North Dakota land promises vast opportunity for settlers
Invites readers to consider the Devils Lake land district noting thousands of immigrants built a thriving North Dakota commonwealth. It promises abundant free and cultivated land, with expanding opportunities for those with a few hundred dollars to invest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Great Northwest
New York
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Devils Lake Land District
Invest in Devils Lake land district promises booming farms
The article extols Devils Lake area lands as cheap, productive, and well supported by society with schools churchs and markets. It argues land values will double in five years, urging eastern farmers to buy now to secure homes and reap rapid appreciation in a homelike, prosperous countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devils Lake
Devila Lake Country
Devils Lake Land District
Ramsey County
Iowa
Minnesota
North Dakota Coal Power for State Fuel Supply
The article argues North Dakota holds a vast coal reserve that can meet regional demand for ages, reducing reliance on eastern anthracite. It predicts North Dakota coal mining will grow into a major industry, lowering fuel costs and diminishing east coast coal profits as local supply expands.
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Pennsylvania
Scranton
Wilkesbarre
North Dakota
Northwest
East
The Washington Washington Lincoln birthdays and state notes
North Dakota highlights February patriotism with Washington and Lincoln anniversaries. Obituary notes Gilbert A. Pierce ex governor and senator, praising his service and popularity. Agriculture outlooks foresee a prosperous year with wheat and flax sowing up. Rumors about Hill presidential aims persist. Capital relocation debate resurfaced as a pipe dream. Ohio railroad employment rises and boosts Republican support. Valentine humor declines in popularity amid social shifts. Astor alliance hints Willie's fate changes Duke of Roxburghe family ties.
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Gilbert A. Pierce
North Dakota
North
Not Guilty Hatchet Popularity Sparks Kansas Symbol Debate
In a Kansas case regarding George danger of it supplanting the sun F. Ellsberry ex register of deeds, the hatchet gains public favor as a civic emblem. The State vs Jof Towner County matter hints at regional symbolism influencing local identity.
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Kansas
State
George
Register of Deeds
Jof Towner County
Political friends and a Scotsman named McKenzie
Opie Read’s Carpetbagger claims political friends do not exist and Fargo editor Alex McKenzie is vilified as a criminal after a year in jail for contempt of court. The piece defends McKenzie, argues he disobeyed a court order, and praises him as a noble, broadhearted Scotsman with broad sympathy from North Dakotans despite political disagreements.
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Shaldon
Opie Read
Fargo
Alex McKenzie
Ledtin
McKenzie
North
Pain Balm Cures Rheumatism in One Week, Patient Says
Wesley Nelson of Hamilton Georgia recalls hobbing into Mr Blackmon s drug store and being urged to try Chamberlain s Pain Balm for long standing rheumatism He trusted the storekeeper s offer and used the balm as directed Within a week he was cured and has not been troubled since Greene s drug store sold the product
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Dakota Unhonored Medal Case From Little Bighorn
John Shaver of New Rockford North Dakota served in Company K Seventh Cavalry at the Little Bighorn where Custer fell. Survivors were promised medals of honor and two dollars per month, yet Shauer has not received either. Fourteen men volunteered that day and Senator Hansbrough is investigating the overlooked matter seeking the medals and pay per congressional act.
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John Shaver
New Rockford
N. D
Co. K
Seventh Cavalry
Little Big Horn
Custer
Shauer
Hansbrough
Congress
Peruna touted by officials in Montgomery letters
Recounted testimonials from Hon. John C Leftwich Hon. Robert Barber and others praising Peruna as an effective tonic for catarrh. The ad describes catarrh as a systemic condition affecting mucous membranes and asserts Peruna cures catarrh across body areas, offering a free treatise to soldiers from The Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio.
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Postofice
Montgomery
Ala
John C. Leftwich
Redeemer of Public Moneys
Robert Barber
Register United States Land Office
Peruna
Peruns Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Not Guilty Verdict Rendered in Cando Trial
Judge Fisk presided as State's Attorney J W Brooke of Towner County and J H Bosard of this city prosecuted. Defense by John Burke of Rolla and M J Brennan of Devils Lake. Ellsberry had not accounted for 3000 in fees at term end but returned 2780. suit sought unpaid abstracts fees.
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Fisk
Cando
J. W. Brooke
Towner County
J. H. Bosard
John Burke
Rolla
M. J. Brennan
Devils Lake
Ellsberry
Regular teachers' examination announced for Devils Lake
The routine examination of applicants for teachers certificates will be held at the court house in Devils Lake North Dakota starting Friday March 8 1901 at 9 o clock a m Candidates should bring legal cap paper pens and ink No further examination will be held until May 31 1901 L B Fancuer County Supt of Schools Devils Lake ND Feb 20 1901
Eight Pieces of New Music for Ten Cents
An offer proclaims eight pieces of new music for ten cents. The notice invites readers to send 10 cents to receive the music, highlighting a bargain promotion likely aimed at expanding catalog access and promoting new material.
Co D Masquerade Ball Tickets On Sale Across Town
Tickets for Co D masquerade ball are on sale at Hodgkinson's Co-Operative store Mrs Cogswell's post office store and the Free Press office. Also offered is 36 pages of illustrated stories and up-to-date articles priced at four dollars for copyright music and related publisher rights.
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W. E. Annis
Broadway
Co. D
Hodgkinson’s
Co-Operative
Mrs. Cogswell
Free Press Office
Benson's Plasters Endorsement and Maydole Hammer Quality
Benson's Plasters are promoted as the trusted remedy with Maydale hammers as a symbol of quality. The ad claims Benson's contains all valuable medicinal potencies for external use, including capsicum and strengthening plasters, and urges customers to demand the real thing from reputable druggists. Seabury & Johnson publish the offer with postage paid on orders in the United States.
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Maydole
Bannon
Palin
Benson
Maydale
United States
Seabury & Johnson, Mfg
N.Y
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Bismarck
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