Rumors of Boer Settlement Along the Great Northern Line
Reported rumors claim 741 Boer families will settle along the Great Northern and Northern Pacific routes from St Paul to western states. Authorities caution secrecy amid competition among locales in North Dakota Montana Washington and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NLP
U.N
St Maul
Great Northern
Mehits
Lourenzo Marques
Americ
Paelie
Liege
North Dakota
Mojtana
Heliy
South
Arriva
Typhoid Fever to Pneumonia Relief by New Discovery
Hannibal resident J B Billy narrowly escaped death from typhoid fever that progressed to pneumonia and lung collapse. After failing to improve, he used Dr King’s New Discovery, reporting rapid relief and full recovery. The medicine, touted as the surest cure for lung trouble, comes in 50 cent and 1.00 dollar sizes with free trials at P O Remington’s drug store and a guarantee on every bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My. J. B. Billy
Hannibal
Dr. King
P. O. Remington's
Litchville boom fuels rapid town growth and conflicts
Litchville grows on the Casseltan Dickey extension with two banks under construction and new stores. Casey of Fingal Hagen of Abercrombie clash over plans delaying progress while a hotel hardware and several shops go in. A Buffalo party buys a drug store site and road work stalls await railroad completion. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litchyville
Litchville
Casseltan-Dickey
Messrs
Casey
Fingal
Hagen
Abercrombie
LaMonte
Anl
Furniure
Buffalo
Bros
Nulway Company
Astin
Resolutions Honor Senator Cushman K. Davis of Minnesota
North Dakota citizens in Bismarck publish resolutions praising Cushman K. Davis United States senator from Minnesota. They commend his intellect, leadership, and public service while offering condolences to his widow Mrs Davis and to Major H N Davis and his family, noting the national impact of his career.
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Minelliaens
Bismarck
Logy Tell
Northwest
Wayne
Senator Davis
Rey
A. A. Joss
John F. Wallace
A. Currie
B. Kitte
M. H. Jowell
A. Wile Diams
Anderson
Hare
A. N. Uestie
Baler
Moorhouse
John Sutherlund
J. M. Bartholomew
Alfred Wallin
W. H. Winchester
Wim. A. Bentley
Asia T. Patterson
F. H. Register
John Yegen
M. M. Cook
Henry Tatley
Cashman K. Davis
United States
Minnesota
Nisnarek
Nortch Dakota
Davis
Sta
Great Northwest
Senatey Cushman K. Davis
Renator Davis
Aiia
Maj. H. N. Davis
Trey
Cushman Kellogg Davis
Cushman K. Davis
No Right to Ugliness Promotes Electric Bitters
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as the best medicine to regulate stomach and kidneys and purify blood. It claims the tonic strengthens nerves, improves complexion, and transforms a run-down woman into a healthy, attractive figure. Sold for 10 cents at Remington's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P, C. Remington
Hudson Bay Buildings and Mail Route Extension
The Devils Lake to Tort Tot ten mail route is extended 12 miles to Oberon on the Northern Pacific line, boosting traveler service. Rumors say the old Hudson Bay buildings, once a post traders’ store and soldiers’ hostelry, may reopen as an Episcopal hotel linked to an Indian trader’s lodge, with a modern mission planned for the reservation. The department aims for liberal policy to invite competition and foster closer relations between natives and whites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Bay
Washington
Devils Lake
Oberon
Northern Pacific Railroad
Office of Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Hall's Catarrh Cure Sold By Drugstores
Catarrh is presented as a constitutional disease requiring internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is described as internally effective, not a quack medicine, prescribed by top physicians, combining tonics and blood purifiers to reach mucous surfaces. Testimonials offered. price 75 cents.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Jackman Sells Kidder County Ranch to Iowa Stockmen
J J Jackman sold his Kidder county ranch to Horine and Stewart of Iowa. The 14 acre property includes 300 tons of hay, several horses and 400 sheep and lambs. The buyers plan to add 2000 ewes and spread sheep operations widely while Horine plans to move to Bismarck and pursue a residence purchase. Jackman will remain locally and continue in business.
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Kidder County
Iowa
J. J. Jackman
Horiie
Stewart
Towa
Horine
Bismarck
Alexander Hughes
H. A. Thomas
Jackman
Strange land news of a potential land acquisition
A report from Turtle Mountain country notes a traveler inspecting the region and considering acquiring interests there. Also appears a market style advertisement for Bucklen's Arnica Salve, praising its cures for eruptions, ulcers, boils, cuts, burns, and other ailments, priced at 25 cents a box. Sold by P. Remington, druggist.
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Turtle Mountain
Bucklen
Remington
Gratitude Letter From Widow Emma Spoonam To Maccabees
Emma Spoonam widow of Edwin B Spoonam thanks Capital Tent No 18 Bismarck and the World Maccabees for prompt payment of the life benefit after her husband died from a fall while painting an elevator at Mandan Weeks ago. She notes the aid helps care for her child, returns the receipt, and blesses the order.
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Spoonam
THE
Maccabees
Emma Spoonam
Mandan
Volga
Capital
Bismarck
N. D
Bir Knights
Edwin B. Spoonam
New Life Pills Promised Safe Relief From Digestive Ailments
An old advertisement touts Dr. Aing’s New Life Pills as gentle and effective for headaches and constipation, contrasting them with harsh mineral pills. It notes price at 26 cents and urges readers to avoid calomel croton oil or alo es pills, claiming rapid relief with a breeze like ease. Also lists undelivered mail items at Blemark post office with names and a 1900 date, instructing ad recipients to claim letters and reference advertised status.
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Chas, Bennert
Mercher Bachmeyer
J. A. Graham M
Malgus
John Ostraind
John Shrek
Elsie Smith
John M. Smith
Agatha G
Patterson
P. M
December Weather Data From Bismarck Over Twenty-Five Years
Historical compilation from the Weather Bureau notes at Bismarck covering December. It records mean temperatures, extremes, precipitation, snowfall, and cloud cover including warmest and coldest months, and daily wind directions and speeds. Also advertises Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and related digestive product claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Congress Debates Army Reorganization and Ship Subsidy
Washington reports detail Senate actions on credentials and a five member Supreme Court for the Philippines, plus an army reorganization bill and Cuba postal funds inquiry. In the House, O Connor’s credentials were resolved and a centennial Capitol ceremony bill advanced. A publicity note invites urgent help for dangerous coughs with One Minute Cough Cure.
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House
Senate
Washington
Pettigrew
Cuba
Frye
Jones
Arkansas
Hepburn
Iowa
O'Connor
Bailey
Texas
Devries
California
Cannon
Milnais
Appropriations Committee
National Capitol
Parliament Meets in London for Speaker Vote
London opens with the election of a speaker as the new Parliament convenes. A separate notice touts One Minute Cough Cure for coughs and lung diseases, and an ad-woman’s convention in Wisconsin is reported with details of meetings and an army canteen debate. Also an advertisement for T H Bly M D offering women’s disease guidance and home confinement services.
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Peron
B. 8
Beardsley
Fourth Street
London
Gully
T. H. Bly
M. D
Fourth Street South
Minneapolis
Hot Battle Reports Heavy British Losses in War Theater
London dispatch from Kitchener to the war office cites heavy casualties in the fighting north and east of the Bloemfontein area near Pretoria. British Colonel Lloyd killed, ten officers wounded, thirteen men killed, fifty nine wounded. Battle location indicated as forty miles east of Pretoria.
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Boprs
London
Kitchener
War Office
Bloemfontein
Broonkhurat-Spruit
Lloyd
Pretoria
Land Office November Entries and Land Claims
Land office business for November shows homestead entries totaling 100 cash entries 10 homestead proofs and 1 soldier s homestead filing. Total area appropriated about 20000 acres with receipts near 3200 dollars. Store room for rent at one location in Mandan no liquor Cary.
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Land Office
iMandan
LN. Cary
Proposals for Additions and Utilities at Standing Rock Agency
Notice for sealed proposals dated Nov 4 1900 invites bids for erection of dormitory laundry building shop water and sewer system and removal of certain buildings at Standing Rock Agency North Dakota. Bids due 2 pm Dec 8 1900 with plans at multiple warehouses and offices including Chicago New York Omaha Milwaukee Minneapolis and other regional exchanges.
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Department of the B
Indian Alfauzton
Standing Rock
North
North Dakota
U. S
Jolnson Ste Chicago
U.8
Wooster St
New York
Muilders & Tendexe’ Exchange
Omahn
Neb
O € Radars’ Exchange
Milwaunee
Western Manufacturers’ Association
Minn
Malywatsstines
Ailwankes
Wis
Times
Harald
Chicago
Pioneer Pros
St Baul
Lan
Tribune
Ismarck
N. D
Improvescent Bulletin
Minneapolis
Alon
Blanding Rock Agency
Keone
Nera Dakota
Jon R Yakora
Comminaicar
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DeWitt
Beardsley Street
E. C. Dewitt 4 CO
Committee of Citizens
Jackman Sale
Pemperature
B. H. Bronson
Weather Bureau
Henilth
House Hegins
Convention of
Womenx Christian Temperance Union
Lafayette Opera
Army
Uncle Sams
Nncafolig
Baitor Nye
State Association
Goodyear
Sidley ST
ST Paul, Minn
Tinva
Travcuror
Hismarak
N.D
Stata
Peioal
Jon
Ieee
Blumwrake
EU Streey
W. A. Falconer
Mili At
Io. Ra
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