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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
4
The Tribune invites readers planning winter stays in the east or extended visits to distant friends to subscribe. It will mail to any U S address for 1 50 per year with address changes as desired, ensuring they keep informed about Bowbells and nearby country affairs.
Washington dispatch warns thousands of homesteaders in public land states face loss of homes and improvements as lignite lands are withdrawn and classified as coal lands. Rep. Marshall seeks relief by a bill to grant surface title while reserving coal rights, affecting Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, and New Mexico settlers amid Alaska wealth projections.
Investigations by the United States Geological Survey over six years and private explorations indicate the Fri gid Peninsula, once bought from Russia for 7,500,000 dollars, may be the earth's richest area yet. The findings suggest no other known section matches its potential.
U S Senator T C Platt of New York plans a book drawn from his personal viewpoint, promising edifying reflections on nearly fifty years of political history. The work allegedly covers dramatic episodes from the past thirty years in which he played a leading or supporting role.
From New York comes the report that English sparrows are migrating south to escape a severe winter, while other places note animals signaling a mild open winter by their actions. Nature seems active in both animal and human worlds.
Mrs Carrie Nation who journeyed to Glasgow to raid public houses was mobbed to the extent she sought refuge behind a hotel bar. The incident reflects the volatile reaction to temperance actions abroad.
Admiral Cervera, who commanded the Spanish fleet at Santiago, is retired from active service by his own request. Americans retain warm regard for the gallant old Spanish sailor and honor his humane acts in saving Hobson and his men. The piece notes his popularity as a prisoner in the United States and mentions global tensions as Venezuela’s war situation looms, with Holland’s naval stance complicating potential combat.
Press reports indicate ten thousand deer were killed in Maine this year. The human casualties include twenty killed, twenty five seriously wounded, and about one hundred wounded to varying degrees. The text notes difficulty in detailing wildlife cases in Maine.
The Moscow millionaire who burned up his fortune to save his heirs from being cursed by riches faced cool reception from family. The piece notes the common belief that wealth brings burdens, yet many think they could endure it with patience and resignation.
The steamship Lusitania departed New York last week Wednesday carrying four million dollars in Christmas presents and money orders destined for overseas recipients. Observers note the display underscores the country’s wealth and abundance as perceived abroad.
Rumors swirl of a 15 million dollar cattle trust organized by beef barons. Analysts expect strong interest and possible political clash as Uncle Samuel may contend with this enterprise and its implications.
The Sugar Trust has just lost its point in a 30 million dollar damages case. It would be cold comfort to remind the trust that sweet are the uses of adversity.
Additional local items report a 20 percent heating stove reduction until January 1 and an agricultural note from Warren on Ward County Schools. An odd market line offers to buy grain if prices rise and sell if too high. A fox skin sale and a lost muff notice conclude the fragment.
Fine Yorkshire boat for ser vice at my farm near Bowbells. Mrs J L Arnold and daughter of Minneapolis visit between trains while Mr Arnold travels for Soo Line. Gold State Bank branch move planned with Flaxton and Kenmare offices closing. Walter Retlaw colt gains attention with progress toward a 2:15 goal. Edward Kraft advertises grinding and feed services near Bowbells. Dr Behoop discusses internal nerve control and digestion in medical note.
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