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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1908
Page
7
In Sweden a long term forestry investment, described as a generation project, has sold five million six hundred thousand dollars worth of trees. Through careful replanting a similar income is promised every thirty or forty years. The article notes there are no taxes and mentions railways, telephones, and schoolhouses as benefitted by the venture.
Harrisburg officials endorse a low arrest approach to intoxication. Mayor and Police Chief Kobler advocate treating drunkenness as a disease, aiming to take intoxicated individuals home rather than arresting them, signaling a shift toward a humane, health centered response.
Buyers of patent feather should beware skins with holes neatly covered by varnished thin paper. The unfinished side is puttied with glue and leather duet, signaling a misleading preparation in trade materials.
A playful exchange unfolds as a press humor line admits rotten jokes while a friend counters that modesty hides common sense. The banter reflects wit and social observation in a compact moment.
Report by Lothrop and Johnson, patent lawyers, lists B L Grif-Deslaes of North Dakota, Kyle of Aberdeen South Dakota, Deslaes, Trasfin, Keater, McQueen of Minneapolis, Milnn, Oxley of Campbell Minnesota, Rentz of Wells Minnesota, Shreiter of Wimbledon North Dakota, and others for items including shock loaders, heaters, a sadiron, sack-tie, pen, and halter.
A dialog hints at a private ownership plan as a daughter questions her father about taking a personal plane after marriage. The father cautions secrecy to avoid spoiling her chances, suggesting a confidential family arrangement.
A clipped ad fragment mentions BUICH AUTOMOBILES The Winner and a free catalog offer from Peace Automobile Co Minneapolis Minnesota The text shifts to a humorous dialogue about naming a new baby with a professor and his wife remarking on the species Homo sapiens.
A garbled notice mentions Winslow’s Soothing Burn for children and a sea incident. It then shifts to China detecting smuggling into its territory and arresting offenders. Japan responds with a rebuke, and China yields to diplomatic overtures after consideration.
A shuffled page item mix includes a gag about China seed germination, an ad for guns and traps from Minneapolis, a schoolgirl graduation honor note, a cigarette conquest reference from the Crimean era, Milton Dairy Co milk prices, a line about dodging lies, and a proverb on a well informed physician.
Report from Minot contractor Chris Sandland notes gold and silver ore found on his farm eight miles north of Carpio in township 159 range 85 section 30. Samples assay by Thomas Buggy in Butte show gold and silver with large quantities evident on nearby claims three miles downstream where ore-rich rock appears, prompting government interest in mineral land transfer.
A new gas well on the Mc Henry farm near Westhope produces about 1,000,000 cubic feet daily. Located 194 feet below the surface, the strike came from a 20 foot deep vein of strong gas. This is the fourth well in operation with No 5 now being drilled, and the vented gas startled operators as it spouted high into the air. The find promises broader prospects due to shallow depth and abundant supply.
Williston police arrest chauffeur Philip Ekberg for speeding as the Killdall automobile party travels from Minneapolis toward Spokane. After repeated warrants and courtroom missteps, Ekberg remains free as the party crosses into Montana. a mistaken arrest leads to the chief returning empty handed.
Robert Noah, condemned for the murder near Kenmare, writes from prison in North Dakota to Judge Murray in Minot. He jokes about a state hotel with 160 cells and hints at visiting in September if things go as he hopes. He sends regards to Wallace, George, and Sheriff Lee and closes with wishes for prosperity and an afterlife.
Ione White Stone, a white and black tan female from Countess McKinley stock, owned by Dr. Saunder eda Grand Forks and bred by J. E. Turner Grand Forks, won the North Dakota derby at Berwick. Pearlstone's Spot Cash, trained by Louis Weller, finished second while Gibralter and Rosa tied for third. the trials held before hunting season drew praise for bold birdwork.
Reports from Bowman, Hettinger, McLean, Ward, and surrounding counties note diverse developments. Gun clubs form in Hettinger, a Masonic lodge in Beach, and a new school bond planned for Lee Hettinger. Dickinson sees cattle shipments and a bakery employee jailed for theft. Proposals include hotels at Casselton, flour mill efforts statewide, and roadside improvements.
A discussion on consumer protection through branding. Manufacturers bear full responsibility for product merit, while deceptive practices shift risk to local dealers. The piece cites National Lead Company's White Lead and Dutch Boy mark as a purity guarantee with a free testing offer from New York.
Ho yt Neadache and Neura Cologne offered as a refreshing relief for headache neuralgia nervousness falines exhum an sleeplessness. Intended for inhaling and outward application. Sold in 25 and 50 cent bottles by oil druggists.
A mother questions her son about steering his sister to take the smaller apple. The son confidently replies that he allowed her to choose, and she picked the smaller one to ensure she would eat at all.
The report details a man found in the Mouse River near Minot with head and arms missing. A Seattle woman and an Ohio man saw a foot in the water, and the body was taken to the morgue. Authorities will investigate to identify the stranger, noting no recent missing persons.
A six year old daughter of I W Healey Burleigh county auditor perished after playing with an magic lantern and matches, clothes burned, death within two hours. Mother unable to reach her in time. County officials announce five thousand hunting licenses in Ward County, with around a thousand more expected this year. 1907 business notes and rural prairie hunt sport prospects conclude the item.
Mrs A Gregory of Denver writes she was an invalid for six years due to female troubles. After an operation failed to help, Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound restored her health and relieved backache bearing down and periodic pains.
The long standing remedy Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is promoted as a standard cure for female illness. It claims to heal displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities periodic pains backache bearing down and nervous prostration. Mrs Pinkham invites women to write for advice.
A dialogue fragment features a remark about Jimpson being called an ass. The speaker defends the action as a character trait of asses, while noting it would be odd to confirm the claim too quickly.
An ad features H Rindlaub specializing in ear, nose and throat in Fargo North Dakota. It asserts it is easier to pray for forgiveness than to fight temptation.
H. O. Peck Co. at 110 Sth St, Minneapolis, advertises Kodak cameras and film for purchase or developing services.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a man recalls proposing to his partner. She confirms the moment of silence lasted an hour, and he remarks it was the happiest hour of his life.
Matt Poos was found guilty by Judge Da for blind pigging Bear Wildwood on the outskirts of Migot. The case involved defense by Attorney Joseph Desno yer. The sentence ranges from ninety days to a year in prison with disbursed liquor at the city site nearby.
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