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Newspaper
Mora Tribune
Location
Mora, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1896
Page
4
The Mora Tribune notes a rising foreign war cloud and a busy pre election year. Ex-Lieut. Gov. Barto is discussed as a potential candidate for governor. Sherman’s book is set to gain attention and St. Cloud is praised as a hotel town.
The item notes Governor Cough's financial troubles drawing sympathy from the entire state amid ongoing talk of a possible third term for President Cleveland. The editorial quips whether the chant will be Grover and Clover.
Farmers report potato prices improving for the first time in five years, ending a period of lower returns. The shift signals relief after a stretch of weaker market values affecting grower income and planting decisions.
Jim J. Hill shows little advance on his consolidation scheme with many country districts still to report, suggesting limited momentum for success.
Residents of Aitkin push their stance on the proposed constitutional amendment taxing unused railroad lands. In coming weeks the Tribune plans to publish further remarks on the subject.
The passage praises Hon. Thos. B. Reed of Maine as a liberal tariff advocate with strong stamina and backbone. It asserts he would press England to time and would be an ideal candidate in the western states if he became President of the United States.
A summary of the Minnesota delegation's influence at the forthcoming national convention. It notes potential influence by party leaders, rumors of a representative on the resolution committee, and calls for public input to ensure delegates reflect voters' wishes before the convention convenes.
Mrs Fay Cravens came down from Hinckley to Mora and Anoka to visit friends. M s Banker has returned to Hinckley after an extended stay with acquaintances in Mora and Anoka.
Grass Lake reports visitors and residents in Mora with several trips noted. Ekman from Mora visited last Sunday. Conger from Mora came Tuesday. Nordine toured Mora Saturday. Miss Grace Rist visited Fish Lake. Dennewith biked to Pine City. Alma Ekman stayed with Mora parents. Nelson headed to Mora to plaster a new church. Ed Naslund sold school supplies and visited. Maggie Peterson returned from Duluth. Donaldson came back from Sandstone. Spinks of Minneapolis called on customers. Charles Sevline lists Royal Ruby Port Wine claims and pricing offered by L. J. Conger Mora for medical use.
Miss Beda Sellstedt and County Supt Sundeen visited Brunswick friends last Saturday. Skoglund Bros install a Fairbanks scale outside their store. Numerous locals travelled to Mora and Princeton for visits. Axel Rameren injury improves after treatment by Dr Butler. Grunlund’s losses noted with a dead ox and a pending sale. Creamery site chosen forty rods from Ground House river near the south side bridge. County asks for a veterinary surgeon.
Mora residents packed the town council room to hear talks on fire protection and insurance. debate centered on two engines costing 1525 dollars and 2000 dollars with hose and water considerations. many urged a tank or main pipe solution, while several warned no waterworks exist to justify premium reductions. the meeting adjourned without action, flagging Mora cannot afford the pricey apparatus.
An 1900s style ad touts Royal Ruby Port wine as superior for health and recovery. It promises a $500 reward for any bottle under five years old or adulterated, and urges buyers to avoid substitutes. Bottles sold by Royal Wine Co and L E Conger Mora Minn for medical purposes only.
A. Situ E. PD. Medaugh of the Standard Oil Company transacted business in town this week while farmers offered beef cattle at market prices and cash exchanges occurred.
The location committee reports the Brunswick creamery will be on the west side of Ground House river opposite E. P. Grunlund’s, on land donated by N. E. Ramgren. Thirty six stockholders will meet on November 1. Operations expected by mid May. Farmers urged to support Mr. W. W. Shulean’s efforts to place Kanabec county’s next creamery nearby.
Edward Naslund called on us Saturday of last week. C. H. Johnson left for Carmichael's camp. Auditor Rines traveled to Brunswick last Saturday. Conrad Ramgren of Brunswick was in Mora Monday last. Alex Thunberg visited the county seat early this week. Mrs. E. M. Tiden of Brunswick was in Mora last Friday. County Commissioner Nelson of Comfort called Monday. Andrew Bergstrom came up from Rice Lake on business yesterday. P. Zetterberg and Hans Erickson left for Tom McCarty's camp last Sunday. Andy Norton came from Carmichael's camp Monday and returned the next day.
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