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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1905
Page
8
A Nature excerpt argues birds lack a keen sense of smell for finding food. It cites Guillemard notes of vultures circling near hidden offal, yet unaware of the carcass nearby. It also mentions beliefs about scent in fanciers and gamekeepers, including anise and valerian attracting birds and deterring or tempting them in various practices.
A Country Life in America writer derides pigeon fancying as artifice and useless. He mocks the birds’ artificial perfection through inbreeding and unnatural care, calling it disability and pathological display. The aroma of decedent types includes tumblers, arched angels, and a half blind Jacobin.
In Chelmsford Massachusetts about thirty years ago a candidate for the ministry preached before clergy. Rev John Parkhurst sat with head in hands during the sermon yet after discussion he finally answered I am willing if he can.
The Rev Cyrus Searles, wealthy and suburban, traveled by car to his church. A Sabbath blast scared the congregation as the sexton calmed them and announced the pastor’s “chariot” burned, but unlike Elijah, he did not ascend.
Edgar L Davenport relates a tale of Michael the Irishman seeking work in America. He pauses before a shop window that reads Dickens Works Here All Week for 31. The Colt contemplates the sign and quips that Dickens is a hard pull for work if he stays all week for three dollars.
The deepest ocean sounding, claimed at the Aldrich deep east of New Zealand, reaches about 30 930 feet. This record exceeds prior depths, confirming the ocean's extreme limits in this region.
Visitees invited to church events at Clarks C.C. and Odd Fellows hall with sermons and Sunday school at Knox Hall and Westmount locations. Ten Times Easier claim promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar to ease coughs and bronchial issues, sold by E C Krueger.
Mr J Ciley Bennett of Brown's Lawn Jamaica West India Island reports that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the best treatment for whooping cough. He says it has never failed to relieve and customers thank him after using it. The remedy is for sale by all dealers.
The undersigned will take cattle on the Widow for season and drive to the range on May 8. Abundant grass and water, fine range, cattle must be well marked. Dr J O L Moeller, a University of Christiania graduate, has moved from Grafton to Minot and will occupy offices in the Wheeler block on Main Street beside the Opera House block.
Plant trees and shrubs at favorable prices with hardy stock from a home nursery in the Valley. Established 26 years ago, with local agents to take orders. Send orders to the Grand Forks nursery to receive trees in October with care for reliable growth, unlike shipments from Eastern and Southern peddlers.
An 19th century ad touts a non opiate cough syrup named The Children's Favorite. It claims to be harmless tasty and effective for coughs colds and whooping cough. Sold by E C Krueger in Smoketown. A dialog excerpt follows from Cincinnati Commercial Tribune reflecting period attitudes and an exchange about a girl in Pittsburg.
Rutherford Stuyvesant Pierrepont funded a $500,000 college hall at Columbia but feared public perception of using the gift for advancement. He requested his name be omitted from the initial announcement. After the news broke he left the campus with his classmate and headed to Fort George for crew practice, avoiding discussion about the donation.
John Green a Covenry stonemason began the church with the first stone in 1810 and completed the project seven years later. This lone labor in Stiichall near Coventry stands as a unique example among English churches of unaided, single-handed construction.
Williamsport resident W R Payne and his daughter Florence visited New York where a Waldorf guest advised stock market tips. Florence Payne invested her own fortune on the tip and returned home with about 80 000 dollars in a week.
The State of North Dakota to the above named respondents and all persons interested in the estate of Alfred Anderson decsased Maggie Anderson petitions for letters of administration. The matter will be heard Saturday July 8 1905 at 3 p m in the Ward County court Minot North Dakota. You are cited to appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted. Davis Judge of the County Court dated June 12 1905.
Mortgagee H C Menchka and A W Movin announce foreclosure on a North Dakota Ward County property. The sale of the described premises at Minot courthouse happens July 8 at 8 o clock, with $1508.86 due, plus $63. Attorneys for mortgagees are listed. First publication June 9, 1905.
Notice to prove continuous residence and cultivation of land in section 10, town 182 range 89, by Thomas S. Wyckett for to secure entry No 23126. Witnesses named: Thomas B Hurly, JE Tate, Russell Rus sell, C E Mahoney of Bowbells North Dakota. Hearing July 24, 1905 before Register and Receiver R C Sanborn.
Land Office at Minot North Dakota gives notice that Neal C Aukerman has filed for final proof to establish his claim on the northwest quarter of section 3 township 161 range 80. Proof will be made before the U S Land Office in Minot on June 2 1906. Witnesses listed: David Landis Frank Landin Charles Swartz and R C Sanborn from Bowbell. Landsborough, Agents.
A bilious mood prompts aid to digest food with DeWitt's Little Early Risers. The famous pills cure constipation and sick headache, rumored to bring early rising energy. They do not gripe or sicken and are suitable for children or adults. Sold by E. C. Krueger.
Land Office at Minot North Dakota issues notice of intent to make dual proof for claim by Carlton K Smith located on northeast of section 8 two township 162 range. Names witnesses Thomas Rierson Samuel Richardson Norgaard Beane re all of Bowell Oak Lyon & Lyon. Proceed before Register and Receiver at Minot on June 6 1905.
An old advertisement promises a healing salve that penetrates pores, soothes skin and treats boils burns and itching. It attributes curing properties to a witch hazel formula sold by E C Witt & Co and distributed by E C Krueger.
A damaged notice from Minot North Dakota lists a proof of claim event with claimant names Albert Spe Ferdinand Rodmer and others, detailing filing dates and attorney Movius. The notice appears in error and includes a cast of individuals and the case reference HB Wo. 80-25, with a stated payment amount of 0.3005.
The ad asserts three common ailments respond to Chamberlain's Pain Balm and promises timely relief. It stresses saving time, money, and suffering if used promptly and mentions sales through a local supplier E. O. and a dealer name.
A damaged OCR note records a taken up horse event from Friday June 8 1906. It mentions a bay horse with a white star on the forehead and names CHAR. Schadepf or similar as an owner or handler with a six mile distance or location reference. The text is fragmented and uncertainties remain about exact details.
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