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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1902
Page
4
The article cites James J. Hill on rapid U S settlement, rising population, and looming land needs in central and western North Dakota. It highlights irrigation to support farming, immigration pressures, and the push to expand trade through reciprocity and adjusted protection policies, with context from local papers.
The text notes Shiras may retire from the supreme bench, opening a potential seat for W. H. Taft, who leads the Philippine commission. It also mentions Souris celebrating its first birthday with optimistic town remarks and cites U S crop shares, claiming the nation grows most corn and wheat but holds a small population share.
The Minneapolis Journal notes North Dakota's low density but rapid future growth projecting population rising from today’s levels toward 1.5 million or more. It compares past Minnesota growth, cites land prices as figures move from seven to forty dollars an acre, and predicts at least a 100 percent statewide land value increase within a decade.
The president calls for humane treatment of worn army horses explaining they merit light duties or painless death instead of being worked to death. The St Paul Daily News notes this heartfelt paragraph in the message, praising its humanity amid discussions of capital, labor, and treaties.
State University of North Dakota announces short winter courses for carpenters blacksmiths machinists and artisans. Offered programs include mechanical drawing carpentry pattern making blacksmithing machine shop practice machine repair engine running with steam engine indicator practice. Facilities touted as unmatched in the west for artisan instruction.
The university announces a non examination trance for artisans with a three month course priced under 50 dollars. Over 150 courses offered with students able to elect other work. Winter term starts January 6 1903. For details contact Webster Merrifield University Chicago Great Western Railway offers low round trip rates to Canadian and New England cities. Tickets on sale December 12 23 valid to January 12 1908. Apply to J N Storr City Ticket Agent Cor 5th and Robert St St Paul Minn December 29.
Ramsey County North Dakota board adjourns to 3 pm after petitions on land abatement and bridge construction. Reports detail Odessa Narrows grading cost and proposed bridges near Royal and section lines with multiple signatories and committee conclusions.
The board recommends building a 48 foot bridge and 16 to 94 foot spans across multiple coulees and sections. They call for bids to open January meeting and authorize piling lengths and post sizes. Several road labor and jailer salaries, court house repairs, and other bills are approved for payment.
An old advertisement urges early treatment of consumption like weed control. It touts Scott's Emulsion as the best lung fertilizer along with fresh air rest and nourishing meals. It warns against delaying and promises gradual improvement with consistent use. Salt pork is criticized for digestion while remaining endorsing early action.
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