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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1894
Page
2
A local announce ment states intent to run for county superintendent of schools. The letter asks Dickey County voters for support and vows to perform duties to the best of the candidate's ability. It also notes broader political commentary on Governor Tillman and local press attitudes.
A harsh critique mocks May’s “army” as a corrupt mix of tramps and money seekers, while Coxey and Browne profit from free publicity. The Pioneer Press cuts subscriptions, promotes a half price daily and Sunday package, and claims to be the cheapest metropolitan paper with plans to improve amid rising circulation.
The text describes kidney disease symptoms such as back pain high colored urine and edema and promotes Peruna and Mannalin for remedy with instructions to take Portina before meals and a daily laxative dose. It also mentions Pe runa applied to the back during long-standing disease and milk based diet avoiding alcohol and tobacco. It advertises free copies from The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company Columbus Ohio and Hood's Sarsaparilla as spring tonics with postal requests for a booklet about Hot Springs South Dakota and related remedies.
A dated column notes May as a festive, but unlucky month for marriages in ancient Rome, contrasts English floral customs, and praises the Northwest Mississippi valley travel by Burlington Route. It advertises Chicago connections, routes, maps, and agent contacts, with a user testimonial praising Barb Wire Liniment for stock care from Rockport Utah dated May 12, 1898.
Correspondents report movements and happenings across Oakes and nearby towns. Posts, post office moves to Laird Norton building, residents moving to Crozier farm, visits by Rev Scott and Prof Guelph Wollinsday, and multiple social events. Sheriff, lumber, and tree planting notes accompany a prairie fire and minor accidents.
Sam Porter Clement of Fullerton ran a hog business project Saturday while Otto Lindell prepaid for Hampden’s header. Miss Eva Hoskins visited, and Alice Brown rode the train to Oakes on Saturday. John Erickson and Ole Matson dissolved a partnership on the Ulnevs farm. A district received new books and free hooks for scholars.
An old advertisement claims De King's New Discovery is effective against consumption coughs and colds with promises of refunds if not satisfied. It touts cure power for chest and lung diseases and urges trial with guaranteed results and money-back assurance.
An ad style notice promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a century old remedy for children. It claims to soothe, ease gums, relieve pain, cure wind colic, and treat diarrhea. Sold by druggists worldwide for twenty five cents a bottle.
The Ellendale North Dakota board met with Kellogg Thompson Bucklin and Homedow. They allowed several bills and ordered warrants for payment. The county auditor led a session approving deputy sheriff bills and a state case entry, adjourned to 4 p m after a brief session. Assessors from multiple townships attended a conference on assessment rates for horses cattle hogs and land with detailed values set for property categories.
County Auditor ordered to advertise for bids to construct grade approaches to the bridge on the James River at Tollen. Minutes read and approved. Board adjourned until May 26, 1864. BP, L. Walker, Go, Audty.
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