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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1891
Page
3
The Artesian well on the farm of E. B. Rorapaugh near Ellendale 1891 resumed strong flow after removing four feet of obstructions. Debris includes pyrites boulders coal and iron from the pipe requiring heavy pounding to finish clearing. The work crew led by Mr Chandler and a new derrick are advancing as repairs continue.
Wares introduces a new top buggy and Swanson buys a large horse while Wares purchases six young horses last week. A notice warns that anyone keeping large flocks of chickens will face full legal action if they fail to leave birds at the property door. The piece also references grain concerns and local editorial commentary on market practices affecting the neighborhood.
News from Glover reports Meleirn back for a short visit. Mrs. Fred Johnson is poorly. Wm Quinnell bought a new thrashing outfit. Olson shipped ten thousand pounds of butter. The August 22 frost damaged late grain and corn. Don Iverson sold his farm to Stinquest of Marshall. Ed Iverson threshing wheat. Five hundred yokes of grain storage noted. Whooping cough sweeps area as Ak ness’ child sick. Fire breaks around grain fields seen as protection. Threshing machine noise reminded of summer ending as tomatoes froze one night.
Local items report Hussett traveling Oto from Iowa, Buckland home to be moved this winter by Rt. O. Smith family, Randall’s store building paper hanging, a southbound passenger arrives twenty minutes earlier, three threshing machines operate near Ludden, Shaw plans to housekeeping in Brown’s rooms, Mrs. Arthur Maxon and Childrey due this week for visit, Chas Clark and RO Smith threshing last week averaging over sixteen bushels per acre, Mrs. D W Huffman returns frigid week, Mina Rose Huffman accompanies, FP L Show refining time before arrival, inside paper painted, aiming for improved appearance once completed.
Community notes from Oakes feature grain market chatter, local sales, and upcoming events. Mentions Mrs C B Brownell of Natchez Miss visiting with sister J J McCarthy and father Mr Fuller, plus Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as a remedy. Details include Soo Line excursion plans, stallion Allerton lowering a record at Independence, and school start rumors with Prof Wheatman Mixes Holes.
Local notices mix farm work and weather with plowing orders, wheat buying, and social visits. Mentions Howland and Goodrich's, Miss Minnie Young, North Dakota Millers Association, and Oakes races. Includes agricultural data, school plans, and community updates across Aberdeen and surrounding towns.
Clothing buyers announce a fresh stock of ready to wear garments for the summer season. They tout elegant finish and low prices, promise two leading custom tailoring firms in Chicago and New York can craft perfectly fitting suits, and claim substantial savings on every purchase.
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