The Old Guard and North Dakota Politics in 1912
The Devils Lake Inter Ocean reports on North Dakota politics as roiling factions back McCumber for vice president while progressives face discreet opposition. Editorials from Grand Forks Observer and Starkweather Times praise acting judge C. W. Butte and note local flood chaos as families cope with washed homes and children playing in water.
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North Dakota
Senator McCumber
McCumber
Wahpeton Statesman
Hanna
Grand Forks
Starkweather Times
C. W. Butte
W Buttz Favored For District Judge Seat
The second Judicial district papers largely back W. Buttz as the preferred candidate for the district judgeship in the upcoming election, with editorials and endorsements reflecting broad local support.
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Second Judicial District
Seem
W. Buttz
Santa Claus for president sparks New York kindergarten stir
In an era of upheaval a Washington uproar followed a straw ballot among New York kindergartens reporting 372 votes for Santa Claus as president. The scene contrasts with a cautious household routine as bombs and secrecy loom.
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Washington
New York
Santa Claus
Uncle Sam Dances with Miss Jappy at Arm’s Length
Quirky lines describe a stiff pairing as Uncle Sam bows to Miss Jappy while Medalena Bay business woes loom. A playful taunt warns against overstepping, urging steadiness to avoid a fall from grace.
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Uncle Sam
Jappy
Medalena Bay
Rev Cla tt enburg Defines His Position on Pigging in Devils Lake
The Inter Ocean reports Rev Cla ttenburg articulates a balanced stance on prohibition enforcement in Devils Lake. He rejects endorsing drunken behavior, promotes Christian charity toward all, and urges citizens to obey laws while condemning liquor selling as improper for any respectable person.
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Rev
Clattenburg
Devils Lake
Ejlitor
Inter-Ocean
Heason
North Dakota
United States
Pili
Oortat
Minister denounces enforcement unevenness over liquor law
A letter dated April 12 1912 from A S Clattenburs expresses rejection of sympathy with blind-piggers, clarifies no partnership in illegal liquor sales, emphasizes Gospel service to all and commitment to the Kingdom of God and righteousness. The writer defends law and condemns wrongdoing without endorsing crime.
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Kingdom of God
Devils Lake bids sought for street grading May 6 1913
Ordinance No 133 calls on the City Council of Devils Lake North Dakota to receive bids by May 6 1913 at 8 pm for grading Walnut Street Moore Avenue Third and Fourth streets Missouri to Dodge Avenue and Missouri Avenue to Fifth Street. Bids must include 500 dollar certified check and bonds with sureties or two freeholders, with contract entry within ten days if accepted, and the council reserves right to reject all bids. City Auditor D C Jones April 1.
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Devils Lake
North Dakota
Walnut Street
Railroad Avenue
Moore Avenue
First Street
Third Street
Missouri
Dodge’ Avenue
Fourth Street
Missouri Avenue
Cleveland
Kennedy
Fifth Street
City of
City
C. Jones
Dairying Said to Be Real Maker of Success
Dairy Commissioner R F Flint argues that dairying yields year round returns, enriches soil, promotes thrift and economy, and increases land value. He says cash purchases cut living costs and that dairy farming ties farmers to the land, encouraging diligent work and family prosperity.
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Flint
R. F. Flint
Almost a Miracle Prompts Family to Reassess Brother’s Cough
W B Holsclaw of Clarendon Texas recalls a startling change in his brother years ago. He describes a dreadful cough that had the family fearing consumption, and notes a surprising recovery or transformation following the illness.
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W. B. Holsclaw
Clarendon, Tex
Notice of Mortgage Sale in Devils Lake North Dakota
Mortgage sale under a 1910 North Dakota loan by Nelson, single, of Devils Lake, Ramsey County, to Northwestern Mutual Savings and Loan Association. Foreclosure set for May 13, 1912 at 10 AM at the Ramsey County courthouse. Debt listed as $1,947.22 with costs and attorney fees, power of attorney filed March 1912, affidavit of attorney’s force on March 27, 1912, in Ramsey County.
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Nelso
Nelson
Devils Lal
Rawsey
Ni Dakota
Northwestern Mutual Savings and Loan Association
North Dakota
Sey
Apor
Devils Lake
Ramsey
Sean
Knacepeleshy
William B. Douglas
the Register of Deeds
Northkota
Office of the Register of Deeds
Rameey
A. D
Fargo
New Discovery Cures Coughs and Colds in Weighty Measure
Use Dr Kng's New Discovery and was completely cured by ten bottles. Now he is sound and well and weighs 218 pounds. For many years our family has used this remedy for coughs and colds with excellent results. Quick safe reliable and guaranteed. Price 60 cents and 1.00. Trial bottle free at all drug stores.
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Kng
Odd Fellows to Commemorate 93rd Anniversary on April 26
Fred B. Smith head of North Dakota Grand Lodge issues annual order for the 93rd anniversary of the order. All subordinate and Rebekah lodges are to hold commemoration exercises. If April 26 falls on Sunday, the observance may be moved to the preceding or following day or held on the regular meeting night immediately before or after April.
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Fred B. Smith
Grand Lodge of
North Dakota
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Sovereign
Grand Lodge
Chautauquas Planned by State U and Valley City
North Dakota W U prepares annual Chautauquas in city and Valley City run by general officers with state superintendents and other workers. Valley City will host Congressman Hobson on temperance rally day, Devils Lake diary has Colonel Bain of Kentucky. Programs await finalization for announcement soon amid rumors of Taft and Roosevelt addressing Snow Shoe Club in Skaguay Alaska.
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North Dakota
W. CG
T. U
Valley City
Valley City Association
Richmond P. Hobson
Devils Lake Association
Colonel Bain
Kentucky
Skaguay
Alaska
Taft
Roosevelt
Snow Shoe Club
Dr King’s Life Pills Claim To Cure The Blues
An advertisement touts Dr Kings Life Pills as a remedy for blues related stomach liver and kidney issues. It promises to purge bilious poison and improve overall feeling, selling for 25 cents at druggists.
Republican Candidate for States Attorney Announces Candidacy
LATREAS J. W. wifi announces on the Republican ticket for the States Attorney nomination at the June primaries. He pledges equal footing under the law and urges voter support at the primary on June 26, 1912, vowing undivided time and attention to duties if elected.
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Miysel Ag
Court of Rai County
Save's Leg of Boy Medicinal Remedy Ad
A North Carolina parent recounts a boy's ulcer nearly costing his leg until Buellens Arnica Salve healed him with one box. The ad claims success for burns, boils, skin eruptions, and piles, priced at 25 cents at all druggists.
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D. F. Howard
Aquone
N. C
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Ramsey County
N. Dak
N. D
H. B. Reynolds Publisher
Dad
Father of Waters
Clattenburs
Ramsey Implement Co
F. E. Elliott
App
State
GT. U
Goldberg & Sprung
Northern
Aes
Durham
John J. Samson
ALL Courts
Devils Lake, N. D
Henry G. Middaugh
Sagem
Devila Lake
Wehe
Brennann
C. J. McCurren
Sihler
McIntosh Physicians and Sunatons
Mum Essex
Deviid
A. Giese
Clinton. Smith
Vascian Kho Bungion
Bang Bek
Ofies
Dr. W. Ce ‘Follett
W.E- Hocking
Bang
Pires
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