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Newspaper

Wahpeton Times

Location

Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1908

Page

4

For Congress Tam A Candidate for Republican Nomination

Tam a candidate for the Republican nomination for Member of Congress before the Primaries on the 24th day of time next. He seeks support and outlines policy stances including tariff revision, grain inspection, and Roosevelt era policies. He notes over twenty six years in North Dakota and promises to work for the best interests of all people and all parts of the state.

M National Grain Inspection Roosevelt Nort Dakota

Rail stocks rise as earnings fall spark market doubt

While railroad earnings and dividends decline, railroad stocks advance. Questions arise if the Wall Street stock market trend is manipulated or unfair, prompting scrutiny of market mechanics and investor confidence.

Wall Street

Taft silent on Grant remark and tariff revision urged

The piece notes Taft’s wish to have kept quiet about General Grant’s fondness for red liquor while the Republican Congress grows less effective. It mentions the ship subsidy being killed by Democrats and some honest Republicans, with debate over rebates and tariff revision as Roosevelt and Morton oppose rebating. It criticizes predatory rhetoric as dangerous as predatory wealth.

Taft General Grant

Post Election Reform Promises From Dying Republican Party

A deceased Republican congress promises reform after the election, a post mortem stance that critics say would delight the devil if the party had a soul.

Congress

Why do workingmen back tariffs if labor isn’t taxed

A concise analysis questions the logic of protecting tariffs aimed at imported goods while labor remains untaxed. It observes workers voting for protectionist policy despite no direct tax on labor, implying perceived benefits of higher wages or job preservation may influence their stance. The note suggests examining economic incentives and voter priorities.

Republican platform and tariff reform debate

The piece critiques Roosevelt and Taft positions on tariffs and economy, noting calls for protection, tariff revision, currency reform, and railroad reform. It discusses deficits projected by Tawney, alleged extravagance of Rooseveltism, and Taft's Memorial Day remarks to mollify Prohibition sentiment while balancing political expediency.

Party Busine Roosevelt Tawney

Ex sheriff aids animals around Kin dred area

The ex sheriff of Richland County and the next sheriff were seen doing veterinary work around Kin dred and vicinity in the latter part of last week. No names are given. Estes Furniture Store advertises Haviland China at Estes Furniture Store.

Richland County Kindred Tribune Rep Haviland China Estes Furniture Store

Wyndmere Notes Show Townsfolk in Wahpeton and Beyond

A string of brief notices details residents and visitors in Wahpeton and nearby towns. J H Hart conducts business in Wahpeton. O Clegard of Kindred visits his son Lars. Pauline Heley spends Sunday near Lidgerwood. O S Hanson arrives from North Yakima to handle business. Mood arrives from Mohall for a week with friends and relatives. Oliver Skjorheim visits for Halling Hloget and to meet friends. Linwood and Rex Han son return from Marion while relatives plan Milford Iowa trip. Rev Biesal attends Wahpeton Sunday School Convention. Mrs Frank Gaberial and Irene depart for Jolley Iowa for extended visit. Frain family from Winamac Indiana plan a summer stay. J Wilson of the Elevators plans rebuild at Moselle. Congregational notes mark June 11 as Flag Day and Children’s Day with school hymns, Alaska teaching work shared by Mrs Mary Clarke DeVore, and nine primary graduates. evening patriotic services at 8 PM invite all.

Frank Gaberial Irene Warking Jolley John Frain Wilma Winamac Ind J. Wilson Moselle Congregational Church U. S

Local News Briefs From Summit and Surrounding Areas

Community notices and social updates from Summit and nearby towns. Mrs A Gebhart spent Sunday in Wahpeton while Mrs Bergquist and sister visited Wahpeton for Saturday. Joseph Schiller of Great Bend traveled to Fargo and back. Ida Ziebarth of Lidgerwood visits friends here for a few days. Will Harrs sprained his ankle and moves with a crutch. John Steffens visited Lake City Minnesota with friends briefly. Summit youths attended Campbell Brothers circus in Hankinson last Saturday. Fred Rakow and son traveled to Fargo Monday. Fred returned that evening, son remained for Agriculture School. Wettstein Bros received lumber from Chicago House Wrecking Co. plans include building a house and other structures.

Joseph Schiller Great Bend Fargo Ida Ziebarth Lidgerwood Will Harrs Statch Summit Hankinson Campbell Fred Rakow Fred Wettetein Bros Chicago House Wrecking Co Joe Mike

Names Placed on Primary Ballot for North Dakota 1908

A certified list of candidates petitions filed for nomination in the June 24 1908 primary election. The names cover United States Senator Representatives in Congress Governor Lieutenant Governor and numerous state and county offices across parties, with offices including Supreme Court Secretary of State State Auditor State Treasurer Superintendent of Public Instruction Attorney General Commissioner of Insurance Agriculture and Labor Railroads and more. The document serves as an official register of those seeking ballot placement in Richland County and statewide.

United States Henry C. Hansborough M.N. Johnson C.B. Little Thomas F. Marshall Asle J. Gronna L. B. Hanna H. T. Helgesen Peter J. McClory Herman N. Midtleo James E. Robinson E.R. Sinkler Erastus A. Williams George M Young C. A. Johnson Treadwell Twichell H. Bendeke R.S. Lewis Supreme Court Burleigh F. Spalding Edward H. Wright Alfred Blaisdell James Buchanan D. K. Brightbill Carl O. Jorgens Or Ole J. Olson J.Q. Burbank I B.S. Cameron Richland County North Dakota

Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Relief in Wahpeton Man

A Wahpeton resident testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured his rheumatic pains and backache caused by kidney trouble. He had sleepless nights, headaches, and dizziness, then found relief after using the pills from Keen's drug store. Sold nationwide for 30 cents. Foster-Milburn Co of Buffalo markets the product.

Doan Wahpeton Paul Tibeau St. Wahpeton, N. D Dean Keen's Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan'e

Home Mutual Insurance Co. annual meeting set for Lidgerwood

Notice is given that the Home Mutual Insurance Co of Richland County North Dakota will hold its annual meeting in Lidgerwood on Tuesday June 30 1906 at 2 oclock P M for electing directors for the ensuing year and to transact such other business as may come before the meeting. L L Brusterren Secy

Home Mutual Insurance Co Richland Co N. Dak Lidgerwood L. L. Brusterren, Sec'y

United States British Letter Postage Rate Set

Postmaster General Meyer announced an agreement with Great Britain and Ireland for a letter postage of 2 cents an ounce, to take effect October 1, 1908. He noted British Postmaster General Sydney Buxton is promoting the measure in the House of Commons. Also mentions Bismarck wines and liquors by bottle or gallon and various bottle beer.

Meyer United States Great Britaan Ireland Sydney Buxton House of Commons Bismarck

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Wampeton Times Knotts Richland G. E Moopy August Bergman N. D Tama Republican Babcock WM. Hones Windmere Ikl W. M. House Register OF Deeds 12Th Legislative W. F. Ward Paul Morton Grant Wyndmere Pauline Heley O. S. Hanson North Yakima Washington T. A. Mood Mohall Oliver Skjorheim Halling Hloget Gertrude Lincoln Hanson Marion Ed. Jones Ione Rex Robert Milford Iowa Rev. Biesal M. E Church Tyler R. H. Meyer A. Gebhart John Steffens Lake City Minn G.L Bickford Dugald J. McKenzie Fred EB. Smith Walter L. Stockwell Nele Larson T. F. McCue Andrew Millersioner Insurance Cooper Walter C. Taylor Agriculture and Labor W.C. Gilbreath R. W. Main M.P. Axtell L. B. Garnace E. E. Green W. H. Mann E. M. Nelson A. J. Osborn Peter Reid E. A. Staine W. H. Stateman Commi Ssmon Weatby Frank P. Allen E. A. Movin House of Representatives E.L. Babcock L. L. Brussetten Magnus Olsen W. T. Ward House of E.L. Kinney O.T. Grant John Blackmer Frank E. Little Frank Heley Frank Herman Treasure Karl L. Mikkelson Donald Wright A. O. Heglie Auditor F. A. Burton Register of Deede E. L. Shaw A. J. Nelson W. P. Robbins J.M. Kramer Chas. E. Wolfe A.G Andreas Jersin O. J. Wakefield Schoole F.R. Barnes P. E. Sletmoe Dist Wm. J. Robinson Justice of the Peace Folsom Dow Wm. Edwards R.G. Tweeton John L. Cashel W. E. Purcell Tobias D. Casey G. Mayor L.S. Platow John Burke Albert Besancon H.D. Mack Joseph Mann Ben. G. Whitehead B. F. Brockhoff James E. Campbell Public Instruction D. J. O'Connell C.H. Anbeier Joner John L. Harvey Ise T. J. Dougherty J.N. McGogy H. J. Mitchell Louis G. Schell James Goolsbey Henry T. Connolly L. Parkhill Wa. Schuett N.C. Jenson G. BE. Moody August Bergman Chas. Hein Auditor Cameron Register of Deeds John Hulthusen Otto Strege Gustav Schuler George van Arnam Carl Kauffman Unas Hanson Nicholas Friederichs Gov S of the U. S. of S Wahpeton Opera House Wolte’s
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