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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1894
Page
3
Oakiets reports brisk trade at the traveling meat market while shipments and local business expand. Posts describe insurance, grain buying, new warehouse construction, a revived rail and elevator activity, and calls for fire protection amid mounting town growth and political activity.
A 19th century editorial argues that workers must respect capital and brains over brute force. It warns against socialist theories amid an immigration-driven labor surplus and a sympathy strike, urging workers to protect their own families first while avoiding mass job abandonment.
Government August report shows drought affecting Wisconsin pastures Minnesota and Kansas brown pastures in Ohio and drought damage to corn and high ground. Nebraska hay light and corn cut for fodder Missouri rain poorly distributed drought in many counties Michigan drought continues hurting potatoes beans and pasture Kentucky corn and tobacco seriously affected by drought in some regions.
Glover G Hoagenson will start his machine east of town this week on 2000 acres for a couple of months. S R Montague of Huron is running Glover's elevator. Crops in South Dakota are reported completely dried out. The Misses McGovern and Mrs Hunter replace cooks for Glover's crews. Weather hinders stacking, self feeder on machine proves better. Several matches and pugilists noted among Glover's men.
Clement and son Emrnest bring flour from Ellendale while local farming winds down. Leonard Larson recovering from a broken leg under Prof. Stepherson care. Swan Johnson welcomes a new baby boy as mother and child thrive. Elevator news opens last Thursday. various ads for dried fruit, tea sale, harvest gloves, and house for rent. Found bay mare colt and notices for loans, hardware store jobs, and manager positions with The Bankers Loan and Investment Co in Milwaukee.
O C Wood, a longtime optician and jeweler in Oakes North Dakota, advertises extensive experience in optical goods and promises perfect fits for all needs. He announces a ten day closeout sale on his jewelry line at the P O Building location in Oakes.
The school board of Oakes will receive sealed bids until September 4, 1894 for a janitor for the High School building. The board may reject any or all bids. H. E. Gooprien, Clerk.
North Western line offers round trip excursion tickets to Washington D C for one fare. Travel valid for return until Sept 15 1894. Tickets and details from Chicago North Western Ry agent B64.
OAKES GRAIN MARKET. The following prices paid for grain by local buyers on the day of issue of this paper. Northern and Plax varieties listed with quantities and bids. The report notes prices for corn oats hay and other grains at regional buyers.
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