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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1902
Page
2
A summary of brief notices from Finland Sweden and Norway. Topics include Finland’s press, conscription changes, a proposed Elias Lonnrot monument, Danish ventures in the West Indies, linguistic debates, Copenhagen watchmen, Stockholm benefactors, and regional civic events and incidents across the North.
A massive blaze in Waterbury Connecticut destroyed the Scoville house and adjacent structures, with early estimates placing losses around 2 million dollars. Fire officials and militiamen controlled crowds as crews battled flames that threatened the city center and halted trolley service. No fatalities reported, though two workers were later found safe after initial disappearances. The disaster prompted temporary stock redirection for local publishers and rapid rebuilding plans.
A Boston style note tells of a white rat kept in an unused stable behind a Brooklyn resident's home. The rat, aided by his kin, led to a mouse infestation until the family freed the rodent nightly to patrol. The old male mouser hunted with doglike diligence, ending with ten mice dead.
At a shareholders meeting the chairman stated that the De Beers and Kimberley mines had run for 32 years and now produce diamonds worth £8,500,000 annually. The three other mines at Dutoitspan, Bultfontein, and Premier cover more area and are less exploited. If the De Beers and Kimberley mines were exhausted output could be sustained for 144 years. The stock of rough diamonds in London was at a low point. Cecil Rhodes agreed to capitalize his life governorship to avoid friction with shareholders, a sacrifice he wished to avoid. Annual shareholder profits were reported at £100,000.
David C Walker, custodian of Lord's park in Elgin, reports a monkey brushing its teeth after a toothbrush was tossed into the cage. The sight drew the entire monkey family to watch Jocko the largest monkey scrub his teeth, a moment of wonder in the keeper's long career.
An analysis notes the United States has the world’s top share of circulating books while England and Italy rank poorly in active use. It argues foreign riches are largely shelves, whereas American books reach thousands, enriching thought through circulation. It adds that over 3,000 firms manufacture war munitions globally, with about 900 based in America.
A letter from the National Dairy Union secretary praises Senator H C Hansbrough as an able supporter on agriculture legislation. It urges North Dakota readers to recognize his influence on the committee and his valuable service in Congress. Also mentions Ramsey County National Bank loaning to farms and local patent medicines and remedies details.
Locations along the Chicago Great Western Railway offer prime agricultural regions in the United States with prosperous farmers and successful businessmen. There is demand for competent individuals with capital for all branches of business including creamery operators, millers, general merchandise, hardware, harness, hotels, and banks seeking good locations.
Experience Convinces. Prove its value by investing 10 cents in trial size of Ely's Cream Balm. Druggists supply it and we mail it. Full size 60 cents. Clifton, Arizona. Jan. 20, 1899. Messrs. Exx Bros. Please send me a 50 cent bottle of Cream Balm. I find your remedy the quickest and most permanent cure for catarrh and cold in the head. Dent M. Porren, Gen. Mgr. Ariz, Gold M.Co. Messages praise Bly's Balm as the best medicine for catarrh after one bottle cured a twenty-year affliction. testimonials from Proberta, Cal, and other places."
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