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Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1908
Page
4
The Delaware Democratic State Committee unanimously backs Judge Gray as their candidate, urging voters to reject Republican governance and to favor reforms. The piece discusses financial policy, bankers, central banking debates, ship subsidies, and political corruption, with references to figures in Washington and state affairs.
Andrew Carnegie at the National Civic Federation banquet in New York said there is no cure for financial troubles and Panic. The remark positions him as an original standpatter who profited from the tariff era and prefers keeping things as they are.
The text argues Republicans declare tariff must not be revised in good times to avoid disturbing the balance. Now that conditions are upset, they insist on continuing tribute to the tariff, implying further disruption if altered.
Farm owners are urged to consult Huler Bros for large farm loans with easy terms and low interest rates. The firm promises rapid consideration before submitting applications and offers fire and tornado insurance through six strong global insurers.
Andreas Je ty hosted a holiday party with his old time friends including Walcott and many business men. Merchant Goteas arranged the Friday evening event at his home in the village. A royal good time was enjoyed by all before the judge returned to Wahpetun Saturday morning.
A Watipeton North Dakota lender promises instant loans on city or farm property at reasonable rates. He can arrange payments to suit the borrower and provide second mortgages if there is an existing loan. Contact Louis FucELNAN by letter or call.
The Tuiness Men's Association of the Red River Valley will meet in Kindred on Wednesday evening January 15. Kindred merchants are expected to host an entertaining gathering and the group invites local business leaders to join to improve the credit system and modernize old business methods across the valley.
John Brewer and wife visited Wyndmere last week while George Haffner spent part of the week in Wahpeton. Ell Hankinson is the Smith family member. Will Haffner of Ansiem Rev. visited relatives during Christmas. Earl Carter of Wahpeton spent Sunday at the Manikowske home. Helen Oliver’s school program drew a good crowd. Mrs. Leo Lenzen stayed Thursday with Hankinson, visiting Louis Lenzen’s family. Ben Buscher’s sister Anna Weber from Alexandria Minnesota visited relatives. Mary McManus and son Ambrose rode to Henking Saturday to visit relatives. Ralph Smith and Rueber mentioned.
Uncalled letters at Wahpeton post office dated January 1, 1908 include Lapis Parker Mies Ollie Rolfstad Ida Taylor Lucy Alleen Gentlem en Anderson Maurice Dann Frank Schroeder Robert L Schultz Henry Watkins Liewila Watnane G G. Addressee should mention advertised and list date when inquiring. Conducted by P.M. Myura.
A roundup of local happenings includes Mise Gertie Lienen returning from Great Bend, Joe Korenik visiting Breckenridge over Xmas with the Kendela family, Rastus Connolly and W. J. Harme at a Walpetun show, New Year celebrations at Joe Climick and Joe Waneck homes, and frequent travel by J. B. Leff. References to local police and detective Louis Leshoveky and Frank Leff appear along with remarks on Leap Year and upcoming Tyler sports. The tone notes rumors and mild gossip about who has business and money for the new year.
A fragment describes a social gathering at Mine Tillie Matrieck Xmaneve and mentions McCulloch & Roviueau Lumber Co promoting increased storage for orders including hard coal and various coal brands. It hints at prompt wood deliveries and a January bankable offer, with a mortgage foreclosure sale notice partial and unclear names.
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