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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1892
Page
3
A noisy entry lists announcements from Oakes residents, with H C McCantyen and W B Howtaxn proposing candidacies for City Treasurer. The excerpt also notes local events, real estate transfers, grain drying, and community notices amid April Fool antics and public meetings.
Port Emma notes T H Curless returns from Illinois and Mrs TL Armstrong's illness improves. Miss Ryan teaches in Port Emmay district. Allie Mosher recovers from sickness. Fred Tomlinson threshes, planned lively work for grain. Board orders willow cuttings for Ludden bridge west approach. River rises noted. Eaton meadow flooded and Eatonada impassable. Hecla bridge reportedly sank three inches at center. John Courtney’s brother arrives from Michigan with horses to help on Courtney farm. Clifford and Jennie Shatock return from Mitchell. Arlie will teach west of Aberden. Mrs C E Tallmadge hosts about 25 for birthday. John Head house fire, Walker escapes, some belongings saved with nearby thrashing crew. The Dmily anetuw in Ton Van house Avex.
Local items report church preaching Sunday evening and names of residents visiting nearby towns. Several residents, including Miss Coral Wilking and Mrs. Honey Bish, moved or traveled for schooling, work, or farming tasks. Agricultural ads note high prices, seed oats, wheat, corn, and cattle, with sales and livestock listings across Oakes and Ludden areas.
A mix of rural updates from Glover and surrounding area includes seeding, crop purchases, and livestock losses. Reports mention Abel Johnson shipping wheat, Olson selling eggs, Glover's new foreman arriving, and a fox or dog harming poultry. Also covered are local visits, weather relief from rain, school notes, and farm equipment for sale with a broad inventory and prices.
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On and after April 15 cattle will be herded on the range south of Strand. Those with large numbers may notify Ludden or Strandville. cattle will be called for in the fall. Terms are 1.50 per head with special rates for date numbers.
Stallions for sale including one Norman, one Clyde, and two Shire stallions offered at cheap prices on easy terms. Save $500 on horse price and get fine individuals. Hurry to buy as quick sale is planned. T. F. Marshall.
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