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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1885
Page
2
Inter Ocean reports on Dakota politics and Arbor Day plans, noting Judge Bennett’s Washington bid, Cleveland’s reversal on the Winnebago order, and Black Sea references. It critiques the territorial legislature, urges a congressional probe, and argues for self government and local representation in appointments.
A county correspondent urges farmers to use a good farm roller this year to compact soil, improve moisture retention, and create a smooth seed bed. The roller prevents seed from drying and being displaced by winds, aiding germination and yield.
The article surveys Minnesota Democratic splits and infighting as Donnelly remains a self-centered figure. It contrasts Pat Kelly and Mr. Doran demanding honest indorsements for federal posts, while lampooning Donnelly’s integrity. It notes poker odds, Indians allegedly joining the Riel Fargo faction, and counters a rumor about pure Indians on Turtle Mountain.
Changes to exemption procedures in Dakota law require debtors to file sworn schedules of all property, revise appraisals to actual value, and bar exemptions for fraud. The act also clarifies filing dates, preemption proofs, timber culture requirements, and survey corrections with references to government officials.
Farmers and neighbors in Odessa press seeding as ground dries and wheat emerges. Marry J. Redmond and Mes Shepard work Ernest Stevens farm while Charles A. Curvier seeds two hundred acres, part wheat, as locals trade horses for breaking and monitor Alta school board hiring.
Last Friday J H Murphy of Battle Creek Michigan sold bonds for Nichols and Shepard at ninety cents on the dollar. They draw 7 percent interest. Oscar E Rice is reported quite ill during a busy period but encouraged to regain health and return to work soon.
A reader explains why a local “Old Man” letter caused fuss and how gossip arose about a night out, joking that a masked troublemaker and several farm items followed. The note mocks the author and the Benham Manse girls while sharing town happenings and nearby legislative news.
The sermon centers on Paul in the Acts twenty seven voyage as a leading but prisoner figure highlighting influence born of character. Arbor Day plans in Devils Lake detail April 25 events with tree planting, processions, and a 25 cent lunch to fund decorations and defenses.
A leading farmer, in town Monday, says recent rain is exactly what the county needed to soften ground for seeding, though not heavy enough to halt operations. Carloads of stock and movables arrive from Chicago and Whitehall to settle in the county, with others locating or bringing in goods. Ayer’s Hair Vigor is extolled as a superb hair dresser and renovator, said to erase dandruff, heal scalp eruptions, promote growth, and prevent graying.
Messrs Sussaman and Hendle arrive with neighbors from Dagus Mines Pa on Saturday evening to investigate the region and consider locating land here. Sussaman expects another division of his colony within a few days and the party expresses satisfaction with the outlook in this section.
John B. Maclaren builder selects city site for a new elevator to be completed in time for this year’s harvest. It will match current capacity and serve the region, signaling growth for the local grain trade. Real estate transfers show several warrantee deeds filed in Ramsey County the past week. Additionally, reports detail hogs found on a Dry Lake area road linked to Rory MeRa’s losses and various local construction plans including a 26 by 40 building on Fourth Street and a 28 by 90 brick two story with glass front. Work on levies and related legal matters continues into May.
Olaf Bergh offers a 1885 catalog of fruit trees vines and forest trees for spring and fall planting at Devils Lake Dakota. He touts cottonwood seedlings for timber claims and farm protection, notes drought reduced growth, and promises two year old stock ready for spring. Soft Maple seeds and cuttings are offered with payment by cash or draft.
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