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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1899
Page
4
Proprietor Hansbrough and manager Smate publish ad rates: $1.50 yearly, $1 if paid in advance, 81 per inch per month, reading notices 10 cents per line. Brat insertion, per line each subsequent insertion. 25% off rates on yearly contracts. All bills collected monthly.
The official paper surveys 1899 Nebraska deposits at 21 million dollars, Republicans gaining ground since 1898, and Bryan facing tougher odds in the 1900 race. It notes Western state trends, Minnesota grain inspections, and a surge in American flour exports, with commentary on volunteers for the Philippines and educational notes from Devils Lake and Fargo.
Dick Turner and Mrs. John Crary appear on the sick list while Fred Chamberlain is expected home before school. A lawn social by the Congregational church, a fishery forecast of ducks and hail damage, and plans for an elevator run are noted along with visits from Walter Pendergast and E. M. Crary expanding county printing.
The piece notes renewed vigor and bright prospects for the paper's second year. It contrasts former editor Van with Jerry J. now in Washington and mentions Van directing a guessing department, praising him while noting the paper relies on upbeat content.
Politicians eye the 1900 campaign amid war’s shadow, many expect the 1896 slate but a popular candidate may surprise. The piece notes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as the leading remedy for stomach, liver and kidney ailments, claiming it builds vigor and flesh.
Advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co as a gentle laxative. It claims to purge the system, awaken kidney and liver activity, and relieve headaches, colds, and fevers without irritating or weakening organs.
For Transmitting Money To Norway or any part of the world buy Great Northern Express Order with a rate of 50 cents per hundred dollars. Rormim act and Plow files anvils and hammers at Esters.
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