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Newspaper
Bismarck Weekly Tribune
Location
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1899
Page
7
A vintage advertisement extols Gold Dust Washing Powder as a labor saver in laundry, claiming it makes the results better and that the product is from The N K Fairbank Company with a reference to Colg e Mlenie MewVerk-Devten.
The Fargo recruiting station is closed. The state soldiers home hospital nearly completes. Minot land office records near 1,000 entries since January 1. Multiple arrests and incidents include a Harvey wheat dealer jailed for crooked checks and a Mayo epidemic curbs urged by officials.
A reminiscence from 1865 recalls Thanksgiving near Fort Rice twenty miles south of Malin. George Kurt, a member of 6 Company I, 50th Wisconsin, describes marches along the Mussel to Fort Rice, scarce water, buffalo meat meals, and skirmish fuel details. Weather turned harsh after a dry summer with prairie chicken, antelope, and buffalo on the menu.
A Manchester Indiana man recounts his near fatal battle with measles related lung disease. After frequent hemorrhages and persistent cough, doctors gave little hope until Dr King’s New Discovery cured his throat chest and lung troubles. He swears by it and offers that he would pay $5 a bottle. Trial bottles free at P O Rew ington’s drug store.
The Nickel Plite road announces tickets for December 28 24 and 25 40 81 1590 and January 1 1900 with a fare and a third for round trip to points in Central Passenger Association territory. Return by January 2 1900. General agent at 111 Adams Street Chicago for details. Depot Van Buyen Street any Pacitenyvenue on Elevated Loop.
The district court hears suit challenging tax land sales for 1804 and prior years tied to the Woods bill. Lawyers argue constitutional issues over who may render judgments and the validity of land transfers due to alleged clerical and levy defects.
Week ending December 2 1899 unclaimed letters include Miss Jennie Christianson Mrs XII Fitegerald Miss Anna Stali E Carlson Gov H Godder Melville Kautne Albert Markwald Olaf J Dison Michael O Connel HO Reet Town Raperton and more. Letters held 21 days before being sent to dead letter office.
Advertisement promotes Shilohs Consumption Cure with a guarantee to refund purchase price if two thirds of the bottle is used and no benefit is seen. Pricing listed as 29 cents, 50 cents, and $1.00. Beardsley, druggist, Fourth Street.
Senator Monroe L. Hayward of Nebraska, a prominent lawyer and former governor candidate, died at 6:20 p.m. in Nebraska City. Born December 22, 1840, he served in the Civil War, studied at Fort Edward College, and held key state posts including constitutional convention member and district judge. His political rise culminated in the U.S. Senate in 1900 after a bitter state fight, but he later suffered a paralytic stroke while addressing supporters.
Mantua December 6. The Spanish transport Alva and gunboats Villalobos and Quois with civilians arrived, reporting German governors seized Yap Ponape and Rapan in late Oct to early Nov. Each garrison has about 16 men. Spanish governors say German Garrisons face danger from natives. Spanish gunboats may be offered to the United States. Spanish consul Senor Guinetto arrives with a note from Lieutenant Gilmore to his sister. Gilmore, ill but improving, received aid from Spaniards.
The promoter of the Franklin syndicate, William F. Miller, was seized in Montreal by Mooney Boland agency operatives after a 10 day pursuit following his disappearance. Identification was confirmed by General Manager Sutherland.
The National Stockman notes a solid demand for well advertised, good stallions and farm horses. Farmers seek hard working, durable cross between draft and road horses with speed and endurance, praising Morgan bloodlines and careful choosing of breeding stock to ensure productive progeny for field and market.
The National Stockman notes a shift from mixed grades to pure blood breeding at fairs. Officials now demand better appearance and pedigree, with fair boards and managers more exacting than 40 or 80 years ago. Scrubs lose shows as breeding standards rise.
Experimental inoculation for exam fever progresses at Missouri station with near 400 pedigreed animals inoculated at Columbia and sent into fever infected districts in Texas. Losses once 50 to 80 percent for Northern cattle shipping south now drop to about 8 percent, signaling huge economic benefit for pure bred cattle producers selling into Texas.
Indiana appellate court ruled that buyers who relied on a stallion's warrantied pedigree may recover damages from the seller. The decision found the purchasers stood the horse for service under the warranted pedigree, supporting their claim of reliance and misrepresentation in the sale. The case underscores accountability in horse交易 deals.
Clement Stephenson urges strict bull selection to maintain uniform herd excellence. He stresses true breed type, sound constitution, ample size, good musculature, and correct legs. Pedigree must show reliable ancestors, healthy lifespan, and no strong impurities. If stock proves satisfactory, justify the price and keep the bull after trial.
Reports from Wyoming say two sheepmen organizations, one in Union County and another in Carbon County, bought large tracts from Union Pacific totaling over 300000 acres. Lands will be divided into summer spring fall and winter ranges for exclusive occupancy under strict rules to protect pasturage. Breeder's Gazette notes potential friction if rival herders stock the lands, and questions future government land actions.
A sheep breeder notes high prices for breeding stock as the country enjoys better times. He observes a hundred dollar rams becoming common, likening them to leaves in Val Lombrosa, signaling rising costs and demand in livestock markets. He emphasizes the link between national prosperity and agricultural investment.
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