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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1902
Page
6
North Dakota farmers estimate the cost to raise wheat at six dollars per acre from plowing to market, including interest on land. A 15 bushel yield would cost about forty cents per bushel with a clear profit based on last year's price of fifteen dollars per acre. The figures assume flax as a single crop for repayment of land purchases.
Remaining uncalled for letters for the week ending April 26 1902 at the Devils Lake post office will be sent to the dead letter office if not claimed within fourteen days. Names listed include Bratton Brown Chase Odell Lon Brattin Henry Oieou Exlw 8 an Gi Randall D F Barilee Marys Bud Boon Lully Selie and others. Postmaster J Dantay signed the notice.
WW Wood advertises a six room house with a sand barn for sale. Wood promotes entering inquiries to WW Wood and highlights a new line of picture moulding available in Devils Lake with prices favorable. New paper arriving daily.
Lee City of Devils Lake invites bids for annual printing lumber and fuel. Bids must state price per folio per thousand feet and per ton for coal and coke. Deadline set by council at o'clock p m. Mayor S L Wineman City Auditor Guy represented.
A Meleterian society sponsored play at Mrs Chisholm’s residence in Freshwater drew solid financial and social success. Cast members including Dr D D McNaughton as Grover and Miss J Humphreys as Millie delivered strong performances. Cassie McNaughton’s Priscilla and Miss Katie Chisholm’s elegant portrayal drew particular praise. Alex Giese and Robert Webster also earned strong notices for their roles.
Recount of the Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Los Angeles outlines two official routes to California. First excursion departs Minneapolis at 10:00 am and St Paul at 10:30 pm on April 24, joining Des Moines delegates and arriving Los Angeles by 8:30 am on April 30, with Las Vegas Santa Fe and Arizona stops possible. Second excursion departs April 26 with similar aims, offering round trip sleeping car accommodations for $50, via Santa Fe route. reservations through J. N. Storr, City Ticket Agent, St Paul.
Saltzer's famous Million Dollar potatoes offered in 150 bushels of large white tubers with excellent flavor and good keeping quality. Also 450 bushels of fine Early Rose potatoes. Readable portions show names and quantities though some text is garbled.
Reports from Kansas indicate the state cannot raise more than half a crop of wheat due to high temperatures and hot winds. Much of the crop needs rain immediately, with southern counties showing little growth. Forecasters describe scorching 90 to 100 degree conditions and occasional clouds.
The Oakes Republican notes statewide comment on Senator McCum ber s vote for the ship subsidy bill. Editors question direct benefits to North Dakota while urging Congress members to consider national interests over state interests. Caution urged if lawmakers act only for their state, warning of a weaker national government.
An Indian man at Devils Lake sought habeas corpus after being imprisoned by an Indian court for an alleged crime. In Judge Cowan's court he argued U S citizenship and that he was not subject to the tribal court, winning his liberty. It is said to be the first such action in this state by an laboring citizen.
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