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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1894
Page
2
The Argus highlights a broad candidate slate including Roger Allin, J MU Wurst, George Nichols, C M Dal, A M Laughlin, Emma Bates, J W Amberg, J M Bartholomew, Chris Gorder, E H Owens, M Tell, and others across county offices. It notes Democrats defending Senator Ninter’s appointment at the Bismarck land office and reports Coxey’s Army members marching the Baltimore to Annapolis Road, dressed in striped outfits and hosted by Maryland.
Gov Flower urges Congress to refrain from tampering with tariffs for twenty years, but the Democrat party believes changes are unlikely. A nationwide sigh of relief followed Congress approving the tariff bill, with business centers waking as markets prepare to adapt and resume activity.
A Populist jibe criticizes county officers for suing the county over clerk hire and draining about five thousand dollars more from the treasury. The remark suggests such action is not fooling the people but robbing them, lamenting inconsistent governance in hard times.
Coxeyite protesters were arrested in Maryland and jailed as vagrants last week. Virginia militia forced the remaining Frye faction from camps, burning their encampment as authorities in the District of Columbia began sending men toward their homes or origins.
The Italian government intends deporting around 2,000 anarchists, believing that many can be spared. It hints many may seek asylum in the United States unless blocked by the new government. The note links to Chicago figures Fielden Schwab Neebe who were pardoned by Governor Altgeld and cites the growing Populist movement.
The article notes Cleveland faces public and Congressional pressure as he denounces a tariff bill yet risks endorsing it. Describing the political trap, it suggests the country desires resolution, forcing him to let the measure become law without his signature.
The piece argues that adopting a hobby should not require lavish expense. It suggests walking and wildflower collecting as affordable, and notes Demorest's Magazine September issue features essays by Harmeyers Wilard Mabie Rice and Senator Peifer with portraits, discussing hobbies and their appeal.
Citizens are urged to expose reform pretensions as hollow rhetoric. The writer accuses Independent supporters and party organs of aiding by criticizing reform while county officers allegedly seek higher clerk hire through backed salaries and legal action, urging Populists to deny the claims. The piece frames the issue as a betrayal of voters and calls for candor.
The Wisconsin Central Lines run two fast trains daily between Paul Minneapolis and Chicago with connections to all points in Wisconsin. Tickets sold and baggage checked through to toll points in the United States and Canadian Provinces. For rates maps and folders contact the Milwaukee ticket agent or C Pond General Passenger Agent Milwaukee Wi.
Mes Yuisor expects a visit from her mother Mrs Allen Osborne late this week. C E Talmadge traveled to Valley City with a load of house goods for F B Smith. James Austin and Lovell Randall of Ellendale visited here Wednesday evening. Joseph Reynolds of Oakes brightened friends Thursday evening. Albert Corle plans to leave Port Enuna elevator for a new site, closing the elevator temporarily. Mrs Goodrich rents her farm to neighbor Dodds and will visit Iowa and Illinois. W B Greenwood’s illness prompts a telegraphed call from daughter Mrs Francis Folsom in Massachusetts, arrival expected Friday or Saturday. Ludden school rumored to be graded this year, two departments proposed. Frank Shaw seeks a stock-raising location, journey north Wednesday night. Doctors Boardman, Arnold of Hecla, and A A Randall meet over Greenwood, some improvement noted Thursday morning. Thomas Lovell spreads dressing on Main Street, reducing dust amid praise. Death of Mrs T H Heald noted in Waterville Me, previously linked to Boston visits. died Aug 4 at 73.
Wm H Ellis attorney announces readiness to negotiate loans on city or farm securities in Dicker, Sargent and LaMoure counties. Enclose a return stamp. Office over Bank of Oakes, 33 4.
Impounded July 20 a 1100 pound gelding is blind in one eye owner may recover by paying charges Thomas Riley Pound Master Fullerton NC. Barb Wire Liniment advertised as remedy for cuts sores wounds claims healing power used by farmers and stockmen endorsed by C C Snyder postmaster Fairview SD and S L Harris druggist.
Historic ad copy promises Dr King's New Discovery cure for coughs colds throat lung or chest trouble with a full money back guarantee if no benefit. Includes testimonial about Haller's Barb Wire Liniment praised for curing wire cuts sores and wounds and notes S.L. Harris Drug stores stock and guarantee the products.
A value packed 64 page medical reference book for men and women will be sent free to any address on receipt of two 2 cent stamps. This notice appears in Hathway Co station and civil township wards listing locations Brown Oklahoma.
Two men labor atop the New York Mutual Life Insurance building tower for weeks to gild the pinnacle. The job, costly and dangerous, involves a steel pole, staging, and a team of decorators and riggers. Public spectators watch as a bold gilding effort unfolds against ocean winds and city heat.
Fragmented OCR illustrates a satirical or critical discussion on how gold from dead paupers teeth funded burials, noting guardians melt valuables for cash. The text mixes unrelated culture notes and stray lines about waltzes and anti suffrage comments, reflecting a messy historical clipping.
Freight and passenger services listed with arrival days on Monday Wednesday and Friday and departure days on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. The timetable shows freight travels and front service noted as Panter Front 0 am departures and arrivals.
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