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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1895
Page
2
A local commentary questions the silver movement urging free coinage as a financial salvation. It argues that silver advocates would abandon the people once silver price peaks are reached, leaving citizens harmed. The piece accuses silver leaders of duplicity and self interest during price rises.
A Wisconsin paper reprints a Mexican resident's letter arguing silver is payable and gold valuable as bullion, a critique of Mexico’s monetary system. It cites beans sold for gold in Durango, the glass of value between currencies, and contrasts with US wheat pricing and Populist views on silver. The piece critiques monetary policy and links to wheat price expectations in Dickey County.
The article cites Senator Hansbrough linking silver price moves to China paying indemnity to Japan, questions the 16 to 1 coinage standard, notes wheat and silver as refuting populist price theories, and provides figures on U S wealth distribution and millionaire shares. It also mentions a Grand Forks printing contract dispute and a cold wave impact on New York vine growers.
The Turtle Mountain Star argues that reports of the half-breed uprising misrepresent the Turtle Mountain area. It notes about 200 full-blood Todians, only two connected to the uprising, and that many so-called half-breeds live outside the reservation and claim land by descent from Chippewas. They cite timber cutting, lack of government wards status, and ongoing treaty questions as core issues.
In Oakes area news, W D Huffman and wife shopped here Monday, John Buon of Columbia visited, and F E Randall showed off a new Columbian bicycle. Local clergy, arbor day work, and social visits fill town life as Rev Johnston plans services and residents remark on a cold snap’s damage to Wenzel Haller’s nearby plots. R.H. Owen surveys Ellendale creamery interest. plans for a milk separator loom. The town cheerfully notes travel, neighbors, and small town commerce.
A miscellaneous rural column notes cheerful community life. Geroge Fuller’son claims, Nichols grants certificates, Leichman rebuilds his blacksmith shop, Leichman moves to Lonesome Farm for summer. R H Owens adopted by M W A, Woodcraft skills learned. Saint John jokes boycott Fullerton Yorktown. Sabbath rules and errands humor, crop outlook bright after rains. Local news on fire breaks, farm labor, banjo lessons, and Prof Hudwell’s teaching replaced by Cass County post.
Straubville reports cold winds with scarce news. Dick Straub and Charlie Phimis ter enjoyed a Sunday in Oakes. Wayne Stanley’s creamery thrives with good patronage. Local youth indulge in croquet late at night. The writer notes being weather worn and distracted by recent events. Miss Bebo attended a teachers examination in Burovan lant Pridag.
Defender Document 73 offers Grosvenor speech reprint for two cents, with marketing amid discussions on the new woman and railroad benefits for ladies. Notices advertise a residence for rent, a rheumatic cure, and low excursion tickets from Chicago to western points, listing agents and dates.
A Beavernville Illinois resident, once given up as incurable after La Grippe and failed treatments, credits Dr King’s Now Discovery with saving life. After initial doses the patient improved markedly and regained health, praising the medicine’s power and urging others to try it.
A fragmented ad and notice mix testimonials for Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming to expel impurities and restore health. The piece also itemizes horses and stock movements near Oakes North Dakota, plus a promotional paragraph praising Electric Bitters for headaches and constipation with local drugstore attribution.
Wimbledon to have a newspaper in North Dakota. Weevil found in Stutsmas county wheat. Anselm named a new town in Ramsey county. Farge stores close at 7 p.m. except Saturdays. Several prized horses killed near Necho. Colonel Pininmer to deliver Decoration Day oration in Duluth. Grand Forks waterworks revenue last year $12,986. Hillsboro to get a starch factory. Fargo businessmen push paving principal streets. Ellendale Milling Company running full time with good business. University fund drive nears $20,000 of $80,000 needed to stay open. New code appoints school superintendents in November. Governor Allin proclaims proper observance of Decoration Day. Merrifield declines Montana university presidency. A Bismarck inventor markets tree watering device to timber prairie. Cass county hay land leases yield $207. Grand Forks county $508.04. President pardons Charles H Bailey for mail robbery. Veteran reporter Lon nsberry may go to Washington as private secretary to Congressman Johnson. Demurrer in Lloyd of Jamestown case to be heard in Fargo on 21st.
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