How a Compass Revealed a Gambling Plot
In a 1860s Union Pacific outpost, a civil engineer witnesses a rigged dice game using a hidden magnet and telegraph setup under a walnut table. He explains how a pocket compass shifts to east, exposing the mechanism, and the plainsman confronts the cheater, offering a reward for the secret.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Julesburg
Jonah
Laramie
Keno
Faro
Keto
North Pole
Ime
Such Is Love in a World of Storms
A fragment from a New York World piece echoes rural dialect as a man begs for return before a thunderstorm. The dialogue hints at a strained romance and social pressures behind a potential breakup.
Notice of Contest in Patent Office Proceedings
The document announces a contest in a United States Patent Office proceeding regarding a claim for a northwest section 10 township. It names contestants, legal representatives, and dates for hearings, with notices to appear and present evidence before the referee and at the United States district offices.
An Eye Opener Crux: Man Questions Daughter’s Night Time Visitor
A nervous young man remarks on a nightly visitor to his friend's daughter. The crusty father confirms the visitor appears every night from about eight to eleven. He vows to confront the intruder and see what it is made of.
Hougan's Outlot Shop Tailoring Services
O. G. Hougan offers first class tailoring with cleaning pressing and repairing. Services available in all branches with short notice and guaranteed satisfaction at reasonable charges.
Public Land Notice for Homestead Claims at Dickinson and Sentinel Butte
Public publication notices from the Department of the Interior Land Office at Dickinson and Dickinson North Dakota announce intentions to make or perfect homestead and commutation proofs. Names of claimants include Ernest Ky Prehinof Boneh and Pye Bloaleewet Beneh with witnesses listed in each notice. The dates reference August and May filing periods, with locations Sentinel Butte and Beach, North Dakota, and registration by S. M. Bennis, Register.
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Department of Interior
Dickson Oss Dalle
Ernest Ky Prehinof Boneh
Vies Homstead Katey
Ringe Wi
Digkinson
Barber
Edward Richardson
McKibbin
Givo
N. Duk
Fenn
Homestead Proof Planned in Dickinson for Sentinel Butte
Abraham Beier of Sentinel Buttes North Dakota has filed notice to make final proof for Homestead Entry No. 2185 dated June 24. The proof will be before the Register and Receiver in Dickinson on August 14. Witnesses listed include B. K. Middleton W. H. Middleton John T. Nelson and Henry Schultebelh all of Sentinel Butte North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Latertor
Dickinson
Ios
Abraham Beier
Sentinel Buttes N. 1
Middleton
W. HH
John T. Nelson
Henry
Public notice of land claim by William Mikteton at Sentinel Butte
The Department of the Interior gives notice of intention to file year proof in support of William Mikteton in Sentinel Butte North Dakota. He must prove residence and cultivation before the Register Dickinson on August 14, 1K. Witnesses listed: Harrison J. Blodget John Nein Mary Telford and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiger Kor
Department of the Interior
Vickinson
Beach
Mike Tad
Henry Betnatnd
Mi Telford
Entlirel Butte
Dakivton
Sentinel Butte
M. Frit Register
X. Dak
Noticok
Depaementorie Lnterior
Hickinsoi
N. B
Mary Ith
Dickinson
N. D
Ernest Walker
W. J. Middleton
N. Dean
Clarence Shero
Ole Halvorsen
Bench
S.M. Bennis
Hhekboson
SN. D
Sollee
William
SRG
Beir
Harrison J. Blodget
John Nein
Mary Telford
M. Ferris
Hegister
Summons in North Dakota Case Against DuPont Firm
The State of North Dakota issues a summons to Robert Kinkaid to appear in Beach in Buns County before Justice of the Peace William Te Mee Ribbin to answer a complaint by DuPont DuNemours Powder Co. seeking $200 plus interest for goods sold. If not answered, judgment may be entered for the amount plus interest from July 1, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Piaintit
KF. I
DuPont DuNemours Powder Co
Winnraa B. Mekirres
Justice of the
Ponce
Bings Iro
A. Pitenase
Phiintir
Nedy
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Hunter Halsey
Jimmy
New York
Department of the Dirertor
United States Labortee
Aosta Vinsol
John Hy Bayens
Ehutimiil
Minta
Iw. Ari
U.S
Wai
Orlock
Olson
Heneli
United States
Ny Gro. Hh
Perit
Meuli RE
Hegetter
Beneh
Nn Atestant
Daud Dickinson
North Duke
Charles He Hours
Andee
Dick Bison
Datn B. Herhart
Phillvnuit
Ms. M. Fennis Register
Jones Yeaverday
Jones
Northern Pacific
Vtassenger
HEE
M. Ae Sqls A
Perry
West m
Op. m
Hougan’s
O. G. Hougan, Prop
Kreso Dip
Mortcure Saln
George Reynolds
John Reynolds
Ernest BK
Jothlay
Office of Register of Deeds
Billings
North Dakou
Kebt
Medora
Nori Dake
Utah
Benen
State of North Inkotn
Sid Mortage
North Dakota
George A. Purchase
Keach, North Dakota
Ait
Hines
C. H. Moulton
A. E. Kastien
K. D. Logan
Hocking Valley
Western and
Blacksmith Coal
Agency For
Minneapolis
Dacutah Lumber Co
N. P. Nobin
Buffalo Pitts
I, J. Blodgett
Breach, N
Opera House
Knutson
The
Harnessmaker
Sherwin-Williams
S.W. P
Agency
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