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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1909
Page
7
The article describes building cement gate posts for farms using hollow blocks set in mortar and filled with concrete. It details box molds, block dimensions for various post sizes, mixing ratios, molding steps, curing time, and setting into a prepared excavated foundation with hinges and attachments.
Describes building a robust double gate with a wet concrete base and braced posts, no hinges, and a central rotating post. Also cites the Bureau of Statistics livestock data for Jan 1 figures in 1909, noting increases in horses, mules, milk cows, and sheep, with total value rising 4.5 percent from 1900 to 1908.
A New York lawyer receives a call from a woman posing as a tenant inquiring about lease copies. The caller refuses to identify herself, then pretends to be Mrs Brown from Broadway. She ends the call with a casual compliment before hanging up. The line shows no formal engagement or number provided beyond Grand Central Stations-New York Times.
A humorous description of how a canary cleans its feathers after a bath. It notes feather cleaning, pulling loose hairs, and the bird using its bill and foot to comb and groom, with oil and powder references and a playful tone.
The Atlantic cites an Addison Spectator notice for Bavarian Red Liquor sold by Mr. Payn’s Toyshop in St Paul’s Church-yard near Cheapside. It claims to impart a natural blush without visible paint and to be safe for internal use at 3s 4d a bottle with directions.
The article explains yaws as a contagious disease from west Africa known for dusky red spots that form ulcers resembling raspberries. It notes transmission by sailors, and mentions prevalence in Fiji and Samoa where children are commonly affected and recovery is often swift.
The artist boasts of acclaim while the sad faced party retorts with laughs. The conversation reveals a clash of confidence and doubt between two Chicago figures, each defending their craft in a terse exchange.
A London Telegraph report recounts a dramatic miscommunication about Billy’s accident under a railway arch, followed by a confrontational exchange with a self made man denying forgery rumors. The curbside dispute reflects rumor spread and media misreporting in a bustling street scene.
A garbled clipping reports Mrs Gabby refusing suitors with obstinate resolve. The text references Mr Sappeigh and Mr Softleigh and hints at repeated rejections. A stray note mentions a dog bite and medical action.
A fragmented passage contrasts seasickness aboard a ship with a discovered misread of a passenger and a reflection on maternal love and life after a baby arrives. The scene shifts between a distressed traveler and musings on the mother child bond.
A dated verse explains an egg test by water. An egg sinks when fresh and tilts with the big end up as it ages. The more the big end rises, the older the egg becomes.
A mixed read of household hints on preservation and cooking methods followed by a public notice of a mortgage foreclosure in Bottineau County North Dakota. Details include several old notes and a sale of farm equipment at Adrian Larson's farm with personal property listed and a court-ordered public auction planned.
Sealed bids are invited by the Bottineau School District No 1 for permanent improvements at School No 4 Bottineau County North Dakota Plans and specifications are on file with the district clerk Bids due August 24 1908 at 2 00 PM Sealed bids may be opened by the clerk The district reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may award to the lowest responsible bidder A bid bond equal to twice the contract amount is required Dated Bottineau North Dakota July 29 30 August 6 13 20
The Bottineau School District No. 1 invites sealed proposals by August 24 1909 for cement sidewalks along blocks in Forest Park addition and along the south front of the high school block. Bids cover surface, excavations, grading, and related work. The board may reject all bids and will award to the lowest responsible bidder with bonding required.
The Bottineau County Commissioners invite bids for drainage bonds to fund the Brander Drain project totaling 7000 dollars. One thousand dollar denominations, date July 6 1909, at 6 percent max interest, ten year term. Bidders must supply blank bonds and accrued interest up to delivery. The county may reject any bid. sale notice under applicable law. Dated July 20 1908. J P Simon County Auditor. July 30 August 6 13
The Bottineau North Dakota city council declares it necessary to construct water mains in district one at specified streets and rights of way. The estimated cost is twelve thousand six hundred dollars with publication of the resolution required in the official Bottineau newspaper twice over two weeks.
Maxime Sicard administrator petitions for court order to settle claims of Arthur White and others on the estate of Cleoptins Si card deceased of Bottineau County North Dakota. The county court sets a hearing for August 10 1909 at the county courthouse to determine if the administrator may settle the debts and claims and to issue further directions. Notice requires all interested parties to appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted.
Notice is given that Charles Ramon and Louisa Ramon as mortgagors mortgaged to August Colin dated July 8 1906 and filed August 8 1906 in Bottineau County North Dakota. The mortgage is assigned to Frank Gallina and William Collins as Gallina Co part ners as assignee and will be foreclosed by sale at the Bottineau County Courthouse on August 1 1909 at 2 PM. The property described is the northwest quarter of section 19 township 162 range 83 west of the fifth principal meridian. The amount due as of the day of sale includes principal interest and costs to the assignee. Attorneys listed Wenx Munbhy Moum Bottineau North Dakota.
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