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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1894
Page
4
The World's Fair jury, led by the U S Department of Agriculture Chief Chemist, proclaims Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder superior in leavening power purity and excellence. Alum powders are deemed unwholesome.
A major European bridge is under construction across the Devube at Cernavoda in Roumania by French engineers. The structure spans 2,400 feet in five bays, with a roadway height of 103 feet and a peak of 128 feet above high water. It is steel framed and rests on thirty piers.
Advert says Syrup of Figs provides comfort and health benefits through a pure liquid laxative that cleanses the system and eases colds headaches and fevers. It is praised for kidney liver and bowel action without weakening, sold by druggists in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co with names on package.
Pine City volunteers lead aid efforts as a bridge repairs train and relief parties move toward Hinckley and Miller. Officials report hundreds dead or homeless across Minnesota and Wisconsin, with army tents, bread, and clothing distributed. Local committees register thousands seeking help, while Minneapolis brokers craft coordinated relief plans and monitor for looters amid wreckage.
Minnesota governor Knute Nelson announces a statewide appeal for immediate aid to villages like Muckley Sandstone and Mission Creek after devastating forest fires. A state relief commission is appointed to receive money and supplies and distribute them to survivors in need across the state.
In St Paul Minneapolis and Stillwater on Sept 4 citizens and chamber of commerce members organized relief actions. A $4,000 cash fund was raised and a large committee appointed to manage contributions, with a relief train loaded with provisions and clothing sent out. A public meeting in Minneapolis led to a carload of food and clothing, and Stillwater reported substantial donations and city support totaling at least $2,000 plus funds from council.
Turbulent morning in Ashland Wisconsin as fires blaze across farms and towns. Incendiaries strike Washburn and nearby areas, with three caught in the act. Deputies sworn in to guard docks while trains face disruption on the line. Passengers panic at Ashland Junction as flames spread, bridges repair progresses, and service edges toward normal once bridges and testing are complete.
Fire in Milaca area is under control with no village damage but heavy losses in surrounding country. Mille Lacs Lumber company lost 400000 feet of logs and a dam on Krim river. Bridgman danger subsides as hundreds battle flames. A special train from St Paul arrived. another train four miles ahead reports ongoing fire.
Hon. C. D. O'Brien recounts the Duluth to Hinckley run amid smoke and darkness as fire engulfed the train after leaving Duluth. Passengers and crew aided by a courageous colored porter and others escaped, with many refugees later taken to safety at Skunk Lake.
Albert W. Speyer of Duluth risked his life to save a young girl from burning cars on a St Paul and Duluth train near Hinckley. He shielded the child with his coat and led her to safety in a swamp, suffering severe injuries to his hands ears face and neck. The firestorm swept heat and sparks, shattering windows as rescue efforts continued and Conductor Sullivan went for help, with Speyer remaining on the line to assist until relief arrived.
In a humorous public school job ad tale a candidate learns there is no vacancy yet he offers a sharp retort about teaching shortages and regular pay. A companion piece recalls a colored school ad by an organist and music-teacher who notes he has held both roles for years.
An advertisement claims a new cook book titled Table and Kitchen published by the Price Baking Powder Company in Chicago offers over 400 recipes and many kitchen hints. It promises free postage prepaid copies to ladies who mail their name, town and state, with German or Scandinavian editions available on request.
Fragmentary note cites Hneland spending 15000000 on pictures and asks when gloves came in while sparring with Lazy fists was banned by law. Mentions Baby 18 Teethings and Wiss Low remedy. Thibet population cited at 4,000,000.
The Farmers Bank praises Salter Seed Co offerings from La Crosse noting a fall sowing mix for hay yields of 8 to 5 tons per acre. The company, described as the world's largest farm and vegetable seed grower, will mail a package of new wheat and rye along with a catalog for 4 cents postage.
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