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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1905
Page
1
Inter Ocean reports on wheat rust in the county noting no black rust evidence though red rust appears locally. Farmers and grain experts cite moisture and leaf development as misleading indicators, explaining a method to detect rust spores on the stem with a glass.
Local officials predict a bumper crop in the county with strong yields expected across multiple farms. Farmers report good growing conditions and stable markets, signaling a favorable agricultural season for the region.
A Hodgkinson's drug store clerk carefully fills a prescription amid claims of absolute purity. The pharmacist notes even a ten percent excess would violate their iron clad standards, insisting no adulteration or harmful substances enter the preparation.
Open season for prairie chickens ducks and geese begins September 1 with chickens closing October 15 and geese and ducks remaining open until May 1. Note: sewing machine needles available at Gilbertson's.
A city council and the deaf school board agreed on a new plan to lower costs by raising Minnewaukan avenue rather than deepening the school sewer. The city avoids lowering the sewer and will receive 1000 from the school to reduce debt and fund improvements.
Ed Gilbertson proceeds with finishing touches on a Fifth street store room and a warehouse after a delay due to busy Chautauqua park assembly. The extended 150 foot building fronts Fifth street and enlarges his operation with a vast line of second hand goods. Prosperity appears to have boosted his city and Chautauqua park ventures.
A circulating story claims the Great Northern will build a fine depot in town with six additional yard tracks and sidings at Gravy Devon Bartlett Lakota and other stations eastward. A local official says he knows nothing definite and warns work must start before plans are certain. The city hopes for progress though no firm announcement exists.
A fragment describes an August 14 lunar eclipse with observers noting the moon passing through Earth’s shadow. The text mentions timing around 8 and references the moon’s path and darkness spreading across space.
The Farmers' Mill & Elevator association awards the contract for a new cement block mill to Devils Lake Petrified Brick and Stone Co. The building will use cement blocks for most of its structure, with native stone basement and upper stories of ten and twelve inch blocks. The project aims to reduce insurance costs and showcases the material's strength and durability amid industry interest.
Victor Lambert, famed actor and stage director, has joined Fred Raymond as head of the Old Arkansaw company. His portrayal of Old Arkansaw draws praise and justifies a high salary, with performances at the armory on Tuesday August 7. Reserved seats 75 cents, general admission 50 cents, children 25 cents.
John Miller of the John Miller Go. has spent ten days surveying wheat fields. He finds little rust with some red rust and no spreading, noting favorable weather in the upper River Valley and a near record grain crop potential for the region.
Duluth South Shore and Atlantic Railway offers a single round trip fare for a few days to all Hastean Points. The announcement highlights limited travel window and destination list for summer excursions.
Ask John M. Beall G P A Mobile and Ohio Railroad St Louis for particulars about the new steamship service and low rates to Havana. Bott Sewing Machine needles for all makes at Gilbertson's.
Fragmentary note requests action by the General Agent Son Wet Superior Street in Duluth Minnesota regarding a car incident in Pekin or nearby.
Classified notice promotes land and unimproved parcels for sale in Devils Lake North Dakota. Mentions price 2500 dollars, firm name Devils Lake Petrified Brick and Stone Company and contact John Dailey at 221F. Includes sidewalk tile claim and county bargains.
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