Governor Pennington of Dakota Opens Black Hills Settlement Era
John L. Pennington became the fifth territorial governor of Dakota in 1874 succeeding Burbank. An Indiana native, he presided as thousands streamed into the Black Hills gold fields. After leaving office in 1878 he stayed in Yankton, built a business block, joined the newspaper trade, and died in 1900 at age seventy.
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John L. Pennington
Dakota
Burbank
Indiana
Black Hills
Pennington
Yankton
How to Get Strong
P J Daly of 1247 W Congress St Chicago says his feeble mother gained flesh, slept better, and grew stronger by Electric Bitters. The tonic remedies stomach liver and kidney complaints. Sold under guarantee at Brownell's Drug store for 50 cents.
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P.J. Daly
Congress St
Chicago
Brownell’s Drug Store
Strays, rewards offered, and local sales items listed
Stray horse notices from Medicine Lake Montana describe several missing horses with brands and colors and rewards for recovery. Additional notices include a lost thermometer and a land sale near Williston North Dakota. Coal delivery and a note that G M Heddrich and Co are exclusive agents for Williston.
Independent candidate for county commissioner in 4th district
M Bartholomew announces candidacy for county commissioner from the 4th district in Williston North Dakota. He seeks votes in the general election on November 4. He pledges to strive for fair treatment for all if elected and provides contact details at R F D No 1 Williston.
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M. Bartholomew
R. F.D
Williston
N. D
Notice for Bids for Depository District No 28
School board of district No 28 invites sealed bids for 4 depositories to handle the district funds as required by law. Bids must be filed with the clerk by September 2. Albert Heffelfinger, President. Mrs. N B Newman, Clerk. 82 Avoca North Dakota.
Williston School District Seeks Lignite Coal Bids
The Board of Education will receive bids for lignite coal to be delivered to the Williston School House for the 1908–1909 year beginning September 15. Bids must state wet or dry mine source and be filed by September 7 with a $850 certified check. The board may reject any or all bids. E R Brownson, Clerk Williston Special School district.
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Board of Education
Williston Special School
Williston
E.R. Brownson
Lumber for Sale at Cottonwood Yard in Ry Arena
A Cottonwood lumber dealer advertises 100000 feet of well seasoned lumber for sale at reasonable prices. The notice is terse and aims to attract buyers seeking bulk quantities and fair pricing.
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Gibb & Sons
Brookbank P. O
Ward County
Melbourne Hosts Admiral Sperry as Fleet Lands
Rear Admiral Sperry expresses appreciation for the warm Australian welcome as 2500 sailors receive shore leave and 100 cars join a Melbourne sightseeing tour. Seventeen military trains bring cavalry for Thursday’s grand review, mass held at St Patrick’s Cathedral, and a formal entry by the Americans occurs at St Kilda pier with Prime Minister Deakin and Victorian leaders present.
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Melbourne
Sperry
Contapion
Walcome
Antea
Collina Street
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Melbourne Automobile Club
Admiral Sperry
St. Kilda Pier
Alfred Deakin
Victoria
Bir
Thomas Bent
Commonwealth
Bank robbery attempt shocks Barnum Minnesota August
In Barnum Minnesota last Saturday night masked men attempted a bank robbery. Charles Diebler was restrained at gunpoint and escorted to the bank door. Dynamite blew the vault, but no money was taken. The robbers fled firing over the town as the blast alarmed residents. The bank building suffered damage.
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Barnum
Minn
Charles Diebler
State Bank
Burglary Sparks Backyard Struggle Over Loot
Sioux City reports two burglars fought over nearly 600 in valuables taken from Frank Vonderam's Bluff Street home. Diamonds and a watch were among the loot. a gem set in a stud torn from a shirtwaist was found miles away. In Iowa City a teen was gagged and bound by three masked men in a pole assault. Duluth notes nearly 500 marriage proposals to Mrs Anna Rowe awaiting homestead opening.
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Sioux City
Frank Vonderam
Bluff Street
Iowa City
Iowa
Earl Regner
Duluth
Anna Rowe
Fond du Lac Reservation
Slugged and Robbed in Broad Daylight Hold-Up
In broad daylight a man was robbed in a vacant lot. He was found by boys playing nearby and taken to a hospital conscious but robbed of money and valuables. Police later arrested a man after securing the victim’s watch and a strand of clues.
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Fae Syund
Upper Berth Misadventure on a Pullman Car Tale
John Henry recounts a claustrophobic night in an upper berth on a crowded Pullman. He describes cramped space, bumped heads, a noisy snorer, and a comic scramble for comfort as he endures the journey, vowing never to ride in an upper berth again.
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Pittsburg
Congress
Mendelssohn
Change of Heart Sweet Girl Admires Mr Coolhead
A light exchange shows a new admirer promising a return call but unsure which day fits the woman's schedule. He lists many social clubs and duties, claiming life membership, while noting a busy season will keep him confined to the office for months. The dialogue captures social routines of a past era.
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Oliver
Mr. Coolhead
Coolhead
Home Mission
Emperor's Daughters
Blue Ribbons
Dorcas Club
Browning Club
Cold Water Cure and Daily Bathing Routine
The text discusses daily medicine routines and the cold shower bath as a follow up to the bath to reduce illness risk. It emphasizes forming a habit of regular medicine times and using cold showers to promote healthy circulation, presenting these practices as easy and beneficial.
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North Dakota
R. C. Sanborn Lumber Co
Oliver No. 6
Star
Thomas Oliver
Oliver Typewriter Company
Second Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Brookbank Stock Farm
E. B. Link
Phose
4Th Street
N. Dak
Maine St
Armen. ND
Medicine’ Lake
Mont
Alexa A. Moran
Medicine Lake, Mont
Cemetery
Dochterman
Wilson’s Grove
E. C. Tooley
Messrs
G. M. Heddrich
Ry Arena
Henry Keltyver
Williston, N. D
Fleet
Barnum, Minn
John Henry
George W. Hobart
Porter
George
Buttinski
Jess Hog
Castries
Alan
Pullman
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