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Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
6
A brief line notes a price or rate of 15 cents set or applicable until after the fall election, indicating a temporary or conditional adjustment. The snippet implies a context of pricing tied to an upcoming electoral period or policy change, with no further details available.
Ginson an a meronature woma Uver at Grand Forks, J. Gitson brought from Larimore by Chief Fred Fadden to await trial for selling liquor legally. A witness McDonald held to district court, unable to furnish bond. Gibson to plead guilty, bought liquor in Larimore, employed at Bass farm, first offense, good record. Residents petition Jorge Templeton for clemency.
Reports from western Jamestown James River area describe a fourteen year old girl in a demented state hiding in weeds near farms. Locals say she may be the Little Eva from an Uncle Tom's Cabin troupe who left after mistreatment and fear of recapture. Police seek to locate and assess her sanity.
The complete county school census returns were released by Superintendent Misa Prince Ville in Grand Forks. Of 7,993 children, 3,869 are girls and 4,104 are boys. fourteen colored children attended school in Grand Forks, and non attendance totaled 1,873 in the county.
A large frame Windsor hotel at Fourth Street and Arnold Avenue in Devils Lake burned completely after the alarm sounded. The blaze, aided by strong heat, resisted firemen and caused about 5000 dollars in losses plus 3000 dollars in contents. Insurance stood at 2000 on the building and 1900 on contents. Furniture belonged to R.A. Young. building to Jane Nimmo of Minneapolis. The fire is blamed on a coffee urn explosion.
A judge comments on the period between 1850 and 1860 noting absence of a Republican party and that the court is applying the old section law while considering a demurrer. The dialogue reflects historical legal practice and the notion of an evolving primary law framework.
An 1908 notice lists an upcoming teachers certificates exam at Wahpeton and Hankinson on August 28 and 29 with detailed schedule for first and second grade subjects, examinations in geography civics algebra physics and more, plus a note about State Primary Certificate offerings and a local advertisement for DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve.
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