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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
7
A Pennsylvanian native warns that some residents light fires to clear land for huckleberry patches, claiming yields can be built from ashes. He recalls a Northern Pennsylvania blaze that scorched 10 000 acres, killed twenty, burned thirty badly, and destroyed millions of feet of timber and tanbark valued at about 750 000 dollars, while cultivators gained about 200 dollars.
The author argues coquetry is not exclusive to women and men should also pursue attraction. A measured, tasteful coquetry enhances social life and benefits society as a whole.
A Kansas mother reports her one month old son suffered eczema on the face for three months despite a physician’s care. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent, his skin cleared and did not return by age two and a half. Dates cited: May 14 1907 and June 12 1907.
An undiplomatic friend jokes about better days while the office boy assists on some days. The p er son i st h ost or ist replies that help is not guaranteed every day.
The notice emphasizes checking every bottle of Castoria for the signature and assurance of safety praised for infants and children. It asserts the remedy has been in use for over 30 years and is “The Kind You Have Always Bought.” Towne jokes about deep love, while Browne notes a newer insomnia issue.
A satirical remark contrasts willowy and scrawny figures as a matter of dollars and sense. The line reflects editorial tone on body image and value in the period context.
S J Creaser defeats W C T U in Williston fight over liquor permits as Mrs L Henness leads a mass petition drive. Judge Creaser's petition gains 75 percent ward support after W C T U pressure and a courtroom dispute. Rev Hollett defends his stance amid church gossip while Williston eyes liquor law changes.
Oliver county farmer H L Smith of Sanger Pretty Point on the Missouri river says his bred up native Squaw corn yields fourteen to sixteen rows per ear and eleven to twelve inch ears. Planted May twenty and pulled September sixteen, the crop shows ears filled with firm kernels and compares favorably with dent corn from eastern states. The display was shown in Bismarck with samples later at the state capitol.
Sheriff Lampman seized the Williston property of the American Brinquetting Company on behalf of Western creditors. The action covers the company's equity and standard ing tools, with control transferred to the sheriff for liquidation.
Sheriff McGillis arrested an alleged counterfeit passer on a Mandan to Bismarck train after a lunch counter keying incident at Mandan depot. The man admitted passing a $20 bill but claimed it was real. others exonerated a companion. The arrest followed the train crossing the river and he was jailed.
Attorney T. S. Beckey and a stenographer were returning from a McKenzie county murder case hearing when darkness halted their trip. The car stalled on a hill and overturned into a ditch, catching fire and burning. They escaped with minor injuries as a $7,000 insurance loss occurred. They walked nine miles to shelter.
Engineer Harry Sime of the Great Northern suffered severe injuries in a roundhouse incident at MI. He had just brought his engine inside, exited the cab, and was struck when a heavy iron tire toppled from the wall. Medical aid was summoned and he is listed as badly hurt.
The North Dakota notes report varied items from across the state including new city appointments, fires near Walhalla, and changes in town names. Others mention a hospital development at Streeter, enforcement concerns on liquor, and weather affecting farming.
A Gallatin man recalls fifteen years of kidney disease with back pain gravel and blood passages. After using Dean's Kidney Pills four boxes he reports complete cure and no relapse. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY 50 cents a box. The column closes with a light parenting quip about Sunday plans.
Reported by Lothroy Johnson, patent lawyers, listing Northwestern inventors with patents granted in the previous week. Entries include hog waterer, ditching machine, stump puller, soap holder, draft device for plows, wirestretcher, dental bridge and other devices. advertisements and humorous lines accompany the listing.
A marketing note extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a preferred laxative. It emphasizes gentle cleansing of internal organs, lack of debilitating after effects, pleasant action, and physician approval. Cautions readers to buy genuine California Fig Syrup manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Property owners are advised on proving white lead purity before purchase. National Lead Co offering a free testing outfit and four free books on paint to readers who write for details. Address: 14 Woodbridge Building, New York City.
A fragmentary note discusses bins and duties with odd phrasing. Bella Dearne mentions parting from an appendix and giving a hand away in a curious aside. The text reads as a stray historical snippet with unclear context.
A Toledo city matter lists Lucas Coury and J Cunway taking an oath related to a Brin of Vad venture. The document names Frank J Cheney and measures damages of payments per Cavann case. The record cites medical claims tied to Sanat and a blood issue, signed by A W Gleason on December day in 19x.
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