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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
5
The Bowbells Bulletin Tribune reprints a long satirical piece on the social menace of "knockers" who pry into others faults. It lampoons gossipers across genders, claiming knocker activity harms marriages and reputations and ends with a moral plea to avoid such criticism.
A historical note explains that the dress suit is a collage of ancient costume features. The clawhammer coat shows remnants once practical for riding and protection, while sleeves and collars echo old methods. It also mentions eight German army women colonels and one honorary admiral, Queen Olga of Greece, tied to past honors.
A Scotsman style column recalls a London bus ride with a red turbaned passenger, a sun worshipper joke, and light banter between driver and conductor amid drizzle. The item is followed by a trio of quips about engagement tests and a mother’s warnings. A formal public notice announces a hearing in Ward County North Dakota for a Druggist Permit for Ralph A Seavey, dated December 1907, with location in Coteau and Minot.
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