Devils Lake Dakota Paper Talk and Civil Service Reform
A 1887 Devils Lake Dakota issue lists subscription details and local notes on wheat yields and berry crops. It critiques civil service reform and political corruption, lampoons Dakota politics, and mentions elopements and a Kissane case linked to California. The piece blends humor with sharp commentary on national issues and local governance.
Dakota division urged by press to vote in November
A northern territory editorial advocates a strong turnout for the upcoming division election in November arguing it will settle congressional motion, influence land rights, and advance statehood. It notes prior resolutions favoring division, warns against low turnout, and urges Dakota voters to declare their wishes at the ballot box.
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Land Department
Washington
Dakolx
Sparks
Dakota
Congress
Sde
General Land Office
Minnesota
Harvest season and depot progress in Crary district
Harvesting is in full blast with oats blighted and farmers home for two weeks. Moore and Wright start a steam thresher to thresh early oats and barley for themselves and neighbors. Depot work at Crary began Aug 1 and is nearing completion. New stores opened by George Northrup and Calvin Ropers, with talk of a hardware store. a Moline plow line is now at Staede's.
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Txtrk-Ooran
Pessa
Moore & Wright
Johnny Oliver
Lamoreaux
Lizzie
Crary
J. J. Smith
J. H. Smith
George Northrup
Calvin Ropers
Setick
County commissioners adjourned session notes 1887
Proceedings document the August 8 1887 adjourned meeting with Commissioners McCormick Lohnes Burton and Mahood present. It details school reports ending June 30 1887 including receipts expenditures and balance, approval of reports, and compensation for school clerks and treasurers. Also covers election returns from Cleveland township and court house jail warrants negotiation, with adjournment set for August 18 1887 plus notices on farm loans and lots for sale in Devils Lake.
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Board of County Commissioners
Haut
Aanotti Pal
Iniacollas
Inmrane
Wehoul
Bnetto
Teane Mare
T Jacobson
Tromurer
Graham Nla
IK Moudley
Grahama
Claveland Liste
Jacob Frigdioun Morris Duty
Thomas Lowe
Juhi AG Daler
Truer
Cleveland
Thoad Keogh
Faution
Nolaon Show
Sccrscnucces
Jonba G Dahlon
Honea
Drexent
Carrier
Allen
Court House
McCormick
Lohnes
Barton
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