Webster Town Notes and Local Updates
Miss Mae Webster was at home last Thursday and Miss Helen Millar visited Devils Lake friends over Sunday. Mrs. Paul Parker was in Devils Lake midweek. Miss Hazel Sullivan returned to school duties after a weekend home. The Robertson Lumber Co. agent Chas A Greenleaf was in town between trains. Bert Baker’s residence moved west of J R Kollar’s. Threshing nearly done. preparations for winter soon. Paints and goods advertised by Olaf Leet. Blood’s product line sold locally. Alma Howett returned to stay with her mother during the busy season. Mrs. Albert Swenson and Albert Jr visited the Lake midweek, returning next morning. The old Bug House moved to the school site, opening term next month. Wiltz Morse and son Red rode to the Lake to have Red’s arm examined after a hayload fall. Discoveries about the term Websterite and local high school news noted on page 14. A farm fire destroyed the house on Mr Howett’s place, following a prior barn fire three months earlier.
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Hazel Sullivan
Chas, A. Greenleaf
Devils Lake Robertson Lumber Co
Alma Howett
Albert Swenson
Albert
Rummage Sale at Church of the Advent Draws Crowds
The Ladies of the Church of the Advent report a very successful rummage sale with generous contributions and surprisingly low prices. A carpet once a dollar sold for fifteen cents as shoppers race for bargains and lunch is served daily with hot coffee and meals on election day.
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Church of the Advent
State Educators Meet at Fargo
The North Dakota Educational Association holds its annual meeting in Fargo on December 27 28 and 29. The executive committee sets paper limits at twenty minutes each except the progress of the year report which runs thirty minutes.
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North Dakota Educational Association
Fargo
Andrew Stade Reports Optimism After Midwestern Trip
Candidate Andrew Stade returned Wednesday from a trip to Brocket Lawton and Edmore where he has been pursuing political interests. He is pleased with prospects and predicts the entire county Republican ticket will win.
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Andrew Stade
Brocket
Lawton
Edmore
Seven threshing rigs spotted in county sweep
Ever Wagness reports a northern county sweep with seven threshing rigs within ten miles. He notes a large amount of grain remaining to be threshed and that machines work early and late to finish the job.
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Ever Wagness
Land sale notices describe improved quarters near Starkweather
Several listings show 120 acres with good buildings offered near Starkweather. Prices range from 2,400 to 2,650 with terms of one third cash and balance to purchaser. Some quarters are described as improved and on prime county margins.
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Starkweather
Roosevelt praised for quick thought and action in defense debate
The piece argues President Roosevelt's rapid thinking and decisive action are misjudged by critics. It cites examples from sports, industry, and statecraft to claim swift, correct decisions save ships, economies, and the nation. It notes Parker’s missteps and questions where spending cuts would affect national functions.
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Ship of States
Walta
Roosevelt
Democratic Anarchist Heflin Sparks Controversy in Alabama
The piece attacks Congressman J T Heflin of Alabama for anarchist rhetoric during a Tuskegee speech. It accuses him of racist slurs against Booker T Washington and Charles W. Roosevelt, asserting such language could spur crime and reflect poorly on the Democratic Party's integrity.
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Grover Cleveland
J. T. Heflin
McKinley
Heflin
Tuske- Bee
Ala
Booker I
Washington
Hetin
Roosevelt
Booker
Czolgosz
Booker Washington
Congress
B. W. Walker
Walker
Parker
Democratic Party
South
Cleveland
Roosevelt Acceptance Letter Quoted On Tariff and Industry
The letter argues protection and tariff destruction threaten business and industry. It cites bank data showing cash, deposits, and loans rising since 1896 and 1900, attributing prosperity to the gold standard and McKinley era to support loan expansion and business growth.
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Roosevelt
United States
Wiliam McKinley
Betting ethics in perilous times prompt reader caution
A fragmentary note warns that betting is wrong yet often attractive as many men rely on winnings or debts. The text hints at banks and aides owed, implying financial danger and need for prudence in gambling and personal finances.
Tillman praised as US senator amid Gulf coast support
Walter Wellman reports from the Record-Herald on Tillman near the Gulf, noting praise from descendants and a turbulent political climate. He forecasts Republican gains in Indiana with the GOP solid and Bryanites dwindling, estimating a large lead for the senator and a potential landslide.
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Hoosier
Walter Wellman
Star
Record-Herald
Snys
Nothdog
Sidewalk Assessment and Constitutional Amendment Notice
This notice covers sidewalk assessments for properties including lots 19 20 21 and 18 4 and lot 13 and names city officials and dates in October 1904. It notes approval by the city council, the amount due with ten percent interest, and publication dates, plus a proposed North Dakota constitutional amendment reforming investment rules for the permanent school fund and related educational funds.
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G Phere
Aghaneit
Piaywalk
Har de Upin
Dossi
Ace ‘Walker
P. McKee
Gilbert Birkedal
Malena Hueaby
Burgi
Bameay
Jovambe
Devile Lake
Weald
Ole Skratass
North Dakota
Wighth Legislative Assembly
Ninth Legislative Assembly
State of
Permanent School Fund
United States
Board of
Roosevelt Letter of Acceptance on Tariff System
Roosevelt argues that uprooting the tariff system would devastate business and industry, impoverish farmers, harm capitalists, and starve wage workers, outlining the broad economic stakes in the acceptance letter.
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Roosevelt
Parker's Sure Warning On Voters For Parker Roosevelt Clash
The piece criticizes Parker as weak and unappealing while praising Theodore Roosevelt as a strong alternative. It argues Parker lacks popularity and urgency, citing Democratic support erosion and Roosevelt’s appeal across age groups and backgrounds ahead of the November election.
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New Yorker
St. Louis
Judge Parker
David Bennett Hill
Parker
Roosevelt
Watson
Debs
Hill
Theodore Roosevelt
Alton B. Parker
United States
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Palgo
Wm. Gho, Swain
Webster, N.dak
H. Huesgen
Olaf Leet
S. Lirst
Helen Millar
Devils Lake
Paul Parker
Bert Baker
J. R. Kollar
Olaf Leetebster
N. D
Gtagen
Sen Tithman
Tillman
Ku Klux ‘Kian
Gulf of Mexico
Ilberman Brother
West
Silberman Brothers
Ottumwa
Iowa
Ottaswa Nat‘ Bank
First Nat’ Bank
Edwards, Wood & Co
Minneapolis
Dobre
Abe Orthern
Nike
Balt River
Bryan
F. T. Fox
Nis
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
New Orie
Ae Menta
Cairo
Chicree Winkie O
Iy Oalars
Mc Beall, M. QO. Railroad
Stouis
Toy
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