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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1912
Page
4
The article argues higher living costs stem from new practices like trading stamps adding three cents to prices and delivery charges, plus population shifts from rural to urban areas. It notes farm output rising, urban growth outpacing rural decline, and a larger crop outlook for 1912 though wheat and corn may not set records.
A jumble of clipped notes and how-to quips from a summer column. Mentions Hay Fever group in Bethlehem, a Chicago preacher, and political talk about Bryan and the colonel. Speculates on railroads, parcels post, and farm life gains, with casual asides on sugar, coffee, and prices.
A jumble of local notes and tidbits from North Dakota towns including Wahpeton, Minot, and Willis ton. Reports mention reservoir plans near Wahpeton, a silo project at Lidgerwood, highway and railroad tensions near Portal, crop booms, postmaster staffing shifts, water pressure complaints, and various community incidents. Names like Tom Murphy and E. Gh appear amid scattered events across towns.
The August crop report indicates a substantial rise in yields with oats production at 1,007,000,000 bushels and barley yield projected at 26.7 bushels per acre. Barley condition stands at 89.1 percent of normal and rye area planted is noted as part of the ongoing figures.
Preliminary estimates show total potato production at about 1,097,000 acres with white potatoes yielding 16.9 bushels per acre. Indicated yield is 100.7 bushels per acre compared with 80.9 last year and the five year average of 96.8. Flat condition indicates 87.6 percent of normal.
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