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Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
4
The Wahpeton Mes column notes a local metered position and commentary on editor B D Knotts and publishers Bryan and Johnson. It mocks Magnus Olson and McCumber, critiques the Republican platform, and mentions Roosevelt's convention. The county primary is described as imperfect yet partially satisfactory.
A quarrel over currency policy and party platform tones marks the upcoming elections. Moyle Edwards seeks the Wilkin County clerk nomination, urging Republican unity and a win in the primary, with a nod to conservative gratitude in the platform. The piece questions the party’s call to justify divine favor while blaming Democrats for misfortunes.
Tom Flynn of Breckenninge, known to many, rose in the early eighties to become Cass County sheriff for two terms. Now he aims for Wilkin County sheriff in the upcoming fall race, with rivals needing to up their pace to keep up.
Sherman is described as a longtime congressman, president of a trust company, and director of six banks. He is labeled a campaign fat-fryer, a friend of all trusts, a tariff stand-patter who opposed reform. The piece notes Republican managers push his nomination to fool the people. It also references the guaranteed deposit plan facing criticism amid banking concerns.
An editorial discusses the dangers of guaranteed bank deposits and the need for depositor protection. The text then outlines June filing requirements for farmers seeking a tree planting bounty, including affidavit needs and eligibility criteria for grants up to $3 per acre for growing groves with specified tree density and spacing.
Lidgerwood residents report travels and visits including W T Twine in Fargo and Dr Loomie in Minneapolis. Marriages noted for Nicholas Simon and Margaret Kramer. Local sports and arrivals, with multiple trips to Wahpeton Breckenridge Anamoose and Chicago mentioned. Iron price 40c per cwt for clear cast iron at Wahpeton Iron Works.
Wahpeton North Dakota June 22 1908 the Board of County Commissioners met with all members present. Reports from the Bridges Committee recommended a 105 foot bridge over the Wild Rice River with specified piling. Intercounty discussions with Wilkin County Minnesota found no action on a Red River bridge due to lack of petition. Citizens Demoray and Eugene Moore requested a new bridge between sections 16 to 22. meeting adjourned to 2 PM. Afternoon session reviewed Sheriff's Residence and Jail architectural plans by Haxby Schuler Pauly firms. Ness and Zentgraf appointed to inspect sites. Adjourned to June 23 1908.
An old advertisement claims Dean's Kidney Pills ease back ache tied to kidney blockages. It features Mrs. Augusta M. Tucker of Fargo North Carolina praising relief after using the product marketed by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York. Also mentions DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and liquor ads alongside drug store offerings.
An assortment of old ads from The Times lists Dr. Shoop head pain tablets sold by dealers, promising rapid relief for headaches and other pains tied to blood pressure. It also advertises overstocked wool, sawed lumber prices, and a lost gold wedding ring with a reward offer.
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