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Newspaper
The Ward County Independent
Location
Minot, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
12
The Hillsboro editor questions who is worthy in marriage and argues both sides. The piece mocks excessive dowries and luxury, cross-examining husbands and wives about financial prudence, house size, and shared duties, while noting a county commission season and a hospital report in Saeco.
The column notes a wind storm causing minor damage and fear after last year’s cyclone. Local families celebrate a June 14 baby boy birth and report on a Burlington game won by the Drady boys 10 to 6. Residents discuss camps, whooping cough cases, and regional visits from Berthold to Minot and Chicago to Europe.
Partial list of titles offered at 69 cents each below the usual 81.50 price. A store advertises arriving stock and promises the largest, most complete selection in the city once full stock arrives, naming several local sellers.
Gollmar Bros circus drew a large Minot crowd yesterday with eight elephants in one ring and a notable fire escape incident. The show featured the square dance, skilled acrobatics, and strong training, costing about $60,000 for elephants and citing a $3,800 Uncle Sam duty.
Darby and Peterson owners of Minot Steam Laundry found their shop looted after burglars entered by window. About five dollars taken from the cash register. no safe access. Police watching for clues after a previous year’s break in.
The wide group of barbers in Minot announce a July 4 1998 noon shutdown to protest costs. They list Eckler Nierhausen Dyer Sliter Johnston Basthagen among signatories as damage from a storm included church scaffolding and race track fence, both later repaired.
A young boy was asked if he would attend the circus. He hesitated then said he would have to take the old man along.
A wily man avoiding commitment to a voting stance told a friend yesterday that he has friends on both sides. The remark highlights his indecision and social ties influencing his political position.
Abstracts of statements from public offices detail the Columba Fire Tasbrupee Co of Omaha Nebraska and the Public Stores and Exchange commentary discuss finance and monetary theory. The document includes assets liabilities premiums and receipts and notes on organized status and corporate compliance.
H B Peter Trogr of 1639 Short Creek township brought the election resume to the city this morning. By ten oclock last night votes were counted and the sixteen mile drive to Portal was made, with returns in Minot at 3 30 oclock after traveling over 100 miles.
Henry Nelson files contest affidavit against Sarah J. Kepler homestead entry 43566 dated August 7 1908 seeking cancellation alleging nonresidence and lack of improvements for over six months. Hearing set for 10 o'clock AM on June 22 1908 at the U S Land Office Minot North Dakota with James Johnson assisting and public notice by publication.
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