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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1888
Page
2
A fragmented account covers campaigns, party rhetoric, and figures in Dakota and national politics. It mentions the National Republican ticket, Benjamin Harrison, F. Morton, Allen, and H. Wannnen, with commentary on weather in presidential years, trade policy, and judicial bills. It notes Paul Pierce county organizing questions and references newspaper editorials from Albany and New York.
A fragmentary passage reflects debates over the Mills bill and Southern war aims, noting Gen Taylor's stance and Republican convention activity in Indiana. It covers platform praise for Harrison, labor questions, pensions, and a London Times view on the 1880s U.S. election and tariff debates. It highlights English interest in American political outcomes and their global influence.
Timothy C Cronio a local lawyer predicts a 4000 vote majority for Harrison and Morton, with farmers in Washington county opposing Mills bill and favoring protection for wool and potatoes against Canadian competition. The piece notes strong protection sentiment, warns of Dakota admission politics, and praises Harrison’s moderate, dignified stance amid national party struggles.
Democratic leaders face a crucial choice on protection and party fate as Cleveland’s reelection risks weakening the party. The author argues against surrendering protection to labor and home industries and warns of economic stagnation if manufacturing is not fostered.
The Wessington Springs Herald mocks the Democratic congressional candidate J. W. Harden describing him as a farmer turned politician. It notes Harden does not carry his district or county and questions his alliance appeal and public position ambitions. The piece emphasizes Harden’s family farming ties and criticizes his political roamings.
The article discusses pro free trade views associated with Cleveland and Democratic strategy for a possible second term, noting warnings about term limits and political caution. It then shifts to assorted advertisements and fragmented product notes, including a claim about Ayer’s Sarsaparilla and a New York eye crystal crutch item, interwoven with miscellaneous regional content and anecdotes about Arctic wildlife.
A fragmented OCR line recalls a 1846 reference to faith and time. It mentions Setirie and personal reflection on endurance. The readable portion suggests a historical meditation rather than a clear event.
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