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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1913
Page
4
A Devils Lake Inter Ocean editorial argues growth hinges on pushy residents who invest time and money, build modern facilities, and form enterprises. It contrasts thriving towns with those paralyzed by complacency or opposition, urging harmony, vigilance, and ongoing public improvements.
Vivid jumble of priced items and social asides. Mentions tax values on livestock and real estate, farm tools, wagons, pianos, gas engines, and household goods. Quips on suffragettes, hunting, and Vice President Marshall, with stray editorial asides and humorous vignettes about fashion and lawn care.
A W Crary is named oil inspector and the following are appointed deputies: R J Hughes Walpeton BM Jones Hankinson J B Little Mott George Hill Ardoch John Bischof Zeebind J St Kellogg Oakes George N Neulston Hettinger C Wiloma Tilendale C W Jaebert Patrumount A W Crary Grand Forks Curl lan Forge.
A letter from the TIC Service Bureau explains that many households use jars and structures to store cabbage for kraut and green corn for silage. It argues silage provides nourishing stock feed, improving milk and meat returns, and notes most farmers already practice similar preservation methods for winter sustenance.
L. C. Miller of Bernardston asks about substitutes for linseed oil and profitable soybeans and sunflowers cultivation. The answer notes no oil replaces linseed for drying qualities. Soybeans and sunflowers can grow well in dry and western regions, with midwest or west as likely profitable areas. For more, contact western state colleges or the Indian Refining Co. in New York or Union Petroleum Co. in Philadelphia.
A letter from HC SERVICE BURMA in Stevenson Alabama argues drainage is essential for dry or wet lands. It explains when to add organic matter or fertilizers, and advises deep plowing, stable manure, and proper tiling. If drainage is complex, hire a reputable engineer. for simple wet spots, follow Uniontown Experiment Station guidance to lay tile correctly.
An old catalog style advertisement touts H. and M barn paints including IXL Barn Paint Red Jacket Barn Paint and TXL brand claims. It promotes roof and barn paint as high coverage and long lasting, plus CLIMAX BUGGY PAINT and Wagon and Implement Paint for durability, rust protection, and a gloss finish with sample shade cards offered.
An advertisement explains paint production with pure linseed oil and heavy grinding to ensure lasting durability and high coverage. It cites a homeowner who used six gallons previously and saved by switching to Heath Mulligan’s, needing only 3 1 2 gallons for the same job, plus labor savings.
An advertisement touts Ebony Stove Pipe enamel at one cent to protect metal from rust and wear. It claims greatly reduced household costs by extending life of stoves, pipes, radiators, and other metal surfaces. A free folder explains many uses and benefits of the enamel.
A historical product blurb promotes Best Prepared Porch And Floor Paint. It claims seven thorough manufacture processes, uniform drops, long-lasting glossy coating, sun resistant colors, sample shade cards, and free art color folders. It touts durability for outdoor exposure and interior wood as a protective coating for screens and furniture.
The text explains paint seals surfaces to prevent wetting, drying, rot, and warping. It urges grinding paint for thorough mixing and better spreading. It invites readers to present paint bills to save money and mentions a product mixable with cold water, marketed as a color card sample.
A local ad lists a full assortment of paint sundries including boiled oil raw oil turpentine wood alcohol driers varnishes colors in oil enamels buggy paint screen paint pipe enamel and Carter’s white lead plus paint brushes.
Glidden's oil based interior flat coat offers a washable finish with a dull appearance. It compares to Kalsomine in application and odor, lasting longer than Kalsomine and providing a durable surface for walls.
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