Oakes Republican Official Paper of City and County
The Oakes Republican serves as the official publication for city and county notices and information, delivering local government updates, legal notices, classifieds, and community announcements.
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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1895
Page
2
The Oakes Republican serves as the official publication for city and county notices and information, delivering local government updates, legal notices, classifieds, and community announcements.
An eyewitness account from Linor Costmiss Josrn Poors of Minneapolis outlines the Harvey Horr debate. Harvey studied the question in depth with silver supporters, using written tables and statistics. Horr relied on oral argument and declined to present written material. The summary notes shifts in advantage across four days, critiques of motive claims, and comparisons of price, crime, and agricultural data across periods, highlighting opposing analyses of 1873 and 1875 legislation and their impact on farmers and consumers.
The readable lines describe dissatisfaction with the distribution of debate and moments of embarrassment during the proceedings. It mentions Hore events, steno notes, and a speaker’s awkward moment amid a chaotic scene.
The edition contains strong editorials defending Straub and criticizing critics, accusing the Independent of aiming to injure him. It notes Straubs rising standing, questions of relief and official salaries, and references to regional papers and writers discussing local politics and media credibility.
Tris announced that the N PB and Great Northern combination deal is declared off and the towns on these lines are now breathing normally.
Miss Mary Perkins stops in town Messe Dunton and Miller seen at Oakes Tuesday T Hy Faus opens new business in town AW R Boers rents Hofer place for three years I D Vaio plans trip to Pirniin last week Threshing machines being tuned J P Perkins now toppling and blacksmithing in town Adams Bros ice box and pool table sold Rev C H Brooks held services in town Mrs J P Heffner may stay several weeks Mrs M Folsom expands painting class in Oakes Marsh and Bush repaint Adams Bros threshing machine Mrs Hayes and daughter in town working with eastern book concern G S Stuart building strength in field School opens soon F D Stroup injured when horse ran away Hofer family leaving for Oregon.
A notarized oath by Frank J Cheney senior partner Ed Cheney & Co Toledo vows one hundred dollars for each cured catarrh case using Hall's Catarrh Cure. Cure claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials offered. Sold by Druggists with refunds if no results.
Send your address to H E Buck- Jon Co Chicago for a free sample bar of Dr King s New Life Pills. A trial will prove their inertia and effectiveness in constipation and sick headaches. The pills are claimed to be harmless and stabilizing, not weakening, with a regular box sold by S L Harris Druggist.
Analysis of Secretary Carlisle's Memphis remarks arguing against free coinage. The speaker contends debt relief would unfairly enrich mine owners and financiers, while workers and farmers would bear the cost. He lists masses of depositors and policyholders, noting widespread indebtedness yet shared burdens across debtor and creditor classes.
A Jackson life insurance agent sought a high‑income policy from a wealthy man but faced resistance as the rich client doubted future value of money under free silver. The man refused to insure, warning depreciation could risk family security. The tale illustrates perceived harm from the free silver movement as reported by the Jackson Evening News.
A New York Times critique argues unlimited silver coinage harms depositors and workers, claiming losses of nearly 2.84 million dollars from loans directed to workers. It contrasts this with proponents who would fine workers 250 million, urging caution amid chanted silver promises.
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