Land Grants Fuelled Western Rail Growth Vast Holdings Listed
The article recounts large railroad land grants west of the Mississippi, totaling 269000 square miles to Union Pacific Gould lines Harriman Hill Santa Fe and others. It notes sales at 75 to 125 per acre and Wyoming coal lands up to 1000 per acre, highlighting rapid development and the near completion of Union Pacific disposals of its 12 million acres.
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Mississippi River
Harriman
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Maryland
Delaware
New Jersey
West Virginia
Santa Fe
Western Railroads
England
Wyoming
Union Pacific
United States
Minnesota statues and Nebraska cases stir regional interest
A Ramsey statue will occupy one Minnesota niche in the hall of fame while Governor Johnsons secretary suggests delaying the other as a living figure may soon reach the nations top office. Nebraskans read of a Chicago murder wave on the 16th with wives, sons and mob violence tied to a volatile spell of weather.
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Alexander Ramsey
Minnesota
Day
Gov. Johnson
Nebraska
Chicago
Bowbells Harvest Weekend Promises Busy Fall
The article notes Bowbells expects bustling business this autumn amid a strong local economy. It mentions New Jersey aiming to conserve resources, a town constable punishing hoboes by chaining them, andmosquitoes worsening conditions. The piece hints at a campaign for a perennial candidate to quit and references an August harvest event.
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New Jersey
Wealthy recluse seals estate with 50 year vow
Basil Hayden of Nelson county Kentucky swore if Alea Lincoln became president he would never leave his room again. He died last week having kept his vow spending all days in one room to transact his estate. He never shaved or cut his hair during those years. He leaves a large fortune.
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Basil Hayden
Neldon County
Kentucky
Alea Lincoln
Local News Briefs From Bowbells and Ambrose
The Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerry Donovan improves under Dr Limburg care. Miss Hattie O Neill of Graceville stops en route to Seattle to visit Donovan family. Mr and Mrs John Esteland arrive from the coast. they return to Ambrose today. Edna Johnston 10 suffers appendicitis. A 17 year old Felch girl ill with cholera infantum but improving. Bob Movius moves Grams elevator to new site. old school building set for relocation. Emil Nehring injures collar bone. recovering. Bowbells mill to close Saturday for two weeks for repairs. Ambrose Tribune debuts. editors Guy L Scott and Dr J A Black noted. Burria and Brother plan short Canada trip after Canadian tour.
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Jerry Donovan
Limburg
Local Items From Bowbells and Surrounding Area
Miss Mary Hall undergoes hospital care for abdominal trouble with a hopeful outlook. C E Smith notes work began later this year in Bowbells country, comparing dates to seven years ago. Bob Cox plans an extended stay for spa baths and treatment in Hoty. A Hanson daughter dies from whooping cough and illness, with another daughter ill. Don M Lellan reports black rust damage in Park River region and possible straw burning to cope with losses. Lewis Lewison and Mrs Wicker visit from Iowa and Minnesota to tend their ill mother Jens Peterson in this city. Largely good crops along the Chicago Great Western route through Iowa Nebraska and parts of South Dakota. commerce appears active despite current rains.
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Bob Cox
Hotya
Eerne
Nels Hanson
Kuner
the Tribune
Hanson
Don M’lellan
Archie
Park River
Lewis Lewison
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Geo Wicker
Hayfield
Minn
Dodge Co. Transcript
Jens Peterson
Lewison
Peter
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Dr Shoop Restorative Promises Nerve Strength
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Restorative as a remedy for weak stomach heart and kidney nerves. It claims the product strengthens inner nerves and provides quick help, sold in tablet or liquid form by dealers.
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Dr. Shoop
Liquor License Tax Notice for Krueger Drug Co Bowbells
Government tax receipt number 82438 for a special license to retail liquor was issued June 24 1909 to Krueger Drug Co Bowbells North Dakota. The license is filed in the Eadie a Wi Jot block in Bowbells township on the west side of a street in the county. Ken is noted as holder with the government tax receipt dating September 3 10.
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Krueger Drug Co
Bowbells
N. C
Eadie
Bo Eounty
Ownaby Ec
Leity
Liquor License Tax Notice for Retail Business
A government tax notice announces a special tax on the retail liquor business. It notes the license post in the town frame and references a September receipt and county location in North Dakota.
Shoop Pink Pain Tablets Headache Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes Dr Shoop s Pink Pain Tablets for various pains including headaches and menstrual discomfort. It claims quick relief within 20 minutes and invites readers to ask doctors or druggists, offering a free trial and noting the Racine Wisconsin origin.
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Dr. Shoop
Public Auction Notice and Mortgage Sale Details
Public auction announced on the farm near Woburn at 10 a.m. with livestock including mares, horses, cows, a yearling colt, chickens, and farm equipment. Terms: cash for under $10, others with discounts. lunch served. Also a chattel mortgage sale notice for Bowbells North Dakota detailing property to satisfy a $581.81 debt with sale on September 4, 1909.
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Woburn
McCormick
Kentucky
Emerson
Rock Island
Boss
Harrow
McCormick Reaper Hero Amut
Lake City
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Bowbells Tribune
Bowbella
Thos. B. Hurly
N. Dak
U. S
Canada
Seattle Fair
Navy Department
Uncle Sam
Hetty Green
Donovan Bros
Hattie O'Neil
Graceville
Seattle
Donovan
John Esteland
City
Ambrose
Bob Movius
North Main Street
Emil Nehring
Dr. Limburg
Emil
Wesley Peters & Co
Ambrose Tribune
The
Tribune
Guy L. Scott
rTight
J. A. Black
Wift Current
Can
Burria
Dr. D. C
Mary Hall
Parasoith Hospital
C. E. Smith
Northern Telephone Company
Kevugeer. Druc Co
Anid
Dares Atkoe
Cigale
Ane
N. D
Nd Co
Norwood
Marchants Bowbells
North Dakota
Henry Selland
J. S. Gee
W. E. Burcert
John A. Roce
Kage
Nels Nelson and Company
Mortage
Jor
Ward
Sueretore
Leerakov
Bowballe
Fela Nelson & Company, Om
Mt'geet Kenmare
Flaxton
D. C. Black
Krueger's Drug Store
Bowseats
Norata Dakova
A. W. Movius
Lands & Loans Notary Public Bowbells
E. C. Mahoney Auctioneer
B. Burger & CO
City Drag & Transfer Line
Herman Endreson
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