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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1895
Page
2
The Trish Textile Journal notes mixed English responses to American tariffs. Bradford and Leeds report export gains and improving demand for textiles to the United States, while Manchester and Belfast show cautious optimism. The piece contrasts protective American policy with England’s free trade approach, arguing protection benefits American industry.
The Independent defends the Republican stance on bimetallism and gold and silver circulation. It rejects the notion of immediate international agreement with England, affirming support for both metals and opposing silver monometallists. The piece asserts loyalty to a mixed standard and criticizes the organ for misrepresenting its position.
The Wimbledon News reports a six column edition with local updates from Ellendale and Oakes. Mentions social visits, school terms closing, and community events. A county fair mood dominates with church services, picnics, and a rain interrupter that shortened a ball game but left Oakes leading Heela 7 to 4 before more play.
A British parliamentary defeat prompts dissolution calls and a Conservative comeback under the Marquis of Salisbury, signaling a major shift in governance. The piece contrasts English and American political reckoning, noting reforms, opposition tactics, and reactions across papers. It discusses editorials, reform rhetoric, and the role of the press in shaping public opinion amid turmoil.
The Cleveland convention of the National Republican League remained focused on electing rather than selecting candidates. President Travey urged restraint, emphasizing the league's aim to promote policy over rigid platforms, and warning against sweeping reforms at the polls.
A page of satirical commentary critiques the Memphis free silver convention. The prose surveys politicians, newspapers, and public figures across regions. It notes glowing enthusiasm among silver supporters while lampooning critics as speculative and divisive.
Mrs J W Bush returned from argo Monday morning. A daughter was added to the family of Peter Mutils. Bush, Dick Straub and Chas Phimister attended a picnic and ball game at Sudden Saturday. The school board purchased a new arithmetic and bookkeeping text called The Nev ocation illustrated by 6000 color lithographs. A temperance meeting was held with Emma Vailand and Miss Mary Herring of Forman speaking. Ella Woolsey and George Stanley spoke on Good Templar work at Wabpeton. The Loyal Legion gave a strong program of recitations and music. At the W C T U annual election Mrs J Woolsen was president, Mrs L Vaughn vice president, Miss Eliaoces secretary, Micard WW Bush recording secretary, Mrs Wayne Stanley treasurer. Refreshments followed.
Jarvis Peck made a flying trip to Hillendale last Saturday on business. St. John is still summer following but express to get through sometime. The Man About Town returned late Saturday evening from Fargo. Jim Wilkeson, Handsome Jim, the lady masher, was its own Sunday. Frank Given was in town this week taking care of the lumber yard during Jim's absence at Fargo. Fullerton has a Giggling Club of four young ladies which makes one think of goose fat.
The item mix lists G E P Gandy leaving for England with a return planned in three months to handle local interests. It mentions Childrens Day exercises, a proposed Fullerton newspaper, parish crowding, people seeking work near Wahpeton and Oakes, and various fleeting references to locals and visitors, all delivered in a lively, fragmentary local column style.
A dated tobacco advertising pitch warns of grave diseases from tobacco and promotes Baco-Curo as a safe cure. It claims a 23 year track record, guarantees permanent cure with three boxes, and offers a money-back guarantee with interest. Sold by druggists at $1.00 per 120 capsules plus trial options.
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