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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1911
Page
2
Flint argues that long term farmers must commit fully to land with both feet by integrating livestock and crop rotation. He emphasizes disciplined management, soil health, and diversified practices as key to Dakota prosperity and sustainable yields.
Commissioner Flint urges diversification toward livestock, praising creamery gains in the Missouri slope. He cites Selby records showing farmers netted 242,776 dollars from creameries, with butter output rising from 767,598 to 867,058 pounds over three years and patrons receiving tens of thousands in payments. He argues long term farming and dairy cattle are key to prosperity, warning one crop farming risks famine and urging western North Dakota to expand dairy and swine production.
Fargo reports Prof Palmer of the Agricultural College cites shallow plowing as harmful practice. North Dakota Bankers Association issued 550 posters on deep plowing distributed to banks, stores, hotels, and mailed. Posters compare wheat growth under deep and shallow plowing and promote crop rotation for future distribution in January. W C McFadden and W C Palmer invite inquiries about the poster program.
Mandan reports the Missouri Slope Agricultural Fair association, led by Dr. B. Mackey, paid all liabilities and holds a small bank balance after a record fair. Cando adds a postal savings department as part of statewide establishment of postal savings banks in presidential postoffices.
Grand Forks reports inquiries from the East as twelve handsome cars carry Northwestern state governors. The publicity from the governor's special tour prompts interest in North Dakota lands and opportunities.
Grand Forks leads state in commercial club activity with 743 members followed by Minot 594 and Fargo 637. Devils Lake and Bismarck show strong campaigns and high membership percentages, with many towns boasting active clubs despite smaller populations.
In Donnybrook two young businessmen staged a Christmas prank by triggering a false fire alarm. Citizens and volunteers rallied to scenes near Scott's confectionery store before the hoax was revealed. Police later identified the pranksters. A special booster edition from Donnybrook Courier highlights crops, resources, and area opportunities with color cover and local views.
North Dakota citizens embrace unity over sectional strife as five district groups form to promote growth. A state publicity bureau and local clubs expand, with active participation in the Northwestern Development league. The effort aims to strengthen ties across counties, improve cooperation, and support the state department for a shared future. Confidence in North Dakota’s future grows as unity replaces old divisions.
The January 1912 Farmers Institutes list shows sessions in Hannah January 3 Edinburg January 4 Rugby January 8 to 9 Devils Lake January 10 to 11 and Kindred January 13. The items outline dates and locations for the county event series.
Merchants in Mandan gathered December 22 for the preliminary steps toward forming a Retail Merchants association. A. M. Baker, Fargo Town Criers club president, delivered the principal address. A committee was appointed to draft by laws.
Rev. E. L. Brooks, pastor of the Congregational church at Cando, resigns and will leave the city at the start of the new year to continue his evangelistic labors in Chicago.
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