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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1912
Page
3
A sensational advertisement proclaims Hortense Cavalla Europe’s most beautiful woman and credits Alabastro l as a miracle complexion solution. The pitch claims royal suitors and a flawless skin, touting purity under U S Pure Food and Drug Act and offering Alabastrol by mail for 60 cents.
A sensational note claims a mysterious product behind a famous recipe, saying Cavalia and other chemists could not disclose it. The secret allegedly cannot be sold in Europe to prevent rivals from acquiring the coveted formula.
An article promoting Alabastrol by Siloron Mfg Co claims the product is a new skin treatment that is rubbed in like a cream and provides an alabaster like finish for hours. The piece notes it differs from powders and creams and emphasizes long-lasting, non oily results.
An 1824 era advertisement from The Siloron Manufacturing Company in Pueblo Colorado touts Dabro a cosmetic compound of organic substances and essential oils that claims to stimulate eyebrow growth darkening sparse brows to a desired shade promising fuller lush eyebrows for women and blondes.
An old advertisement warns against eyebrow pencils claiming they harm hair by blocking air. It pitches a modern alternative Dabro as a safer product that stimulates growth and darkens brows. The pitch guarantees refunds if not used as directed and ships for 50 cents in silver within the U.S.
President Worst of North Dakota Agricultural College urges a state plan for farmers to plant and maintain a single row of willow windbreaks across each section. He envisions continuous east to west shelter belts from the South Dakota line to the Canadian border, forming 20 to 30 foot hedges in ten years to reduce heat and snow damage and keep fields clean. The cost cited is about ten dollars per quarter-section farmer for cuttings and yearly cultivation.
Marmarth North Dakota April 5 The State's Attorney at the request of the Ged Government league launched an investigation leading to warrants for four parties charged with violation of the prohibition law. The named defendants are H. and Kelly former residents of Kalin Gackle and Medora Henry Oster Herman Johnson and Woodrum. All left the village except H L Kelly who returned after four days and posted bail through his brother set at 1500 dollars.
In Mexico likely abdication of Madero triggers discussion of General Enrique Creel as a potential president. Creel, former ambassador to the United States and cousin of local General H. M. Creel, has Diaz era experience and backing from prominent business and political figures seeking stability amid chaos.
Mrs R J Flint of Braintree Vermont praises Dr King’s New Discovery for a dreadful cough and throat troubles. The testimonial notes rapid relief from bronchitis croup and other ailments. Available in 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes with druggist guarantee.
Pearl Spirling was awarded 2000 damages by a jury in the action vs Great Northern Railway Company. The verdict was returned early Saturday forenoon.
A wreck near Surrey led to a jury awarding the injured plaintiff the full $2,000 sought. Attorney HL Sinkler of Minot represented Spir Ung and A M Christianson of the local city, with Murphy & Duggan of Grand Forks handling the railroad company’s interests.
Springfield April 5 By a 110 to 0 vote the house passed the senate presidential preferential primary measure now awaiting Governor Deneens signature The bill provides that voters express presidential preference April 9 with statewide delegate votes and the remainder by congressional districts
The ad promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy to restore appetite, vitality, and strength amid political petitions and stiffer campaigns. It cites Michael Hessheimer of Lincoln, Nebraska, claiming six bottles restored health after years of illness, promising pure blood, strong nerves, and good digestion for 50 cents at druggists.
Lincoln Nebraska April 5 La Follette plans a six day, eight to ten speeches daily across major towns to push his presidential bid Col B A Morse will start April 4 for a week long tour in Wisconsin Senator A J Gronna covers North Dakota from April 6 to 12 Prof J Merram of the University of Chicago speaks at Lincoln and Omaha April 12 13 and additional speakers are planned
Mandan, April Advices report Frank Cushing, traveling agent for Stacy Fruit, who eloped with Jennie Jorgenson of Mandan, has been arrested in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, and is held for extradition. He is wanted by his firm for a cash shortage and faces desertion charges.
In Flasher North Dakota on April 5 the largest Morton County division meeting ever convened with Mayor Belden of Shields presiding. A banquet followed drawing about 100 attendees. Delegates represented Glenn Ulin Barney Fallon Leith New Lepzig Raleigh Elgin Carson Wade Janesburg Pretty Rock Cannonball Tim Mer Solen and other areas. Unanimous approval greeted the county division discussions with all present endorsing the move.
A Dakota Farmer contributor proposes a method to trap ants using a bottle set into the middle of a hill. The note outlines a simple, passive setup likely to attract and capture ants as they move through the soil.
The notice promotes John W. Manor offering farm loans on the lowest and simple terms. It emphasizes quick, favorable financing to help farmers secure funds and suggests soil or field details to illustrate agricultural context.
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