North Dakota land boom and political clash echo in 1903
The Inter Ocean notes rising land prices in Ramsey County North Dakota with buyers profiting from 25 dollar an acre deals while praising improved farming methods. It contrasts Republican praise of prosperity under Foraker with critique of Democrats and mentions Mrs Hansbrough and Senator Hansbrough amid Washington society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter- ‘Ocean
North D Dakota
Ramsey County
North Dakota
Washington
Hansbrough
Congress
Dakota
Massachusetts Avenue
Josh
Nickel Magazine
Scarcity of Printers Sparks Editorial Wit
In a brisk column the author notes printer shortages in the Southwest and compares wages across regions. He mocks delays, recalls a parable about rushing, and links the press shortage to a hurried era and fickle routines.
One Fare to San Francisco via Chicago Great Western
A list of names appears in a notice offering one fare to San Francisco and return via the Chicago Great Western Railway. Tickets will be sold Oct 8 to Oct 17 for the American bankers association convention Oct 20 to 28 and valid return until Nov 30. For details contact any Chicago Great Western agent or G P A J P Elmes in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Chicago: Great Western Railway
American Bankersd Association
Chicago Great Western
J'P. Elmes
Chicago
Markets Reported by Edwards Wood Minneapolis cash close
The report notes quiet wheat trading with Dec wheat at 7934 after opening and closing there in Minneapolis. Flax gains show a decline from prior close with December at 9634 cents, cash flax down 2 cents, overall market activity muted in Duluth and Chicago price references provided.
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Edwards
Minneapolis
Northern
Chicago
Duluth
Fleeting Sand Fly Lives One Day in Bright Light
The May fly Ephemerida spends one to three years as a water nymph before emerging. It cannot bite or sting and has a brief above ground life of a few hours after entering daylight. Professor Davenport notes its delicate beauty and brief existence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gath
Daily
Inter- Ocean
C. B. Davenport
University of Chicago
Skeleton Unearthed Near White House in Disquieting Find
Workers unearthed part of a human skeleton while tearing into the White House interior last week. Authorities probe the discovery and seek to keep details secret as an investigation proceeds. Meanwhile William Scott, a Black man arrested for shooting Lisbon coal dealer John Fisher, is held for the district court. Fisher positively identifies him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Washington
William Scott
John Fisher
Lisbon
Fisher
Indians Enter Social Life at Waldorf Astoria With New Yorks Four Hundred
The Waldorf Astoria hosted a casual benefit gathering for Harry Lehr and his wife when American Indian chiefs including Chief Joseph were invited guests of New Yorks elite. The scene buzzed with curiosity as guests crowded the rooms to glimpse the visitors, who wore distinctive facial markings and ceremonial dress. Women collected souvenirs as the chiefs departed after tea and greetings.
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Waldorf-Astoria
New York
Harry Lehr
Joseph
Waldorfans
Tickets On Sale For Great Western Train Events
Tickets on sale Oct. 6 and 20 Nov. 3 and 17 for Illinois Chicago Great Western trains to Arizona Arkansas Colorado Indian Territory Kansas Towinne Missouri Oklahoma Texas. For details contact any Chicago Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago Ill Nov 17.
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Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Kansas
Towinne
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas
Chicago Great Western
J. P. Elmer
Chicago
Ill
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F. T. Fox
Devlin Lake
Pinto
Sam M. Kohn
Sevilla Sample Room
Satduray
Kohn
Cleveland
Holbrook Mercantile Company
Aho
Victor Bell
Wm Browz
Geo. Burkey Ira Creeden van Cardin
Aick
Dion Juia Dourborn
Jno Davis E. C. Denison
Willas Groff
Jack Gard
Arthur Hogan
Jno K Humphreys Horn Jackson Mary Leslie H
Mems
B. Milette
Edmound
McCarthy W. Melson
Aug Nelson Bessie Nickum Wilson
A Olson
Marie Pratt
Frank C. Rupert Ray Stower
Minnie the
Albert Thomas
J. Hi Torshus
K. Wright
Lena ‘E Widman,l. Wood
Jamie L
KR. Dartey
Man
Powell
Belleate Little
Ry Lehr
Ation
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