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Newspaper

The Bottineau Courant

Location

Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1908

Page

7

Johnson Favored by Republicans in North Dakota Governor race

In a Bottineau Courant opinion piece editor Dave H Carlson argues Johnson enjoys broad Republican support in North Dakota. The article praises Johnson as honest, people driven, and independent of bosses, contrasting him with Burke on prohibition and law enforcement. It predicts strong Johnson backing and an overwhelming victory.

Johnson Mr. Johnson Mr Johnson Ainiin Burke Republican Party North Dakota Mn Johnsen Noveber Jolursem

President Roosevelts Taft Letter Endorses Taft For Presidency

Roosevelt writes Helena Montana friend Conrad Rohes outlining why Taft best represents wage workers and labor interests. He praises Taft for protecting rights of rich and poor, asserting Taft’s wisdom and moral courage as essential for a virtuous presidency.

Roosevelt Conrad Rohes Helena Montana William Howard Aft Bryin Taft Geml Frith

C A Johnson Praised Statewide Governor Candidacy

The Minot Independent, the home newspaper, lauds Hon. C. A. Johnson as a republican nominee for governor. It notes broad favorable reception across the state and that many papers previously opposed him have shifted.

Hon. C. A. Johnson Minot C. A. Johnson

Cobweb Kingdom Ad Scrambles Through Old Store Tales

A fragmentary verse style piece recalls a former store renamed the Cobweb Kingdom with cobwebs on windows and door. It hints at a ruler who kept order and attracted buyers through simple advertising amid a changing storefront.

Cristianson Seeks Ninth Judicial District Vote

ALM Cristianson of Ty, a Republican candidate for the ninth judicial district, visited the county this week. He is a leading attorney, former McHenry county attorney, and is praised for his law enforcement record and supreme court success. Citizens in Bottineau McHenry and Pierce counties are urged to support his candidacy.

Cristianson Sor Ninth Judicial District Christiansen Honur County Mites Dittorney McHenry Christianson Supreme Court Bottineau Pierce

Taft election tied to Roosevelt policies in this era

The text warns that Taft represents continued Roosevelt politics while Bryan's candidacy risks unknown policies. It argues the American people should choose Taft to stay with the policies of the nation’s most popular president, portraying Bryan as embracing past heresies and unclear ideas.

Taft Roosevelt Bryan

Registration at State Agricultural College at Fargone

Indications point to a large number of new students this year at the state agricultural college at Fargone. The agricultural school and the School of Forestry in Bottineau will advance farming standards and increase the value of the estate's vast acreage.

State Agricultural College Fargoneviiti Agricultural School School of Forestry Bottineau

Tart to Visit Fargo in October for West Tour

National Committeeman James Kennedy reports that the Republican presidential candidate Mr. Tart will be in Fargo early in October during a western speaking tour and is expected to receive a royal welcome at his reception.

Mr. Tart North Dakota West National James Kennedy Fargo

Democrats Lag as Maine Returns Stir Little National Hope

The report says the Maine results offer no national significance and that Democrats cannot draw comfort from them. It notes the campaign in the state centered on local issues, with Taft and Sherman expected to gain about a 25,000 majority in November.

Maine Pine Tree Taft Sherman

Prohibition stance clouds Gov Burke letter writing fallout

Gov Burke faces criticism as a prohibitionist with a weak enforcement record. Critics accuse him of using policy to punish communities that voted for his opponent, suggesting the letter writing sparked press bureau exploitation and exposed political maneuvering rather than effective law enforcement.

Burke

Taft urged to talk with citizens face to face

The Fargo Call argues Americans want to see and hear the men aspiring to the presidency. It says Taft should act wisely by shedding overbearing campaign managers and engaging directly with the people.

Republic Fargo Call Taft

Bryan Returns to Taft Critique in Public Services

Bryan ridicules Taft public services, labeling the effort as ludicrous and a dismal failure. He has focused on talk rather than productive action, underscoring a pattern of ineffective engagement with policy.

Bryan Mr. Taft Mr. Bryan

Supreme Court Orders Hangings of Executed Murderers

The court ruled the warden of the state penitentiary will execute the condemned murderers now awaiting execution.

Vit Supreme Court State Penitentiary

Chinese editor Ia Sem tours America visiting Bottineau friends

Chinese editor Ia Sem travels through the United States and plans brief stays with friends in Bottineau county before leaving the continent.

Ia Sem America Bottineau County

Poison squad of the Towal democracy sows discord in GOP

A faction described as the poison squad of the Towal democracy is active in spreading dissent within the Republican camp, signaling internal fractures and mounting tensions.

Towal Democracy

Minot Targets Billy Sunday Evocation in Revitalized Graft Claims

Minot faces claims linking Billy Sunday to graft schemes tied to an evangelist movement. The report notes Sunday, a former baseball figure, being cited as part of the controversial religious agitation that resurfaces in local political discourse.

Minot Billy Sunday

The Courant Declares Its Republican Stance Clearly

The Courant states it does not need others to vouch for its Republicanism. The brief note asserts the paper’s own political identity and independence.

The Courant

Burke's Weakness in Letter Boosts Johnson for Governor

The Fargo Forum endorses C. A. Johnson for governor, arguing Governor Burke is a political accident out of step with other state officials. It cites Burke's unfulfilled promises, blame on an unsympathetic official family, and Johnson's proven public experience, honesty, and potential harmony with state officials.

Fargo Forum Burke C. A. Johnson Johnson McCue Johoson Stile

Simply Playing the Game Fairly

LaMoure Chronicle endorses Fargo Forum’s call for fairness toward James Kennedy, North Dakota Republican national committeeman. The Chronicle praised Kennedy for striving to “tote square,” seek harmony, and unite the party without abandoning core principles, urging mutual accommodation.

LaMoure Chronicle The Chronicle Fargo Forum Stoward James Kennedy North Dakota Kennnedy National Kennedy

John Miller of Dwight North Dakota Governor Linked to New York Origins

John Miller born October 20 1843 in Tompkins County New York to Scotch settlers later moved to Dakota region. He served in the territorial council, won the governorship in a tight convention, and his term coincided with North Dakota statehood. He later resided in Nainth and pursued Republican politics.

John Miller Dwight Richland County North Dakota Eax Tompkins New York Drydee High School Dakota Matehood Nainth

Fair trial for Jim Kennedy urged by Fargo Forum

Valley City Times Record endorses Jim Kennedy and urges a fair trial before judgment. The paper praises Kennedy as North Dakota party leader, notes his pledges and broad approach, and vows to withhold condemnation until proven unworthy. It credits Kennedy with keeping promises and promoting harmony while defending his fairness to all.

Valley City Times Fargo Forum Jim Kennedy Kennedy North Dakota Harmony McKenzie Shea Marshall M. N. Johnson Bismarck

Real estate transfers filed in Bottineau county last week

A list of war ranty deeds recorded in the Bottineau county register of deeds details transfers from Trinita Land Co to Curl Boxe and several other grantees. Entries show property lots, blocks, and valuation figures across towns including Westhope and Omemee, with buyers and grantors named such as Ole Nyhns and Joseph A. Schimel among others.

Office of the Register of Deeds Bottineau County Trinita Land Co Curl Boxe Ole Nyhns Josph A. Schimelnereehd W. Chambers Robert Ware Omemee McKnicht Land Co V. J. Me Warland Minry Fitzgerald N. Rift Westhope Adenn Sarah Kilabeth Brown Tenny

Is a Woman Better Guarding Money on Travel

Atchison Globe questions gender roles in financial trust and risk, asking whether women ever mishandle cash, are robbed by men, or overpay while buying small items. The piece argues women can be wiser with money than men and should not need male guardians on trips.

Daily Papers

Eight More A B C Students Placed At Leading Firms

Eight recent graduates from Eight More Aaker's Business College received stenographer and bookkeeper offers from First National Bank Hannaford Scott State Bank Hastings State Bank Wales Nelson Hei mark Darey T A Thompson Page Dwight Mill Moorhead N D Tileworks N D 1 Telephone Co and Fram Pub Co Fargo Two weeks ago eleven graduates found positions and last week eight more A B C students were placed Does this prove leading business men favor A B C over other schools and why attend inferior schools when you can attend A B C Grand Forks or Fargo.

Aaker’s Business College First National Bank Hannaford Scott State Bank Hastings State Bank Wales Nelson & Heimark Darey T. A. Thompson Page Dwight Mill Moorhead N. D Tileworks A. B.C Grand Forks Fargo

Republican State Central Committee Meeting Harmonious

George W. McFarlane reported from Bismarck that the Republican state central committee meeting was harmonious with all present wishing to support the Republican ticket from top to bottom. A strong effort was made to wipe out factional lines and many attendees enjoyed the occasion.

Omermee Herald George W. McFarlane Bismarck Republican State Central Committee McFarlane

We Reach the People Think it over Use the long distance service

A fragmented line urges readers to consider contacting others via the Northern Telephone long distance service. The terse phrase suggests a promotional or instructional note about using nationwide telephone communications. The readable text hints at an era when long distance calls were marketed by local carriers.

Northern Telephone Company

Republican Ticket Details for National and Local Elections

Fragmentary list shows Republican ticket with presidential and vice presidential names, congressional and legislative candidates, state officials, and judiciary. Includes numerous names such as HART and HAGENS, with districts and offices like Secretary of State, Attorney General, and Superintendent of Public Instruction. The text reads as a historical ballot snippet with multiple candidates across counties and districts.

Governo Crncestriernenenth A. Tomnson Ward Laws Supreme Court B.f.spalding Cass AL . Blaisdell Brightrill Towner Rca Ly Biokkord Croernnnn Coopar Grand Forka O. Ghldreath Morton Anomuson Ramsey W. H. Iitaxn Morton W. H. Stutsan

Yield Good Around Omemee

Omemee Herald reports a favorable threshing week with grain grading No 1 Northern and no low yields. Notable yields include 35 bushels per acre on a seventy acre field near Kramer, 2744 bushels per acre on Schultz brothers William Block farm, 25 bushels on William Cole farm, and 23 bushels on John Burkhart’s place. Prices are satisfactory and the community expects a prosperous fall.

Omemee Herald Herald Kramer Schultz Brothers William Block Siebe Tjaden William Cole John Burkhart

Optical Specialist Le SHELDON to Visit Multiple Towns

Le SHELDON the Optical Specialist will tour Kramer on Tuesday September 15 Newbury on Wednesday September 16 Upham September 17 Russell September 18 Eckman September 19 Lansford September 20 21 Mohall September 22 23 Maxbass September 24 25 Westhope September 26.

Sheldon Kramer Newbury Upham Russell Eckman Lansford Mohall Maxbass Westhope

Screen doors and windows at Imperial Lumber Yard

Imperial Lumber Yard announces availability of screen doors and windows in all sizes, highlighting a 32 foot trim. Local builder options include a variety of styles and fittings for home renovation projects.

Imperial Lumber Yard

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