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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1885
Page
2
A fragmented Devils Lake Inter Ocean column surveys official notices, local judicial developments, and editorials. It notes St. John becomes county seat upcoming, Manitoba road chatter, Dr Hale’s sanatorium misdirection, Park River Gazette growth, Aberdeen Chicago Tribune remarks on new politicians, and a clash over grand jury influence and media honesty.
Reports from grain growers detail widespread wheat blight across Devils Lake area due to heavy rain and heat. Early sown fields suffer most, with one quarter of heads damaged and many shives yielding low grade grain. Harvest expected to begin next week as later fields fare slightly better.
A section of Canton province faced a devastating flood after an embankment burst at Yamkong and breaks nearby, submerging villages, destroying crops, and leaving vast numbers in poverty. In Griggs county, Duvid Nelson Orner, the first settler, was found dead in his wagon, reportedly after drinking to ease rheumatic pain.
A fragmented phrase from the Lisbon Herald shows a stray demand to bark and a reference to barking at the visage of others, leaving readers puzzled about the intended message and its context.
Wheat harvest underway in Devils Lake area with early fields showing slight blight. Expectation of 20 to 22 bushels per acre, some fields up to 30 to 35 if dry weather continues. Market outlook suggests wheat prices not below 70 cents. Dakota development praised for rail, schools, and post offices. state seeks admission to Union amid growth concerns.
The Minnesota board and the Dakota commission establish wheat grades for spring wheat. No 1 hard spring wheat must be sound, bright, well cleaned, with hot legs below 75 percent of hard Scotch fire and at least 58 pounds per measured bushel. No 1 northern spring wheat must be sound, well cleaned with at least 50 percent hard varieties and a minimum test weight of 57 pounds. No 2 northern spring wheat must be sound, reasonably clean and good milling quality, at least 56 pounds. No 3 spring wheat covers all inferior wheat weighing not less than 54 pounds. Rejected spring wheat includes wheat unfit for any grade. Wheat with rice or goose admixture will not rise above rejected. Waxy, musty, damp, or heavily contaminated grain shall be marked very poor quality.
Citizens vent complaints about delayed replies to letters to Devil Lake. Major J W Cramyie files murder complaint in Justice Wise's court against Tinkin Hotohowiste for the Fort July 4 shooting of Uohakamaza. examination adjourned to Saturday for more testimony. prisoner held in county jail. Also reports on Devils Lake News-Democrat satire and a St Paul Globe summary of Fargo conspiracy charges. Saratoga of the Northwest notes a Fort Totten excursion with locals and visitors enjoying the day and autographing potential acquaintances.
An old newspaper ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Satin for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chilblains corns and other skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and prices at 25 cents a box sold by Bennett & Horsman.
County commissioners meet with full board present crediting protests over doctored reports and improper changes to school and county treasurer records. Discussions cover road petitions from Richard Daily and others, funding for county roads, and adjournment to August.
Fragmentary lines evoke the era after surrender at Appomattox, citing the exhortation to convert swords to plowshares. The quote attributes a vision of General Lee directing veterans to use their strength for farming and rebuilding the war-torn South's fields and economy.
A 1885 column prints Cormon List letters uneanded for Devils Take post and a special city meeting report. It records taxpayer questions and Cormon2's defense, Budde and Twiford bids, and a Lake school township dispute. Also notes a daily notices list, an August 1 deadline and city marshal appointment.
The General Land Office reversed the Grand Forks office ruling denying a continuance on Coughlin’s application and dismissed the contest. A trial will be held at Grand Forks in coming weeks regarding land near the lakeshore once owned by Judge Bennett. The event occurs amid a firemen’s tournament drawing crowds from across North Dakota and a broken nose incident in a Blove fight between McCone and O’Keefe.
Hansbrough of IstRe-Ocrax draws first blood in a dispute reported by nafton News aith Times. Major Edwards of the Argus shows his wounds in a long evasive self signed letter. The Argus claims the letter is a personal epistle and not a matter for the paper to take up as fact. It is well.
In Judge Pattin's court Dr. W. T. O'Donnell sues Edward Chaumette for 80 for medical services after Chaumette suffered a nose injury. The hearing features sharp exchanges, ribald humor, and lively banter between Col. Nash Tillotson and Mr. McIntire as spectators fill the room. The case resumes after adjournment with arguments and witnesses, and the judge will decide tomorrow.
Judge McConnell and family arrived from Fargo. The first district court session convened at 5:30 with a note that Memorial Day would be honored per Gov. Pierce. Only naturalization cases were heard. Erik Erickson granted papers and full citizenship. Bar admission exams set for Monday morning. a committee named for examiner reports. Court adjourned to 7:30 Monday. a motion to dismiss the Beason county v Ramsey county contest over annexed townships was paused amid court discussions.
A report notes W. W. Wishart and Frank W. Trosser admitted to practice before territory courts. A committee swore in McClory, Cowan, Woodward and Duell. Alex Taylor sought a divorce but was denied. Mrs. Dolly sought divorce on grounds of hardship and lack of support.
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