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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1906
Page
10
President Theodore Roosevelt urges ratification of the Algeciras Convention to protect trade rights with Morocco and promote international peace. He denounces pelagic sealing, cites dramatic seal casualties, and supports stronger protection measures and enforcement on Pribilof and Bering Sea shores.
A Boston Herald recounts Elijah Morse and Abner Upham witnesses to an execution before trap doors. Morse, a rigid orthodox man, believes the condemned who dies by hanging for murder may go to heaven. Upham, a Unitarian, notes the doomed man seemed headed that way in his last sight.
In a humorous exchange, Wigg recalls a past encounter where a boastful rival talked of his baby until a timely interruption by a stranger with a new automobile helped him slip away. The dialogue highlights quick wit and comic misdirection.
Fragmentary historical note describes a man whose power is described as being enclosed by necessity. The text hints at experiments and touches on universal applicability, but the fragment ends without a clear event or conclusion.
A photo shows two small holes in a boiler flue from an old boiler with 60 to 80 pounds pressure. Scientific American attributes the inward pressure of air during cooling to a vacuum forming inside, causing the rupture. The boiler, connected to a two horse power engine, had cooled rapidly after last firing on a very cold evening and leaked the next morning.
A bed table is described as ideal for the sick room or reading in bed. The sketch shows adjustable joints with A and H as half inch tees B a half inch pipe C a three fourths by three eighths cross and D a three eighths inch weed handle for tightening.
A fragment describes a three-eighth inch tee labeled L acting as a set screw, a three-eighth inch elbow labeled F, and a wooden K knob driven into the fittings, as shown.
Instructions for leveling oilstones using a cast iron block, emery powders, and water. Surfaces are planed, edges true, and a glaze removed by alternating coarse and fine emery with water to produce a surface resembling ground stone.
A new tantalum pen model gains success in Europe. The pens substitute tantalum for steel, are more flexible than gold pens and more durable than steel. They resist corrosion and are difficult to ink, while their tips remain exceedingly hard.
Cut glass arrives as the largest and finest line yet, priced from 2.50 to 20.00 with sale prices 1.08 to 1.28. Almut offers 87 pieces to select from.
Rings Latin English description lists solid word set rings priced from 8c to 135 dollars. Bright designs and beautiful goods highlighted as newest, with bargains for men women and children.
A local retailer advertises a larger selection of chains and fobs than ever before with about 100 patterns in stock. Prices range from 49 cents to 19.75 dollars, claim there is no other such assortment this side of Fargo.
Three showcases feature sterling and plated flatware in the latest patterns. Includes every piece needed for a fine table and offered at unprecedented low prices.
A local seller advertises Hand Decorated China including Pickard line the finest in the United States and sold in large cities. Also offered are White and Stoner lines with Italian and French pieces. Over 100 pieces available with prices from 2.00 to 12.00 sale prices 1.29 to 7.05.
Advertises bracelets and festoons with dozens of patterns in gold filled and solid gold. Promotes latest designs and popular ornaments for the year. Encourages women to embrace current j style and avoid old time pieces. Prices range from 98 cents to 27.50.
A vendor states prices for all jewelry styles and sizes from 7 to 24 jewels. They claim prices are unique to their outlets and offer a government-type guarantee. The note mentions publishing prices in papers and circulars and inviting challenge from rivals.
A dealer touts hundreds of fine china items with ornate decorations meant to entice buyers. The ad urges immediate purchase to secure affordable prices for setting a wood table.
Silver Hollow Ware offers quadruple plated pieces and designs from Tafts Wilkwe Rockford Van Berg and American Silver. Leading lines showcased with hundreds of pieces available at reduced prices.
A premium collection offers over 150 designs in gold filled with solid gold, including the newest and finest pieces. Prices range from 19.95 to 25.00, with regular values from 1.00 to 25.00.
Advertisement highlights over 175 cuff button styles in all grades with 25 and 50 cent assortments. Other grades available in gold filled, prices from 8 cents to $1.75. Over 25 pairs in solid gold range from $1.49 to $17.75. Beautiful, lasting and air to date.
Utility focused toilet and manicuring pieces and sets offered as durable usefulness with ornamental appeal. Describes practicality over display while emphasizing availability of both functional and decorative items and the rarity of such a well-rounded line.
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