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Newspaper

Oakes Weekly Republican

Location

Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1894

Page

2

Dickey County Republican Convention Set for June 30

The Dickey County Republican Party calls a county convention at Ellendale Court House on June 30 at 10 a.m. to elect delegates to the State Convention in Grand Forks on July 11. Representation is based on votes for congress, governor, secretary of state and state auditor in the last general election. Delegates allocated to each precinct, caucuses urged for June 28.

Republican County Centre Committee Ellendale N. D Dickey County North Dakot Comuittes Republican Party Court House Grand Forks Congress Secretary of State IBM Ada Merricourt Albion

4th of July committee work and platform questions

The writer urges the 4th of July committees to push preparations for a good celebration. They question why the Independent platform has no prohibition plank and speculate whether supporters are strong enough to win without Prohibition alongside Democratic votes.

Traveling man predicts Breckenridge district mood in Kentucky

A visitor recently passed through Breckenridge's district in Kentucky and asserts that despite criticism of the white haired sinner, the residents will elect him to Congress, aligning with local sentiment.

Breckenridge Kentucky Congress

Aberdeen turns from rain makers to prayer for rain

The Aberdeen residents abandon rain makers and unite churches to pray for rain. Many now believe this approach may be effective and less costly, while others remain uncertain about success.

Aberdeen

Western Womanhood Debuts For North Dakota Women

Mrs May Hewitt Towsey wife of the Express editor at Buffalo North Dakota prepares a small monthly journal for North Dakota women. The initial issue will appear about July 1 under the title Western Womanhood. Sample copies will be sent free upon request. Address Box 248 Buffalo North Dakota.

May Hewitt Towsley Express At Buffalo North Dakota Buffalo N. D

Senator Hansbrough Urges Bimetallic Currency Stance

In a letter to a Sargent County friend, Senator Hansbrough criticizes the Populists for abjuring free coinage and declares the Republican policy should endorse a metallic currency. He urges the party to declare unequivocally for free coinage of gold and silver at 16 to 1.

Hansbrough Sargent County

Present Condition of Western Bank Surplus Money

Question posed in Chamberlin's Letter to the New York Tribune asks what factors have created the large surplus of money in western banks and the ensuing economic condition. It examines monetary dynamics and regional financial trends mentioned in the letter.

Chamberlin The New York Tribune

Surplus Money in Banks Across the United States

The speaker argues there is abundant currency in banks nationwide, with excess funds in the East. He cites business activity as the driver of money movement, noting idle deposits reflect prostrated business and a lack of loan demand across the country, including the West. England’s paper money rests on government debt or gold, redeemable on demand.

Chamberlin West New York City Pacific Coast United States United Staes England Bank of England Great Britain

It Should Be in Every House

J B Wilson of Sharpsburg Pa reports he will not be without Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds and says it cured his wife who faced pneumonia after la grippe. Robert Barber of Cockf ort Pa says it did more for his lung trouble than anything else. Free trial bottles at S L Harris Drugstore large bottles 60 cents and 1.00 EB.

J. B. Wilson Clay St Sharpsburg Dr. King S. L. Harris

Hood's Pills Advertised as Purely Vegetable and Harmless

An advertisement touts Hood's Pills as purely vegetable harmless and reliable, claiming they provide beneficial relief. The claim emphasizes safety and effectiveness for general use.

Hood

Local notes from Guelph to Oakes and area events

Reports from local correspondents detail visits of M H Puffer and H E Ellsworth from Guelph, Minnie Wheeler visiting her sister, and George Perkins taking a week off from Wheeler farm. Town stops by Chris and Mrs Gorder on the Frederick to Oakes route, and plans for A B Butler to relocate his 80 acre Minnesota farm. Modern Woodmen honor J H Covert with memorial resolutions noting his character and family loss.

M.H. Puffer H. E. Ellsworth Guelph Minnie Wheeler William Robinson George Perkins Wheeler Farm Chris Gorder Town Frederick Oakes A. B. Butler Minnesota Woods Woodmen J. H. Covert

Fullerton Socials and Storm Hit Local News

Mr Moore and crew from Minneapolis painted the elevator in red. The town enjoyed a Clement Friday dance. Frank Glenn joined the Modern Woodmen Saturday. Soo roadmaster J P O Connor visited. Eaton of Minneapolis was in town. George Merchant and family visited Stowell residence. Stowell losses a horse. Young People lemon social raised 275. A severe thunderstorm struck the schoolhouse early Thursday. Grand Rapids native C W Porter visited town.

Mr. Moore Minneapolis Clement Frank Glenn Modern Woodmen Lodge Mr. Eaton George Merchant Ellendale Harvey Stowell Fullerton C. W. Porter Grand Rapids Mich

Local notes from Oakes and vicinity reflect travel and trades

Residents Noel and Ed Saunders traveled from Oakes on business while others were noted visiting relatives in Woonsocket. Local anecdotes include painters at Herring's home, Crimnion painting, Gordon trading animals for a house and a blind horse, and youths attending a Y D C dance.

Mr. Noel and Ed Saunders Oakes Wm. Donovan Mr. Herring E. Crimnion Geo. Gordon

Reeves and visitors enjoy a Sunday at Gamber home

Mr and Mrs J G Reeves with Nellie Morgan of Hudson and Eva Hoskins spent Sunday at Mr and Mrs Gamber in Yorktown. Ida Curtis of Yorktown is seriously ill. Aug Wernlund visits his daughter in Oakes. Locie McLean family and Allen McLean visit from Red River Valley. A Guelph picnic drew many locals. Rena Anderson returns from LaMoure.

J. G Reeves Nellie Morgan Hudson Eva Hoskins Mrs. Gamber Yorktown Ida Curtis Aug Wernlund Oakes Locie McLean Allen McLean Red River Valley

George Stephenson’s Rise From Humble Beginnings

A compact biography recounts George Stephenson born June 9, 1781, in modest circumstances. He rose from fireman to engineer at Stockton & Darlington, pioneered the locomotive, and launched the railroad era with the 1825 Stockton & Darlington trip. The piece notes rail progress and urges readers to consult Burlington Route maps via W. J. C. Kenyon in St. Paul.

George Stephenson England George Siventeen Stockton & Darlington Railway Burlington W. J.C. Kenyon Gen. Pass St. Paul Minn

Stallions to stand at Noer Bros and Noel Bros stables in 1894

Erick Holm owner announces J. M. Reynolds French Coach is to stand at Noer Bros livery in Oakes each Saturday during 1894 season. Nichols Bros, C. B. Hanson Groom offer Ravenswood Clydesdale at same Oakes stables each Saturday. Also Hambletonian trotting stallion will stand at Noel Bros stables during 1894 season.

Juliano Hambletonian Sullivan Jas Traver Oakes Gilbert Hogenson Normandy France America Ed. Stetts Marshvals Dahlac Noer Bros Nichols Bros Props C. B. Hanson Ravenswood Noel Bros Erick Holm

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad

An old time advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a trusted teething remedy used by millions of mothers for over fifty years. It claims to soothe pain cure wind colic and diarrhoea and to be pleasant tasting. Sold by druggists worldwide in twenty five cent bottles.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Oakes Republican Oaers tTaz Western Printing Company C. S. Brown Borros Sudden Department Chester Bateman C. E. Talmage R. C. Smith A.A. Randall F.E. Randall Ortonville C.E. Palmage Chas. Randall T. H. Faus T Committee J.P. O Connor Soo Cresent Hill Geo. Merril Wm. Reams Tom Crimnion Joe Fawcett J. B. Butler Will Guptil Pine City Overland Butler Bert Crimnion Thomas Spiller Rena Anderson LaMoure Piso Hazeltine Warren C. L. Devendorf Sells A. Barnard Rice Lake Wisconsin C. I. Hood & Co Lowell Mass Saparilla Ins Hice Lake S. L. Harris, Oakes, N. Dak. Dealer IN J. M. Reynold’s
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