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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1894
Page
2
The piece discusses Populist organizing in Dickey County and North Dakota amid a failed army of unemployed workers. It notes Gov. Waite's populist rhetoric, calls for government control, and mentions school superintendent elections and teen girls teachers amid reform debates.
The Aberdeen Farmers Institute adopts resolutions denying exaggeration of Russian thistle damage. It states that thorough cultivation and proper methods will allow farmers of Brown County to control the weed successfully.
The Fargo Sun, edited by Fred C. Hendersholt and associates, debuts as Fargo’s fourth daily paper advocating straight Democratic principles. The editor’s political shifts from Republican to Populist and back to Democratic alignments are noted, signaling a versatile and supported new publication.
The gathering featured Miss Mand Thatcher and Miss Bessie Smith with solos, Mr Stafford performing, recitations by Rob Withee, and an enthusiastic crowd. Attendees praised the amateur entertainment and a well received farce, with proceeds aiding fundraising.
An ad promotes Peruna as an effective cure for catarrhal symptoms including coated tongue, chest ache, gas, headaches, despondency, and appetite loss. It claims quick relief, advises dilute then undiluted dosing, and touts spring-cleansing benefits. The Columbus Ohio Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company offers free Family Physician booklets on related treatments.
Community updates from Ludden and nearby towns recount social events, meetings, and travel. Mentioned are a literary postponement, a Willing Workers gathering, and preparations for exhibitions plus farm work plans, with several residents and visitors identified by name.
Fullerton Frank Van Midhenworth moved to Ben Porter's House hoy Pallerton and will run the Sivwet ann this year. Ed Rodlow returns from shun ostown and says he did not see the twins. The finemen on the S90 are putting a petite wire blawed down in the last star. Wm. Crawford of Oakes visited Wednesday and left a pleasant greeting. J. Peck notes back troubles and a windy spell. Squidleck was appointed constable for Porter township by the tory bound.
An 19th century ad claims over a million users found Dr Kings New Discovery a friend in need for consumption coughs and colds. It touts cures for diseases of the throat chest and lungs and guarantees satisfaction with each bottle.
Mr H Biller returned home from a winter in Dison Til where she attended school. The Yorktown literary society postponed its first active members reception at Mr Spillers due to bad weather. Will McLown remained at his Red River Valley farm amid another winter attack in that region.
Local readers recount a string of farm incidents including Willian Polka and family visiting Kendall 4, James McManus on business to Silver Lawfhat, and a livestock herd sighting near Yorktown. A Nor way burning and a wheat elevator fire injure Mr Nelson, destroying household goods and cloth ing. insurance is absent. Community sympathy flows as farmers face losses and consider rebuilding.
Glover residents report varying events from late March. Si Glover is expected from Minneapolis around April first. E A Bowen completes a school in Orcutt district. Mrs F Guyott is improving after a illness early in the week. Gilbert Hoagenson did business in Glover on Wednesday. Seeding is postponed until April tenth. John Helgeson transacted business for Oakes last Monday. J F Guyott buys another horse. Glover reports a load of wood delivered early week. B I Werson of Minneapolis may arrive around April first. Citizens note hard times and local chatter. Mrs Tollefson learns her father is ill near Riseford. A party near J Diedliefson’s house featured dancing. John Shuler of Grand Rapids greeted friends in Glover area. A local youth asked about wedding fees. an unrelated humorous scene followed. Arthur Rapp seen in town. more outings noted as Wirves visit Leis.
The report describes a funeral and memorial service for Mrs. Fred Johnson in Glover, with a large procession and eulogies by Rev. Erik Es Vhutial. It notes an after-service audience at the church and reception at the home, then mentions a church event and a Norway Scandinavian Society fundraiser in John Morgan's house with baskets and a plan for a May Norway day celebration.
A Great Northern line incident near Straubville disrupted the return trip as wires broke during a late delivery. Passengers report a strong effort by the crew, with horses frightened during shifting cars at Brookland and missing coaches upon arrival at the stranding point.
A town report notes Mr. Austin and Mr. Smith with Senator Stevens visiting. Miss Lullin ends a school term. Jon Garland dies after years of illness. The Widow Winslow’s Soothing Syrup advertised for teething and fever relief remains popular, with a mention of nearby telegraph repairs and an ice cream social at Yorktown.
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