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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1904
Page
7
A damaged OCR snippet shows a publication line with terms like Inter-Ocean and subscriptions at $1.50 for four years. The fragment includes scattered phrases about entered as pane and lease matter and an apparent reference to Opponents and page date Friday April 22 1904.
A discussion notes Marvell admitting a $50 000 annual gain from land grant roads to press repeal efforts. Mentions St Paul Pioneer Press, Devils Lake bridge project, and Pelican Point completion aiding trade. References local figures Hampden, Crary, and Ramsey county seeding, with questions on public service and political protection.
John M Beall Assistant General Passenger Agent Mobile and Ohio railroad St. Louis Mo will put you in touch.
Remaining uncalled for letters for the week ending April 23 1904 at Devils Lake will be sent to the dead letter office if not claimed within fourteen days. Callers should say advertised. List includes Amelia Aimehnk Robt Henachél, Bent Benadic, Land Christ, Crisp Orin, Nettie Elaberry, Mrs B Larson, Jno Eisenzemer Baldaare, Minnehand Tory, Fellows Wm McElroy 00 Gorcin Jakien, Price Tom Heister Jno Seger Cledra Schenberger Louis RB Danney Postmaster.
An ad-like fragment touts tonic remedies for nervous tension and run down systems. It promotes Electric Bitters as a universal cure for disorders of the liver kidneys nerves and malaria with claims of rapid relief and guaranteed satisfaction by a local druggist.
The readable text is garbled and offers no clear events, names, dates, or places to summarize into a proper news item.
The retiring mayor Wineman leaves the city in strong progress under his four year rule. The new council, led by Mayor Whitman, meets to set bids for printing while pledging continued public service and open council proceedings. Councillors Mann Davenport and Reid depart with praise for their service.
Dr Kings New Life Pills claim to cure indigestion biliousness constipation sick headache and all stomach liver and bowel troubles. The advertisement promotes a 25 cent bottle available at C W Greene's drug store with a tone of urgency and humor.
F L Warren a traveling salesman aged about 67 from Tracy Minnesota arrived Friday afternoon on No 26 from Willow City He requested transport to Mercy Hospital and died during the night His remains were sent to his Minnesota home last Sunday from Coroner Nimmo’s undertaker The death is attributed mainly to heart failure.
Ad offers Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a one day cure for colds with a refund if not effective. Each box bears E. W. Groves artist signature and is priced at 25 cents. Also notes a valuable relinquishment for sale and a new rug and carpet arrival at J. Golderg's.
Alderman Cockburn selected as president and Hodgkinson as vice president amid mayoral committee appointments Health Ruger Cockburn Hog kingon Finance Cockburn Huesgen Middaugh Fixe Rounsell Brainard Well Brainard Rateell Cockburn Purchasing Brainard Huesgen Bridge Cockburn Huesgen Mid daugh Streets Auesgen Cockburn Mid daugh The mayor proposed Chief of Police Albert Hayes Auditor Edward Rovttar Night Police James McBeth Attorney Gody Burke Assessor Charles E Taylor Fay nomination confirmed for assessor All other nominations carried over to next meeting Bonds for Police Magistrate Duel Justice Henry and Treasurer Haslam approved Street sprinkling bids listed Pending contract grant Debates on athletic mandatory training and landowner voting next exams May 38th The room buzzed with election prep and treasurer duties Dan Brennan serves as treasurer of the D L A A with dues and upcoming election prompting motherly fund-raising effort Local ads and election chatter fill the scene
Devils Lake announces a flower show featuring young dancers and a bridal procession. Flower girls scatter blossoms as a flower dance graces the event. The sixth and seventh of May are set for the presentation with careful rehearsals underway.
The page records local happenings from Webster, including sick residents and recovery, a Swenson and Sullivan sale drawing crowds, Peter Haley’s town visit, Morrison School term start, church activities, lumber interests, a railroad sidetrack note, moving plans, farming hopes tied to spring, W T U leadership changes, visitors, district convention plans, repairs and shop notes, and a medical anecdote about Bucklen’s Arnica Salve.
The ad lists horses for sale weighing 1000 to 1200 pounds, offered on reasonable terms. Location is nine miles west and two miles south from Webster. Also noted are mention of Minnette and Newling rams at J. Goldberg's.
Reports show Mouse River rise causing widespread damage around Minot and Des Lacs. Water washed away approaches to the railroad bridge east of the yards and suspended traffic. Passengers and hundreds of evacuees seek shelter in town hotels as thousands in damages mount across the north side.
In Penn North Dakota farmers hope to seed soon as fields dry after drought. E French sells alfalfa seed touting drought resistance and yield. Local merchants report robust sales of farm implements and rebuilding efforts. Community boosters urge ongoing town effort and support for proactive locals.
W H Kipp, four years as agent for the Great Northern in this city, has been promoted to chief clerk of the superintendent of car service with headquarters in St Paul. He departs after successor F Dunn arrives. locals praise his service and note the promotion reflects well on the railway.
The garbled text urges cautious action to build a town, warns against returning to old ways, and counsels silence if unable to speak kindly, suggesting patience and discretion in community efforts.
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