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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1894
Page
3
Local chemists advertise Dr aero 8 New Life Pill Bucklen’s salvo and Electric Bitters as reliable remedies. The notice claims broad customer satisfaction and urges trust in these products, asserting consistent success in addressing common ailments.
The Coursing Club reports a financially solid status after a successful meeting despite bad weather. A large local turnout enjoyed the chase with Mr Slocum's hound Rendesvous earning second money, and judge Mr E H Mulcaster and slipper Mr Joss Keating praised for fair decisions and capable handling. The club plans permanency and a fall meeting, hoping a larger turnout in improved weather, possibly exceeding past crowds in Oakes.
A Dakota farmer urges diversification with 550 acres to wheat and other crops amid gopher-driven price slack. He jokes about politics, notes rising overproduction, and jokes about spring medicine Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a tonic while urging action.
Chr Gordor defends stance in Norway township dispute amid quarrels over political loyalties and party promises. He recounts tensions with Weston and Gray, notes cancelled contracts, and accuses opponents of misrepresentation while asserting firm local support in the upcoming political climate.
A trainload of railroad ties passed through the city on Wednesday along the Soo road bound for the line’s end. The Soo line has recently built west of Oakes, suggesting preparations to extend repairs and widen the track from Kulm, its current terminus.
Local notices report Arbor Day on May 4th in Dakota and South Dakota. Advertisers promote California and Florida oranges at scales from 20 cents a dozen, 20 cent can goods, coffee at 30 cents, and household wares. Business mentions include Howland & Goodrich selling produce, Scott Bros seed, and Morris' drug store wallpaper. Community notices note moves, enrollments, and staffing, with arrivals from Fergus Falls and Ellendale flour and feed.
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in Wan on April 2 and April 3 with all members present except Murray. Bills were audited and warrants drawn, taxes debated, and abatements considered for various townships including Kent and Kenton. A gopher fund levy was discussed but not approved. bids for printing were awarded to Smith & Goddard. and bridge work, stock questions, and mortgaged-property sales locations were noted for future action.
A historical fragment notes a sale by S. L. Harris for Haller's Sure Care Cough Syrup with a flourish referencing liberty and death. The line imitates Patrick Henry but centers on a local sale item and lacks additional context or dates.
A fragmented advertisement proclaims occupancy of a new jewelry shop in a public building. It promises gold soldering watch repair engraving and various jewelry trades with satisfaction guaranteed and quick service by skilled workmen.
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