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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1892
Page
3
Readable items describe bazaar offerings at Tinwitre with goods like workbooks, flour, and threshing outfits. Local residents Brainard, Blenkner, McMannus, and Goo Adams are noted visiting, while harvest activity includes a large threshing outfit, grain deliveries, and plan announcements for future events and repairs around town.
A weather digest reports cool spells and scattered rain across the northeast and central counties, with harvests and crops described as generally favorable. The piece shifts to a political profile, detailing the career of W. S. Linton, a Michigan Republican figure, highlighting his roles from clerk to mayor and governor candidate, with emphasis on his long service and reform-minded record.
Sunty Geeeane lence reports a wedding at Mlens dale with guests including Mr and Mrs. Mike Mathev and Mr Milton Alison. Elbandale visitors, presiding elder Cooper, and various town residents feature in a rundown of events, arrivals, and social notices. The piece mentions threshing plans, market concerns, and a celebrated hunting dog named Ponto.
An advertisement from New York promoter Tibi touts a one year political paper subscription for 35 ts with a royal ID. The promoter claimed a farewell sermon would be preached that Sunday but later decided to extend his stay and continue his plans.
A Tribune representative promoted subscriptions in town with success. Rail service improved with daily freight on the Pargo and Southwestern wind delivering timely trains. Verner's A B Short expands threshing equipment, while Gerndt Watts and Gorder shops push engines. Funeral for Dwight Brownson noted with flowers and a formal sermon. A broncho pony remains missing and a Republican caucus set for Aug 27 to elect delegates. Church notices cover Methodists and Presbyterians with services in Oakes, Verner, and Hudson.
Carrie Drexser will tow the fall in Climax district No 2 and Miss Nellie Chamberlin in No 3 commencing September 12 in a local public notice.
Monango notes a healthy town boom with new buildings including a hotel expansion and church. Local businesses thrive, from Caldwell Higgins mill to Magoffin Sons and Bodville blacksmiths, with strong machinery sales and steady professional services. Harvest is rapid and crop quality mirrors last year as rail service remains reliable.
North Dakota millers consider a new tax on sales amid reports of Great Northern Railway links and growing agricultural activity in towns like Devils Lake and Barnes county. The piece mentions regional rail lines, local dental association events, and early cattle shipments, noting weather impacts and ongoing regulatory talk affecting farmers and merchants.
North Dakota state board sets general levy at three and one half mills with five tenths for debt, reducing past rates. Bank tax extended to 60 percent of capital stock in counties. Republican and Democratic leaders announce planned joint debates across congressional districts, challenging opponents. Also notes on ads, local business, and half-rate Portland train tickets for the Sovereign Grand Lodge event.
A crowd of veterans and readers are urged to weigh the Cleveland tariff record and pension vetoes, with repeated calls to support protectionist candidates. The piece cites the Chicago convention, a Gettysburg remark, and editorials from the North American and Philadelphia papers arguing for or against free trade and protection. It frames the election as a test of national prosperity, labor, capital, and moral order, urging unity behind Republican candidates.
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