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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1891
Page
3
A sweeping jumble of small town items from Oakes North Dakota includes visits by Daan Pall, accounting of seed grain shipments, plans for bond sales, and many mentions of residents such as Winkle family, Julia Foss, J. F. Hoelzie, and Mrs. Crosby. It records examinations, township elections, and local business chatter with scattered numbers and dates.
Cal Batons is expected bonis von an infant child of Tom Wilcox is ill. Mr Norton anticipated home. line for dys. Beloal closes next week with an exhibition. Bush and Heffier aided during blizzard through Mon dale Monday. Social at Mr John Clark’s last Friday postponed due to bad weather. Mrs Bush traveled with Gold on his ship to visit Trend elation. S L Kemmerer ill with cold but plans to ship car load of horn north soon. Several residents, Randall Kemmerer and others, left Tuesday for Bismarck to view legislature. Two ticket tricks in the election union and Farmer Alliance tied for constable and supervisor. Elected: Supervisors Boyes, Cole, Greenwood, Heald. Transcriber Cook. Assessor Whittaker. Constable Adamson and Crow tied. Road over near 6th district Hale.
Local chatter notes France may soon decree an end to American pork imports. Citizens muse on the impact of trade, weather, and local events as the town meeting proceeds with orderly, steady participation despite rough conditions.
The lead story notes old B Hudson guiding peaceful local elections while county towns argue over township offices. Farmers assess buying press drills, seeking shared advice on soil work and stubble management to improve yields.
The Ludden Farmers Club held a well attended session debating profitable stock ventures for farmers. Last week covered cattle and sheep, this week focuses on horses and grain versus stock raising profits amid uncertain market signals.
In a frontier letter, farmers debate whether wheat or mixed farming pays in Dakota after a severe drought. Despite hardships, advocates argue wheat can recover with moisture, citing Nichols Brothers and Bateman Bros among others. Prospects hinge on rain, decent prices, and efficient farming methods. Local voices urge patience, rural resilience, and continued reliance on stock and wheat.
A letter from Miss Helen Putnam of Ludden expresses deep gratitude to eastern donors who aided Dickay folks through the Unitarian effort. The note recalls clothing gifts and comforting items, noting strong local support, a large church attendance, and thanks from aid recipients for kindness that arrived “just in time.”
An intercepted writer notes Dakota wind and cold with jokes about New England winters. He compares thermometer readings, describes winter wear heavy boots with iron, and remarks that Dakotans bravely endure prairie travel while New Englanders tremble at the cold.
Notice from OH. P. Moore in Straubuille North Dakota announcing cattle to be taken in May and ending October 16. Prices listed as cattle $1.50 per head and horses $2.00. A large amount of pasture, water available, and horses offered for sale or trade for cattle. Contact T. 129 R. 5.
Oakes Grain Market reports corrected date for bees at twenty four dollars per unit. P Sugworm and Wibhati- genn note revised carships, with MPN entries showing updated pricing and shipment status.
Public auction and lease notices list properties including several stores and a store building occupied by McCarthy Bros as part of county warrants and registry details. The items reference financing and rents with law firm Banowhs and Wasson handling filings. A dreadful threat line and miscellaneous ad-like content appear alongside health pieties and cures.
Fragmentary lines reference Stoney in tt 2X business, a stock broker, and a strained romantic subplot with mentions of Ayers Dina Pec toral cold cures. The text includes garbled dialogue and misplaced phrases, lacking coherent narrative or verifiable facts.
An 19th century advertisement touts Chamberlin's Cough Remedy as a cure for tough coughs and colds. The copy claims dramatic relief within hours and full recovery within days, urging parents to use the product for children and promising safety from a list of manufacturers.
In a garbled Washington column by Kace Field, Beatle challenges Hasak and sister about meaning and order. The exchange names chaos and a mock act to “sweep up this parchy” as a satirical jab at disorder.
Mrs Weestow and Souris Syaor promote a patent remedy claimed to cure dysentery diarrhea griping and stomach pains in children. They advertise the medicine as soothing the bowels and bringing rest to the mother, asserting it relieves pain and offers health benefits. The claim notes use in the United States and mentions a bottle size.
Fragmentary exchange shows a lawyer and Pryor discussing ownership and outcomes. A death is noted in the second year, with questions about who will win the day. Text is garbled and nonstandard, but references a court matter and a implied ownership dispute.
A jumble of patent claims appealing to inventors, remedies, and lawyerly notices appears with references to Bucklon Arnten Salve, Chamberlin’s Cough Remedy, and a real estate speculation tale. It cites Stenkenson and a Des Moines mayoral anecdote, along with trivia from The St Paul Globe, The Pittabarg Press, and The Indianapolis Journal.
The Pulpit and the stage praise Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and lung illness. Rev Shrout of Blue Mound Kansas credits five bottles with restoring health and weight. Arthur Love of Love’s Finny Follow Combination endorses it after a thorough trial and persuades others to try the remedy.
A damaged item recounts a patient named Gilford of New Wir troubled by stomach issues and liver disease. Electric Bitters, Bloodroot salve, and various other remedies are claimed to restore health after years of decline. The text mentions doctors and local sellers in a vague, era-tinged travelogue.
The Monon Route passenger agent in Minneapolis announces free pamphlets and printed matter about southern states. The materials promote agricultural and mineral opportunities in Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and nearby areas, with schedules and regional guidance for winter distribution.
The readable fragment describes a scene with a gentleman and a person named Maryo aboard Vox. Maryo floated with timber or tim and then fell, spraining an ankle. The gentleman refuses to pick her up until he completes supposed engagement formalities.
An offbeat ad warns readers about false pricing and misled travelers. It touts a route from St Pat and Minneapolis to Chicago and southern points via the Minneapolis and St Louis Allert Sea Route. The notice invites inquiries to agents in the North and C M Pratt, the general ticket and passenger agent in Minneapolis.
The document details mortgage default actions in Dickey County North Dakota with foreclosures set for the Great Door Courthouse in Ellendale, listing mortgagees trustees and involved parties including Joho paren and Andrew Mcweitwe, along with dates, amounts, and the public sale timetable for the property in Knondale and surrounding towns. The notice emphasizes the legal proceeding, timing, and obligations of the parties as recorded by the Register of Deeds.
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