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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1901
Page
4
North Dakota has transformed from a perceived desert to a thriving agricultural hub. The state now ships wheat and flax worldwide, attracting steady immigration as fertile lands remain untapped. Growth continues with new homes and towns forming, promising a growing population and economic strength.
The article extols Ramsey county land for farming noting rich soil, easy acquisition, and potential riches for eastern settlers. It also recounts the North Dakota publishers association's creation led by Ed A Paradis to secure better advertising rates, its rocky early years, and eventual success benefiting Minnesota and North Dakota papers.
The article extols coal reserves as a vast, inexhaustible fuel source in North Dakota, predicting rapid mining and shipping. It notes the industry’s infancy but foresees thousands of jobs and a bright future for new residents, anchored by the state’s natural resources.
The article extols young men securing homes on government lands in North Dakota. It notes thousands of acres are available and implies government land policies facilitate settlement and home ownership opportunities for ambitious individuals.
Letters from Mrs. Mary Cook of Pittaford New York Miss Annie Zlott of Newark New Jersey and Mrs. Anna Rees of Philadelphia credit Peruna with curing years of nervous weakness catarrhal ailments and summer debility The firm offers a free book on summer catarrh from The Perruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio
The piece urges industrious young men to claim land in North Dakota with cheap homes and easy terms, noting farming can fund down payments and profits can cover balances. It mentions Lily Langtry star Freddie Gebbhardt relocating to Sioux Falls to pursue a divorce, and questions Aguinaldo’s oath to the United States and President McKinley’s praise of Gen Funston after Aguinaldo’s capture.
The future of Manchuria draws interest from major powers while Manchurians show little concern, aware they will not be consulted and therefore choose not to worry about the issue.
Grand Forks Herald notes a strong land boom near Devils Lake with a 1100 acre sale at 20 dollars per acre to a Missouri buyer. Immigrants arrive with cash, seeking large tracts and improved farms. real estate dealers report brisk business and expect substantial development across western North Dakota this summer.
William Savora of Warrington endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as best for bronchitis and claims it saved his wife’s life after six years of illness. says she is now well and credits Greene's drug store with selling the remedy.
James Shannon was arrested Monday evening by Policeman James Macbeth while trying to cash a $20,000 check with inconsistent amounts. A Tuesday insanity board ordered Shannon sent to Jamestown, and Sheriff Rutten transported him on a Wednesday flyer.
For sale. One thousand bushels of wheat for seed at 40 cents and 400 bushels for seed at 70 cents. Contact David Turner in Dry Lake Township.
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