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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1905
Page
4
A long report argues birds lack acute olfactory sense for locating hidden carcasses. It recounts observers noting vultures circling near offal missed by scent, and cites Guillemard on failures to detect hidden meat. It also mentions beliefs that certain scents attract birds, including anise and valerian, used by keepers and poachers.
A writer argues pigeon fancying is art for art’s sake with beauty as a disability record. The piece describes a loft with decayed types: tumblers with fits, archangels kept from sight, a half blind jacobin, and a trembling fantail. birds viewed as diseased, invalids, products of inbreeding and artificial care.
In Chelmsford, around May, a ministerial candidate faced a clergy committee. Rev John Parkhurst sat with his face in his hands, silent until the end. After much discussion, he finally said he would be willing for Mr B to preach if he can.
In a suburban church a Sunday explosion destroyed the pastor Cyrus Searles's car. The sexton calmed the frightened congregation with a firm appeal, noting the pastor did not ascend in a fiery chariot as Elijah did.
An Irishman recalls a tale from The College Widow about an American job seeker named Michael who, after days of wandering for work, reads a bookstore sign promising Dickens' Works Here All Week for three dollars. He quips that Dickens is tough to hire if he stays free for a week at that price.
The deepest sounding yet recorded is reported in the Aldrich deep east of New Zealand. The depth measured is 30 930 feet.
Regular meetings of Camp 7880 on the second and fourth Mondays with visiting members listed. Butte Lodge No 72 meets Saturday evenings at 8. Informal notices invite visiting brothers. Religious services are announced: Coathquig service third Sunday monthly, Methodist and Presbyterian activities on Sundays, and Knox Hall and Westminster church notices with Sunday school and sermon times.
An old advertisement claims Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar eases coughs and croup and supports bowel movement. The bottle features red clover blossoms and a honey bee emblem, promoted by E. Krueger.
Mr J Ciley Bennett, a Brown's Town chemist in Jarosica, West Indian Islands, lauds Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best treatment for whooping cough. He claims it never fails to relieve and mothers are grateful after use. The remedy is sold by all dealers.
The undersigned will take cattle for the 1905 season and drive to the Willow Tan range starting May 8, with cattle well marked amid abundant grass and water. Dr J O L Moeller, Norse graduate, has moved from Grafton to Minot and opens offices on Main street near the Opera House.
The Valle7 home nursery, established 26 years ago, offers hardy trees and shrubs for North Dakota planting. Agents will take orders locally, with October delivery to ensure good growing. avoid eastern and southern peddlers by ordering through Grand Forks Nursery.
The advertisement touts a childhood remedy for coughs croup and whooping cough claiming it contains no glycoside and is harmless and tasty. Sold by EB C Krueger.
A Cape Cod Nantucket family named Fish sparks a nautical joke about a fishing vessel and its captain. The narrator recalls a preacher named Pre server and a punny exchange where the bark Flying Fish is matched with the captain Preserved Fish, prompting amused explanations.
Wallace Irwin from Munsey's lampoons Eve in a playful verse about Adam and Eve, consumer temptation, and fashion. The piece riffs on manners and modern desires, framing Eve’s choices as a comic march toward "the Eve of Bankruptcy" in a bustling, humorous tone.
An old English chronicle notes 1234 royalty slept on straw sacks and beds of straw while Queen Elizabeth era London households used boards for sleeping. Queen’s chamber daily strewn with rushes. carpets rare. Henry VI started the day with wine. Tea coffee and chocolate were unknown and sugar was sold by the ounce in drug stores.
A garbled report notes a man questioned how he escaped a gin factory. The fragment suggests he did not leave the premises and was attacked, implying injuries or danger.
The State of North Dakota notifies all interested parties that Louise Anderson has filed for letters of administration for the Alfred Anderson estate, deceased of Bowbells Ward County. A hearing is set for July 9, 1906 at 2 PM in Minot County Court House. Respondents must appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted.
Notice records foreclosure of a 1904 mortgage by Moses Schrader on the east half of the northeast quarter and west half of the southwest quarter of sections 20 and 21, township 162, range 88. Sale at Minot courthouse at 3 pm on the 8th day of July 1908 to satisfy $1558.86 plus costs. Mortgagee Shen of Ward County. Dated Bowbells 1905. Mortgage attorney A W Movina. First publication June 4, 1905. Also notice for final proof by Thomas S Wyckoff No 28196 for section 10, township 162, range 89. Bowbells, N D witnesses listed.
Land Office in Minot announces a final proof hearing for Aukerman Neale H E 17783 to establish continuous residence and cultivation on the northwest quarter of section 3, two township 261 range, with witnesses David Landis Frank Landis Charles Shogperan and Charles Swartz all of Bowbells. Hearing set for June 22 1905 before the U S Land Office in Minot.
In a bilious mood the ad promotes DeWitts Little Early Risers as the best aid to digest food and relieve constipation and sick headache. The pills are praised for not causing griping or sickness and are suitable for children or adults, sold by E. C. Krueger.
Notice in Minot North Dakota dated May 11 1905 states Guy F Hoflus of Bowbells North Dakota has filed to prove up his claim before the Register and Receiver at Minot North Dakota on June 27 1905 for the southwest quarter of section 21 township 161 range 10. Witnesses cited are John T Stewart John W Moore Larson Thomas Hourly all of Bowbells and nearby Plain North Dakota. Sanborn Register.
An old advertisement touts De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve as penetrating skin pores with antiseptic and healing power. It claims to cure boils burns ulcers eczema ring worm and various skin diseases and to treat blind itching piles. Sold by E B Kroeger and made by DeWitt & Co.
Court records indicate final proof proceedings for a land claim at Minot North Dakota. The notice names Ad Kraft and Benrsoo of Howbells as interested parties with attorney A W Movilla representing the claim, and sets a due date for the required evidence before the land office.
Fragmentary notes describe a player with a sprained ankle hindering a tight end in a practice or game setting. Injured athlete is listed with team and potential return dates remain unclear amid recovery steps.
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