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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
4
A damaged OCR fragment outlines subscription prices and advertising rates for The Boltineau Courant, noting a post office entry in Hottineau North Carolina. It lists three months in advance price and one year pricing, then references per inch advertising charges and special positions.
The Fargo Forum argues crop rotation can restore soil fertility and curb diminishing yields. It cites clover and legume crops, farm fertilizer use, and tests from North Dakota State College experiments. Gov Worst’s team supports rotating crops to maintain yields without relying on manufactured fertilizer.
The Fargo insurgent committee calls to preserve the Republican party by filling the state house with Democrats. They contend this approach best strengthens their movement, signaling a shift in North Dakota politics as insurgents act to influence elections.
A commentary argues royal murder exemplifies punishment of rulers by forces behind the monarchy. The piece frames the act as a consequence of the grip held by those wielding true influence over the throne.
The Beggar Prince Opera company brings a series of New Operas to the Opera House for one night only on Friday February 7. The renowned company promises a musical treat with immediate appeal to theater goers.
In the senatorial race a general claim about the "inter" behind this candidate or all candidates is raised and a campaign method to press against those in office is noted. The Courant hints at advertising in print as a tactic and suggests candidates gain results from such ads.
Auction sale of a complete restaurant outfit to the highest bidder at Willow City North Dakota on Saturday February 1 1908 with sale to begin at two o'clock pm. Write or call for list of articles from Rose and Rose.
At the annual meeting in Fargo last week the North Dakota Live Stock association adopted resolutions endorsing the South St. Paul live stock show. The group promised support in the form of premium for the best stock from North Dakota shown at South St. Paul.
Washington reports a mobile complete filtering and sterilizing plant on wheels used by the army to produce safe water from polluted streams. The system uses bone-black filters, a steam-driven pump, and a sterilizer to deliver cold clear water to 14 men at once, reducing sickness and aiding energy.
The duck hawks sheltering in the Washington Post Office tower are spared amid protests against killing birds of prey. Ornithologists fear extinction from culling while acknowledging the birds’ hunting of coot and grebe. The birds, wintering above Pennsylvania Avenue, continue their daily flights to the Potomac. The post office and Biological Survey express interest in the hawks and potential protections.
While at a theater, Mrs. Nicholas Longworth and Mrs. Roosevelt sat with family guests in the box. A spectator in the balcony pointed out a large pink rose on Miss Hagner’s hat and, as the hat tilted, revealed Ewsworth's bald head beneath, creating a startling illusion in the audience.
The District of Columbia committee, named by Speaker Cannon, largely favors city interests and liberal municipal experience. Prohibition questions may be pigeonholed as the group, with 11 members from the islands and eight from the smaller states, prepares to press for local regulation after a brief recess. Washington awaits two years of indecision on the dry issue.
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