Pioneer Farmer Fred Richardson Leaves for Alberta Homestead
Fred Richardson of Grand Harbor plans to move to Nanton Alberta to homestead in King Edward’s domain and acquire railroad land. A Ramsey county pioneer who arrived in 1883, he witnessed Devils Lake’s growth and now believes Alberta offers similar rapid land value gains. He visited Cuba this spring and finds it unlikely for American settlers due to language and customs barriers.
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Fred Richardson
Grand Harbor
Nanton
Alberta
King Edward
Mr. Richardson
Ramsey County
Great Northern
Bartlett
Devils Lake
North
States
Gasoline Engine Running Tips From The Standard Oil Circular
The Standard Oil Company issues a circular on running gasoline engines noting three main troubles from overfeeding, poor oiling, and improper shutoff. It explains proper oil types, smoky exhaust from improper fuel air mix, soot buildup, and power loss. The circular details gasoline energy content and the need for correct air mixture for efficient combustion.
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Standard Oil Company
Editor Jewell Political Controversy Sparks Debate
Fragmentary report notes editor Jewell involved in a controversial remark and potential protest. Text references motives and a possible legal action, with unclear details and names partially obscured.
Defamation Law Debate Highlights Press Freedom Concerns
The text argues that libel laws tempering expressions may still damage newspapers with credible standing. It asserts communities will judge justice, and presses should not fear unjust libel penalties. It emphasizes public scrutiny as a check on convictions.
Pure Food Case Out of Court
The suit for damages against Pure Food Commissioner Ladd, tied to adulterated food claims, was stricken from the docket and the matter is now out of court. The case showed a bluff by sellers of misbranded products, while the legislature funded costs to back Ladd’s course.
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Pure Food
Ladd
Robbers Association
Coulee Township Delays Election at School Site
Coulee township did not hold an election after the last meeting set the Penn school house as the site. The old school was sold and the clerk refused to convene at the new building, citing legality limits. Officials will retain the current officers until a petition calls a special election and a proper meeting place is designated.
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Churchs' Ferry
Coulee
Penn
Gil and
Fulkerson
States Attorney
Walter Heathes
Lerk
Motte area fire claims mother and child
Mrs. Adam Steiner, 25, and her two year old child died in a blaze near Motte, located about miles southwest of De county. Firefighters found Steiner in the wreckage as the flames raged, clothing burned, and she died in the evening while attempting to help others.
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Adam Steiner
Tie Eas
Wai Miles
Hig Thi Io
Stamps Stolen at Lakota Lead to Suspect Arrest
Last Sunday between 5 and 6 pm a post office delivery window was forced open and a cigar box of large denomination stamps valued at 7 to 8 dollars was taken. William Wright, believed linked to the thefts at Gronna's and Grenna's stores, was arrested after possessing stamps matching the stolen lot. He was taken to Grand Forks as authorities pursue government action.
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Wm. Wright
Gronna
Wright
Grand Forks
A. J. Grenna
May Retire John Hay Might Not Return to Work
It is feared John Hay may never resume work and Secretary Taft is mentioned as a possible successor. Hay collapsed aboard a steamer en route to cross the Atlantic, signaling a worsening condition after a prolonged illness. Hay, 67, has long served in high posts from Lincoln’s secretaries to ambassador and secretary of state, with newspaper roles in between.
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John Hay
Taft
Atlantic
Washington
Hay
Lincoln
Paris
Madrid
Vienna
Hayes
England
New Man for Panama Canal Salary Offer Reported
Horace G. Burt, former president of the Union Pacific, traveling in Europe, may be named to head Panama Canal construction if he accepts a fifty thousand dollar annual salary. The appointment is linked to President Roosevelt and a close ally, with Burt’s friends cautious about the rumored inducements.
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Horace G. Burt
The
Union, Pacific
Europe
Panama Canal
Burt
Roosevelt
Lee
F Wallace
Rae Panes
Bartling Mortality Trends Reported in 19th Century Text
The fragment cites mortality statistics from appendicitis and peritonitis as alarming. An advertisement for a dubious remedy promotes a patent cure and health products from a shop in House Place, Ulindayn, with claims of powerful position and vitality boosters.
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Pr. Iitu
Ulinayn
W. Greene
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Jewell
CIA
Johan Hay
J. Brooks Granite and Marble Company
West Third Street
N. Dak
Unii
E. M. Schiffman
Selby Ave
Minn
Long Dist
Billboard
Amfdic
Cincinnati
Ohio
Oard Pubco
Lakeview
Eheh. Arnold
H. E. Arnold
A. H. Bell & Co
Ifia
Jas. Connolly
Mndsrn
Planvile
Prospectivn
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