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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1886
Page
1
A local business declares it has grown despite the usual slow period, asserting that the firm buy and sell the greatest quantities, proving itself the most efficient concern. The message emphasizes low prices as the key to market dominance and ongoing success.
The Manitoba extension pushes seventy miles west of the city toward the Mouse River with graders active on both sides of the crossing. Construction to the Missouri River is planned near Ward County towns Burlington and Mertholdt, with a bridge over the canyon at the second Mouse River crossing. Winter terminus targets Ward County near Burlington, while Bottineau line work follows after.
The Rev RB Williamson, Presbyterian missionary supervisor, stays at Standish House to oversee building a church on Devils Lake Indian reserve. Estimated cost about 1000, half already contributed, with 30 to 40 local families involved. Williamson, experienced among the Indians, aims to finish in a month and hold services. Mr Rogers currently oversees the mission.
Minnesota lawmakers and grain interests met in the state capital to decide grades for next year. A proposal seeks a No 2 Hard grade between No 1 Hard and No 1 Northern, with support and push from Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce and Duluth board of trade. Farmers of the Red River valley advocated a new intermediate grade, while opponents warned of impact on public elevators. The commission took the matter under advisement after a full day of testimony.
May be a Necktie Party. Mr Coutts Marjoribanks of Newport traveled to town to obtain a warrant for arresting Little Bull an Indian chief for stealing cattle from his Mouse river herd. Constable LaBounty arrested him and recovered the cattle though Little Bull held them. The case before Justice Mettler seeks district court bounds with severe punishment expected. A $15 reward is offered for information on oats thieves in Towner county June July 1.
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