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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
4
A reflection on originality as a humane trait that fosters happiness and progress. It argues individuals should think for themselves, nurture personal tastes, and respect others, while avoiding harm or offense. The piece urges intelligent originality that pleases without trespassing on others.
The piece argues that many overlook near opportunities in favor of distant ones. It warns that fixation on the far away drains effort from immediate work, reducing achievement. It notes distance enchants but often reveals ordinary views upon closer acquaintance and stresses pursuing present duties.
A court reform idea described as a German model where lawyers are barred to provide prompt, cheap justice for the poor. Kansas statutes allow debtor’s courts with elected judges to hear cases without technical pleas or legal jargon, letting plaintiffs and defendants tell their stories directly.
An OCR fragment touts Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatism with exaggerated promises. The ad copy suggests a "twenty five cent bottle" and urges readers to "see it Gore" and buy from dealers, noting "previs" unclear branding and garbled text.
Public notices list multiple warranty deeds and mortgages in Bowbells and surrounding townships, detailing transfers of property in NE and SE quarters, lots, and blocks, with dollar amounts ranging from $50 to $4,000. Additional notes include a June 2 patent to U.S. and land parcels, mortgage releases, Lis Pendens, and a sheriff deed to L. J. Palda Jr. and George Gjertsen.
A stream of short notices from Bowbells to Jamestown covers farm incidents thefts and deaths. Reports include a red and white yearling heifer strayed near Bowbells, a rich bed of rowers found near Leith, a fatal shooting suicide near Grand Forks, and rural accidents from Wimbledon to Minot. Local officials discuss licensing enforcement and road improvements as trains approach Wimbleton and a plan for a coyote farm draws concern.
M H Tveit of Lignite faces attempted burglary charges filed by Carrie Staff. Justice Kopriva Bere granted a venue change to Justice Randall. no disposition reported. Also notes: Bessie Buskrude leaves for Hankinson to visit relatives and Fannie Munger returns to St Paul after months here. Chamberlains Tablets touted for stomach and liver trouble. Fair Store sells 10c to 25c tinware.
A damaged dispatch from The Tribune recalls a Spanish swindle note sent to Bronson R. Bronson of Coteau. The letter, dated Madrid 13-5-943, pleas for help to steal 450000 dollars, promising a third share, and instructs a cable reply to a Madrid contact. The con artist hides a locket with secret documents and urges urgent cable communication.
Alexander Dillan uncovers a fragmentary correspondence in which a French count proposes collaboration with B Griiia Dumas to share profits. Dumas replies he cannot accept the offer and cites personal constraints, while the count asserts ongoing work and liberty to refuse or pursue alternatives.
Fragmentary OCR reads a domestic moment with a mother and child, hints at care for a baby, and disrupted dialogue. The text is incomplete but suggests a mother addressing a named child about the infant.
City Council will hold a regular meeting on Monday July 7 1918 at 9 o'clock. All bids must include specifications and prices for different sidewalk and crossing widths as per sidewalk ordinances. City Auditor.
City Council of Bowbells Burke County North Dakota met in regular session in City Hall with Mayor Carey in the chair. Aldermen Heath Hartman Woods Dyer Peterson and Richardson present. Minutes of May 8 1913 read and approved. Appointments of City Attorney debated and altered with C G Pierson chosen and confirmed. Bills read including city drag line drayage, hauling sand, oil, medicines, supplies, salaries. Motion to approve bills with exceptions passed. Water works sewerage to cost look up Stand pipe and related work directed. Finance committee to review city justice dockets. City Auditor to advertise for bids on cement sidewalks. Meeting adjourned.
Notice of mortgage foreclosure from Ward Burke County North Dakota. Mortgage holders Paul M Schults and Hila Schulte to Christine R K Schultz dated August 10 1907. filed August 1907 and re-recorded after Burke County creation. Foreclosure sale to be held at Burke County Courthouse July 1923.
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