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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1890
Page
2
A report from THE CITY lists residents traveling to Jamestown and returning from the south, local merchants selling cigars furniture and groceries, and visitors from Minneapolis. It mentions conventions at Ellendale, Soo Line expansion talk, a baseball game, a severe hailstorm, a forthcoming musicale, census work, memorial services, and recent civic caucuses.
The Democratic state convention is called to meet at Grand Forks July 16 to nominate a full slate for county superintendent of schools. Unclear note on the North Dakota Biditorial Association and its secretary election.
Commentary suggests delaying the Republican state convention to the end of July before the harvest. The writer argues this timing would give farmers a chance to participate without disrupting harvest. The proposal is framed as a practical idea for broader farmer involvement.
Prof Kelley declares independence from Bowsfield and other tricksters, earning applause from Republicans. He contrasts himself with those who seek prestige and spoils, praising loyal Republicans and labeling Bowfield a traitor to the party and supporters.
Ellendale May 27 convention nominates Prof John Kelley for County Superintendent. Delegates from across Dickey County applaud his education record and oppose eastern factionalism led by Bowsfield and Cole. Critics blame bossism while Kelley vows to honorably fulfill duties and advance local schools.
The fragment notes a string of physician deaths near Ft Totten including Dr Elis, Dr eosumption, and Dr O'Donnell raising superstitious worry. It also mentions edits to the Ellendale Commercial and praises Kowasfeld for political work amid renewed public appreciation.
The candidacy of Miss Jessie Hutsinpiller for County Superintendent of Schools, though unsuccessful, was a credit to her and showed strength given the short time since her announcement. Friends express disappointment at the loss but pride in the gallant campaign as support for their candidate.
Bowsey of the Hilldale Commercial touts himself as a metropolitan man and laments wasting time in a small town. He claims his rise to political fame was aided by east side politicians and hopes not to retire from serving in metropolitan circles.
Editors of the southern tier counties show approval for organizing a local press association. A motion is requested to call a meeting at Oakes or another central location to effect the organization.
The report notes C Bowsfield may become a resident of La Moure County with a homestead there while attempting to influence Dickey County politics. The text questions whether a citizen of one county can shoulder political weight in another.
Fragmented memorial poem recalls unity between North and South with themes of forgiveness and life worth living. Also notes Fuller’s return from a trip and announces the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Baker in Minneapolis. a Benois men supervisor attended Monday events.
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