North Dakota boosters urge land booms and sailors lore
Proprietor subscription rates and advertising prices are listed as North Dakota promotional text extols homestead land, coal, climate, and evolving prosperity. It argues vast government lands, debt freedom, and immigrant influx from Denmark Norway Sweden and Europe will fuel growth, with Alaska as a sailors’ nursery and favorable western conditions. The piece notes Senator Hansbrough’s Jan 29 trip through North Dakota to discuss Fort Totten reservation and a Fargo Grain Growers address.
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Baltic
Scotland
Ireland
England
Europe
Norske
Scandinnavia
Roman Empire
Alaska
Pacific
Russia
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Atlantic
Germany
Finland
Holland
British Islands
Jerry J
Minneapolis Journal
Washington
Senate
Hansbrough
North Dakota
Devils Lake
Fort Totten
Fargo
Grain Growers’ Convention
Nursery for Sailors and Growing Navy Demands
The article argues that expanding merchant shipping and a larger navy will boost demand for sailors. It warns that Germany, Russia, and other powers strengthening their fleets may create future shortages of trained seamen for American vessels.
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America
Germany
Russia
Endoscope touted as new stomach examiner
The article notes the endoscope as a revolutionary tool for viewing the stomach interior, but facts back to fifty years of known causes and cures point to Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. It claims the tonic treats dyspepsia, indigestion, biliousness, constipation, nervousness, insomnia and aids malaria, fever and ague, urging readers to use it and seek the private revenue stamp on the bottle.
In Brief Money to loan and railway changes
J F Henry funds offered for loans. Bert Townsend traveled from Boston via St Paul. Ada Wallace Unruh chaired a library fundraiser at the courthouse. Lloyd Roberts named night baggageman at Great Northern depot. Conductor Boyle resigned for Canadian Pacific Winnipeg. W O Chase appointed dining sleeping cars superintendent for Great Northern. Ward of Great Northern toured west. A J Manly filling two weeks on Bottineau and St John lines. James Daeley visited from Jamestown for health. Mrs Gram and Miss Magg Vale visited before traveling south. Devils Lake Show company delighted Wineman's audience. Librarian Mrs Rohberg invited book suggestions. Green the Wizard impressed at Wineman's hall. McPhee's show drew large theatre crowd. Rose Dautlin died from hospital lamp burns. funeral at St Joseph's. Knights of Pythias officers installed. social afterward. A O Whipple's St Paul bridge drive netted $1,750 in pledges. George Ruhberg to open tin shop after two years with W Kelley. XIX Century club elected officers and ordered 69 new library books. library nears 1,000 volumes.
Chautauqua Directors Plan Improvements and Attractions
The Chautauqua association held a meeting Wednesday night with John W. Maher and others present. A committee of Wm H Brown EB Chamberlin and M H Brennan will collect funds from last summer for permanent grounds improvements and the new auditorium. Brown becomes treasurer and construction will be led by him. The session runs June 30 to July 21 with aims to exceed past attractions.
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Chautauqua Association
John W. Maher
C. M. Fisher
M. Creel
Wm. H. Brown
Fred P. Mann
Ed LaRue
BH. J. Chamberlin
M. H. Brennan
Eb.5
Chamberlin
Brown
North Dakota praised for finance strength and market reach
P Wells to Jamestown Capital notes North Dakota’s strong finances, abundant funds, and growing eastern investment. He cites low local interest rates, money moving to Chicago and New York, and a broad public belief that legitimate business will improve while overcapitalization and speculative schemes wane. Wells sees sustained economic optimism nationwide.
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North Dakota
P. Wells
Jamestown
Twin City
Chicago
New York
Northwest
Wells
Land Sales Report by Wm. H. Brown & Co
Wm. H. Brown & Co reports active land trades this week including 640 acres northwest of Lakote sold to J. E. Watt for 5000 dollars cash, 320 acres in Cato township sold to Rev. J. A. Davis of Hoople North Carolina for cash, and the Leonard property near Magara in Grand Forks County also sold for cash.
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Wm. H. Brown & Co
Lakote
J. E. Watt
Cato Township
Rev. J. A. Davis
Hoople
N. C
Leonard
Magara
Grand Forks County
Prompt Payment to North Western Fire and Marine Ins Co
John F Ray states he insured household furniture with North Western Fire and Marine Insurance Co of Grand Forks North Dakota on October 26 1899 and has received cash for his December 21 1899 loss, expressing satisfaction.
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John F. Ray
Northwestern Fire and Marine Insurance Co
Grand Forks
N. D
Joss F, Ray
Powell Sells Farm Lands and Tailored Vests Debut
Powell lists farm lands for sale while Burtscher Tailoring offers custom color vests including fiery red. The notice highlights new fashion inputs alongside land transactions in a single local advertisement.
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Burtscher Tailoring Company
District Court Disposes Week Of Cases In Janesville
The district court completed a busy week with multiple continuances and settlements. verdicts included Nickolaus Noxsterm versus John Barton Estate for 125 dollars plus interest, while Anthony Dion versus Chashmere Demars awarded 36.87 and interest. John Mapes pled guilty to wheat theft and received one year and seven months. W C Rogers bail forfeited. Robert Stuart convicted of forgery fourth degree with mercy recommendation and sentenced to one year nine months. Jurors dismissed. January term closed. Judge Morgan to Wahpeton for another term.
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Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank
Janesville
Wis
Ve. J
Swenninson
Peter Regan
Thos. Norton
Frank Goldammer
Wm. Simpson
Anthony Dion
Chashmere Demars
M. Smith
W. Pool
J. Jensen
Alhees T. Pithorf
Alhees T. Pithorf Vse, P. DeFiore, Settled. the Red River Valley Brick Co
F.W. Shanley
F. T. Fox
Ellen Larson
Andrew Davidson
John H. Greegéos Va. Plano Company
Chambers
Helen Robertson
P. W. Walker
F. Everett
Pattee
Maria Pattee
A. M. McDonald
Ole O. Nesseth
Reynolds
Theodore Anderson
Bert A. Kendall
Devila Lake Co-Operative Association
L. Wineman
H. L
John McDonald
John Geerhart
S. J. Dean
L. Schultz
L. C. Carpenter
Thomas Norton
Stillwater Mfg. Co
Geo. W Qyetafeeers Et al
Chamers
David Hutton
Great Northern Railway Company
Christopherson
Chas. Baker
Richards
Killar
Flatland
Laros
B. Johnson Land Co
Oleson Ye
Anderson
Charles M. Grant
John Mapes
Juergens
Stuart
District Court
Morgan
Wahpeton
Lauder
Sugar Beet Factory Planned in North Dakota
Senator McGillivray of Dickinson North Dakota traveled via St Paul from Chicago where he pursued a plan to build a sugar beet factory in North Dakota. He favors Fargo or Grand Forks as the site undecided. He believes the project would benefit farmers and has consulted with state officials in other states who unanimously advise starting a factory.
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Minneapolis
McGillivray
Dickinson
N. D
St. Paul
Chicago
Fargo
Grand Forks
North Dakota
Weather and Farm Loan Offer Shown
The Weather section notes conditions while an advertisement offers money to loan on good farm property. Applicants are directed to contact B A Maglone for details and eligibility.
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B.A. Maglone
Common Sense Talk With Women on Lydia E Pinkham
A period ad argues women should trust Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound rather than experiment with unknown drugs. It touts decades of use, claims over a million cures, and cites testimonial letters to Mrs. Pinkham, urging confidence in the remedy for female ills.
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Lydia BE
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
United States
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praised by women
Testimonial letters from Miss Jorr Saut of Dover Michigan and Miss Rosa Helden Canton Ohio claim relief from monthly suffering backache bearing-down pains leucorrhea and dizziness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They report rapid improvement and recommend the product to all sick women.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Miss Jorr Saut
Dover, Mich
Rosa Helden
Cleveland Ave
Canton
Two Letters Prove Pinkham Vegetable Compound Removes Tumor
Two readers attest that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured womb tumors and leucorrhea. Mary A. Stahl of Watsontown claims tumors expelled and health restored after treatment. A. B. Davins of Binghamton says leucorrhea was completely cured and recommends the remedies.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mary A. Stahl
Watsontown
Another Case of Womb and Kidney Trouble Cured by Lydia E Pinkham
Dear friend, two years ago after childbirth I suffered womb trouble, back and abdominal pain, and kidney and bladder distress. Following Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, Liver Pills, and Wash, I recovered enough to do most housework. I credit the remedy with saving my life and recommend it to other women. Mars. Manr, Trimble, Pulaski Co., Ky. For fire insurance see Powell.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Babe
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Mars
Manr ‘Auers, Trimble
Pulaski Co
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City OF
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J. F.henry
Bert Townsend
Boston
Ape Fund
Ada Wallace Unruh
Lloyd Roberts
Great Northern
Pring
Minnesota
Iowa
Boyle
Winnipeg
Canadian Pacific
W. O. Chase
J. F. Henry
Ward
A.J. Manly
Bottineau
St. John
James Daeley
John
Postmaster Daeley
Green
Winneman’s Hall
McPhee
Opera House
Manila
W. R. Haig
Rose Dautlin
St. Joseph Church
Father Henn
Knights of Pythias
A. O. Whipple
Hill
Geo. Ruhberg
W. Kelley
George
XIX Century Club
A. M. Powell
Merrick
T. Thorson
Cogswell
Geo. Rhoberg
Allan Ree
S. J. Sm
Powell
Barnes
A. B. Davins
Binghamton
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