22 Apr 1904
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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1904
Page
1
Prospectors are invited to Mandan to purchase 640 acres of rich land at 5.50 per acre with potential homesteading nearby. The area features abundant water, fertile soil, good grazing, nearby coal, and mild snow. Visit Wm. 4H. Brown Company in Mandan for details.
Senator Hansbrough won Senate passage of a Devils Lake lands bill enabling allotment on the reservation and sale of remaining lands at 4.50 per acre. Unsold lands may be disposed of after two years at not less than 3.50 per acre pending House concurrence and presidential signature, opening the area to settlement by next August.
Shannon, a hired man for Al Posey near Layton, disappeared after a drunken trip to Lawton in October. Posey faced investigation. remains were found in a barn manger after a long search. Coroner Nimmo and States Attorney Anderson ruled a brutal murder. Posey is a prime suspect while Mrs Posey pursues divorce. Shannon, aged about 83, had come from Ontario.
An odd classified style ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a solution to digestive issues and laxity with phrases mentioning pale figures and blushing hearts. It claims gentle arousal of the organs aids digestion and prevents constipation, pricing at 25 cents. Author W Greene at 6 drag atora.
A 19th century style ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for burns sores bruises cuts ulcers skin eruptions and piles. The ad claims low 25 cent price and satisfaction guaranteed, endorsed by W. Greene a druggist.
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