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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1891
Page
2
In this brief reminiscence the Oakes Republican acknowledges recent appointment as assistant local editor, noting the learning curve, shared noncombatant stance, and a plan to direct any aggrieved party to the assistant. The piece also mentions editor changes, local industry updates, and general wartime sentiment with various local notices.
A mixed sheet lists Baldwin & Wasson farm sale offers, a second hand drill for sale, and several farm labor and housing notices. Also advertised are livestock pasture, cattle trading, and a testimonial for Chamberlin's Cough Remedy. The dense clipping mixes notices from Oakes ND and North Dakota venues with legal and civic notices from other states.
A dense, garbled passage lists names and places in a Nordic setting, referencing workers, slaves, reformers, and public concerns. The excerpt touches on labor struggles, political commentary, and societal tensions, with scattered references to classes, freedom, and collective action.
A local notice invites buyers to a bargain sale of horses at Oakes stables. It lists stallions and mares recently purchased by Sy Mee and Houal and urges marshalling readers to inspect before items are sold. Prices are described as extremely low to entice neighborhoods to buy.
An old remedy claim offers a free receipt to treat Consumption, Bronchitis, Coughs, Asthma and nervous complaints. The pamphlet promises full directions in German French or English and urges readers to write for the cure by mail today.
An old advertisement offers BMan R29 per week human resources for selling merchandise with obscure pricing. It promotes Hip GP teething remedies, claims long use and safety by physicians, promising relief from dysentery and griping. The Chicago address lists West Van Born Street and expects inquiries via Mrs. Wiksiows Soormixn.
The notice lists rail fares from Minneapolis and St. Paul to Detroit, Buffalo, Toronto, Montreal, Quebec, Albany, and New York with prices ranging from 15 to 27.80 dollars. It mentions through trains, reasonable intermediate-point rates, and ticket offices in the Joseph Building, Milne HM, and Union stations.
A dubious travelogue of patent remedies praises Chamberlin's Cough Remedy as an effective cold cure. Testimonials claim rapid relief within hours and days, with sales details through a regional drug store and dealer endorsements.
A travel note contrasts Venice gondolas with American transport. It highlights black boats on canals and their ancient superstition, then extols rapid U S rail travel between Minneapolis St Paul Chicago and other hubs. The Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway serves Minnesota towns and connections to Chicago St Louis Kansas City Denver, with agent contact details for tickets.
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