Crary community notes and local events share the town
Grary residents attend socials and church services as Woodmen raise a class. Crary town buzzes with traders, travelers, and visitors. The Devils Lake baseball team passes through, surveyors scout the Elliott place for a proposed switch, and local ladies win a Woodmen contest while men observe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devils Lake
Crary
Lakota
Great Northern
Elliott Place
Geo. Parker
Leeds
Ferry News Highlights Growth and School Plans
In CHURCHS FERRY two weeks remain of school. J A Erickson builds a dwelling, Mrs Beaty and daughters visit Perth, J G Nichol adds a bay window, new art school opened by Mrs J A Erickson and Mrs C L Reynolds. Merchants hotel addition expands size and appeal. Four new daughters arrive locally. pupils pledge to fund library by tooth brushing discipline. A new M E church site undecided. work to start after location approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Ferry
J. A. Erickson
C. L. Reynolds
F. Abbot
Scar
Perth
Robbed the Grave: A Philadelphia Man’s Recovery
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a near dire illness with jaundiced skin and sunken eyes. After three physicians gave him up, a friend urged Electric Bitters, whose first bottle began a marked recovery. He attributes saving his life and prefers others try them. Available for 50 cents at C W Greene's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
C. W. Greene
Sale of State Hay Permits Auction at Devils Lake
The county treasurer will publicly auction permits to cut grass on school and institution lands for 1899 at the court house in Devils Lake at 10 o clock a m on Tuesday June 20 1899. Bids may not be less than 2.50 per quarter section or fraction thereof. Ordered by the Board of University and School Lands Hues J Warr Land Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devils Lake
Board of University and School Lands
Hues J. Warr
For Sale Two Hundred Bushels of Clean Flax
For Sale two hundred bushels of clean flax offered by J A Horne Dry Lake town. Contact J A Horne for details and quantity. Sale notice appears in local classifieds with a brief contact point and date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Horne
Dry Lake
Cromwell and church establishment echo in Stead review
W T Stead writes on Oliver Cromwell and the National Church of England in the June Review of Reviews tercentenary. He advocates restoring Cromwellian church establishment to settle ritualism disputes. Also notes Keith's Home Builder with plans for remodeling and interior decor ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.T. Stead
Oliver Cromwell
National Church of England
England
Stead
Cromwell
Keith
Minneapolis
Cure for a Felon Finger Inflammation from 19th Century Text
Historical medical note explains felon as painful finger inflammation typically starting at a minor wound. Describes symptoms swelling redness fever pulse headache and severe throbbing. Advises early cold applications with the arm elevated, then possible use of warm poultices if needed to promote drainage.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Cures Suffering Soldier in Wyoming
In The Royal Army I spent time in England and faced salt rheum and a scrofula sore on my forehead after arriving in the United States. Hood's Sarsaparilla cured me and relieved catarrhal trouble and indigestion. A. G Norris, Green River Wyoming. Hood's Pills cure nausea headache.
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England
Royal Army
Hood
A. G Norris
Green River
Wyoming
Lost pony with N and W brands found on farm
A white pony, branded N on the right shoulder and W on the left hip, with white eyes, was found on a farm in Township 157-62. Owner must prove property and pay keep charges. Ispaet Mret.
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Ispaet
Frayed Advice on Self Harm Quoted From Youth's Companion
A debatable line of old advice discusses self inflicted finger injury to avert days of pain and possible blood poisoning, reflecting historical attitudes toward medical care and pain management as quoted from Youth's Companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crary
Fred Southam
Fred
Secondhand Shoes With New Uppers Sparks Debate
A sign for secondhand shoes claimed new uppers make them nearly new. In reality, repairs add some fresh material but retain much of the original, especially the rear counter. Experts note front uppers crack most, and shops sometimes replace vamps, sparking questions about true condition and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estes
Curious Amidee clock ties geyser to time
An unusual clock idea by Amos Lane of Amidee Nevada uses a geyser that shoots every 88 seconds to move a lever and advance a clock face. Each spout advances the hands 88 seconds, ensuring time accuracy. The item sits among a passage of poetic lines contrasting past war with present peace and a note on the long life of the vine, Macnosacn, lasting about 400 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Lane
Amidee
Nev
Frightful Blunder Promises Quick Skin Relief
A vintage ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best in the world for burns cuts and bruises. It claims to cure old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons and skin eruptions and offers a best pile cure on earth. Only 25 cents a box with a guaranteed cure, sold by C. W. Greene, druggist.
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C. W. Greene
Lost Ring Returned For Reward At Hansen Jeweler
A gold ring with setting is missing and may be recovered by returning it to jeweler L Hanson. A reward is implied for its return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Hanson
Wonder-Drug Claims for Headache Relief
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a quick cure for sick and nervous headaches. It asserts they purify blood and strengthen nerves, improve health, and are easy to take. Available for 25 cents with a money-back guarantee. Sold by Joy C. W. Greene, druggist.
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Dr. King
Joy C.W. Greene
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Odessa
Jerusalem
W. D. Gile
Wayne
Lakers
H. L. Ugland
Casper Bye
Justice Anderson
E.M. Crary
WC. T. U
Mesdames
McLeod
Calderwood
Wood
Newbore
Barber
Reid
Luros
Slaberg
Wall
Minnie Southam
Churchs Ferry
Rey. Beaty
J.G. Nichol
Merchants Hotel
E. B. Page
Charles Copeland
Wm. Metcalf
E. A. Maloy
Powell
H. Wineman
DeFiore
Wm. H. Brown & Co
Iuter-Ocean
H. L. Wineman
C. M. Ferris
Baerage
Uneeda
Fountain City
Alliance Gang
Peter Haley
Devils Lake, N. D
Budde Building
Old Stand
Deal & Yoder
Bell
Third Street
North Dakota
Kollee & Lewis, Proprietors
H. Stuart
Burteler
Fullering
East Fourth St
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