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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1912
Page
8
The article explains how fragrance is added to tea by firing leaves with a scented flower known as mok-lee and describes brick tea pressed from damp leaves. It notes that scented pekoes are produced by falling flowers or powders during processing, while flowery pekoes remain white and unfermented.
Professor M Thoinot of forensic medicine lectures on premature burial. He notes many devised methods to avoid burial, but argues delaying burial until putrefaction signs appear is most effective. Napoleon code rules for postmortem burial inspection are deemed adequate.
A photographer explains why Aunt Maria’s photos suffer when she is homesick in the city. He avoids shooting until a visiting hometown friend can surprise her, believing the reunion will bring sparkle and better expressions to the pictures.
The passage explains a traditional method for locating submerged bodies in rivers. A loaf of bread is set afloat and dragged downstream, then two halves are examined for clues as the bread splits and water dissolves. The vivid old practice is described as a ritual connected to body recovery.
The Devils Lake Special School District reports a year ending 1912 with receipts totaling 41 552.36 and expenditures of 36 642.67, leaving cash on hand 4 909.69. The treasurer T A Haslam signs the report approved August 13 1912. Separate figures show district indebtedness totaling 58 942.05 with cash on hand 4 909.69. In Grand Forks Soo railroad announces extensions to Drake to Pigza Montana and Plaxton Ambrose into Northwestern Montana, signaling further western expansion and Boe involvement.
The North Dakota Railway Commission asked to lower express rates in the state. A Grand Forks meeting on August 21 heard briefs from the Grand Forks Commercial Club with rate comparisons showing North Dakota charges much higher than neighboring states. Tables cited rates in cents per item for several destinations.
A solicitor notes that many readers do not regularly buy newspapers yet borrow or glimpse them in common spaces. He argues newspapers enable private and public enterprise by spreading information, facilitating education, sales, and fundraising through public discussion.
A fragmentary dialogue from Harper's Weekly features a salesman haggling over a set priced at ten dollars. The exchange notes the items have "traveled over 80,000 miles" and comments on their value as both good and cheap.
Discussion notes Cheviot men’s wear rising in appeal this autumn as new styles and colors debut. The piece questions timing of the line’s popularity and urges readers to consider purchasing a new suit amid changing fashions and winter suitability.
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