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Devils Lake Inter Ocean

Location

Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1905

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Telegraphers Strike Continues With Mixed Reports

The telegraphers strike persists with both sides claiming advantage. News from depots shows passenger and regular freights near schedule while extras are used. Railways’ control appears, as work trains operate between city and Crary and telegraph wires stay active. Express handling is curtailed at stations. consignments ride at shipper risk. Investigation hints at operator confusion and O. R. T. officials’ missteps.

G. N Crary Bartlett Lakota Dunn O. RT

Contention Over Sunday Pay in O T Road Officials Struggle

Forum over Sunday work wages surfaces in O T and road officials correspondence. Seniorage not discussed. Outlook suggests a peace treaty may soon end the standoff as factions show signs of compromise.

Crazy Farmer’s Crop Opinion Sparks Local Discussion

An experienced farmer operating a threshing machine in the city on Monday told a representative there was no damage from rust and harvest would advance in two weeks. He predicted a good paying crop rather than a bumper one, noting his careful crop-condition investigation.

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State Board Fixes Railroad Valuations for Maine Line and Branches

The State Board of Equalization keeps railroad valuations steady from last year. Main lines of Great Northern and Northern Pacific set at 7500 per mile, sidetracks at 1500. Soo Line main 7000, branches 6000. Fellon Western 6000. Farmers' Railroad from Devils Lake valued at 2500 per mile, Telegraph bids noted.

State Board of Equalization Great Nyan Northern Pacific Maukos Soo Farmers Devils Lake

Utility Assessments Match Last Year

A fragment notes that telephone and other utilities are assessed at the same figures as last year, indicating no change in valuation for these services.

Stranger Killed by Locomotive Near Coal Chutes

D W Anderson of St Paul was struck by a Great Northern engine near the coal chutes Sunday about 7 30 pm. He died hours later at Mercy PoE. The coroner’s jury found death due to his own carelessness with no railroad fault. His son witnessed the incident, they had just arrived to seek harvest work.

D. W. Anderson St. Paul Great Northern Mercy Poe Nimmo AJ. Taylor W. R. Kuhn A. P. Odi Eagles Carpenters’s Union St. Aul

Norwegian Singers Thank Devils Lake Hosts in Circular Note

Dr Moeller receives a circular from Dr Henrick Thomsen, president of the Norwegian Student's Singing Society, thanking Devils Lake hosts for hospitality during the American Choir tour. The circular to Norwegians in America recalls the sixty year history of the Student-Singers tour, from New York to Devils Lake, praising devotion and warmth shown by brethren across the Atlantic.

Henry Moeller Henrick Thomsen Dr. Moeller Devils Lake Best America New York Eurely Old Country

New Country Praises Its Sons and Daughters

A brief fragment notes joy and national praise for the emigrants new country. readers are told the land holds only praise for its sons and daughters who have gone abroad.

First National Twenty Years Old

The First National Bank of Devils Lake marks its twentieth birthday and charter renewal. Since its 1885 charter and 1885 opening, the bank has shaped Ramsey county’s growth, with leaders like Hon A C Whipple and H Baird guiding its steady, trusted expansion and commitment to integrity and service. The bank stands as the oldest west of Grand Forks, noted for safety and strength.

First National Bank Devils Lake Ramsey County Fifth Street Wilson’s Livery Barn A. C. Whipple H. BE. Baird F. H. Routier Grand Forks

Deaf School Sewer Nears Completion in City System

The Inter-Ocean notes the deaf school sewer project nearing completion, connecting with Seventh Street city sewer and Minnesota Avenue routes. The improved network will deepen the bay area drainage and enhance the surrounding district.

Seventh Street Minnaeveo G. N. Tallipatt Minninnewaukan Avenue Paleras

City Council Holds Regular Meeting On Tuesday Night

City Council conducted its regular meeting Tuesday night, reviewing agenda items and approving several measures. Officials reported on local issues and future actions planned for the city.

City Council

City ordinance on speed and street grade passes final reading

The council approved a measure limiting octane speed to six miles and requiring outer circles on turns while regulating motorists. The East Fourth Street grade change also passed final reading, with only a minor adjustment made. Discussion on a unified grading system and hiring an engineer noted current difficulties.

East Fourth Street

Council weighs plan for precise work in ail additions

The council considers a difficult proposition to complete alterations accurately so that no future changes or corrections will be required. The goal is to ensure enduring correctness and minimize subsequent adjustments.

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Snapin Land Quiet Quarter Offers Best County Bargains

Listing notes one quarter section near Devils Lake North Dakota with no improvements, price 2550 dollars. Advertises sewing machine needles for all makes at Gilbertson's hardware store, promoting Gilbertson as supplier.

Snapin Land John Daeley Devils Lake N. D Gilbertson’s Ite Gilbertson Pitta

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