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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1909
Page
9
An assortment of festive gifts inclining perfume, Xmas comics, and up to date stock. The candy department features fresh cafes and fine chocolates. A seasonal message thanks patrons and wishes Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Jos Powell arrives from Tokio while visitors From Minneapolis and Grand Forks tour Devils Lake. Local residents travel to Churles Ferry Leverich Warwick and Winona for business and holidays. Diamond rings advertised at Huesgen's as cinemas host performances at the Colonial theatre and a social dance lights the skating rink.
A fragment discusses universal military service in Europe, noting conscripts, ballot-based drafts, and substitution practices. It cites Germany, France, and other nations, describing attempts to dodge service, fraudulent practices, and the challenges of compensation for conscripts versus volunteers. It mentions doctors exposing conscript fraud and the varied methods to evade duties. It also references a social event at Mackerie with a basket social and local notices.
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