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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1892
Page
2
A scrambled gossipy column from Ellendale detailing weddings, church sermons, and town happenings. It notes widowly tales, farm equipment, and woodman societies, with mentions of real estate openings, bank deposits, and weather outlooks. Names include Mrs Devontort, Rev J B Hobart, Chas Pfeifer, and local businessmen.
Rail line notes and village items describe Soo Line schedule changes and westbound connections toward Ellendale with local developments in Oakes, LaMoure and surrounding districts. Included are wedding, business, and personal notices plus brief reports on weather, crime, and community events.
Crowded schools and returns from distant homes mix with rural weather updates, local visits, and community events. Mentions escape to Vermont, Ellendale, and Wisconsin, a Baptist bake sale, a surprise party, butterfly curiosities, and market scenes with crops, ships, and assorted goods.
The section reports tax delinquencies under the general law with defined penalties and interest for real estate taxes delinquent June through October. It also notes a Royal Roosters meeting scheduled for the 30th with attendance urged, plus mentions of local residents recovering from illness and a few travel updates.
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