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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1894
Page
2
A fragmented 19th century discourse argues that reliance on foreign goods endangers independence and that duties should promote home industry. The piece quotes Thomas Jefferson on buying cheap and selling dear, then mixes local notices for church services, school board plans, and hires, including E.W. Weston as clerk and janitorial details.
In a reflection on cattle history, the piece notes cattle as ancient wealth and cites Abraham’s herd as proof of enduring human interest in cattle. It highlights Montana, Kansas, and Texas herds, Chicago stockyards, and rail routes with the Burlington Route as leading carrier to cattle centers, offering rates and routes through agents and W J C Kenyon. Also promotes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething and diarrhea.
Numerous residents share updates from Philip Cunoen to Major Lovell, including visits, school plans, church activities, and farming moves. A tree planting date is set for April 20 with supper and an evening dance, while a cheese factory project gains momentum amid strong local support and planned cow acquisitions.
Glover residents report on visits and sickness. Chas Johnson is ill. Foreman Guyott orders more men. Hogenson loses a horse in a runaway. Helgesons visit LaMoure County. L Glover arrives from Minneapolis. Iverson offers seed wheat. Holgeson buys Jersey cow from LaMoure. Young People's Society misses meeting due to storm. Mrs Guyott recovers. Olson oversees drag line. Bratberg crops section 9. Local chatter includes farm duties and a joke about girls and a stake.
April activities mark Guelph events with a lecture by Roy Scott and an Old Settlers dance planned for Friday April 7. Miss Ella Denison and Miss Maud Bateman appear in town and district schooling changes noted. Farmers prepare flax seeding as Pat Ryan and John Sayer move equipment south for Jim Lallin’s farm. Local visits include T. H. Thatcher and others, with Mockery of unpaid literary efforts and civic visits shaping a busy week.
Straubville and Ludden residents figure in town news with Hefner renewing old ties and Henry Myersling completing a school term. George M Williams and Miss Rice visited Hotel DeStraub while Miss Woolsey begins a new term in district No 2. Ming Anus Beihl ine guests Phesister week and Solan Woolsey enjoys a vacation at home. Mrs Peter Mulley is in poor health with Dr Patterson in attendance. JW Straub buys a fine horse from Richard Woolsey. Prairie fire case against L Taylor and Dr Foust ends with discharge for lack of evidence. The piece closes with a crude moral promotion against disease and a local ad for Lion products.
John Scott of Oakns attends business in Ellendale this week for McCormick Harvester Co. J HL Spiller rustling at the county seat Saturday. Miss Titus to teach school in district No 1. J Scott of Oakns did business here last week. Mrs S Spiller left for New York state due to her mother’s illness. Charlie and his passenger traveled part of the way by hand when the stage arrived Tuesday night minus a wheel. Jo Stephenson of Minneapolis to begin a three month term of school in No 2 around early May. Farmers report good seeding for wheat and flax but the Russian thistle forces more spring plowing. The thistle has impacted disk work. Mr T Spiller of Bell Valley visits friends nearby.
Mr and Mrs Mallory of Dakes visited Charles Wilder. farmers feed between snow storms. Hudson Ladies Aid met Mrs Wilder for a pleasant and profitable meeting with next gathering in two weeks with Mrs Isaac Miller. Ed Dunton of Ludden visited his mother. J H Denning went to Ellendale. B F Dunton and family visited his mother Mrs S H Lord. Hudson Sunday School reorganized. officers elected: Supt J H Denning, Asst Supt Mrs Ladd, Sec Lillie Denning, Treas Warren Denning, Organist Della Ladd, Librarian Charlie Ladd, Teachers Mrs Ladd Mrs Miller Mrs Stoddard.
Reeves ships slit wheat as farmers tend crops. Charley Vankteeck visited friends past Saturday. Addie Reeves vacationed in Fullerton earlier in the week. Stevens couple hosted a pleasant Friday gathering with singing and games. August Wernland repaired his feed mill and plans to resume grinding soon.
Tuesday social at Fullerton attracted more girls than boys with Col Jim Glen selecting a tiny ball for a partner. Miss Ella Alexanderson and Miss Hattie Armstrong were noted, Ed Rodee Geo Gundy and Dan McDean planned a duck trip to Russia, while Miss Reeves visited Miss Jessie Gumber.
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