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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
4
Capt Amandbon delivers a vivid panorama of the far north country, describing harsh terrain, icy winds, and distant outposts. The account highlights endurance, pioneer life, and encounters with wildlife, offering a stark, frontier atmosphere.
A vivid chronicle of life among Esquimos detailing numerous journeys and discoveries in the Arctic routes. The narrative highlights exploration, survival, and interactions with distant northern expeditions. Efforts describe harsh conditions, resource gathering, and the enduring resilience of Arctic communities.
Minot North Dakota reports Capt Amundson recalling his Northwest Passage voyage with seven companions. He details Eskimo life, extreme cold, a shipboard fire near petroleum and gunpowder, hut life in minus seventy nine, and the magnetic pole expedition with dog sleds and perilous ice. One member died and was buried on a high promontory.
After a lecture, Captain Amundson was entertained at a banquet at the Lexington hotel hosted by the Bons of Norway. About a hundred guests attended and several toasts were given. The captain voiced pride in Minot and said the city should always hold a warm place in his heart.
Duluth Minnesota December 4 1908 1600 workers are locked out by contractors including the American Bridge Company on a new office building project built by Zenith City officials. The Building Trades Alliance threatens a general walkout of union men while contractors aim to break up the alliance citing arbitrariness and unfair methods.
Minneapolis Tribune reports Col W H Robinson of Mayville, a North Dakota political figure, in Minneapolis en route to a winter home in Louisiana. He praises the current cashless credit system among farmers and merchants, predicts a return to cash, notes grain holdbacks may ease car shortages, and critiques the national banking system.
In Hanover Maryland three railway workers were killed and about twenty injured when Baltimore and Ohio trains 142 and 144 rear collided at the Hanover station. The first train delayed by a broken rail at Jessup’s waited for an express to pass. the second train struck the stationary rear car at high speed. Relief trains ferried the dead and injured to Baltimore hospitals as authorities noted automatic signaling routed trains by red and green blocks.
Los Angeles report notes Leon Elbert Landone, a scientific lecturer, subsisting since Friday on thornleaf cactus with a few nuts and celery to prove cactus can sustain eighteen hours of work. He eats the plant leaves green or fried and the fruit raw or cooked as part of the diet.
Teachers from Minot and Ward county prepare for the North Dakota Education Association annual meeting in Grand Forks January 1 to 3. The program emphasizes discussions on school laws teacher quality and rural industrial work with officials urging wide attendance and membership to strengthen the state association.
Vernon P. Squires president urges a large enthusiastic turnout for the New Year gathering. He notes advance payment to avoid crowding at the treasurer's desk and signs off with W L Stockwell superintendent of public instruction and Dr Geo Thomas Grand Forks North Dakota.
Washington December 4 William Jennings Bryan spent an hour or more in the marble room of the senate exchanging courtesies with senators. Democratic members called in, as did Republicans including Senator Burkett. Governor Vardaman of Mississippi joined in discussion with Bryan. He said the visit was for meeting friends and carries no special significance. He will leave tonight for New York and his wife and daughter will sail for Europe soon.
Senator Cashel, president of the Bankers' association of North Dakota, met in Grand Forks with local members to discuss this year’s annual trip. Past excursions included a Lake Michigan steamer voyage and a 1905 California visit. this year the group may head south for their jaunt. Also in the issue, instructions for preserving mint in winter using mint leaves, vinegar, and jelly techniques.
In Deering, Mrs Ed Heacox was surprised Tuesday night by the Ald and congregation members, who arrived while the family slept. Hostess Heacox impressed guests with hospitality, receiving four hand decorated china pieces and a cake plate set. Minot visitors included W L Callidos and others.
N C Abbott and family members from Glenburn hosted a traditional Thanksgiving two miles northeast of town. Guests included Miss Whiting, Rev and Mrs Biss, Mr and Mrs Haug, Prof N C Abbott Jr and Charlotte and Bessie Abbott, with a full turkey dinner and games enjoyed by all. Bessie Monson of Rugby visited Alta Burkhart.
The Delineator proposes a church supper buffet plan with multiple booths for ice cream cake sandwiches tea coffee lemonade and cooling drinks. Patrons pick items a la carte reducing waste and labor while potentially increasing revenue over traditional dining rooms.
William Jennings Bryan, a former member, spent time in the Capitol lobby and met with Democratic leaders including John Sharp Williams and James of Kentucky as he renewed acquaintances, denying any political purpose for the visit and noting the overture of Democratic support.
George H. Bishop aged 21 of Davenport died at St Johns hospital after being struck while attempting to board a Great Northern freight train between Davenport and Casselton Sunday afternoon. He lost both legs and an arm in the incident and died a few hours later. His body was prepared for shipment to Davenport. Funeral arrangements will be announced from his Davenport home.
State Dairy Commissioner Flint issues a circular stressing lawful labeling of oleomargarine butter substitutes. The notice requires conspicuous marks “oleomargarine” or “butterine” on packages and bans unlabeled renovations or imitation products. It also mandates guest warning in hotels and eateries, with fines for noncompliance.
An affordable chestnut brown cheviot suit is described as serviceable and smart despite a low price. The design is plain with severe tailored style, options to add a velvet collar or bind the coat, and a material cost breakdown including cheviot yardage, flouncing, sewing silk, canvas, and buttons.
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