BRYAN'S TRIP THROUGH NORTH DAKOTA PLANNED
William Jennings Bryan's North Dakota tour on Saturday September 20 is mapped with a special train from Aberdeen reaching multiple towns for brief stops and a major evening address in Crookston. Delegates and party figures reflect a fervent Democratic showing, with county conventions and a ticket presented for Pierce and Logan counties, amid campaign logistics and endorsements.
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Bryan
North Dakota
William Jennings Bryan
Aberdeen
Lind
Grafton
Crookston
Mrr
Bryark
Minnesota
Good Forks
Mrryan
Bald
Tentage Returned for State Guard War Needs
General E. B. Miller led efforts for immediate return of tentage taken from the state military stores during the Spanish American War. The state regiment donated its gear. shortages followed until shipments to replace losses were confirmed by Quartermaster Ludington to Adjunct General Milo. The move will supply ample tentage for guard needs. General Miller is praised for securing the supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. 8. Miller
Ludington
Milo
Miller
Leading School for Bookkeeping Case at Wild Rice
At St Marie of Wild Rice the case against the prisoner for assault and battery was heard with the defendant claiming justification. He described a street game in mixed French and English, referencing a “magnificent hand” and a player named Beaudry, before being jailed for ten days.
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Pargo
Beaudry
St. Marie
Northern Pacific earnings and land sales amid crop downturns
The Northern Pacific thrives on Pacific coast freight, while western crops slump in Minnesota and Montana. Eastern divisions report a daily loss of about 250 cars. The annual land report notes 3,041,000 acres sold, with settlers and private parties driving demand, despite dry early summer. The article also promotes Chamberlain's tablets and Dr King’s New Life Pills for digestion and appetite.
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Northern Pacific
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Minnesota
Dakota
Montana
Pacific Coast
Emmons County Republicans Nominate County Officers
A warm Emmons county Republican convention on Thursday nominated officers for county positions. Edward Braddock was named Auditor, J G Pitte Treasurer, D K Streeter Clerk of Court, J Geil Register of Deeds, C H Edick County Judge, Geo W Lynn States Attorney, H W Allen Superintendent, and Jacob Gerrod Coroner. No sheriff candidate was chosen. Peter Rooks ran as an independent for treasurer. Wesley Baker Lee presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan County
Napoleon
Shovi
Dan Murphy
John Gohving
Jas
Weed
Leiseliner
Wifred Koenig
G. Ferbes
Karl Kaz
R. A. McCalwont
Emmons
Emmons County
Edward Braddock
J. G. Pitte
D. K. Streeter
Register of Deeds
J. Geil
C. H. Edick
Geo. W. Lynn
H. W. Allen
Jacob Gerrod
Peter Rooks
Peter Sbier
Wesley Bakerle
New Offices Surge Ahead in North Dakota Post Roads
Forty one new post offices established in North Dakota from December to September per Congressman Spalding. Rural routes expanding, with twenty routes under consideration. Spalding invites residents to write for requirements and information. Also brief items note flax prices and a railway robbery in Boise with valuables taken.
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Spalding
Congressman Spalding
Washington
North Dakota
Mayville
Wahpeton
Turtle Mountain
Post Office
Congress
Lin Wt Fargo
Advertising notices and medical balm claims in 1900 era page
A fragmented ad column promotes Fly's Cream Balm with nostril application and mail order price, alongside a postal letter listing for unclaimed mail from Sept 22, 1900. Also includes mentions of Chamberlain's Pain Balm, Hall's Catarrh Cure, and a political remark about Roosevelt at Jamestown with local notes.
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Bismarck
Darwin Beers
M. Burian
Joseph Field
Mere Frederick
H. A. Gordon
Alma Larson
Rey
R. A. Rilberg
L. C. Russell
John M. Smith
Fred R. Westbrook
Tra
N. Westbrook
Agatha G. Patters
Questionable Patent Remedy Ad And Diplomatic Note
An ad touts Karl's Clover Root Tea claiming cures for constipation indigestion and sick headache with a money back guarantee. In London a September note from the foreign office reports Germany’s proposal flatly refused with a claim that China must punish its own criminals.
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London
Foreign Office
Germany
China
Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters Extolled In Ad And Accident Report
An advertisement praises Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a top remedy for indigestion constipation dyspepsia biliousness nervousness and malaria fever and ague promising better results than any medicine. A separate accident note from Williston reports B A Johnson shot by a misfired gun losing a hand and a nearby woman narrowly escaping injury. Johnson had an eye injury but will recover weight not seriously affected after amputation of the hand.
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Grand Forks
Williston
B. A. Johnson
Great Northern
Johnson
Dr. Wheeler
Karl's Clover Root Tea Advertisement Claims Pure Blood Health
A vintage ad promotes Karl's Clover Root Tea as improving digestion liver and bowel health through direct action on bowels liver and kidneys. It lists prices of 25 and 60 cents and credits HB Beardsley druggist at Fourth street.
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Beardsley
Five Prisoners Escape From Ransom County Jail
Five inmates confined in the Ransom County Jail in Lisbon North Dakota escaped early today after the sick prisoner in the corridor unlocked cell doors and a gate to the sheriff's office was pried open. Authorities say the escapees are at large with a possible accomplice using a conveyance. One prisoner remained supposedly locked in by others.
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Ransom County
Lisbon
N. D
Damages Sought Over Dead Man Report
George Hibbard of Cass County sues M R Clancy of Argueville for 5000 damages claiming a Fargo Forum and Argus reports misled readers by reporting Hibbard was found dead in a well. The articles from Aug 17 and Aug 18 quoted a letter from Argusville and speculated on cause and motive.
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Cass County
Cans County
Fargo
George Hibbard
Hibbard
M. R. Clancy
Argueville
Forum
The
Argus
Argusville
Geo. Hibberd
A. H. Scoll
Park River Republicans Nominate Senate and House Candidates
The Park River Third senatorial district convention chose Gilbert Erickson for the senate and Ole Loftsgaard and John Ferguson for the house after nominating K P Levang's successor. Erickson, a prominent farmer, has served on Walsh county’s board of commissioners and brings tax and revenue experience. The gathering concluded with unity as delegates aim to win in November amid ongoing labor strike debates.
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Park River
Senate
K. P. Levang
House
Gilbert Erickson
Farmer
Ole Loftsgaard
Dundee
John Ferguson
Rushford
Erickson
Walsh County
Does This Strike You Karl’s Tea Sells For Fifty Years
An old advertisement claims muddy complexions and foul breath are caused by chronic constipation and promotes Karl’s Clover Root Tea as an absolute cure. It notes a 25 or 50 cent price and credits B. Beardsley, druggist on Fourth Street, as seller.
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Hall
Karl
Beardsley
Drugeist
Fourth Street
Plant to be built in Oakes with 6000 acres of beet contracts
The Oakes project closes contracts for 6000 acres of beet beets as the trust committee finishes its contract efforts. The goal is a beet sugar plant in operation next season with substantial beet supply, while continuing to accept offers for inclusion. A political note mentions spending on the enterprise and campaign needs.
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Oakes Republican
McCartney
Committee For
Oakes
Washing Vegetables by Oblo Farmer Illustrates Folding Tank
Oblo Farmer demonstrates a combined vegetable washing tank and drying table with the tank and table hinged together. Both legs hinge to the table, and when not in use the legs fold over the table, which then folds over the legs to form a compact unit.
Portable tank and drying table for market use
Describes a foldable water tank with legs that fold inside. The bottom tilted to drain water via a hole with a withdrawn plug. Suggests washing potatoes and vegetables before market to improve appearance and saleability.
Wise Guys Pickpockets Parade Through Fargo Streets
Eleven pickpockets who operated during Roosevelt meeting night in Fargo walked the streets again today with freedom, playing off as respectable citizens. Conductor Tom Sloan tailed the group after encounters from Mandan where they tried to dodge reduced fares. some paid cash, others departed. The men visited a hotel for breakfast and spent the day sightseeing in the twin cities while news of Barnes diamond and further thefts remained unreported.
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Fargo Forum
Fargo
Mandan
Tom Sloan
Pal
Sloan
Tom
Tham
Forum
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Liver Scrumgaard
Chamberlain
B. K. Meardsley
W. A. Hines
Manchester
Dr. King
P. C. Remington’s
Parker
Rai
Hood
Pilla
Devils Lake
Inter-Ocean
Rugby
John Burke
Rolla
Beardaley
P. C. Remington
Cleveland
Carter
DeWitt
E. S. Beardsley
N. P
Boise
Northern Pacific Nyer
Athol
Ita
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
New York
E. 3
Buffalo
Supreme Court
Wincheater
Sixth
Enforcement League
Ueness
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo, O
Toc. Hall
John Rroctor Clarke
Jamestown
LaCrome
Hostetter
India
America
Faia
Atlantic
Pacific
Great Lakes
Gulf
Fairbanks, Morse & Co
ST. Paul, Minn
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