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Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
1
A lengthy report lists names for the Republican and Democratic primaries including state and county offices. The piece also features a social essay questioning modern marriage expectations and women's roles, contrasting bachelor fate, engagement rings, and house expectations with traditional domestic skills.
A report blends local scenes of working class life with a school event. It notes a Medal Contest at St Johns School where three gold medals were awarded after a student audience answered catechism questions. The piece also discusses Democratic primaries and the complex vote thresholds for nominations.
A archaic colloquial piece contends that men deemed worthy are drafted into matrimony after years of being “on display.” It envisions young men removed from the shelves, bundled for the cold world, receiving congratulations, cut glass gifts, and a compliant wife to support them.
The state ticket lists candidates led by McKenzie for governor as well as C B Little and L B Hanna in the U S Senate race. Other offices include A A Johnson for governor, R S Lewis for lieutenant governor, Alfred Blaisdell for secretary of state, D J McKenzie for state treasurer, D K Brighthill for state auditor, T F McCue for attorney general, W C Gilbreath for agriculture, E C Cooper for insurgent, Fred E Smith for superintendent, and Edward H Wright for justice.
An advertisement offers farm loans with large amounts, easy terms, and low rates before applying. It also promotes insurance for fire and tornado from strong companies, claiming access to major insurers.
In Bismarck on May 23 John Sacrison of Richland County contested his father’s will that split the estate between his son and a charity to be founded in Sweden. The probate and district courts upheld the bequest to aid poor children, with appeals by the son proceeding to the state supreme court. The parish hired attorney B Wolfe and Swedish Vice Consul Jackson of Minneapolis to argue for the charity’s rights.
Rube Geyer of Columbus unveils the Merry Widow curve as a stylish fast yet curving pitch. He says it fools batters with graceful arcs and sudden breaks, likened to a waltz. The White Sox are watching developments as Artie O’Dea’s squad prepares to swing.
An old fragment from a newspaper ad proclaims willingness to buy cream, promising top cash price and guaranteed satisfaction. The brief note names A. Mixscus as the contact and invites readers to try the service.
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