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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1895
Page
2
The American Economist compares McKinley and German tariff periods, noting eight month imports of eggs rose under the German tariff with lower prices, and hay imports grew, costing nearly $800,000 more abroad. The piece emphasizes price declines and shifts in demand while linking to broader tariff debate.
A mixed recap cites Altgeld pardons criticism and editorial ethics, notes on editorial exchanges, and regional political chatter. It mentions the Editorial Association meeting at Devil's Lake, sale of the Buffalo Express, and coverage of local sports and national figures with light commentary on populism and Cleveland.
Ex Secretary Obnites 8. Paiehita argues against doubling money to raise bread prices. He contends most transactions use other media and that increasing money supply would harm overall value, warning against currency tampering and price distortions. He questions matrimony incentives tied to silver.
The Adamsons include Samuel a Revolution figure and presidents John and John Quincy Adams. The Field brothers are noted as recent deaths, David Dudley is praised for legal fame, Stephen J. serves on the Supreme Court, Cyrus V. is credited for the Atlantic cable effort, and Henry M. is a noted divine and writer. The Chicago Burlington & Quincy vast railroad system spans seven lines and seven thousand miles reaching eleven western states. contact W. J. C. Kenyon, Pass. Agent, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Local items report a Monday boxing loss for W D Kufinia and Baker becoming a milk separator patron. Haying begins as farmers work and job seekers gather. Elective visits, school terms start, a new arrival, weather improving grain, horse movements, a lightning near miss, and a school board meeting plan fall teaching appointments. Quarterly Meeting services in Ludden set for July 14 and 18 with Rev Johnson absent due to family illness.
Local notes report Peter Mutilo losing a fine horse last week. A storm caused lightning to strike Claus Willander's blacksmith shop. A daughter arrived at the Scholty home on the fourth of July. A W O T A gathering at the school house featured recitations, flag drill, and a supper. Straubville celebrated the Fourth. residents visited Lisbon, Lake Tewaukon, or held a neighborhood picnic and social with a public supper at Hall. Axon.
June 6 1895 a defective Eleven Jewel Rockford movement repair shows improper rolling jewel setup and damaged wheel teeth. The note criticizes the repair and urges customers to seek Wan Wi the Jeweler Oakes ND for trusted services since 1892. A record book lists various items including specs glasses napkin rings spoons and silver goods polishing.
An advertisement touts Bacocuro as a safe vegetable remedy to quit tobacco addiction. It claims long use, no need for willpower, and a guaranteed cure in three boxes or money back plus interest. Priced at 1.00 per box with a 30 day trial and a free booklet offer from the Curela Chemical & Manufacturing Co.
A garbled note mentions the Gueav Nonritens Railway traversing seven of the tidi est slaten and a speaker in St. Paul Minnesota offering to send publications after requesting an address.
Arrangements with Hic Cicada Milwaukee and St Paul Ry enable travel from any station on these lines in South Dakota to Mellette and back at a fare and a fifth. Farmers are urged to use the offer as a practical benefit. Passengers buying a full fare going ticket receive a certificate redeemable within five days for a return ticket at one fifth fare via H F Hunter or agent W Spoxell at Redfield.
A damaged bank report from Oakes North Dakota shows the Bank of Oakes at close of business June 29. Names such as Lewis and other officers appear in garbled form. Notary public Dulyth E G Baldwin attests to the document with illegible signatures.
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