Oakes Railroad Directory Timetable and Freight Details
Fragmented entries show a timetable for northern and southern trains at Oakeness with train and freight numbers, passenger timing around 4:00 and 6:40, and names such as Oliver, Supt J. Bate, and sportings ages. The OCR contains misreads but indicates a railroad directory style listing of schedules and personnel.
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N. W
Goirg North Pargigst
Elyge
Gabon
Ately
Oakeness
Hesweger
Lenge Ua
Oak ‘ Pda Mvenne
Oliver
Bate E. Sporting
Soo Extension Prompts Growth For Oakes North Dakota
North Dakota railroad news centers on the Soo extension to Aberdeen and Bismarck with work starting tomorrow. Aimed at widening Dakota coal access and linking Milnor and Oakes, the project promises a major regional boost, attracting stockyards and proving a growth engine for towns and farms along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakes
N. Dak
Bismarck Tribune
St. Paul
Bismarck
Thia
Seaboard
Soo
Rayigo
South Dakota
Minnesota
Towa
Oakex
Aberdeen, Pierre and Blue Hills
Piere
Ibis
Oules
Bismayek
Northpet Pacific
Milnor
Lure
North Dakota
Bismarek
Minneapolis Tribune
Aberdeen
Dickey County
Oukes
Soo Company
Canadian Pacific
Calgary
Shakespeare Club Earns Status as Established Institution
Fragmentary report notes the Oukes Shakespere club earning recognition as an established body and mentions plans and discussions among members about their future. Names and precise actions are unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespere Club
Alvoteh
Ling Club
Jadiea
Wasson
Ime
Refrigerator Car to Oak es to Sail to Minneapolis Schedule
The Soo Line arranged to provide carriers to Oakes this summer. Refrigerators will depart Oakes Mondays and Thursdays at 8 30 p m. The Minneapolis run takes under 24 hours, leaving Minneapolis Tuesday and Friday mornings and arriving at Oakes the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakes
Soo
Minneapolis
Tribaday
Oukos
Sudden Locals Detail Ellendale Homestead Proof
S. A. Case earned final proof on his homestead at Ellendale last week with eight witnesses including Whittaker Clark Robertson. A seed potato car arrived at Port Emin, aiding planting. P. Perkins and M. Krause grew dissatisfied with a reservation rezone to Ludden. Rev. G. Barber traveled to Eden Dale to fetch a host from an institute for his sister in law Miss Halile McQuacle.
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S. A
Port Emin
IP. Perkins
M. Krause
Ludden
G. 1. Barber
Edendale
Hone
Halile McQuacle
Shakespear Club Plans Weekly Readings and Talks
A Minnesotan club organizes weekly sessions reading Shakespeare plays including Othello and Hamlet. Mrs Burton leads the readings after study in Boston, with members from Marshall Wasson and others, inviting all ladies to join with no fees, no dues, and open attendance.
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Shakespere
Mmes Marshall
McCarthy
Burton
Roberts
Shuler
Wasson
Goodrich
Lucas
Howland
Harris
Jones
Hooke
Ellis
Bunce
Missie Fishler
Holinex
Marshall
Miss Fishler
Boston
Lee
Auno Balsa
Milnor
Minneapulik
Sps Ven Tribune
Shakespore
Amey
Shuleogpotw
Elim
Miss Slaterlie Visits Port Emmus Despite Ill News
Miss Slaterlie of Des Moines Iowa visits Port Emmus as W B Allen and family return from a trip. Buckley’s little girl is reported to be sick.
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Miss Slaterlie
Des Moines
Iowa
Mys
Bibili
Port Emmus
W. B. Allen
Roweherd
Pluwaday
Hudson Locats Gorn Replaces Dats In County Farms
Local notes report shifting crop methods as farmers in the county diversify into corn and small grains. References to producers such as Bush Baker Hofer Murrays Honocke and others appear amid weather, seeding, and harvest updates. An accident near a store injures Mrs. Peabody, with Dr Bourdman attending. Community meetings and institute visits are listed, along with a note on a charitable subscription offer.
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Curt
Dakota
Wis Sons
de Iver
Bush
Baker
Hofer
Murrays
Honocke
Walsar
Watson
Kendall
Brown
Shaw
Stoddard
Movsai
Dennings
Nichols
Irrigation Experiment Begins With River Pumping Plan
August Sirut reports a 500 foot 24 inch irrigation setup north of his estate on the riverbank. He recently bought a pump and engine to lift water from the river to reservoirs for flood irrigation, aiming to irrigate nearby fields. If successful, many others may adopt the method.
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Aer
Mary Hendrickson
Frederick Strutz
Strutz Hiss
August
Strutz
Hendrickson
Ohio
Strut
The
Dakota
Poe Howe
Ili
Mik Stentz
Mrs Youngs Involved In Serious Horse Accident
Mrs 11 Young and Mrs W Young were returning from Oakes when their horse, frightened, kicked and veered. Mrs Eli Young jumped from the buggy, injuring several bones in her ankle. The report notes high fatality rates from horse accidents versus rail incidents.
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11 Young
W. Young
Beet Sugar Plant Plans Spark Farm Subscriptions
Aberdeen resident W. Nurregany urged farmers to back a new beet sugar factory by subscribing acres of heat. the firm will proceed only if 5,080 acres are subscribed. Edward Deon donates 50 acres and $0,000 to locate the Ubis plant, with urgency to reach the required acreage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nurregany
Aberdeen
Pearis
Adwardeon
Ubis
English Language and Travel Promoted on Albert Lea Route
A reader discusses language learning and the value of speaking good English. The piece highlights the Albert Lea Route linking St Paul Minneapolis with Chicago St Louis Kansas City Denver and other points via the Minneapolis and St Louis Railway in Minnesota Iowa and South Dakota.
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Meir
Globe
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Denver
Minneapolis & St- Louis Railway
Minnesota
Iowa
South Dakota
C. M. Pratt
Acorns and Town Notes From the Region
Yorktown resident A P Morey was in town yesterday while Major Lovell traveled south for a brief visit. The Suo office is expected to-day with road directors and officers, and justice proceedings occurred in Ludden township. Local social mentions include Miss Scott of Mollabyo and Miss Holmes suffering a headache that gave the half holiday.
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A. P. Morey
Yorktown
W. Gap
Toredort
Mulhanger
Fin Oakesey
Major Lovell
Ludden
Brown
Chu
Gonder
Julia Poss
Qukos
Bilix
Lisbon
Andene
Jas
Coop of
Huron
Miss Scott
Mollabyo
Oakes
T. Gerndt
Miss Holmes
Cooking Chart and Society Notices Highlight Local Events
A Cooking Chart for Nothi n Whe Presbyterian Aid society will be ready with Mrs. T Z Marshall on Wednesday May 27. The Home Magazine plans a Fargo gathering and offers a special subscription bundle with a Cooking Chart for 1 75. Avs Spurling and companions visited Arlington Dakota. Miss M L Chusey led M E church events at Edgley. Miss Porter of Pullertot passed through Ouleo en route to Porman.
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Presbyterian Aid Society
T. Z. Marshall
Boardman
Puesde
Home Magazine
Fargo
al Ae
Oakes
M.L. Chusey
M. E
Edgley
Porter
Pullertot
Ouleo
Porman
Taken Up at May Court by A Morgan on ons
A fragmentary record notes a case titled Taken up with references to May 2, 1801. It mentions Jango Brown Horde and Onkos in North Dakota with an act by A Morgan. The field shows unclear terms and locations, but preserves the key names and dates as read.
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Camo Tony Promis
Ciutrie
Dickay
Howe
Eendale
Dickey Ty Dikotn
Wid
Dickey
North
Dakot
Lowit
Beevida
Ixain
Ellendale
Dakota
Triste Mortgagee
H. AcTlowen
North Dakota
Justice Court
Gorton
State of North
Ludden
Elock P
Benthys
Ipa
Ata
A.D
E. Tandall
Dal Dickey
Fragmented 19th century ad lists and notices without clear story
Readable fragments mention local trades and names such as Cooper’s Shop, A. P. Morey, and John Ogden. Scattered items touch on religious services, county meetings, farming gear, and weather notes. The jumble lacks a coherent incident or event to anchor a concise summary.
Oakes Promises Prosperity as Central Dakota City
The article praises Oakes in the James River Valley as a coming commercial hub with central railroad divisions and rail access to North and South Dakota. It highlights plans for industry, real estate growth, water power, drainage, and supportive infrastructure to attract capital, professionals, and labor, projecting rapid development and rising property values. It notes local institutes, teachers, and community figures, including contributions from W H Wasson and religious groups, emphasizing optimism for a prosperous future.
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Oakes
North
South Dakota
Duke
Chienya
Northwest
Mineapolis
Oakivs
Minneapolis
W Pacific Railways
Ion
Milnon Bennet
Apel
Nocthorn Pacitle
Comate Oakes
Phi Oakes
Aberdeen
Pierre Pene Dhan
Gower Partons
Elie Fe
Black Ells
PhesSoo
Toad
Bistarck
Oake
Sifteen
James River
Lata
Oukos
Liberalion
Dakota
Imu
West
Oakew
Otrrail
Over Fifty Years of Sgoriuxa Syrvr for Teething Children
A vintage ad touts Mrs Winston s Sgoriuxa Syrvr as a decades tested teething remedy used by billions of mothers. It promises pain relief from teething and associated stomach issues, with a price of 2 shillings 8 pence per bottle and a note on distribution through Oakes Pharmacy. Also includes a cattle sale notice and dissolution of Baldwin and Wasson partnership with dates and names.
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Winston
The Burlington Route Promotes Travel Amid Mistakes
An advertisement extols The Burlington as the clear travel choice for journeys across the Northwest and Mississippi Valley. It asserts that travelers will make no mistake choosing this line between Chicago St Louis St Paul Minneapolis and intermediate points. It invites readers to obtain tickets maps and information from railroad agents or W J Kenyon Gen Pass Agent C B RR St Paul Minn.
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Bors Tagersol
Moses
Nuiny
Burlington
Northwest
Mississippi Valley
Chicago
St. Louis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
W. J. Kenyon
Gen. Pass
C. B. RR
Minn
McCormick Harvesters Featured By Scott and Root
Scott and Root promote a full line of McCormick harvesting and grass cutting machines with a claim of 105,468 units sold in 1890. A facsimile Gold Statue Medal from Vienna exposition is shown, and catalogs are offered for free. The piece highlights McCormick’s global presence from Russia to South Hemisphere.
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Scott & Root
McCormick
McCormick Co
Russia
Danube
Messrs
Vienna
McComnick
Monitor
Merrimac
LaMoure Creamery quotes and milk can prices
Corrected to date of issue from LaMoure Creamery Co. Oakes Grain Market items include sweet cream per RoRie teat sour, choice eater pound medium 4 05, 10 gal Oakes delivery at express rates, Glaver and Gudden cans, Cooley milk cans for sale at 1.50. Shipping arrangements to be furnished on application.
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Ignioares Eixpress
Oakes
LaMoure Creamery Co
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Oakes Railroad Directory
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En Meer
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Rae Table
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Nothi
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Onkos
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Valley City Normal School
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Paris
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Kellar
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E.G. Thaldwin
W. H. Wasson
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Oakes Pharmacy
Snipps
Judy
Trimbull Avenue
Tha Jaen
Aize Market
Oakes Grain Market
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Iver
Eerie
W. Weston
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Tnsurance
Ai Fargo
S.A. Howes
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Joh
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John McTorgray
Talen
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Paro
N.D
Hig Lt
North Dukotay
Raige
Wiknewes
Alexander Smith
CM. Johnson
Jobespiliog
Otto Lindiail
Alcom, Potter, Register
Creditora
Alexander Robertson
Adinulmratuix
Alexander Holtou
Claluin Agaloat
Lovell
Dial
Mary A
Baldwin
G. Bawpwor
Java
Daniel Vamowutain
Amentond
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