Move to Cogswell Promises Growth and Trade Hub
In August 1890 the town of Cogswell, at the Soo and Milwaukee crossing 16 miles east of Oakes, is projected to become the county commercial center. Milwaukee road relocates elevators and depot, Soo road may shift its depot, Harlem Sargent Nicelson and others move in, trading grows as one strong town replaces several small ones. Prophesied population: Oakes two to three thousand. Cogswell ten to twelve hundred.
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Gowisa
Sargent County
Sargent
Harlem
Nicelson
Fermin
Milwaukee Road
Soo Road
Nicholson
Elliott
Oakes
Cogswell
Remarkable Rescue from Consumption by New Discovery
Mrs Michael Curtian believed hopelessly ill with consumption after a month of treatment. A druggist recommended Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption she used ten bottles and recovered fully, now does her housework. Free trial bottles at the local drugstore.
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Michael Curtian
Mwe
Electric Bitters and other remedies touted by Ida yille figures
Local endorsements extol Electric Bitters as a cure for kidney and liver trouble with claims of renewed strength and vitality. Additional testimonials praise Chamberlain's Colic remedy and hair products, while several products promise health restoration and beautification. promotions note sales and availability through local merchants.
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Wm. Timmons
Idayille
Ind
John Lestle
Same Price
W. J. Gardner
Ue Dukes Pharmacy
Thirteen Promises Fortunes For Theatres Star
A quirky note on luck and thirteen as Cora Edsall persuades manager J M Hill to give her a leading role after visiting Union Square and Clarendon hall. Despite multiple chances and symbolic thirteens in street numbers, the manager initially has a full company but offers a reading that leads to an engagement and a new play written for her.
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Cora Edsall
J. M. Hill
Union Square Theatre
Clarendon Hall
New York Press
Difficulties of Lanning a Show
A local professor recalls a New Hampshire spiritualistic show with two stage assistants and a tongued tied performer. The free first night drew a packed house but the second night cost a quarter and failed to materialize spirits. A sepulchral voice blamed a broken fishing line for the malfunction.
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New Hampshire
Capt. Kidd
Gibbs
John Slade
Cap'n
Lewiston Journal
Secret government paper fibers cited in counterfeiting battles
Authorities in the treasury department note the main difficulty counterfeiters face is reproducing the government silk fiber paper. The unique material, produced at Dalton Massachusetts under treasury experts, hides fibers between paper films and remains unrecoverable if split.
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Treasury Department
United States
Uncle Sam
Dalton
Mass
Treasury Experta
Washington Star
Pigmies and Hogmies Question Stumps Father
A short humorous dialogue from Munsey's Weekly where a boy asks if pigmies grow into hogmies. The father replies by sending him to bed, while the boy and father discuss the race names as the boy reads the paper.
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Bobby
Munsey’s Weekly
Confectioner Introduces Edible Menu Card in Dough
A Philadelphia Record item notes a confectioner selling a thin sweetened dough menu card printed with colored sugar ink. Diners order dishes and can eat the bill of fare as an appetizer while they wait. The novelty combines menu and amuse bouche in a single edible item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
Toothache Remedy Using Hyoscyamus Weeds
A Russian practitioner advocates hyoscyamus weed use for toothache. His method involves burning the seeds and delivering the smoke via a small tube to the tooth cavity. He claims relief within a short time.
The Burlington era rail line and travel notices
The excerpt describes the Chicago and St. Louis to Minneapolis line known as The Burlington, detailing its history of carrying delegates and visitors to major conventions and events from 1868 to 1900. It notes strong passenger service, abundant accommodations, and urges securing tickets via local agents or the general passenger agent. It also promotes Ayer’s Sarsaparilla and Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with testimonials and cautions about summer health.
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Northwest
Burlington
Chicago
St. Louis
St Louis
Knights of Pythies
Supreme Lodge
Cincinnati
Minnesota
Nash Ville
Minn
Winn
Tyne
Chrristia
Endeavor Societies of
Lis Line
Iremy
W. J. C. Kenyon
Roi R
St. Paul
Min
Notice of Land Claim and Settlement Proceedings
Native residents and claimants in Dickey County North Dakota appear for land settlement notices. Kristian Koe sett and Waldo M Potter file preemption proof with S A Howes as judge and register. Notices specify residence, cultivation, and parallels for proof of continuous occupancy in sections and townships, with witnesses listed from Cisvent and nearby towns.
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Parga
N. da Ang
S.A. Wey
Dickey County
Heiletstale
Dak
Ernest J. M. Wippich
N. B. Vnva
Kawwe
Vis
Charles Medohuawhon
Chives Hl. Peck
John Spilkur
Wil
Yorktown
Dickey Co
Jacob Elnwy
Cement Dickes Co
Potter, Register
Dickow Goupty
Nort Dakota
Charles WH
Pack
Guilivacion
Aukland
Vie
Charles M
Tolmalon
Kru
Anil Oflee
Fargo
North Dakota
Heraby Elven
Aled Noties
Hig Elaling
Hat Auiel
S.A. Howes
County Cone
Dickey Comunty
Ebel
Ud Tueaday
Jokon Kanab
Loch
Kango
Wiltexbos
Charlee Prafer
Kereth
M. Wippleh
Charles M.sahutuoi
Dickey North Dakota
Waldom
Pottel
Rogintor
D.badoer
The Best Salve Ad For Cuts And Bruises
A 19th century style ad promises the best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, and many skin conditions. It guarantees satisfaction with a money refund and sells for 25 cents per box at the Post Office Drug Store.
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Gale
Postoflice
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N. D
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Iowa
J'Esaya
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A. I. Slocum
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Labiche
London
Der
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Minneapolis
Washington
Ayer
A. P. Slocum
Bette
Chimberiidia
Chaloniihl
Ad Oheinu
Pinal Pruot
Onan Pfeler
Towa
Ie Maines
Pun
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Chinet
Hickey
Go. N. Dakue
Charles Me
Peck
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Dickey Va
N. Daley Waldu M. Puter
Rextoter
D.E. Geer
Agent
Bucklea
Arnica
W. JL Ellis
Art’y At Law
Roddle Block
Union St. Oakes, ND
Kt. HL Matthews
Office Second
Union St. Oakes, N. Dar
D. Larson
Oaxne
N. Dar
St. Potersen
Maurt
Racuure
Sue Wealer
Fous Bennedy
Pastellive
Uaxey
N. Dak
M Scumidt Nilson
Oaxen
N. Dakowa
Ollie West
Nuvi Securid St
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Dar
Notary Public
Agency For Real Estate and Loans
Insurance
Second St. North
Paves Rscu
Oanus
N. Dany
City Meat Market
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Pacific
Saint Paul
Duluth
Dakota
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Tolabo
Oregon
British Columbia
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Portland
Yellowstone Park
Dime
Bates
Charles
St. Poul
Inn
W. H. Yerkes
C.A. Baker
F. Marshall
Incorporated
National Banks
S. H. Martin
North Winkle House
N. Dakota
Poland
Pratap Cyesnka
Stas
Surtil Uarota
Coewy
Diekier
Indystien
S. G. Teineuwag
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Beatie
Pinal
Hanxwa
Dickey Canty
Deralynod
Holla & Gilbert
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Gihert
Wwee
Avttle
A. G. Wedin
Gilb
Onkeo
N.D
Dune
L. A. Davis
Shopon Union St
I, Wasson
Baldwin & Wasson
Roberts’ Bik
Arameniey
C.a.snow &Co
BAK Parent
Ormor, Waehinaren, B. O
D.d. Skuse
Fred
Morrill
Skuse
Attorneys AT Law
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Fargo, N. D
Speciaation
Mereford Bull
Caligula
Iny Jarmo
Bill
Donnie
TH S. Singleton
Izhert
F.R. Fulton & CO
Grand Forks
Minneapolis St. Louis
AMD
Famode
Albert Lea
Paul Ann
Albert Lea Ayn
Watertown
Miumasree
War Lox
Lain Renit
Kansas City
Atchison
Uni Tactile
Tcileon
Topol & Beata
Union Depot
Northern Pacifc
Louis
Horton
Lalebra
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J. ¥. Boyd
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