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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1890
Page
5
The Oakes Republican in Oakes North Dakota details local city and county affairs dated August 29, 1890, presenting official notices, civic updates, and community notices for residents and officials.
The notice advertises the Fifth Annual Minneapolis Exposition from August 27 to October 4 with major draws. Pain's Last Days of Pompeii, a 10,000 square yard setup, an artificial lake, 300 costumed performers, a 10,000-seat amphitheatre, and nightly $1,000 fireworks shows headline the event alongside Edison exhibit and a 70-foot Tower of Glory. Reeves’ American Band and Strauss Vienna Orchestra also featured. The piece promotes travel via Soo Line and local services.
An old newspaper snippet highlights an engraving titled The First Step showing a toddler taking tentative steps toward outstretched arms, with moral prompts on starting education and travel. It also advertises Burlington routes for tickets, maps, and timetables. The piece includes multiple drug remedies notices and extensive land claim notices from Fargo and Dickey County, listing names and official actions.
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