Grand Forks hosts large drainage meeting and more
Reports describe a grand drainage meeting in Grand Forks with over 191 delegates attending a statewide convention noted as a great success. The item also covers bids for a Mandan public school steam plant by Hancock Bros of Fargo, cattle vaccination in Jamestown, elk valley lightning strike at Larimore injuring a man and mule, a Leeds residence fire, and various regional political, legal, and social happenings across North Dakota towns including Fargo, Minot, and Valley City.
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Grand Forks
Hancock Bros
Fargo
Mandan
Moore
Jamestown
Minnesota
Amasi Davis
R. M. Davia
Lin
Elk Valley
Larimore
Leeds
Conlin
Hebe
Valley City
Tudge Glaspell
Glaspell
LaMoure County
Devine
E. Ellsworth
Fancher
David Bartlett
Griggs County
Dickey County
Jacob Schmidt
Justice Geer
Atte G
Dr Hathaway Promises Universal Healings in Advert
An old medical advertisement for J Newton Hathaway M D promises cures for catarrh throat lung liver and kidney diseases plus women's weaknesses using electrical appliances and personalized remedies No.1 for Men No.2 for Women No.3 for Skin Diseases No.4 for Chronic Diseases mailed free inquiries to Hathaway’s office address.
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Electricat DT Hathaway
Thich
Everbrowcope
Dr. Hathaway
Ths Glanke
Mall
J. Newton Hathaway
M. D
EU Bsc
Heat and fires and political chatter in North Dakota
Reports describe a heat incident in Grand Forks, a hotel fire in progress with total loss, and political maneuvering including fusion candidate talk for judge in the Fourth district. Dispatches note railroad expansion and a large real estate purchase, while Dickinson residents confront rumors about saloon closures and a local politician denies signing any petition.
Jeffries Beats Corbett in Twenty Third Round Knockout
Seaside Club May 11 reports Jim Jeffries retained the heavyweight title by KOing James J. Corbett in the 23rd round. Corbett delivered a strong defense but failed to withstand a decisive left or right-hand blow. The crowd of 811 roared as Corbett exited, praised for a valiant effort, while Jeffries showed durability and boxing skill throughout the bout.
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Seaside Club
Jim Jeffries
Puglist
James J. Corbett
Corbett
Dilrich
Jeffries
A boon to mothers and the cure claimed for Deans Kidney Pills
A Fergus Falls mother from Lincoln avenue Mina Mya W Horton shares a testimonial on her child’s kidney ailment. She reports cloudy brick colored sediment in urine and relief after using Deans Kidney Pills from Foxter Milburn Co Buffalo NY, urging others to remember the name Donns and avoid substitutes.
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Mya
W. M. Horton
Lincoln Avenue
Fergus Rails
Mina
Dean
Foxter-Milburn Co
Buffsto
U. S
Donn’s
Nickel Plate Road Adds Daily 27-Hour Chicago to New York Service
The Nickel Plate Road inaugurates a daily 27 hour service between Chicago and New York starting in May. The line promises unexcelled dining and service at popular prices. Trains depart from Van Buren street station and city ticket offices at 111 Adams street and Authority Annex. Central telephone numbers 2057 and Harrison 208.
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Nickel Flate Road
Chicago
New York
van Buren Street
City
Adams Street
Auitorhiny Annex
Telephone Central
Harrison
Cleanliness and individual cups in modern life
A Tribune editor comments on ex-Congressman John son’s push for individual communion cups and praises The Sermon on the Mount author for journalistic skill. The letter discusses cleanliness as a virtue linked to Christian civility, contrasting old public water practices with today’s schooling and social standards.
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Tribune
Johnson
Sheldon
Jesus
Mary
Martha
Tim
Drinking From One Cup A Health Warning Fr New Era
Frances C Holby argues for stricter sanitary rules at meals and bans on sharing cups amid rising disease risks. She highlights scarlet fever diphtheria and poor hygienic practices in homes and schools, urging individual communion cups and health enforcement by authorities.
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Witteh
Congressman Johnson
Chicago
Frances C. Holby
Croup Cure Promises Relief for Young Mothers
Shitoh's Gough and Consumption Cure is advertised as a magic remedy for croup, claimed to be effective in worst cases. The notice urges mothers to buy at 25 and 50 cent prices from K. B. Beardsley, druggist on Fourth Street.
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Shitoh
Beardsley
Fourth St
W. K. Wilkinson
Albany
Tenn
N. P. Artesian
McHenry
Trees Planted Along Northern Pacific Road For Snow Control
Oscar H Will has planted eleven rows of trees along the Jamestown to Bismarck stretch to prevent snow from drifting onto the road and hindering traffic. The project replaces costly snow fences, with trees spaced to ease cultivation and weed control. Additional cuttings and a growing plan are noted, but some losses are anticipated due to weather. Contractors, labor force, and future bids for Benson county courthouse work are also mentioned, along with various local notices and ads.
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Oscar H. Will
Northern Pacific
Jamestown
Dismarck
Will
Fire destroys house and stable on Seventh Street
A Monday morning fire swept the main building of Scott McLean’s house on upper Seventh Street, fanned by a strong west wind. Farmer Wallace spotted the flames from the capital. The blaze began in the garret chimney and consumed the structure and its contents. the adjacent stable burned after burning shingles fell on it. The family barely saved some clothing. horses were moved one by one to a nearby block to prevent entry back into the blaze. A long rescue effort saved a few animals but total loss ensued.
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U. S
Fargo
Ramsey County
Henry Hale
Senate
Rodgers and Stewart
House
Oshkosh
Milwaukee
Fargo Gas and Electric Company
Courtenay
Dick Copeland
Webster
Eighth Street
Scott MclLean
Wallace
Scott
Important Change of Time on the Nicke Plate Board
A 27 hour daily train service begins between Chicago and New York departing Van Buren Street at 9 PM arriving New York next day. Standard and Night Express routes provide through cars to New York and Boston with early afternoon arrivals. Dining cars operate on all day trains at reasonable prices with courteous colored porters and fixed pricing. For details contact J. Calihan in Chicago or the ticket offices at Van Buren Street, Pacfe Avenue, and Auditorium Annex.
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Chicago
New York
van Buren Street
Standard
Boston Express
Boston
Night Express
Taup
Ther City
Linex Ceremani
Payntay
J. ¥. Calihan
van Ruiten Street
Pacife Avenue
Trams Street
Union
Auditorium
Harrison
Northern Pacific plans could bring Fargo new rail links
A Fargo area report details Northern Pacific extension plans across Casselton and Cass and Barnes counties toward Dickey, with potential buys of lines east and west from Adhison Showa. A survey party leaves Fargo to map an Eddy county Sheyenne stretch linking the Southern and Jamestown Northern routes. experts claim the 24 mile McHenry extension would pay for itself.
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Farea
Northern Pacific
North Dakota
Fargo
Casselton
Cass
Barnes and laMoure
Dickey
Hesig Anis
Great Northern
Adhison
Showa
Maliue
Horace
Chaffee Wort
Peterson
Vargy
Chaffee
Sheyenne
Eddy County
McHenry
Southern
Jamestown
Northern
Tn Progress
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Minneapolis Journal
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Tom Curtis
Fourth Judicial District
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Devila Lake
Win, H. Brown & Co
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George Auld
Dickinson Press
J. J. Corbett
Jefries
D. J. Moore
Suillbrook
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Poet Street
Minnewaukan
Duncan McDonald
Benson County Court House
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