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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
4
A damaged OCR reads about advertising rates and a special legislative session. It mentions Dave Carlson editor, Picton, and a political debate over party affiliation and presidential run context, with references to Cummins, Bryan, and Judge opinions as votes were counted.
A leading traffic official told the Commercial West that within thirty to sixty days it will be hard to find an empty rail car on western roads. About half a million idle cars were reported five months ago, and officials anticipate rapid business with heavy grain movement causing a nationwide car shortage as all cars are repaired and prepared.
Tim News alleges V B Noble attended the central committee meeting on August 7 with a proxy from Adam Jacques from his home precinct. Withe Newsman will consult Courant files and locate the August issue column on page 1.
A writer in last week's News defamed Senator William B. Allison of Iowa, clearly misrepresenting his public and private life. The piece circulated despite public condemnation and the lingering sense of shock at the reckless insinuations.
The LaFollette warned townsfolk not to trust the Sioux City Journal, accusing it of Frost ownership. He claimed the writer reads Uncle George D. Perkins’ paper daily since youth and finds no proof of trust control, arguing reformers face being called bought when they disagree.
Governor Cummins enters a contentious battle over a senatorial race as local officials warn of disruption and residents brace for renewed political tension in the aging town. The contested seat draws attention from party leaders and residents seeking stability.
A quote rails against W J Ryan urging every patriotic citizen to write against him to prevent the packing and debauching of the supreme court. The piece notes Harpers Weekly as a national publication backing the Democratic party’s last presidential candidate.
Skxator McCumners and National Committeeman James Kennedy urged Mr Taft on Wednesday to include North Dakota in a Northwest swing. Voters want to see and hear the candidate who could become the next president.
The prohibition candidate for president, Me Cuarin, traveled through North Dakota this week. If he had visited Bottineau Wednesday he would have seen nearly 100 barrels of alleged beer stored in the Great Northern freight house, illustrating how his theory plays out in practice.
Mr. Bryan seeks additional victims after gathering those who lost money in bank failures. The plan shifts to men whose wives want them to rise early and start the fire and kitchen chores, aiming to pressure more households for restitution.
Tre Fargo Coll notes Republicans wage primary battles while chronic faction fights continue until members switch parties. He deems the result a small loss for the party.
In the farm of Frank Rozelee about five miles southwest of Lansford drillers report passing through an eight foot thick vein of coal at a depth of ninety feet. The coal is described as superior to the average North Dakota lignite level.
A September suggestion from Woman's Home Companion advises placing ten to twelve rice grains in saltcellars to absorb moisture. The method prevents clumping, ensuring salt remains dry and fine by breaking lumps and drawing out moisture rather than passing through the cover holes.
Classified notice offering 665 acres of improved mountain land 3 miles south of Lake Metigoshe, about 350 acres cultivated with year round water, durable barns and meadows. Sold as a single parcel or two tracts at a reasonable price. Inquiries at Bottineau post office North Dakota. Also listing realtor visits: H O Sheldon at Columbia hotel Willow City Sept 2 and Gladstone hotel Overly Sept 3. Visitors from Wisconsin: Mrs C Lund and Miss Augusta Hultman of Wausau visiting Emil Nelson Souris.
Russell girl spelling Nellye. Newburg beats Russell. Souris sees diabolo boom. Antler Creek popular, Souris grows, and locals build barns. Numerous visits, hires, and transfers recur, with many residents moving, visiting, or planning business and farm ventures across Westhope, Maxbass, Lansford, Antler, Souris, and surrounding communities. elevator deals, new stores, and road to recovery after illness and accidents mark daily life.
Gilbert A Pierce served as the ninth territorial governor of Dakora after being appointed by President Arthur to replace General Ordway. He shaped a popular administration, fought extravagance, and later served as a U.S. senator. He died in 1901 after a career as Civil War veteran, journalist, author, and diplomat.
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