Minot Day at Devils Lake Crowds for Chautauqua Event
Minot sent nearly 200 residents and the Minot Eagle band to Devils Lake for Minot day at the Chautauqua. The trip featured concerts, Fort Totten boat excursion, a bowling tournament, and praise for the grounds and entertainment. J L Smith was instantly killed at Ray when crushed between railroad cars. Smith, 23, from Sweet Springs Missouri, leaves three brothers in North Dakota.
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Minot
Devils Lake
Chautauqua
Fort Totten
Big Lake
North Dakota State Guard
Otto Gross
Guards
J. L. Smith
J.L. Smith
Ray
Sweet Springs
Hiram
Walter
Granville
Bryan Speaks at Devils Lake Chautauqua in 1900s
William Jennings Bryan, twice a presidential candidate, delivered two addresses at Devils Lake before about 14,000 attendees. Crowds filled the auditorium and a covered wagon served as a lectern in the baseball park. His talks mixed moral themes with notes on his political career and religion. Notables Hansbrough and Governor Sarles attended. Estimated proceeds reached 35,000 dollars.
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William Jennings Bryan
United States
Devils Lake Chautauqua
Baseball Park
Bryan
Hansbrough
Sarles
Chautauua
Quarrel Over Girl Sparks Shot At Great Northern Depot
An eye witness says early Saturday at 2 am a man shot another in the leg at the Great Northern depot during a quarrel over a girl. The wounded man was taken to a city doctor who dressed the injury and kept the matter quiet.
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Independent
Great Northern
Beckman Suffers Nose Injury Jumping From Boxcar
John Beckman leaped from a boxcar at Sawyer on the Fourth and his nose tore open on a nail. He was rushed to Velva where doctors required five stitches to close the wound.
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Beckman
John Beckman
Velva
John
Modern Pharmacy Advances in Medicine Quality
Modern Pharmacy describes recent improvements in medicine making. It claims today’s preparations are more elegant in appearance palatable and milder in action while remaining as effective as older nostrums. The text emphasizes superior quality and scientific preparation.
Prescription Service Promises Prompt Medicine Dispensing
For the Sick to have their medicine at the right time is a matter of great importance. There will be no delays if your prescription is put up by us, for we have everything the doctors in this vicinity are likely to order and our prescription department is equipped with every modern convenience for promoting quick, accurate service. An experienced prescriptionist always in attendance.
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Meilling
Gilroy & Hetherton
Minot
Hir
Watch Chains for Every Style and Budget
Our stock offers chains in leather to solid gold with wide variety. Find quality and price that suit you as we showcase numerous styles and finishes for every taste.
Snake Bites Prompted Jungle Roundup Near Olson Home
Officer Kimball and Judge Murray conducted a jungle sweep near the Olson home on Friday and detained three men and two boys caught in idle activity. One suspect held 18 bottles of whiskey, apparently bootlegging, with the drink later stored for potential use.
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Kimball
Judge Murray
Olson
Burglars Try to Enter Mansfield Store on Wednesday Night
Burglars attempted to enter W. E. Mansfield's store by prying open the front door with a chisel during Wednesday night July 5. The door casing was broken and the lock resisted.
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Mansfield’s
W. E . Mansfield
Land and Cattle for Sale Near Minot
For sale 200 head of cattle and five full blooded polled Durham bulls. Also 320 acres of farm land located six miles southeast of Minot. Address Deegan Bros. Minot North Dakota. Residence 20 miles south of Minot 621th.
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Minot
Deegan Bros
N.D
Souvenir Spoons On Sale In Varied Styles
Souvenir spoons priced from 1.00 to 2.50 offer a wide range of styles. They make a thoughtful present for any occasion and are advertised as always acceptable.
Alarm clocks offered at dollar to dollar ninety five
A local retailer advertises alarm clocks priced from one dollar to one dollar seventy five with options for a one year guarantee at higher prices. The shop highlights a wide assortment and stock variety including many styles.
North Dakota race meeting to feature record purses
The race meeting at the fair grounds August 22 to 25 promises top Northwest entrants with 5600 in purses. A 600 free for all and 500 mile and an eighth trotting race are planned as special attractions. A Colt race for four year olds and under offers 250, with all running purses at least 200 and harness prizes at least 400.
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Fair Grounds
Northwest
Champine
North Dakota
Threshing outfit for sale in Sawyer North Dakota
Fox State A 14 h p Minneapolis threshing machine outfit used three years. Sell for cash or trade for stock. For more details contact Martin Jacob Allan Odell Minneapolis or B F Bevine Sawyer ND. Post office address available.
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Fox
Minneapolis
Shay
Martin Jacob
Allan
Odell
B.F. Bevine
Sawyer
N.D
Summer Headache Cure Promised in Ad Copy
An early 20th century advertisement touts Headache Powders as a remedy for summer headaches caused by heat and sunstroke. It claims quick relief for throbbing temple pain and also treats nervous, neuralgic, and bilious headaches, priced at 10c and 25c.
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W. H. Reighart
The
Minot Jeweler
GT. Northern Railway
Minot Central Creamery
W.N. Crane
Oakey Building
D. F. O'Connor
Optic
Minot, N. D
Land and Cattle
Leland Hotel
N D
Hurd & Mallory
Cement and Frame
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