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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
7
Judge Ben G. Lindsey argues for systemic care over punishment for youth crime. He urges free education, compulsory laws, playgrounds, and juvenile courts, claiming boys respond to help not fear and noting Denver’s shift from jail to reform school with better outcomes.
Justice David J. Brewer argues against expanding the U S Navy calling it a grave mistake. He states the nation should pursue peace not armament and notes debt from the Civil War, urging prudence over costly naval buildup. He emphasizes that the country is remote from immediate danger and champions fiscal restraint.
WILLIAM B RIDGELY argues the government should use regular banking channels for revenues and payments. The treasury would keep funds in banks, with a central government bank as needed. This would prevent panics, support loans, and provide liquidity to banks, improving overall financial hygiene and stability.
A fashion note describes new soft leather bags with top plaiting and large ring handles, plus bead and mesh pearl bags in white or black. It highlights cut steel trims on belts and the popularity of wide, highly styled belts with Greek key borders and gilt or silver buckles. SRETONNE TRIMMINGS IN FAVOR.
A fashion feature notes cretonne trimmings on morning and informal cotton linen frocks. Designs echo cretonne patterns in heavy linen trims, with bold, elaborate motifs that may feel too daring at first but become essential as the season arrives.
For Home Wear many frocks are being made of soft India cashmeral fabric suited to full flowing skirts of the moment. A pretty frock features a forget me not blue blouse with hem trim of two silk brale bands dyed to match the color of the frock.
An American speeding across Europe asks his chauffeur where they are. The driver shouts Paris, the car advances, and the American interjects to skip details and press for the continent. The exchange reveals impatience amid a rapid dash through Europe.
A compact historical quote from Thomas Paine extols resilience, praising the man who smiles in trouble gathers strength from distress and grows grave by reflection. It contrasts little minds that shrink with a firm heart and conscience pursuing principia unto death.
An unusual accident in Paris saw a cat tumble from a second story window onto a woman in Rue Beaubourg. The feline clawed her face and blinded one eye, leaving her with a severe injury.
A reflective line on human agency and responsibility, arguing that while we do not shape the world, we can shape life and people to suit our aims, using available realities as material for craft and improvement.
The Washington Star quotes Trncie Eben declaring that a man’s sense of the world grows harsher only from the society he inhabits and the company he keeps. The remark highlights how environment shapes outlook and temper in everyday life.
The piece notes a sharp rise in egg prices in England and compares last year’s home production value to two years prior, showing a £2,590,000 increase. It also warns rubber tires face three natural enemies in light heat and oil, each causing distinct damage and requiring caution.
A brief maxim notes that all people have faults and virtues. It says a wise wife should seek the virtues in her husband and diligently cultivate them, presenting it as practical domestic wisdom from the Exchange.
In a clipped Home Notes tone the great man commends a subordinate report while noting disappointment as one of life’s nastier elements. The piece frames failure as a common aftereffect of hopeful expectation, reflecting a stoic, moralizing view typical of the period.
State Bottineau county court cites William Stewart as administrator of Charles Pugh estate to appear May 1 1908 in Bottineau to show cause why mortgage of east half section township range should not be allowed for 3100 with 8 percent interest. Objections may be filed by April 4. Noble Blood and Adamson represent administrator. May 16 22.
Notice is given that Hilda Kofold formerly Hilde Berea of Bottineau North Dakota intends to make five year proof in support of her claim for Homestead entry No. 1el rasde iniy 4 Am for the ex iol Bie 15 mna tae said uy S before John H Kirk County Judge at tinend North Dakota on June 16 1908. She names witnesses to prove continuous residence and cultivation including Bonateliy Ole ead Here i Cordelia Re Rotold at Stinesa North Dakota June 6 12.
Notice is hereby given that a mortgage executed by Jamen Palmer to Laurion Lons & Trust Company dated December 6 1901 and recorded in Bottineau County North Dakota, will be foreclosed and sold at the courthouse door in Bottineau on a date to satisfy the mortgage debt. The property described includes the southwest quarter of section twenty five and the northeast quarter of section thirty six, township twenty six north range eighty one west, together with 320 acres more or less. The amount due includes principal and interest to April 15 1904 and costs. Attorney for Laurion We Hunt: Guy U. Corliss. April 17-25 May 14-41.
Notice is given that a mortgage from Andrew Bredsteen and Mary trvdatonn to First International Bank of Westhope North Dakota dated January 14 and filed January 31 1940 was assigned and will be foreclosed in Bottineau County North Dakota. The property described is the north half of the northwest quarter and the north half of the southwest quarter of section 2 township 163 range 82. The sale date is May 1 1940 at 3 o'clock. The amount due is 299.70 dollars. Weeks Murphy attorneys for mortgagee. Jottinesu McAthro attorney of mortgagee April 12 May 18 1915 22.
Lumina Distellelr administrator presents final account of Frederic Dir estate filed in Bottineau County Court North Dakota. The May term 1908 hearing set for 10 o clock at the county court house in Bottineau city where interested parties may appear to object in writing and show cause why remainder should not be distributed as law provides. Dated April 4, 1908. Judge John H. Kirk. Noble Blood and Adamson attorneys for administrator. May 1, 1908.
Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale by Red River Valley Mortgage Company on a 1908 mortgage. The note, secured on the north half of the southwest quarter and the northwest quarter of the township 162 north range 74 west, is due 504.06. Sale at the courthouse front door in Bottineau County at 2 PM on a date in 1908.
Notice from the County Court of Bottineau in the estate of Jon Brant seeking probate actions. Filed by 0. Wagner, attorney for the executor, with dates noted as April 4, May 18 and 15.
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