
West & ‘Traux
Walding, Kinnan
Spalding Receives Campaign Invitation from Ohio GOP
Fargo attorney Stambaugh reports a letter from Congressman Spalding currently in Vermont with his family. The Ohio state Republican committee chairman invites him to speak across Ohio during the upcoming campaign, a gesture his Fargo friends view as high recognition of North Dakota’s congressman. Spalding will decide on plans after returning home around September 7.
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Spalding
Stambaugh
Fargo
Congressman Spalding
Vermont
Ohio State Republican Central Committee
Ohio
North Dakota
Do You Know Consumption Is Preventable
An old advertisement asserts consumption is preventable and that neglect in personal crisis worsens illness. It touts Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure with a “positive guarantee” claimed to have endured for over fifty years.
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Shiloh
Beardsley
Fourth Street
Death of Mark Williams Former deputy state land commissioner
The Tribune reprinted Plaindealer material reporting the death of M. L. Williams said to be deputy state superintendent. Believed to be Mark Williams of Nelson county, longtime city resident and ally of the fusion era. The notice notes his local ties and friendships formed here.
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Mark Williams
the Tribune
the Plaindealer
M. L. Williams
Mark Willaims
Nelson County
War Mack recalls Alaska sights and business boom
Jamestown reports Harry Warmack returning to Alaska on Saturday. He describes Dawson and Cape Nome and notes hoards and prices such as four dollars fifty cents a day for board and fifty dollars a month for rooms. He cites a huge royalty driven output and busy supply stores with many clerks. Summers run May to October with mild temperatures and past harsh winters.
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Jamestown
Harry Warmack
Alaska
Dawson
Cape Nomé
Wimmer
Fusionists hold county convention on nomination ticket
Independent Democrats convene this afternoon for county and legislative ticket. The call set for 2 but adjourned until nearly 3 as credentials were reviewed. Dr W A Bentley elected permanent chairman and pledged support for the ticket. Ticket nominees include Senate and Representatives, Sheriff, Treasurer, Auditor, Co Supt of Schools, Register of Deeds, Clerk of Court, States Attorney, Coroner, and Judge of Court, with some positions left to committee.
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Chaftrman Frankeed
John A. Johnson
Arthur Witham
Philip Harvey
W. A. Bentley
Fannie Dunn
Register of Deeds
J. Fortune
B. A. Schwal
Joe Felthausen
Falkenstein
The Appetite of a Goat and Patent Health Ads
An old column advertises Dr. King's New Life Pills for stomach and liver remedy at 25 cents, praising digestion and energy. Also promotes coal deliveries with orders by mail and local price notes. A stray remark notes the decimal system's invention by the Chinese and its global adoption.
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Dr. King
P. C. Remington
Shilor’s Consumption Cure Guarantee and Prices
An advertisement promises a refund if two thirds of the bottle are used faithfully and no benefit is seen, with price options of 25 cents 50 cents and 1.00. E. S. Beardeley, druggist, Fourth Street, offers the remedy. Judge Reagan of Texas has maintained public life sixty years and owns a 500 acre ranch near Palestine in Anderson county, planning retirement as railroad commissioner.
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Shilor
Beardeley
Fourth Street
Reagan
Texas
Palestine
Anderson County
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