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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
7
A brief note marks a copyright claim titled The Gods of War, indicating a focus on martial themes and potential publication or rights assertion within a historical media page. No further details provided in the readable text.
In a June woods near Nashville a southern rider and her companion seek shelter from a storm. Maj Pauline Cushman encounters Maj John Morgan while pursuing papers. A swift pursuit ends with a clever ruse and a parting gift of a bleeding heart flower.
Country Life recounts the long use of wooden trenchers in grand and ordinary households when metal tableware was scarce. A 1733 Lord Malton dinner at Woodhouse featured multiple deal tables with hearty courses, ale and punch, and guests drinking from horns, ending in tragedy as one man reportedly choked on punch.
G A Andrews reports that worms and earthworms assist forestry by aiding tree growth. Squirrels plant nuts, and maple seeds in worm burrows may sprout under favorable conditions. Dry maple fruits plug burrows, with some seedlings possible if conditions improve.
European forces declare a campaign to exterminate Formosan head hunters after repeated failures to subdue them. Surrounded by electric fences, attacked by soldiers, the captives flee as deadly wires claim those bullets miss. About 100,000 natives inhabit the island's eastern coast, with a recent ambush killing 297 of a party of 300 Japanese and Chinese for sport.
Empress Augusta Victoria is portrayed as a capable artist with sculpting and painting skills. In Potsdam her study contains a bronze bust of the emperor and marble portraits of her sons. She enjoys fine fans, with several as gifts from the emperor including a feather fan made from grouse feathers.
A Russian woman novelist writes in French under the name Ivan Strannik from her private home in Kiev province where her husband is a university professor. She translated Gorky to the West and aims to depict life of upper middle class Russians abroad.
The article outlines current fashion for close fitting skirts and the underskirt. It recommends a body backed lower edge using materials like soft taffeta with softer flounces of lace chiffon or satin. Net and embroidery trim notes feature patterns with lattice ribbon and spangles. Scarves for spring and motor scarfs described for protection and warmth. It also discusses common causes of redness and enlarged joints in hands and suggests medical advice.
Notice of leasing school and institution lands in South Dakota. The public sale will be held at the county courthouse in Brown County on Tuesday April 2 at 10 o’clock in the morning. Lands offered include all appraised values, with rental terms of ten dollars per quarter for land valued under ten dollars, and five year terms for certain leases. The Board reserves the right to reject or modify bids. A complete list is on file with the county auditor for public inspection. Dated March 1608. Frank Stand Commissioner.
Notice is hereby given Gilbert J. Lindieng of Bovtlied requests five year proof to establish his claim for a homestead entry Noo SH only May bat 1, for the swawl site Lots 1 2 and 3 Township 183 Heanwo T4 suit coat and proof Will De tunde before doh He Ritk County Jade Se Ha 1 ArH AL 100K He sek to prove Ise Tessidence upon wd cultivation of the Innad Lars Larson ius Avlaerion Gahetes A Wanspi Andyes PB Dundeeland ait Bottles Feb 28 Mar 613-2027 Apri il
Notice is given that Per Persson of Hottueau has filed patents with the Auditors of designs and claims for a new invention. The notice lists witnesses to prove residence and status and sets deadlines for filing and appearance before the district court clerk. The document contains numerous garbled names and dates, referencing a location in Botthuian, S. D. and a court in Ne Dom.
Department of the Interior Land Office announces a patent claim hearing for a homestead entry. Writings name Pauline and Andrew Kitthe rson among others, with proof of continuous residence and cultivation required before April 2, 1900s court, listing Bottineau and De Witt as locations.
Notice under the General Land Office provisions announces sale of a land tract at public auction to the highest bidder at 9:00 a.m. on May 6 at the office. Adverse claimants should file their objections before the sale time.
The Department of the Interior Land Office at Devils Lake North Dakota announces that novice of the Wottinesus Northwest has filed final five year proof in support of his homestead claim for the SEY andLots 10, 2 Section 8, Township N Range 76 West. Proof will be made before John H Kirk county judge at Bottineau North Dakota on April 28 1908. Witnesses are Joan Biel Sivert Birindmo Biime Guekind Andrew He Mauger all of Bottineau ND.
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