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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1894
Page
2
Fragmentary ticket listing Republican state and county roles with names and towns. Includes Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Prosecutor Representatives Carases Recorder of Deeds Treasurer Auditor Surveyor Constables and County Commissioners with several misspelled or garbled entries.
Walter Besant recounts a tale of an autograph-collecting lady and Prof F G who offered more than signatures. The satirical letter portrays a man with noted quirks, gambling hints, cunning, and a mocked testimonial for a window cleaner post, revealing biting social humor.
A humorous London style snippet describes a tiny eyeglass holder called an eyeglass eleanor, made from three leaves of channeis skin bound with yellow ribbon and gilt accents, offered as an affordable aid to clearer vision. The piece sits among lighthearted exchanges about price and wallpaper samples, ending with a mass of witty chatter from the Chicago Tribune.
A humorous piece contrasts a stylish impracticable flat hat with the chaos of an open electric car and hat blown away. It then surveys historical and modern views on Eden’s location, citing various ancient and modern theories and endorsing the Burlington Route as a travel option for western lands and Eden-like prospects, with contact info for J. C. Kenyon in St. Paul.
The American Protective Tariff League urges all to pledge to buy American goods to counter the German Tariff Bill. Sign and return with full address to W E Wakeman General Secretary at 185 West 23d Street New York.
Bucklin Arnica Salve touted as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and other eruptions with a satisfaction guarantee or money back. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by L. Harris. Also an offer for Minneapolis to Copenhagen travel at 39.50 by Chas Brown and a note from L. Devendorf.
A sequence of local notices records a light frost on Monday night and various social visits. J D Yasser and a companion traveled to Forman, Rev F H Callahan and family visited Ellendale, and Roy Trauger celebrated his 14th birthday with friends. Thomas Lovell returned from Chicago with stock, while editor VanMeter visited Ludden. News of a depot fire near Pine City affected a neighbor’s barn and a separator. H J Hanson married Agnes Sthair in Brampton, with comment on the surprise and future happiness.
Oakes ND jeweler 0 D Wood announces removal from Roberts Block to the Galvin building 2nd street north next to P 8 Peabody’s store and promises better service for fine water repairing rings pins and stone setting with a larger line of watches clocks chains charms and silverware plus prompt orders. Allen & Co of New York offer farm and city loans at six percent with ready funds and no commission.
Notices invite readers to arrange visits through Home Seekers excursions on September 11 and 25 and October 9, 1894 with W A Thrall, requests names and addresses of eastern friends for circulars with rates and details. A Sioux City publisher offers a free 64 page medical reference for two 2 cent stamps. Hal ler's Barb Wire Liniment advertised for cuts and wounds with farmer endorsements.
On September 11 and 25 and October 9 1894 the North Western Line sells Home Seekers' Excursion tickets to Northwestern Iowa Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Manitoba Nebraska Colorado Wyoming Utah Idaho and Montana at very low round trip rates. Tickets are valid return passage within twenty days from sale date and allow stopover on the going trip in the sold territory. For tickets and full information apply to agents Chicago & North-Western Railway.
An 1894 letter from C. C. Snyder, Fairview, D. substantively praises Hood's Sarsaparilla for unique medicinal merit and cites its curative claims. A testimonial from S. L. Harris, druggist, endorses Pain Paralyzer for instant relief of toothache, headaches, chest pains, colic and stomach cramps, noting its availability and guarantee.
Notice is hereby given that Robert Mitchell has filed final five years proof for Homestead Entry No S1 in lots 2 and 3 section 32 township 13 range 58. Proof will be made before O B Johnson Clerk of the Court at Format Sargent County North Dakota on November 15 1894. Witnesses Alfred Brownson Dal George II Phifer Peter E Petersin and Duel Santry Hingham all of Verner Sargent County North Dakota.
The Wisconsin Central Lines run two fast trains daily between St Paul Minneapolis and Chicago and Milwaukee with connections to all Wisconsin points. Tickets and baggage can be checked through to U S and Canadian destinations. For details contact nearest ticket agent or Jas C Pond. Gen Pass Agent Milwaukee. May 12 1893 Rockport Utah stockman Tom Gibson praises Haller's Barb Wire Liniment for wounds and sores and urges use. S L Harris ensures it. Dr King products promoted by S L Harrig Drug Store.
Front Freight trains arrive on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays with Saturdays hired days. W J Payne serves as agent for the line overseeing departs and arrivals in the Oakes area.
P Time Table shows Tanes River Valley Line with times between Valley, LaMoure, Jamestown, Fargo and arrival slots including 12:35 p.m. and 3:45 a.m. Agent W. J. Payne listed as the contact.
Train timetable fragment shows a Minneapolis route daily except Sunday with westbound service. Mentions continuing toward a July schedule or month reference. Limited readable facts indicate a travel timetable item without full details or complete station names.
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