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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
4
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The ticket lists Taft of Ohio for president while William H. Willan heads the ticket. It names CB of Burleigh as U.S. Senator and L. S. Hanna of Cass with A. J Grinpa of Nelson for Congress. State posts include C. A. Johnson of Ward for Governor and R. S. Lewis of Cass for Lieutenant Governor. Alfred Blaisdell of Ward is named Secretary of State. Directors include D. K. Brighthill of Towner as State Auditor and D. J. McKenzie of Sargent as State Treasurer. T. F. McCue of Foster runs for Attorney General. Fred E. Smith of Richland for Superintendent of Public Instruction. W. C. Gilbreath of Morton for Commissioner of Agriculture. E. C. Cooper of Grand Forks for Insurance, with Edward Ho Weient of Gass for Justice of the Supreme Court.
Joan C Anamson gains encouragement and strong GOP support across Bottineau Pierce and McHenry counties for the republic nomination for judge of the ninth judicial district. He is deemed well qualified and voters are urged to elect him. James K Jones former Arkansas senator who led Bryan campaigns in 1906 and 1908 died Monday in Washington. He authored the 16 to 1 plank and was active in party councils. Republican candidates Jonxson and Hanna held district meetings last week to bolster the regular ticket.
The appropriation of $1,000,000 by Congress for forestry service improvement aims to conserve timber resources and expand tree planting on the northwest prairie, boosting national wealth and resources through better timber supply management.
The Souris Messenger switches to a new press this week after the old one was discarded following Halldorson's Minot convention article. Haskett will fumigate the old machine before shipment for repairs. Rugby Tribune publisher H. B. Sracer wed Ethel Keenan in Greene Iowa. North Dakota Republicans vow loyalty and plan to eliminate a disruptive reformer ahead of the June 24 party event.
La Fouette challenges the death of an administration measure in congress. Reformers favoring him as a GOP presidential candidate. Sherman defined war cited amid party factional strife. Tom Marshall born in Hannibal Missouri linked to jokes about Senate run. Souris school board clerk resigns from the board. North Carolina adopts prohibition. Question about governors' remark to South Carolina.
The Courant pledges backing for every Republican on the slate. A rumor of Bottineau obtaining a local daily newspaper service is mentioned but lacks confirmation.
Omemee Herald notes J. C. Adamson has surprised many with his growing strength as a judge candidate for the ninth judicial district and predicts he will carry two of the three counties. Maxbass Monitor reports Adamson of Bottineau aims to win the nomination and, if nominated, could defeat Burr, asserting his qualifications and fit for the role.
Taken up at my farm one mile north of Lords Lake and four miles east of Tarsus a black horse about two years old and weighing roughly 700 to 80 pounds. branded on the left hind quarter. Owner: John Gasser. Date: 6-22.
A nervous patient, treated for months, claims cure. The doctor tests by assigning two books to read before bed for two nights. If the patient dreams of the stories after sleep, he must continue treatment. if not, he is declared well. The patient finishes, reports no dreams, and is pronounced cured.
The article urges fatigued homemakers to practice the rest cure, sitting or lying still for five to ten minutes twice daily. Relax the mind, drop worries, and let thoughts drift to pleasant things. With practice it promises noticeable improvement despite the time invested.
In a humorous anecdote a philosopher Diogenes visits a corner shop asking for candles for his lantern and to charge it. The proprietor objects noting his lantern has burned through the books. The merchant jokes about finding an honest man to convert him.
N. C. Wegner of Bottineau seeks the Republican nomination for county judge in the June 24 primary. He has practiced law in Bottineau for eight years and served one year as county court clerk, presenting himself as well qualified for the office.
A. J. Grennan outlines 1908 North Dakota Republican platform calling for tariff renewal, removal of tariffs on iron coal lumber and wood pulp with countervailing duties, government control of public service corporations, federal incorporation for interstate businesses, and revisions to Sherman Antitrust laws. He seeks graduated income and inheritance taxes, currency reform avoiding banker control, deposit insurance, grain inspection, political contributions disclosure, labor injunction limits, and a robust navy plus infrastructure and natural resource conservation.
The excerpt offers home remedies for skin and hair care such as lemon juice for lightening and fluffing hair after washing, hot water and soap for cleansing pores, and daily use advice. It also notes cautions with camel hair brushes, adhesive plasters on wrinkled skin, and tartar in rainwater for cleaning the scalp, plus a mention of imported Coste and vague fashion features.
A narrative exchange unfolds as Shrade offers to buy a wood cigar for Cheeply who resists, noting a prior gift and insisting the good cigar remain tucked away. The dialogue hints at a prior gift and a request to keep the current cigar for later.
Secretary Straus urges strict enforcement of immigration exclusions, proposing stricter vetting of arriving immigrants. He supports extending consular investigations to assess character and affiliations, not just health, to prevent criminals and anarchists from entering the United States.
A defense of the bargain hunter, focusing on women who systematically seek value. The author argues men often gain less from shopping, while the skilled shopper, Mrs. B. H., saves money, plans purchases, and enjoys the hunt, the knowledge of stores, and the satisfaction of getting the best price.
A hospital speaker argues that regular systematic exercise benefits people of all ages. He warns against the idea that athletics are only for the young and urges older adults to engage in suitable exercises to improve overall health and constitution.
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