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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1894
Page
2
The county Republican convention is called to meet in Ellendale on Saturday July 21. The paper hints at party support for Geo Keyes on the state ticket and predicts little trouble in securing him a place. The North American Review July issue features Ex-Speaker Reed on national administration affairs.
Senator Worst is praised as an acceptable, capable figure for lieutenant governor. The passage highlights his oratorical skill, parliamentary ability, and staunch Republican stance, asserting a strong ticket alongside governor candidate Roger Allin and predicting statewide success.
Citizens urged to form a committee on entertainment to welcome visitors tomorrow. The piece warns Oakes has a poor rep for hospitality and asks residents to keep open house, invite friends and strangers, and feed all attendees to prevent shortages.
The Ellendale county convention, held last Saturday, urged unity among Republicans while electing delegates to the state convention in Grand Forks. Attendance was strong with only three precincts absent, and delegates expressed optimism about the party's prospects this year amid improved harmony and focus on the party's welfare over personal differences.
The steam ship City of Bangkok landed the largest elephant ever seen in the United States. Rajah, 12 feet 4 inches tall, came from Rangoon and will be sent to Lemon Brothers in Kansas City. A special car with a high roof was needed to transport him, and he toppled the roof at first try with his trunk. Rajah will be cared for by five keepers and is expected to tour this season starting July 7 in your city.
The Great Lemon Bros shows promise a sensational season with Rajah the largest elephant, novel features, and a free post parade exhibition said to be the best yet. Public excitement grows as audiences expect a large crowd and strong earnings from the coming performance.
Facts Worth Knowing notes fish poles at Harris drug store and a guaranteed tobacco habit cure. Also lists produce at Howland & Goodrich and Kearner's market selling rock salt. California canned goods 20 cents a can. Oakes based A N Cann.
M E church Oakes holds Sunday evening service at 7 30 Sunday School at noon Prayer meeting Thursday 8 00 pm Pastor J C Pike Baptist Church Oakes holds Sunday evening service 8 00 o clock Sunday School 12 M Prayer meeting Thursday evening 8 o clock Welcome from C H Brooks Pastor Presbyterian church holds services 11 am and 2 pm Sunday School 12 M Y P S C 8 70 pm Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 00 pm All welcomed from John C Linton 8 S
We offer long term loans on Real Estate Life Insurance and other securities with reasonable interest. Prompt collections nationwide in the United States and Canada. Local and county managers wanted. Address The Bankers Loan and Investment Co Milwaukee Wis.
The Wisconsin Central Lines run two fast trains daily between St Paul Minneapolis and Chicago, Milwaukee and all Wisconsin points with connections in Chicago to eastern and southern lines. Tickets issued and baggage checked through to all U S and Canadian provinces. For routes, rates, maps, or folders contact your nearest ticket agent or Jas C Pond General Passenger Agent Milwaukee WI.
Strayed or stolen horses reported from Glover and Wright areas of North Dakota. One brown horse about 16 hands high, 14 years old, 1200 pounds missing from Glover farm around June 7. Also a gray mare about 6 years old, 1000 pounds, branded with a heart on the left stifle, taken from Fort Ransom area last Sunday night June 24. Notify W H Watts at Wright North Dakota or 243 South Glover Glover North Dakota with information.
The notice warns mothers to guard against croup and treat coughs or colds in their children. Promptly using Haller's Sure Cure Cough Syrup is advised, with claims it may save worry, doctor bills, or a child's life. Sold and guaranteed by H. L. Harris in Oakes, North Dakota.
News from our correspondents details Ludden events with E W Fish's return from a business trip and inspections by Buckland Kellogg and Thompson. Storm notes recount widespread flooding repairs, damaged foundations, fallen trees, sunken pools, wind damage to boxes and rooves, and school election chatter with teacher Miss Bingham and visits by Lena Thompson and Stella Bingham.
J J Phanco visits Corona friends. F Babcock leaves for Devils Lake for two weeks. Nina Dill ends teaching term at Verner. F Wood farms Ray place during absence. Mrs Vail of Forman gives temperance lecture at Verner School. Local farmers focus on cornhoeing as a main activity. Walter Cutler from South Denver seen often. speculation about his purpose. Wood returns from reservation claiming better crops there. Frank Smith moves to his farm in South Verner.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Burke on Saturday. An Independent candidate appeared at Wm. Donovan's on Saturday. A party including Mattie Butler Lavina Harvey Cann and Miss Higgs of Silver Leaf visited hills for strawberrying. D. W. Coleman traveled from Ellendale on his wheel Tuesday. Miss Wheeler of Onakes visits town with Mrs. Guptil. Heavy rain Wednesday damaged poultry with C. Clinton losing 20 chicks and a hen, G. Gordon 50, and Mr. Hembling 75.
In spring the system becomes clogged with impurities and blood becomes congested. The remedy Hunller's Sarsaprilla and Burdock is advertised to thoroughly cleanse the blood, cast out impure matter, and restore strength. Sold and guaranteed by S. L. Harris of Oakes, North Dakota.
During the grippe season, those who used Dr King’s New Discovery reported speedy recovery and avoidance of lingering after effects. The remedy is claimed to rapidly cure throat chest and lung diseases and even long standing asthma. Free trial bottles available at S L Harris' Drug Store.
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