10 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Griggs Courier
Location
Cooperstown, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1902
Page
1
The piece criticizes party tactics and urges a larger creditable North Dakota exhibit at the next St Louis exposition. It notes Andrew Carnegie’s loan to Ellendale’s catalog school, praises Roosevelt’s rising support, and argues for strong leadership and public funding to boost state interests.
The St Louis World's Fair is projected to be about twice as large as prior expositions with 1200 acres. Previous fairs measured 236 to 633 acres and costs ranged from 9 to 18 million dollars. The 1903 project anticipates 30 million dollars in costs and 40 million total by completion, with 20 million spent before opening May 1 1903. Expenditures include 5 million city appropriation, 5 million private subscriptions, and 10 million for street pavements and public improvements after charter amendments approved October 22.
Advices from Washington say large tracts on Devils Lake and Red Lake reservations and Rosebud in South Dakota will be disposed of by sale rather than free homestead entry this year. First payments may be deferred until a crop is grown, with the government advancing 4 6 million to pay Indians and effectively lending to settlers interest free. The policy mirrors Canadian liberality and aims to attract settlers to Northwestern lands amid rising immigration and better rail and market access in the United States.
In Louisville on April 4 a new political body named the Allied People's Party of the United States emerged, uniting reform forces against plutocracy. The convention, largely dominated by the People’s Party, drew delegates from white workers, fusion populists, socialists, and other reform groups, with aims including initiative and referendum and government ownership of utilities. The group hopes to attract broader reform support and possibly ally with other movements later.
A Jamestown railroad man urges ranchers to keep barometers to forecast weather. He notes the Northern Pacific barometer at the headquarters recorded its lowest point fourteen hours before a recent storm, proving it signals strong weather in advance and allowing herds to be gathered before danger.
An old advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for malaria and related illnesses. It claims marshy ground breeds germs and cites patient testimonials from Byesville, Ohio praising the tonic’s efficacy and affordability, with a 50 cent price and Bateman guarantee.
Fargo elected Mr. Sweet as mayor as Johnson lost. Grand Forks chose Mayor Dinnie over Dr. Wheeler. Valley City saw Darb y Malley win a three way race, indicating active Trish voters.
Bert Parsons visits from Oriska to survey county land holdings and locals discuss land interests. Prof Newmann the hypnotist returns to Cooperstown and jeeps interest alive. J W Fiero family heads for New York state to reside two years. Local merchants Wuippen Koyn advertise high prices for produce and butter. Bert Shaw, noted insurance man, visits this week. Dr Rose dentist remains in Cooperstown N D office at Syverson's building. Commissioner Wilson hosts cigars for friends and notes four sons now at home. Many schoolchildren wear glasses from poor light and ventilation spurring call for new school. Seeds wheat barley oats and ground feed for sale by Bure Bros Co. Will Garry and Dora Klinesmith wed at groom’s Knox North Carolina home. friends offer best wishes. State Bank offers loans on improved farms with immediate funds on title.
Dr M L Scarbrough of Hebron Ohio recounts losing his voice after a severe cold and a stubborn cough. After 35 years practicing, all remedies failed until Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds gave quick relief. Bateman Co guarantees it for lung troubles. Trial bottles free.
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