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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1912
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text previews a suffrage measure and constitutional amendments facing the next assembly. The report mentions diverse groups and political maneuvering, with references to proposed changes, debates, and anticipated votes across the session.
In Grand Forks on December 4, Glarl Kelley was re elected to the farming board amid a regional meeting. The North Dakota farmers association held its annual election at the Front Street offices with 60 delegates in attendance. Two new directors were added to the board after close votes, including G D McMillan and W C McDowell.
Aneta in North Dakota faced a Wednesday fire at 30,000 dollars in damages. Local authorities coordinated rapid aid and response, with no reported injuries and ongoing investigation into the blaze’s cause.
SEVENTH LAW-MAKER LOCATED BY POLICEMAN AFTER TWO HOURS WAITING. By unanimous vote the city council set January 7 for a special election to decide on incorporating under the commission form of government. City hall named as the official polling place with Darneri and Mann as judges and Mundt and Finck as clerks. Alderman Johnson led the initiative amid ongoing campaign for modern city government. The curbside lighting project and church procession planning are noted in the surrounding coverage.
The document reports a gathering of a North Dakota association discussing the creation of a world exhibition featuring exhibitors and displays. It mentions aims to organize a national body, designate a curator, and set roles for participants, with emphasis on standardization and judging criteria.
Local merchants announce Gils Store will relocate to bigger premises near Whick It. Mr Arihor, leader manager, hints the move aims to expand offerings and attract more customers. The announcement notes an open aid period and future details on the new address and opening plans.
Fragmented OCR text outlines plans involving a state and county level event with references to a banquet and an executive committee. The readable parts mention Abbots and whiteh, with unclear names and dates. The source is too garbled for precise facts or proper entities.
A garbled December weather note from Grand Forks suggests snow would help crops and feed in spring. It mentions covering ground for clover and wheat and signals a statewide meeting in various parts to discuss similar needs amid uncertain text.
A garbled local notice notes a grand vaudeville performance drawing crowds in Renimip county. It mentions Miller as an enterprising figure and references Mon day events with mixed names and scattered details about shows and attendance.
Seventeen to nineteenth September sees the county contest winners announced by Prof Hats Irene Blake and others at the Orat Anousl Country Life Conference in Fargo. A free trip is offered to the conference.
The 1911 report from demonstration farms indicates crop yields were about 50 percent higher than previous years. Farmers credit improved methods and management, noting substantial gains across several crops and regions.
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