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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1887
Page
2
A crowded antique weekly sheet notes subscription and advertising rates, local debts, and community hopes. It references Sen. Recay on prohibition, comedian Joan T. Raymond's death, and praise for Dickinson Press and Devils Lake business. Headlines on Jamestown artesian well, Dakota Bell, and legal ethics orders by Sparks conclude with questions about attorney vetting.
The letter questions President Cleveland for farmers in Dakota and accuses his administration of backing a firm in office blamed for harming western agricultural interests more than hail storms or cyclones. It argues he is “of the people” yet defends Sparke as injuring agriculture and criticizes his second term stance.
In a fervent interview the speaker praises the people and criticizes elite influence. He calls for protecting farmer and worker rights, while noting issues around government appointments and party favoritism affecting North Dakota communities.
In Washington April 11 Governor Church’s interview eludes the press as Bill Springer of Illinois asserts the 1888 Democratic ticket will feature Grover Cleveland with a vice president from Illinois. The piece criticizes Springer as vain and unfit, contrasts with Senator John Sherman’s steady pursuit of the presidential nomination, and notes Sherman’s age and forthright candor.
A long narrative sketches flirtations among clerks near the dead letter office and a jealous bureau scene at the patent office. It notes spring in Washington, street life, and luxury fleets of carriages before shifting to Texas excitement over Dr. King’s New Discovery and Electric Bitters with testimonials from druggists about cures and trials.
A National Civil Service Reform League inquiry faulted Washington and other offices for weak enforcement of reform. The committee cited major neglect in the post office and interior departments, especially the Indian bureau, and urged stronger adherence to civil service principles. The report concludes the administration has much to improve in reform implementation.
Annual statement for the year ending 1880 reports the condition and affairs of Central Insurance Company of Dakota Territory. It notes incorporation in 1873, capital stock details, funds, and schedules attached for stocks and collateral security. The document lists capital amounts, market values, and money received as part of the audited report.
The Territory of Dakota Office of the Territorial Auditor reports American Insurance Company, a Missouri based firm, complies with fire insurance laws. The 1690 year end statements show adequate capital and securities. The company’s charter and organization certificate are on file, authorizing agents to transact fire insurance in the territory. January 16, 131 AD and seal.
A catalog lists a full stock of clerk of court forms including probate blanks justice blanks land office real estate blanks and other special forms printed for short notice use. The advertisement markets varieties suitable for legal filings and government documentation needs.
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