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Newspaper
Bismarck Weekly Tribune
Location
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1899
Page
2
A fragmentary page blends poems and readings on Santa Claus belief and the toll of war with reflections on childhood innocence. It moves through monologues about voice, fate, and resilience, then shifts to verses on winter, memory, and the loss endured by families, ending with a curing tonic advertisement and a Civil Service exam note.
A stylized poem fragment depicts a man chasing fame and fortune, claiming speed to the top but quickly tumbling down. The speaker notes others plodding below and questions the ease of rising through quick leaps versus steady effort.
An reader in Valley City argues English support for the Boers in the Transvaal conflict. He cites oppression of foreigners, lack of local justice, and street violence as evidence of the Boers' harsh rule and suggests whites fear reprisal. He notes high official wealth, scarce rights for foreigners, and Johannesburg’s small voter base amid widespread frustration.
The Sargent county grand jury meets this week to investigate gopher jail deals tied to Juive that plunged the county about $9,000 in debt, with Harlem township men among those likely to be indicted.
The county deals with gopher tails and warrants for the amount, with a large sum of warants outstanding. A baby teething remedy by Mrs Winslow’s is advertised as soothing and curative. Harvey excitement arises over a hypnotist show and a failed bond posting dispute. One Minute Cough Cure is promoted as a safe quick lung remedy. Harmless preparations for influenza follow.
The Nickel Plate road sells round trip tickets at one third off to any Central Passenger Association territory point during Christmas and New Year holidays. Valid dates include December 28, 24, 25, 30 and 31, 1800 and January 1, with return by January 2, 1900. Students with credentials may obtain tickets at the same rate with return limit. Complete information available from agent at No 111 Adina Street, Chicago.
The Minneapolis Tribune notes its wide reach and touts a bold offer from the Bismarck Tribune to double readers through a renewal deal. Subscribers receive The Farmers Tribune twice weekly with paid-in-advance renewal, totaling 125 dollars for two papers, with a warning it won’t last long.
An old promotional snippet touts a national agricultural paper known as The People s Paper, claiming it serves farmers and villagers with national and world news, market reports, stories, science, fashion, humor, and an agricultural department, priced at $1.00 per year with a weekly Tribune.
The notice promotes the North Dakota Blue Book as essential for merchants and professionals. It cites a price of 75 cents and invites readers to see the advertisement in another column for ordering details. It also notes a request for copies of the Bismarck Tribune prior to 1808 and provides a mail address for sending items.
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