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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1901
Page
2
A study traces wasps in ancient and modern times as fearsome invaders. Biblical hornets aided the Hebrews in driving out enemies, and Cruden and Moffet cite sieges and panics caused by hornets. A 19th century Grandie incident shows panicked animals and travelers fleeing swarms.
The Devils Lake city council opened with Mayor Wm. H. Brown resigning in writing. S. L. Wineman was unanimously chosen to fill the unexpired term. The contract for cement walks was awarded to R. E. Roberts of Grand Forks at 2.50 per front foot, covering about 1,400 feet along Fourth Street from Kelley Avenue to Arnold, with curbing included.
The oil industry in California is described as a path to wealth with minimal risk when investing in companies focused on development and strong management. The piece cites Western Oil Association stock at five cents, urging readers to buy as a foundation for profits in 1901. It also notes board actions regarding a reservation, potential governor recommendations, and an expected encampment next summer.
The board of control of the State Military Reservation met in this city on Wednesday and Thursday. The board is led by Major John H. Fraine of Grafton and includes Captain.
In district court Judge Cowan took up the case of Rowan versus Rowan on Thursday. The dispute concerns ownership of about seven thousand dollars worth of cattle near Minot. A LeSueur of Minot represented the plaintiff and D Greenleaf of Minot represented the defendant. The case was taken under advisement.
At the same place on Thursday was argued the case of Schuyler vs. Wheelon and Wheelon involving the Flora townsite on the Oberon branch of the N P P J McClory and R A Stewart represented the plaintiff and Leslie and McCue of Carrington appeared for defendants. The case was also taken under advisement.
Word reached Fargo hospital Thursday afternoon of H C Rasmussen's death after rheumatism. He settled in Odessa in 1883 after working in St Paul printing. He served as postmaster 1886 to 1890, later farmed two sections with his three sons. Survived by wife three sons Anton Reinhart Ingwald and daughter Mary Mrs Harry Groves. Born Christiana Norway aged about 73.
The piece argues fixed rhythm aids memory and quotation, notes poets like Horace are widely cited for practical wisdom, and discusses the modern vs classical poet’s role. It also reports rising college graduation numbers and a Turkish censorship action against Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac.
Splendid 272 acre farm and fruit orchard in San Diego county California features peaches apricots olives oranges lemons grapes and more. Beautiful live oak groves with one tree spreading over seventy five feet. Includes house barn well and wind mill. Handy to post office store church and school. If you have Ramsey county land to exchange contact Miler Hartley Devils Lake ND next to Brennan Kennedy’s office.
Remaining uncalled letters listed for the week ending August 24 1901 at Devils Lake Postoffice. Names include Allen EJ Anderson W B Jird Jno Baru Jackson Ly Gray Dailey Mw Slispay Tom Frank Hobard E Hopte Clyde and others.Recipients must call "advertised" to claim. uncalled letters go to dead letter office after fourteen days.
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