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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1904
Page
4
A fragmentary notice from Devils Lake Friday April 1 1904 lists subscription and advertising rates and monthly bill entries. The text includes scattered figures such as 61.50 8 year and 81 per. mentions second class matter and a dial paper reference.
The Republican State Central committee outlines the 1904 schedule with a May 18 statewide delegates meeting to select eight National Convention delegates for Chicago, a June 11 nominating session in Grand Forks, and a July 20 state convention to nominate candidates and conduct business. Counties receive representation as allocated by the committee.
The Devils Lake community rejects an open policy and any blind pigging as harmful to law and order. The defense of Col Grigsby against Alaska bribe charges is praised, while Washington investigations continue. Mundso Pioneer notes Forum’s omn safe installation and a new poet’s receptacle.
In Devils Lake the upcoming city election stirs little shock but plenty of talk as factions split. The Hillsboro banker E Y Sarles gains support for governor with Republicans at a turning point, while Bassett of Valley City faces trouble after a mysterious four dollar two bit payment arrives unsigned, sparking a quizzical delay.
A Valley City Alliance reader writes to urge Governor White to take a rest. The letter notes the writer has supported him since he began running for office in 1883 and suggests a period of recreation would benefit him.
County Superintendent notes forecast a busy 1904 for schoolhouse construction across the county. Cleveland district advertises bids for a new house with some completion by May 15. Lillehoff district votes April 16 on bond issuance to fund a Brocket school. Prospect district also to vote April 16 on bonding for a central school.
Lake district voters back bonding to consolidate the old two room schoolhouse into a central facility. Starkweather special district to vote April 8 on bonds for a new spacious building, with other districts considering new schools. Ramsey county school officers meet at Devils Lake court house April 8 with State Superintendent Stockwell attending. about 200 officers notified.
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case with Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsements from West Truax Watding Kinnan Marvin assert founder F J Cheney is honorable and financially able. Claims the remedy works internally by affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Free testimonials and Hall's Family Pills touted as best.
A play titled All on Account of Professor will be staged by the High school senior class on April Sth. The farce includes scenes in Manchuria and spoof comical targets on the faculty. Prof Mark M Lowe of the Devils Lake Lacteal Institute is said to have spent twenty years on an old geological well to reach China.
In a dramatic tale McWang ruler of Lavhingstok plans an execution to force a marriage. Otang and professor Lowe evade harm as Nakoda intervenes and falls for the visitor. The group returns to America leaving Nakoda to govern Washingtoka while the High School Glee Club performs between acts.
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