Prairie Fire Scourge Hits Dakota Fields and Hay Stacks
The article recounts a wide prairie fire in Emmons County and surrounding areas, starting southeast of Williamsport and spreading toward Glencoe and Bismarck. It details farm losses, heroic fire breaks, rescued stock and hay, and urges county action to require fire-breaks, noting specific farms and figures such as 140 tons lost by Uncle Thomas Parks and 300 tons saved by Don Stevenson.
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Emmons County
Fanco
Dakota
L. Veater
Williamsport
Missouri
Roop Farm
Bismarck
Glencoe
Buchanan
Alex. McDonald
Pierce Stock
Mencken and
Sterling
Judge Dougherty
Buchanan Valley
Don Stevenson
A. W. Ogle
John Knox
Godwin
Tighe
Knox
Pierce
Jacob Kalberer
Thomas Parks
Beaver Creek
Erection Menoken
Northern Pacific
Sims
Donald Stewart
Bismarck-Williamsport
Mencken
Burleigh
Wm. L. Yeater
Donald Stevenson
N. M. Gillett
Henry Hodgkinson
Nat Presho
Winona
Captain Easterly
Periurera
Deestricks
London
Francis
Long
Marquis de Mores
Los
Jackass
George Cochran
The Fair Opens New Millinery Store in Bismarck
Mies S. A. Kenney launches The Fair a millinery shop on Third Street in Bismarck Dakota. The opening expands local fashion retail offering with a focus on hats and headwear.
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Third Street
Bismarck
Dakota
Mies S. A. Kenney
Farmers and market bears blamed for wheat decline
A Barnes County Record item argues the wheat market is being crushed by monopolies and speculators. It claims intrinsic supply shortfalls, drought impacts in Russia, and large milling interests keep prices down. Farmers are urged to hold crops until markets rebound.
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Russia
Barnes County
Kissing Nuisance Among Women Sparks Manners Debate
Some ladies complain of a growing practice of women kissing on meeting after an absence. They argue the osculatory greeting should be limited to very dear friends and to properly authorized gentlemen. Refusing the kiss risks embarrassment for those who dislike the custom.
Frisby and Parkes Advertise in Bismarck Newsprint
Local businesses including Frank Frisby Druggist Parker & Parkes promote medicines paints and supplies in Bismarck with notices on Cottage Paints sewing machines Beit machines and various goods The period also notes church services canceled due to illness a damaged scene of farm activity and community updates from Emmons county and Williamsport with names such as Dunn Co G S Barnes and J Brady among others
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Frank Frisby
Bismarck
Parker & Parkes
Frisby
Hl. H. Day
I. T. Frisby
Northern Pacific
New York
Judge Dougherty
Miss Kenney
Third Street
Worat
H. R. Mead & Co
Yes
Rufus Crosby
Joseph Tape
J. A. Robinson
Logan Township
Record Office
W. Braithwaite
Dunn & Co
Sheridan House
Main Street
Charlie Chapman
Montana
Williamsport
J. Brady
William M. Pye, Jr
Emmons County
Wm. M. Pye, Jr
R. L. Durant & Co
Fourth Street
Dak
William Mittlestedter
Armstrong
Simon Kurtz
G. 8. Barnes
Northern Pacific Elevator Company
Miss Connor
Henry Mittlestedter
Dayton
Emmons’ County
George Walker
D. H. Yeater
Goose Lake
Messrs. P. Johnson and
Oelson
Reward Notice For Timber Cutting In Lake Creek Area
Ten dollar reward offered for information leading to the identification of a person cutting timber on section 8 in the Lake Creek area. Respond to Dwyer in Williamsport or Stelling in Dakota.
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Dwyer
Williamsport
Re Stelling
Dak
Dakota Territory could gain statehood on strong population rise
The Dakota Territory shows a dramatic population surge with a combined 1880 to current census rise of 257,582, bringing total residents to 413,759. The piece argues the territory’s rapid growth and vast agricultural lands warrant admission as a state, noting vast resource wealth and potential for cities to emerge as land opens to settlers.
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Dakota
South Dakota
North Dakota
Territory of
St. Paul Obe
Dakota soil breeds a rash of majors and colonels
Dakota’s prolific soil is credited with producing an abundance of military titles from ordinary men. After a year or two on Dakota dirt, many trample into grand and gallant warriors, some feeling the change in their bones. The piece claims Dakota now outs ranks Georgia and Arkansas in producing Maj and Col titles.
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Dakota
Georgia
Arkansas
Barnes County Reco
Novel Harvesting and Threshing Machine Attracts Attention
In Fargo neighborhood farmers eye a new combined machine that harvests and thrashes. It features a thirteen foot cut with a canvas carrier feeding grain to a separator, straw expelled to the ground, and grain loaded into a wagon. Twenty horses per man propel it, with California precedents noted.
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Fargo
Mays
Pioneer
California
Sees
Hope Pion
Market Outlook Says Wheat and Oats May See Price Rise
A cautious forecast notes September wheat sales may be below normal as bears press prices. Farmers who hold grain could gain later if rising markets materialize, with lenders reportedly prepared to lend at low rates to encourage retention until post September delivery.
Northern rail expansion sparks liveliest year ahead
A Chicago Times summary notes expected railroad growth in the northern ion area with multiple lines extending next year. Competition will intensify as roads complete extensions and pooling is anticipated to boost traffic, with Minneapolis routes possibly shifting traffic northward.
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Paul
Minneapolis
Menara
Chicago Times
Six Years Growth Giant Tree Planting on Markley Farm
Geo H Markley, residing five miles south of town, planted thousands of trees over six years to demonstrate rapid growth on his farm with a striking Sunday display of saplings and progress.
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Geo. H. Markley
Prohibition Advantages Over Licensure Debated
A fragment notes a comparison of prohibition and licensure advantages in a near time and area context. It mentions Edmunds possessing a jail and a loss around 4000 dollars amid discussions of sales and regulation.
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Edmunds
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William Sport
Gull River Lumber Co
C. S. Weaver
Edwards & Bradford
Jefferson & Kasson
City Road
Bismarck, C. T
United States
Europe
N. G .Orphay
J. D. McDonald
Wagonmaker
Meigs
H.A. Armstrong
Ror County
D. T
Capital Boot and Shoe Store
C. H. Phelps
Third St
Frank J. Mason
Mason & Conover
7 General Dealer
Postoffice News Depot
D.T
Pacific Hotel
Fourth St
Bismarck, Dak
Louis Peterson
N. Dunkleberc
Bismarck Lumber CO
First Nationa Bank
Berici
Kota
D. A. Tyler
Ismarck Business Cards
Rosser Street
Yankee Preveny
Bismarck, D
C. H. Edick
C. D. Edick
Edick Brothers
John Waldeon
Joseph Hare & CO
Deering
John Deere
Alfred Cressy
North Fifth St
A. H. Suller
Herrice
WM. Glitschkr
Sixth St
Bet
Bismarck, D. T
Achni Wholesale and
Fifth Street
Bsmarck
G.L. Fort
Fort
Union Lock
J. Edgerly
Central
Dakota Block
A. Stovell
Griffin’ S Block
John C. Hollembaerk
E. Wright
Ollembaek & Wright
First National Bank
2Rilliam A. Bentley
M. D
U.S
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D. E
Raymond's Bank
Post Office
C N. Hunt
Arvey Harris
Bussey Place
L. Khoker
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Minnesota
Northwest
Cuicano
Mrnwavukie
St. Paul
Unite States
Canada
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J.f.tucker
Geo. H. Heafford
Oak
Race and
Bread Sts
H. D. Connor
Williamsb
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Elder Publishing Co
Wabash Ave
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E. A. K. Hackett
Fort Wayne
Indiana
D.R. Streeter
Record
Missouri Slope
Dakota Prairies
Chapman-Roker-Procunier
Sand Creek
Wheat Prospects
Herrick
Messrs. Easterly
Con. Malloy
George
Miss McKay
McIntosh County
Roop
Mr. Savage
Misa Ida Roop
Eva Campbell
Kalberer
John Kurtz
Iss McKay
Poe
Frank Smith
Geo. Cochran
A. Croghan
H. W. Taylor
Kidder County Bank
Steele, Dak
W. Taylor
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