Great Dakota Storm Killed, Wrecked Towns and Ruined Property
A devastating storm swept through Dakota Territory and North Dakota last Saturday causing 17 deaths and around 50 injuries. Langdon saw seven dead, 25 injured, with $100,000 in damages including the Methodist church and two elevators. Ypsilanti, Jamestown, Lakota, Devils Lake and other areas reported deaths and heavy losses. The piece reflects on wartime memory and the blue and gray, honoring fallen soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langdon
Ypsilanti
Jamestown
Lakota
Devils Lake
Wahpeton
Dakota Territory
North Dakota
Grand Forks
Territorial University
McClelland
Memorial Day Observed by Some Veterans in Poor Weather
On Memorial Day last Monday many residents visited the cemetery despite bad weather. They left loving reminders on graves of veterans whose remains rest there, noting the dwindling number of old soldiers in the country.
Birth of a daughter and local notes from town
A daughter was born May 31 to Mr and Mrs Hans W Anderson at their farm home three miles west of town. Mother and babe are doing well. Visitors to the upcoming Great Northern racing meet should contact President Richardson. An eclipse on the 17th will start at 6 1 and end at sunset showing no total darkness. Frankie Lockerby returned from Kennewick with his father and visited Portals, noting a cold spring that devastated the Kennewick peach crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans W. Anderson
Babe
Great Northern Association
Richardson
Frankie Lockerby
Kennewick
Wash
Portal
Tom
Frankie
Kenne
R. A. Grams
Minot
Miss Ida
Race meet room listings and local health notices
Reports invite lodging in city homes for visitors during the race meet and note newly expanded entries. Also covered are deteriorating health of Fr Wagner and eye injury to Miss Grams with permanent blindness in one eye. Mentions of whooping cough in Dan House and C F Randall families and promotion of Dr Shoop Restore.
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Dr. Limburg
Dan House
C. F. Randall
Keep It Plastic by Not Overeating as You Grow Old
An article argues brain plasticity declines after about age forty five due to overeating. It claims recovery of faculties after cerebral injury is possible mainly in youth, and stresses reducing solid food intake to twelve ounces daily to preserve plasticity and maintain mental agility into old age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoop
Deaiers
A Persistent Hen on the Set Ends in a Grim Twist
A peculiar tale from a reader describes a red hen on a film set attracted to odd props from doorknobs to lamp chimneys. The hen allegedly rode mud turtles to battle alligators and was swallowed by one of the reptiles. When opened, the alligator’s back teeth allegedly held the hen, causing its demise.
Fragmentary quarrel quoted in a dealer note
A damaged clipping quotes an odd domestic dispute where a husband accuses his wife of robbery and reveals a nonsensical fishing hook incident. The note offers little context beyond the exchange and self-described behavior.
Coarasly Defined on the Distinguishing Quality of the Problem Play
The piece argues the problem play provokes thought by unclear questions and open answers. It notes the first half leaves readers puzzled about the question, while the second half prompts continual reflection on the answer.
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Fous
Waal
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Tafts
Narraganset, Etc
R. T. Blenkner
THE
Pioneer Store
Boundless Sea
CHIEF
Clydesdale Stud Book
J. H. Duxbury & Bro
Hutton, Minn
Chief Macdhui
W. G. and
Chas. Schultz
My Bary
Bowbells
W. G. Schultz, Ewtels
President Richardson
Ralph Blenkner
Mountain Home
Idaho
Ned
Wagner
Kenmare
Rochester
Minn
Echo
Bill Seward
Vanville
Bill
the Tribune
Association
Canada
Japan
Bner
Seeeavy Barrington Hall Coffee
White House
Ward Co
F.E. Lyons
Rowbette
Cleveland
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