Local notes from Yorktown and nearby towns
In a flurry of visits and arrivals Oakilets reports residents and visitors including Mr. McCorell of Yorktown, John Kendall of Hudson, E W Rittman from the east, H B Spiller on business, Rev and Mrs Pike at Ft Ransom, and Frank Given visiting Minnesota kin. Also news of real estate moves, threshing updates, a safety-device advert, and upcoming community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kendall
Hudson
E.W. Rittman
H. B. Spiller
Yorktown
Mrs. Pike and
Ft. Ransom
Frank Given
New Painesville
Minn
Arnold
al Clubine
Spurling
Painesville
Given
Rev. Wood
Fargo
Clermont
Marshall
Ellis
Jewett
Fergus Falls
Fish flood from Capt May artesian well fascinates locals
A steady stream of minnows fills the well on Capt May’s property drawing daily visitors who fish for the squirmers. The note from Cassetonian questions the source of both the water and the fish as the unusual phenomenon grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. May
Tom Nicholson
Minneapolis
Sargent County
Palace Cars History and Key Pioneers in Rail Travel
The article traces early attempts at sleeping and dining cars on the Cumberland Valley line and other railways. It names Thompson of Springfield, Wagner, George M. Pullman, and Woodruff as pioneers, notes 1850s New York usage, praises Burlington Route and its dining cars, and ends with varied local ads and notices including Hood’s Sarsaparilla and a girl for house work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Chambersburg
Philadelphia
Thompson
Springfield
Mass
Webster Wagner
Wagner Palace Car Company
George M. Pullman
Woodruff
Pullman
Wagner
New York
Burlington
Pullman Company
C. Kenyon
St. Paul
Minn
Oakes Earns Praise as a Growing Railroad City
The Reronaican notes Oakes prosperity amid hard times crediting its busi nessmen and railway system. It cites strong farming support from surrounding towns, growing housing demand, and outsiders drawn by a diverse trade and the claim that Oakes remains a live, expanding city in North Dakota seven years into its existence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakes
North Dakota
Delsarte class meets Saturdays at 4 p.m
A Delsarte physical culture class meets weekly in the school house every Saturday at 4 p.m. sharp. Anyone wishing to join may attend at any time. E Grace Trauger, 5th Street, Oakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delsarte
E. Grace Trauger
St. Oakes
Lost horse notice near August relates to 2 year old bay pacer
A dark bay two year old mare colt was taken up at premises on section 5 131 58 around August 1. The horse weighs about 700 pounds. Owner may prove property and pay charges to W D Young at Gardners Harness Store. Call for details.
Oakes Grain Market Prices In Local Paper Issue
Oakes grain market lists prices paid by local buyers on the issue date. Wheat No 1 Hard 4 2 Northern AdotR an.(Unclear OCR) Prices reflect fair value for today’s trading. Local dealers announce current rate levels and market tone for grain buyers and sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L' Douglas
Brockton
Mass
Lsougiaa
B. E.W. Bittman
Oakes
N. D
Limitations of Janus Caesar in a Timely Portrait
A concise critique of Julius Caesar, noting both his greatness and notable gaps. The author lists a series of modern feats Caesar never performed, from riding buses and using telephones to reading newspapers and operating industries, illustrating contrast between mythic stature and absent contemporary experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janus Caesar
Tullius Caesar
Tus
Also Mentioned on This Page
Berg
Oakes, N.D
S. W. Teal
D. V. Ss
Oakes, Norktil Dakota
William Gardner
Exchange Hotel
Oakes Flour & Feed CO
John Kennedy
Convection
Oakes North Daxora
M.N. Chamberlin
Agency For Real Estate and Loans
2Nd Street
H. P. Boandman
Roberts Hock
Peterson
Cigcarsa
Amies Street
P. S. Peabody
A.A. Woodward
Dray Line
Noer Bros
P. J. O’neil
L. Harris
W. Kl
Douchoe
Oakilets
Mr. McCorell
Republican
John Hunter
Joe Reynolds
Mellinger
E. A. Jewett
W. H. Ellis
J. 4. Matthews
Columbia
Baldwin
G. H. Ladd
Mankato
Gilbert Johnson
LaMoure
Mercury
Jd. M. Given
Maine
James Scott
Jim
Messrs
Rood
Aas
Alness
Berkey
Paul Gorder
Oscar Alness
Norway
Copenhagen
Chas
Brown
Berozricay
Hall
M. D. Hembling
Wm. Bateman
Warren of
Senator Kinter
Warren
Jkinter
J. E. Spurling
Jamestown
James
Union Depot
Shakespeare Club
Milwaukee
Nichols Bros
Ernest Crimson
Winnie Benzel
Straudville
Ellendale
Breckenridge
Furman D. Conover
Guelph
Dickey County
Conover
Wellsboro
Penn
Baptist Church
Trumansburg
N. Y
Catherine Parish
Nepolian
Mich
Leslie
Bryans
F. D. Conover
Geo. Conover
Howland & Goodrich’s
Chas, S. Brown
Hood
C. L. Devendorf
Ing Leb Co
W. D. Young
Gardner
Iere
Great Western Clothing Company
E. W. Bittman & Co
F.marshall
H. C. McCartney
Bank OF Gakes
Commercial House
George Glarden
City Restaurant
W. H. Marsh
Oakes, N. D
Elkhart
Vals
Guaranseca Jame Paseiliuren
Surreys
Sea Ny
AES
Tararesol Amafa, Turer'a
Brian
Bikhart Bicycle
W. B. Pratt
Sec’y
Ind
Oakes Grain Market
Farn
of All
Chine
Creemures
Manship
Monarch Cycle Company
Metall Selesidea
Wabash Ave
Lake and Halsted Sts
Chicago
Ill
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