Political dispute delays settlement bill in North Dakota conflict
The piece alleges last winter's bill aimed to settle claims between two states but risked entangling division and statehood. It blames political maneuvers by Ordway and others to gain advantage, while noting South patriotism used to press unfavorable terms. The author expresses resolve to accept whatever outcome results from the current committee.
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Milien
Ordway
North Dakota
Edgerton
Dakota soil and grain endure yearly trials in grim field tale
The piece extols Dakota soil as the best for wheat and grass, arguing failures are offset by health and resilience. It contrasts staying with the region against migrating back East to face pests and floods, noting poverty from crop loss is not a disgrace.
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Grand Forks
Dakota
Ider
Corrections on Governor Mellette Appointments
A Tar Pioneer Press correspondent disputes the timeline of appointments of Mr Sullivan and Mr Long after Gov Mellette arrived in Washington. Both appointments were made before the governor’s arrival, with no conflict noted between the governor and the delegate. The Love appointment dated July 2 1885 is cited as the counted term.
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Tar Pioneer Press
Sullivan
Longstaff
Washington
Mellette
Love
Mr. Love
Heart-warming praise aims at John praised
The text notes that congratulations feel good and form a comforting tradition as John comments on the sentiment. It mentions gratitude and the difficulty some have in fully celebrating or raising hats.
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John
Sweet and Sour Fargo Argus Convention Report
A fragmented account describes a Fargo convention with mentions of Cal the auditor, the int committee on property division, and figures like Dr McGilliguddy Judge Kellam Senator Price and Colonel Drake Goodner. The text includes informal remarks about personalities and roles within the group.
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Fargo Argus
Cal
Int Committee On
McGilliguddy
Judge Kellam
Price
Colonel Drake
Colonel Goodner
Sten
Fragmented South Dakota notes echo through eras and courts
A garbled mix of place names, dates, and legal references from South Dakota sources appears, mentioning Brookings Custer Fall River Lincoln McPherson and county conventions. The text cites a June 27, 1889 date and references to judicial conventions, representatives, and committees, with scattered fragments of literary quotes and theater anecdotes.
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Aurora
Terdarack Tock Rede
Fall River
Hamlin
Um Hughes
Hyde
Kingsbury
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President to call extra session in November
Washington reports the president will certainly call an extra session in November. Crop reports are improving daily. Captain W J J Blake was fatally stabbed at Camden New Jersey, by Samuel Fisher a seaman. The Chicago News notes Old Hutch plans a September corner in wheat.
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Washington
W. J. J. J. Blake
Camden
N. J
Samuel Fisher
Chicago News
The Dime Museum Lecturer
A fragment describes a lecturer presenting a vivid scene in a dime museum noting a native of Indiana and imagery of dangerous, graphic acts. The prose evokes intense physical peril and surreal, sensational tiers on a bed of sharp carpet tacks.
Steinkirks and the 1692 fashion clash at war’s front
A fragment cites a Chicago Times note on lace neck cloths and Steinkirks as the 17th century fashion that persisted amid continental conflict. It describes how battlefield urgency shifted style and how court elites spurred to front lines with cravats in disorder.
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Steinkirks
All Allies
Fine Ser Studio Ce
Chicago Times
Bae
Jealous Songsters In Old Forge Two Canary Males Fight
In Old Forge township a man owns two male canaries that hate each other. Both sing only when in the same room despite being in different rooms at times. They warble for hours when together but fall silent at sight of the other. The owner observes them closely to prevent injury. Ranton Pa Letter.
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Old Forge Township
Ranton
Founding Words on the Scooner Name Origin
In Gloucester the first schooner rig vessel inspired a bystander’s cry “Oh, how she scoons!” as stones skip the water. The builder claimed the term scooner formed from that moment, reflecting a regional nickname in New England.
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Gloucester
New England
Lincoln
Quite Indifferent Father-Robert Speech Fragment
A fragmented dialogue shows a speaker dismissing interest in attendance or custody, mentioning a watch and a lack of concern. The text presents garbled phrases and incomplete sentences suggesting interrupted communication.
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Robert
Fragmented Text About Population and Wealth
The readable fragment hints at a discussion of population, wealth, and distribution. It does not provide clear names, dates, or places to anchor a full summary.
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