17 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1905
Page
1
Camp No 7810 holds a regular moot nas on the second and fourth Tuesdays each month with visiting members invited and S. Messingen listed as ves Cy.
A Deer River man recounts woe from North Dakota land contests where lawyers falsified dates and failed to deliver notices, costing him nearly $200 and a claim worth over $1,000. He describes multiple settlers around Granville facing similar losses to speculative, improvident legal action.
A searing critique of Western senatorial scandals and the push for direct elections. The piece argues Western states’ graft cases damage Congress’s dignity, prefers popular senator elections to curb corruption, and contrasts Western and Eastern political dynamics with named figures and states.
Peter Eberhart a farm worker near Wheatley Minnesota drank a small nitro glycerine bottle on a wager and froze to death while walking home. The next day the blast occurred while rescuers attempted thawing. Allegedly intoxicated locals tested the bottle claiming it harmless, leading to a deadly and damaging aftermath. Eberhart described as a tempered but reckless man.
The Chicago Record-Herald recounts a Bryan hair story from an East tour. Bryan asks a Western barber to trim only the edges and avoid ears protruding, noting his unusually large ears and personal style. The tale underscores his public image and self discipline.
The York Pa prophet Lee Spangler releases his 1905 bulletin predicting Russia’s doom and civil unrest, revolts in Russia, widespread strikes in industrial nations, and several fires. He forecasts a six week cold spell from groundhog, a dry spring, numerous earthquakes, and a prolific literary year led by an as yet obscure author who will defend President Roosevelt.
The article portrays John L. Sullivan urging livelihood reform and sobriety. He reflects on past wealth, stresses quitting booze, and warns youth against drinking and smoking while emphasizing personal reform and honesty.
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