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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1891
Page
2
A fragmented OCR describes weather flags, colors and positions indicating warmer or colder conditions. It explains white, blue, and black triangular flags and their readings when displayed alone or with other colors in a vertical or horizontal arrangement.
United States Senator L R Carey defends protectionism as a means to grow the home market for farm products, keep American labor employed, and raise farmer profits by limiting foreign competition. The piece cites McKinley bill impacts on barley and livestock, plus a North Dakota Republican conference planning precinct clubs and addressing grasshopper concerns with state agents reporting local vs migratory species.
A detailed description of The Century magazine's 1892 plan featuring a new Life of Columbus and related works. It notes openings chapters, forthcoming novels, and illustrated pieces, with emphasis on farmer audiences and contributions from department figures. The piece mentions authors Rudyard Kipling and others, plus anticipated serialized content and international notices.
An explanation of how the Julian calendar drift led to calendar reform under Pope Gregory XII, detailing the shift to the Gregorian system to keep dates aligned with equinoxes. The piece notes historical timing, the role of church officials, and the modern recommendation to obtain calendars from The Burlington and to buy railroad tickets through W. J. C. Kenyon, General Passenger Agent.
Interview with John C. Buckber of the United States Sheep reveals the statewide flock above 500000 as farmers adopt the enterprise. The plan shows profit in rolling lands west of the Missouri, with counties like Ward and Cavalier noted for stock. Devile Lake region also counts large numbers, suggesting North Dakota could grow rich on sheep alongside wheat.
A fragment from a society vignette portrays Mrs Jenkins and Mrs Brown amid gossip about husbands and infidelity. The talk centers on jealousy and reputations as a narrator and others recount alleged affairs while weaving advice on discretion and social propriety.
Amateur crafts and wedding gifts spark interest in making keepsake spoons. The article describes steps for silver spoons, including preparing silver with tin and copper coatings, shaping handles, and adding personalized engravings. It notes the sentimental value of a handmade gift and guidance for a novice, emphasizing careful craftsmanship and meaningful presentation.
An ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the cure for debility and weakness, claiming it naturaly builds strength and appetite, purifies blood, and aids digestion. It quotes testimonials from readers like "Fagged Out" and others who say the tonic revived energy and improved health.
An old newspaper fragment advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla at Grngetten and a sale of farm assets including 8700 bushels of wheat. It also lists livestock for sale such as a two year old broncho mare with distinctive markings and a transfer of ownership details. Partner information requested at the farm.
A damaged scan notes a patent teething remedy praised as effective for children in the United States. It claims to soothe pain during teething, relieve dysentery and diarrhea, calm crying, and reduce wind and colic, promising mothers easier care with a single bottle.
An old physician markets a vegetable remedy for consumption and nervous complaints claiming quick, permanent relief. He offers a free mailed recipe in English with preparation notes. The ad cites a testimonial about Chamberlin's Cough Remedy curing a child's croup and sleep improvement, urging readers to seek the claimed cure through his publication.
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