Brand descriptions and markings of livestock owners
An ongoing brand column lists owners and their marks for cattle and horses across towns such as Allen Braddock Winona Livona Linton Emmonsburg Hampton and Williamsport. Entries detail brands like B on hip H on shoulder and circles or shapes on hips or ears, with notes on cattle, horses, and sheep for dozens of individuals and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
H. W
Joseph
Winona
Backhaus
Herman—Linten
Atrip Cut Ous
Anaes Clack Rabtean Wong
August
Williameport
Csttle
J. C. Hora
Cattic
Burbage
James
Livona
Emmonaburg
Casey
P.J
Hampton
Catile
Cates
Sebestey
Arthur—Livona
Coover
C. E
Glencoe
Sauls
Lewie
Braddock
Messen Ty
Filek
M.—Linton
Csattle
Groen
Hull
Caite
Guthery
Williamsport
Prand
Haguard
Bell
Emmonsburg
Mervis
U. A
Linton
Herolz
R.—Linton
G. O
Sueep
Botton
Knudtson
F. P
Mugnider
Willlaw
Emmonesburg
Lewes
Digo
G. M
AM Destedter
Panahey
S. C
Winchester
Ifeaie
John—Winona
Eee
Renskers
Weewesnatasn
I. H.—Braddock
Catil
Stealey
Caulle
Eane
Giese
Seayion
Thompson
van Soest
H.—Hull
van Soost
M.— Hull
T Wade
George E
William Sport
Walker
Selies
A. M
Hawpton
Lefies Weeesit
Omio
Missing Pony Seized Owner Urged To Claim
A twelve year old pony described as weighing about 700 pounds with no brand and a blind right eye is in custody. The undersigned, Peter Goldade of Seilz, North Dakota, requests the owner to call, pay charges, and remove the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Goldade
Seilz
N. D
Tree Claim Decision Opens Path to Patent for 10 Acres
Col Lounsberry special agent reports a Forest Service decision by the Interior Department allowing a tree claim by Patrick Kelly. If he broke ten acres in 1897 and continued cultivation through 1901, proving continued care, he may receive patent despite earlier actions. The ruling could save many lost tree claims under similar propositions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Lounsberry
Fargo
Aoe of the Interior
Patrick Kelly
Parkhurst Firm Invites Emmons County Residents
The Parkhurst business announces open invitation for Emmons County people to write or call. C. L. Parkhurst, proprietor, urges residents to respond.
In Town And 90T Weather and Local News
Town reports another week of soft sunny weather. Visitors include Judge Rowerdink Sheriff Rooks Peter Ferguson from Hampton Valley and Dr Muench from Emmonsburg. Train schedule notes two weekly arrivals. Community events include a dancing evening and a benefit supper for Rev Hardenbrook with about 25 attendees. Sheriff Rooks travels to Holland Michigan to visit family. A large hog and local business shifts noted. Beef prices on Chicago market surge to levels not seen since 1882 with Aberdeen Angus two-year-olds selling at 8.25 per 100 and another lot at 8.50 per 100 lbs. The piece blends local social items with national war dispatches and Boer relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowerdink
Sheriff Rooks
Peter Ferguson
Hampton Valley
Muench
Emmonsburg
J. F. Geil
Linton
H. G. Hardenbrook
Win
Tracy
Lington
Westfield
Hull
Red Cross Society
Campbell
McPherson
Holland
Ottawa County
Mich
George
Herman Backhaus
Mr. Sullivan
Dickson
Chicago Dispatch
Chicago
The Two Wars Defeat in Tugela and Boer Intrenchments
This week chronicles a British setback as Sir Redvers Buller attempts to cross the Tugela to relieve Ladysmith. Part of his force reached the river but faced Boer artillery and rifles, forcing a retreat and the loss of eleven cannons with many casualties. Additional expeditions to Mafeking Kimberley and Ladysmith have similarly failed under Generals Gatacre Methuen and Buller, despite noted British resolve and prior victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Redvers Buller
Tugéla
Ladysmith
Mafeking
Kimberley
Gatacre
Methuen
Buller
Supreme Court Decision on County Seat Land
A county debate on ten acres for a county seat and court house square is weighed against state court guidance. The piece argues the county’s move was lawful, driven by a legal majority and public interest, not private gain, and that sales would require voter approval under section 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Court House
Linton
State Supreme Court
Kidder County
County land offer pits sale against county seat fate
A public stance rejects land bids as a means to move Emmons county seat. The speaker asserts ten acres at four or five dollars per acre is the extent of the issue, dismissing promises of land in exchange for political support. Voters remain focused on centralized county government, not bribes or bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmons County
Napoleon Homestead Stands Alone In Uncompromising Tax Stand
State news item notes Napoleon County defies tax-dodger pressure, urging support for county efforts against unpaid taxes on the Northern Pacific rail line. Mandan Pioneer adds farmer wisdom on land buying, stressing land as wealth and risk of losing property if not invested, urging thrift and steady income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon Homestead
Kidder County
County General Fund
Hardy Pioneers
N. P
Ito
Dale County Notes Reflect Winter Social Activity
In Dale county correspondent James Stewart reports dances at local homes, a 2:30 p.m. Sunday service time at La Grace, and ongoing church efforts. Mrs. Isaac Allen returns from an eastern trip improving. Miss Mysie Stewart visits Miss Anna Tracy. deer are plentiful in the bottoms, aiding tracking as snow piles up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Allen
G. W. Payne
E. M. Loutzenhiser
Hardenbrook
la Grace
Dale
Locals and Visitors Pass Through Linton Town
J J Wolf of Hampton neighborhood was in town yesterday. Mesars Isaac East and T E Lawder of Hampton were in town Wednesday. J H Eppink of Westfield visited the county seat this week. George Wisman of Braddock was in town Wednesday night returning from Westfield. Miss Tillie Dykema and Mr Van de Voorst of Westfield were in Linton Wednesday with Miss Dykema filing. Perry Gilman of Glencoe came after a warrant for Sylvester Hurst on charges of larceny. Snow and slash in Illinois Iowa and nearby states prompt weather talk urging gratitude for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Wolf
Hampton
Isaac East
T. E. Lawder
George Wisman
Braddock
Westfield
Tillie Dykema
Mr. van de Voorst
Linton
Miss Dykema
Perry Gilman
Glencoe
Sylvester Hurst
Ducks in the Philippines Duck Farm at Pateros
Manila cor respondent describes Gen Wheaton's flying brigade sweeping Luzon from Guadeloupe to Laguna de Bay on a damp morning. Pateros, Luzon’s duck farm, yields thousands of ducks that feed the troops as they march and reconnoiter. The piece notes duck dinners become a luxury across camps the day after a duck harvest and jokes about ducks remaining in Pateros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheaton
Guadeloupe
Laguna de Cay
Pateros
Luzon
Manila Cor. Leslie's Weekly
Was Adam a Negro A discussion of skin pigments and racial origins
In a London Mail feature Prof Arthur Thompson examines pigment theories and the color of original mankind. He reviews skin, hair, and pigment data, noting color changes from grafting, sun exposure, and evolution from black to lighter skin, while touching on Darwin and racial implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Thompson
Alfred Russell Wallace
Europe
France
Thompson
Darwin
London Mail
Food Plants From South America to Transform U S Agriculture
Dr D G Fairchild of the agriculture department travels to South America to study and introduce new food, drug, and fiber plants to the United States. Quinoa could grow in high altitudes including Alaska, with other crops and trees like cinchona and ipecac possible in Caribbean and Pacific territories, promising vast new production and revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Fairchild
Department of Agriculture
South America
United States
N. L. Britton
Columbia
Fairchild
Uaffaire
Chili
Oundesert
Acre
Atacama
Isthmus
Patagony
Andes
Alaska
Great Britain
Germany
Porto Rico
Cuba
Philippines
N. Y
Thomas Hardy First American Visit as College Architect Lecturer
The excerpt notes Thomas Hardy the novelist making his first American visit as a college lecturer on architecture. When protested for writing novels with a railway timetable, Walter Besant replied that his business could be as regular as any other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hardy
America
Walter Besant
Microbes and Cyclists Warned by The Lancet Note
The Lancet notes cyclists face dry inflamed throats and headaches after dusty spins as road dust harbors billions of microbes including pus, tetanus and tuberculosis agents. It recommends nasal breathing and rinsing nasal passages after dust exposure to reduce infection risk. It mentions a price offer for the Minneapolis Tribune twice-weekly edition at $1.50 yearly.
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Advase
Emmons County Record
Parkhurst
Letel
Hestau
Eureka
C. L. Parkhurst
England
Britain
Transvaal
Orange Free State
Aguinaldo
James Stewart
Jacob Hauser
Mysie Stewart
Anna Tracy
Morris
Edith McConville
Miss Webster
Dale Neighborhood
Shockey
Frank Loutzenhiser
Mr. Allen
Cc. M
J. H. Eppink
Illinois
Iowa
Anther
Gen,Wheaton
Adam
Alice
Record
Minneapolis
Mbune
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