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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1886
Page
4
Inter Ocean weekly issue from Dryns Lake Ramsey County Dakota highlights school district reports and a political mix. It references Major Bowanows delegate bid, Bulgarian-Russian-England tensions, editor positions, and Chicago anarchist convictions, plus local commentary on previous week’s gibberish and editor Sorry Bro. Hill’s Reform stance.
In a caustic critique of Dakota governance, the piece accuses county officials of plundering public funds through fraudulent bonuses and bond schemes used to lure state capital to Burleigh and other counties. It calls for clean elections, removal of corrupt officials, and active citizen participation in primaries to curb waste and protect taxpayers. It notes Burleigh’s current low indebtedness and urges restraint on county finances. The piece also mentions a new Takota paper and editorials urging accountability. It voices suspicion of misused county printing contracts and urges scrutiny of past contracting.
A harsh denunciation highlights a five percent debt limit in U S territories. Burleigh County faces near a quarter million in liabilities sinking funds and court costs. Other counties along the river and a Northern Pacific stronghold are similarly strained by bond and commission practices.
In a terse exchange the Inter Ocean asserts it is not in the plunder business and warns Col. Sibley to stay away from their stock show. The speaker recalls past ties with a dog and a companion named Pica, hinting at loyalties and sharp recollections from Devila Lake.
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners met on August 21 with all members present and approved refunds for road taxes from 1881, 1884, and 1885. They allowed numerous bills including sheriff and clerk fees, pauper support, and road work expenditures. They directed notices to the division superintendent about a crossing on the St. Paul Detroit and Minnesota road and approved an additional county treasurer bond and monthly warrants list.
The entry describes Burgee Waltons oats as the heaviest and most productive variety, with strong straight straw reaching five to six feet. It notes weights from seven to over 14 pounds and invites inspection at Onth & Kelley's or Lee Brow, with bids to Dr Swanston or I K Watt in Derrie Jake, Dak.
The record shows total expenditures and balance on hand for the period. Clerks and treasurers’ compensation is noted as approved after motion, with a directive to correct the report and return it for board approval. The document mentions payments for schoolhouse furniture and incidental expenses, with a review of compensation across several townships and a adjournment notice.
Multiple notices dated Aug 1880 to Oct 1886 state individuals like Thom p Thompson B C Tiffany and Robert Henley filing for final proof on homestead claims in Devils Lake Dakota Territory. Names of witnesses and claim details include towns Grand Forks and Ramney County with dates October 2 or October 4 1886 and various range and township descriptors.
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