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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1900
Page
4
In the December 28 1900 issue the Inter Ocean extols Ramsey county farming, notes a strong crop value of 1 631 262 dollars for 1900, and urges Devils Lake to build a thriving city as a commercial center for an agricultural district, stressing public improvements and capital investment.
A civic editorial urges residents of Devils Lake to trade locally and support home businesses. It argues buying from nearby carpenters, tailors, bakers, doctors, grocers, and others strengthens the town, keeps money circulating, and funds taxes and churches while avoiding higher overall costs from distant purchases. It notes Devils Lake offers reasonable prices and questions the benefit of shopping in Grand Forks, Fargo, St Paul, Minneapolis, or Chicago.
Last week at Grand Forks the trial of Andrew Lindelie, agent of the Enforcement league, proceeded on a perjury charge. The proceedings focused on alleged false statements made during investigations, with testimony from key witnesses and references to prior filings. Verdict and sentencing details were not included in the available text.
The Grand Forks Herald editorial questions the prosecutions motives and suggests prejudice influenced indictments. It notes eleven jurors favor acquittal and one for conviction while critiquing the administration's fiscal actions and possible bias against Lindelie amid liquor interests.
Thirty two papers free under a premium offer from the Devils Lake Inter Ocean. Subscribers who prepay one year can receive a list of newspapers and magazines at no additional cost. Included titles span practical farming, dairying, home economy, and periodicals with varying three month and one year terms.
An anonymous Norwich reader praises Peruna for curing long standing catarrh after starting the remedy in spring. The letter claims no attacks since first bottle and notes improved appetite and weight gain. Other testimonials from Mrs. Sarah Jones and general popularity of Peruna are cited. A Dr. Hartman book and Health and Beauty pamphlet are offered free.
A catalog listing multiple periodicals with three month subscriptions including Vick's Illustrated Magazine, The Western Fruit Grower, Successful Farmer, Woman's Farm Journal, The Western Teacher, The Nonconformist, Child Garden, De Lestry's Magazine, Health Culture, Poultry Chum, School and Home Education, Town Odd Fellow, Fruit Growers' Journal, Nebraska Dairyman, and The American Family Journal.
Wednesday afternoon the F D L club was royally entertained by Mr and Mrs D W McCanna at their east side home. It was social day and the last meeting before president Mrs Hunter leaves Cleveland Ohio. After supper Miss McNelly, the club poet, recited a poem.
The verse bids a cheerful farewell with wishes of joy and God speed amid a playful storm image. A scene follows where Mrs. Harry Lord surprises Mrs. Hunter with handkerchiefs tucked in a Japanese parasol. The notice ends noting a real estate bargain in Ramsey Lake Banner counties.
Take notice all persons owing the under signed book accounts please call and settle at once. H L Wineman signs. H Murray has opened bakery and confectionery at the former YMCA building with fresh bread doughnuts pies and cakes plus a lunch counter and phone 156. Property listings include 320 acres in Morris township sections 4 a'gon township 155 range 63 and 100 acres under cultivation for 3000 via Wm H Brown & Co. Down timber for sale by J O Baughman.
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