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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1890
Page
8
The Oakes Republican reports the public school eleven completes its summer term under Prof C A Nichola and assistants, notes Buckinghams Dye for hair color, extols Ayer s Sarsaparilla, and describes a Laurie building social with ample ice cream and cake hosted by the A Z Club. A lively dance followed with an organist providing music.
In Wright Township the Tuesday election for Superintendent of Schools produced 34 votes with 20 for Kelley and 14 for Kent. Eight directors were elected: H. J. Thompson, H. Finch, W. Wright, and others, with K. L. Tangen named treasurer. Also notes a new arrival, a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Brine, and Miss Robertson to close school Friday after a successful term.
Daily showers favor crop growth as farmers in West Sargent report positive conditions. Forman final proof business drew several farmers, a Tuesday night wind destroyed J N Bingham’s preemption house, and local residents like Jack McPhail Eli onny and Wallie Dixon expand pastures. Mrs John Michel builds a pasture fence while Frank Coleman and Eli Young return from Page City noting good crops. Verner town election proves largest ever with Grace Harris winning 40 of 55 votes as local schools in Michel and Young districts close this week.
Families from Verner plan Lake Tewaukan camping for a week or ten days while some workers stay behind. G B Phifer tours township and praises a wheat field on Jacob Scheidiggery’s place. Harlem residents J B Smith and family visit Verner amid storm damage and fence destruction. Three hoses cut from Kelloply’s fence, photographer at Oukes guarantees satisfaction or no pay.
The Yorktown region enjoys steady showers boosting grain fields with wheat oats and flax showing strong signs of growth. If weather holds, Dickey county could harvest six million bushels next fall, easing concerns of doubters. Election day for School Superintendent arrives this afternoon with a women’s voting feast organized at Crocker’s building. Lenox reports a note condemning anonymous critics signed only with malice.
A Detroit bound box car arrives in Salem Oregon with P Harwood his wife and two babies seven cows two horses and assorted furniture. The writer contrasts this with The Burlington's Vestibuled Pullman trains praised for comfort safety and speed between Minneapolis Saint Paul and Chicago. Tickets available from agents or by writing W J C Kenyon C B and N R R Saint Paul Minn.
The Chicago and North Western Railway offers excursion tickets to St. Paul and return for the National Educational Association meeting at one fare round trip plus a 2.00 association membership fee. Tickets and details available from C. and N. W. Railway Co. Agents.
Under the new schedule effective June 15 1890 the Northern Pacific Railroad will run sixteen trans continental passenger trains daily eight east and eight west plus 106 local trains. The Pacific Express leaves St Paul 8 15 am with through Palace Sleeping Car. Chicago 5 30 pm via Milwaukee St Paul and reaches Tacoma Portland in three days. Train No 1 Pacific Mail leaves St Paul 4 15 pm daily connecting with Fast Mail and Chicago night trains. through Pullman cars and dining cars on both St Paul departures. Free colonial sleeping car added on other train.
A local ad declares remaining spring overcoats must go with a drastic one half price cut to quickly clear stock at C.M.C. The offer emphasizes exceptional bargains as regular prices already low.
A fine dressy shoe for ladies designed for severe wear yet light and comfortable. Offered at a price within reach, inviting customers to ask to see the Perfection Shoe. Warranted and offered by Cc. M. C.
The notice promotes the C. M. C. store offering millinery at competitive prices. It invites customers to call before buying and promises savings by choosing C. M. C. as bargain givers.
A brisk weather note hints at summer dress goods bargains at C M. The ad touts Barqains and a boss rain theme to draw shoppers to the store for seasonal fabrics and discounts.
A local clothing retailer advertises suits and odd pants at about half price for the next 60 days. Shoppers are urged to see the merchandise before buying, with a note from 4b and M C.
The Chicago and North-Western Railway Co offers excursion tickets between all stations on July 3 and 4, valid for return until July 7 at a single round-trip fare. Tickets and full details available from agents. Also mentions St Patrick's Pills endorsed by L S Doten of Bristol Illinois, and a public mortgage sale notice with a 1910 auction in Onkun, North Dakota.
Milwaukee based Knights of Pythias grand conclave excursion tickets offered by the Chicago and North-Western Railway at one fare for round trip. For tickets and full information, contact C. N. W. Railroad agents.
A new insulating material blends carbolic acid with shellac producing a tough semi plastic mass that remains stable under heat but reacts to extreme heat changes. Reportedly excellent results surround this compound with promising implications for overhead wire insulation.
Ferdinand J. Dreer of Philadelphia presents the Historical Society of Pennsylvania with a 9000 item collection of auto lettera and curios. The set highlights revolutionary interest with signatures of notable men and women from the past century as wild pigeons abound.
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