Letter Concerning Van R Brown From Neche ND 1904
A North Dakota letter responds to inquiries about Van R Brown, noting he resided in Neche about two years and claimed to be a lawyer though evidence is lacking. The writer states Brown paid debts and did little good or bad, doubts his legal status, and prefers other attorneys. The piece also includes political commentary on county officials, railroads, Scandinavian voters, and criticizes railroads for influencing nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Erwin
St. Paul
Brown
Red Lake Falls
Minn
Vote Warning on Pettis Adams for County Commissioners
A local message attacks Jud Pettis and William Adams as tools of county leadership. It warns that casting votes for them will lead to unchallenged bills, wage suppression, and potential bankruptcy, urging voters to oppose their bid. The piece frames fields family and the republican chairman as controlling forces.
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United States
England
Jud Pettis
William Adams
Board of Commissioners
Field
Republican Central Committee
Williston North Dakota Amends Broadway Grade Ordinance
An ordinance amends section 6 of ordinance 30 on Broadway grade layout. It details starting points along blocks in the original townsite with specified elevations, and mandates an even grade to various corners. Section 2 repeals prior text and adopts this ordinance as the standard, with maps on file. Effective upon passage and publication. Mayor and city officials sign and attest.
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Williston
N. Dak
Broadway
Cit
North Dakota
Flock
X. D
Noutheast
Lot
Cates Avenue
Beginni
N. C
Block 11
Block
Lot 23
Cate
Lot 1
Block 12
Lhence
City of
Willisted
SN. D
N. D
A Judicious Inquiry Into Cough Remedy Choices
A traveling salesman noted that dragrade sellers advise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children, citing safety and efficacy. He reports that sellers tell customers it is not dangerous, cures coughs, colds, and croup, and is sold by all dealers.
Great Northern Railway Exposition One Time Ticket Offer
The largest exposition announces excursion tickets with favorable rites and limits. A local agent details the deal offering an $18 purchase entitling a free portrait, tied to The New Clothing and Shoe Store in St Paul.
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Great Northern Railway
Grew Northern Rv
Rene
Pass Rd
Licket
St. Paul, Mion
Williams County Voters to Decide Nov 8 on Fires and Roads
The November 8 election will determine if Williams County funds prairie fire fighting and road surveys or funds tangible improvements including bridges grades and schoolhouses. Independent voters hold the balance of power and must think clearly and vote decisively.
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Williams County
Editor’s motto signals campaign drive for change
The editor declares a political stance urging voters to support a democratic majority to oust entrenched Republicans. He criticizes current officeholders as stuck in ruts and argues a shift is necessary to bring fresh leadership.
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Correndene
Osice
Cary Safe Co
Bufffuto, N
Eas
Pioneer Land
Office
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E. F. Cox
U. S. Commis
Homesead
General Land Office
N. PF
Commission
Calderwood
B. Roupunoyd
Williston Land
Stewart's Building
Main Street
Paul
Chicago
St. Louis
New York
Chicago, Milwaukee & St
Pioneer Limited
Northwestern Pooner
Western Passenger
Robert Stoe Pant
Louis
van R. Brown
Spe
Herald
Ernest R. Brownson
Kenmare Journal
Ward County
Great Northern
Soo
Palda
Zeno Betegoer
W. H. Dest
Munn & Co
Scientific American
All Newsdesiers
Munn & Co Co
Washington
Piellips
Missouri
Wood
Chamber of Commerce
Minneapolis
Board of Trade
Duluth
Barstad
Hoffund
Willian County
Woodley Bros
Pople Creek
Williaton
Ole Thorsen
Andress
Nelson
John Heffernan
Addrees
Williaton, N. D
E. L. Sutton
P. P. Lee Block
Minot
J.C. Dwyer
Williams
Allred
Dawson County
Mont. Adress
J. H. Belyer
Williston, North Dakota
Charles Becker
Buford, N. D
Fannie A. Ackerman
Sand Creek
Williston, N. D
L. W. Gauners
Gammons & Barrett, Lawyers
Zed
G. N. Bank Building
R. H. Copeland
Attorney-at-La Land Office
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