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Newspaper

Oakes Weekly Republican

Location

Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1890

Page

3

North Dakota Elevator Laws Stir Debate and Likely Conference

Minneapolis linked elevators seek to untangle a tangle of North Dakota laws as three distinct acts clash over taxes rates and storage costs. Robbins and peers say the changes threaten farms merchants with higher costs and possible shutdowns, with a conference planned among elevator firms the railroad board and the attorney general ahead of August 1.

Minneapolis Wevator North Dakota Minneapolis Journal St. Paul Jamestown Dise Verge Vevator Chamber of Commere We Milroad A. B. Robins North- Western Elevator Company Minneapolis Mr. Robbins F. J. Greenleaf Daistiuana E. Cardin Northern Pacific Alfred G. Chambers Northern Dakota Elevator Co P. B. Smith St. Anthony & Dakota Hays Ins Minneapolia Widchy Minneapolis & Northern Companies

Gentlemen Soda Fount served by three newsboys tale

Three rogged newsboys grouped at a Browlway drug store fountain in heat, arguing about paying for peach soda. They scheme to cover one cent each, plan on craps to settle, while onlookers and a white-haired benefactor eventually settle the bill and receive a paper token as thanks.

Browlway Drug Store Hallers Crean Follere Boarder Aldermen Anichy Hoy Jinsky

Terrible Death on Marys Island in Colleton County

A grim killing on Marys Island Colleton County South Carolina is reported. Paddy Grant lived with his wife Phabe and a visiting woman. Grant claimed his wife was hurt by a coronete lamp explosion but she died from severe burns. No oil traces found nor burns below the knees. Grant was arrested then escaped. later a gunshot report marked his return.

Colleton County South Carolina Mary's Island Paddy Grant Phabe Grant

Measurement of Electricity in Early Electrochemistry

The text explains early methods for measuring electricity via electrolytic deposition. It discusses salts, acid radicals, and metals suitable for voltameters, noting silver from nitrate, copper from sulfate, and zinc from sulfate as reliable deposits. It highlights energy expenditure during electrolysis and the need for automatic, supervision-free apparatus.

Nis Tong

Miraculous Escape of a Steamer at Niagara Falls

A United Press report recounts how the pleasure steamer Elli M stranded near Green Island above Niagara Falls after its engine failed. With 150 passengers aboard and chaos onboard, the vessel narrowly avoided disaster as it stopped just above the falls and later resumed course after repairs to a defective valve.

Aubin Ems

Fergus Falls Leader Reports Mysterious Departure of Cowie Trio

Fergus Falls Journal notes James F. Cowie once with Clapp Woodard Cowie and a local Democratic figure left his wife and four children with Mrs Walter Lilley of Fergus Falls. The group of Cowie Lilley and Cowie’s wife plus children traveled via Alma Wisconsin and St Paul then to Minneapolis. Reports say they may have moved to California to join Lilley’s relatives.

Fergus Falls Minn James F. Cowie Clapp, Woodard & Cowie Company F Democratic Committee Knight Templer Walter Lilley Cowie Walter

Iowa Mine Inspectors Candidates Charge Executive Fraud

Webster county Iowa candidates for state mine inspector claim the civil service exam was not properly handled. They allege deviation from exam review procedures, improper selection by the executive council led by Gov Baies, and demand another examination. They recount officials taking papers and hiding answers and offer $1000 to prove the charge.

Iowa William Minn Thomas Parel William Stephens J. R. Guast Webster County Executive Council Gov. Baies Oth Ryard

Basket of Nonsense Health Jingle

A quirky text parodies infant remedies with made up medicines named Cadtoria Contoria Castorim and Cestoria. It imitates a folk rhyme about treating a sick baby and children with whimsical product names.

Cadtoria Sbe Contoria Abs Mien Castorim Ebs Childran Cestoria

Manse Charged With Murder After Stabbing Olsen

Michael Manse, 21, of Milwaukee, employed by farmer Richard Petzold, is accused of stabbing George Olsen, a neighbor farmer, during a dispute over a mortgage matter. Manse alleges he drank and did not realize Olsen was present. He was arrested and jailed following the act.

Michael Manse Buitile Richard Petzold Gaile Downslip Wits Milwaukee George Olsen Petzold Htatse Olsen Olkern Wornine Maase Thaase Dieunk Cine Ovbat

Reading the Lost Text of Digestive Woes and Ills

A fragmented excerpt riffs on digestion and bodily ills with garbled phrasing and oddities. The bizarre prose mentions indigestion biliousness constipation and social unease, hinting at a satirical or editorial digression on health.

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