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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1910
Page
7
Three readers declare Republican bids for local offices. W P Faulk of Northfield announces run for Representative from the 21st district. R Henley seeks County Commissioner in the Second District. Etna Morgan also files for County Commissioner, all subject to June primaries and asking Republican support.
Laureas J. Weil announces candidacy for States Attorney of Ramsey County subject to Republican voters in the June primary. He pledges a square deal for the county and its people if nominated and elected.
The text defines anarchy as the absence of government and resulting disorder and explains varied forms from outright lawbreakers to those who advocate law violation for immunity. It questions the identity of a person who seeks to suborn violators, offers immunity, and urges a class to vote to influence city government.
Citizens of Devils Lake hear Fred J Traynor announce his candidacy for mayor appealing for a clean economical progressive administration and stronger law enforcement. He notes personal sacrifice to campaign and cites Inter Ocean endorsement promising a pledge to honest government and delivery on promises.
The text alleges men who practice or advocate violation of law have no scruples against illegal methods to influence an election in favor of their broad political aims.
A local referendum asks voters to choose between a clean town by Monday’s vote or permitting Devila Lake to attract blind piggers gamblers and other undesirables. Citizens are urged to decide which condition they desire for the community.
A town may adopt a broad open plan for a time but it is bound to be short lived. When the turning of the ways comes, a backlash is sure to outdo the temporary advantage once thought by officials.
Dated dispatches discuss voter responsibility in upcoming elections and council actions. Barrowed notes mention Barney Oldfield’s speed milestone, Rep. Hanna’s House resolution for a Sunday session honoring Martin Johnson, and editorial musings on progress from aviation to rail travel.
The piece profiles a candidate for State Attorney, noting his prior campaign, law school education, and stated commitment to enforcing the law. It contrasts his qualifications with his declared aim to run a square, honest administration if nominated, while recounting contemporary political commentary on unrelated polar expedition claims by Gov. Brown of Georgia and critiques of Peary and Cook.
The piece questions which "old women" back the reform ticket in Devils Lake politics. It asks what type of old women, specifically mothers and wives, would be invited to support the opposite ticket and influence business. The author references Spe Apsthet and contrasts Minot and Fargo figures, challenging the reliance on women voters.
The Journal argues that municipal integrity is vital and calls for removing “leeches” such as gamblers and vagrants to improve both moral and business health. It contends that a clean town benefits home life, reduces vice-driven debt, and elevates prosperity by upholding decent values.
The Stutsman era notice outlines polling places for ward elections on March 28 1910 including First Ward Second Ward and Third Ward sample rooms Seville hotel and other spots. It lists officials Aldermen City Auditor and Justice of the Peace plus park commission members and a city election schedule. A separate column argues for reform of legislative rules and house procedures amid broader political debate.
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