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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1900
Page
2
A farmer from Stony Brook, once crippled by malaria and constipation, credits Ripan’s Tabules with ending his illness. He took one tabule each morning and night, sometimes three during fatigue, noting improved sleep, digestion, and energy. He claims the pills banish pain and prolong life, calling them the cheapest medicine.
H. K. Keltner reports from Aisle Missouri on November 20 that after an August trip to North Dakota he plans to move there with the colony next spring. He praises the country and its opportunities, saying Missouri residents should consider relocating.
German immigrant Taro Martensen of Willow City ND recounts emigrating from Germany with his wife and four children in 1894. He details buying land, building a farm, and now owning half a section with 8 horses and 5 cattle, $700 in buildings, and debts paid by a wheat yield. The piece highlights North Dakota as favorable for poor men seeking a start and notes another settler W F Houser from Saline City Indiana who arrived with $7500 and 760 acres near Grand Harbor ND.
In Willow City North Dakota on November 10 1899 August Erpmayn recounts his 1889 homestead journey. He started with little and now owns 1400 acres with buildings livestock and tools valued in tens of thousands. He raised 10000 bushels of wheat and urges eastern families to seek homesteads west to escape debt and taxes. He notes a prior failed Minnesota farm caused by creditors and praises western land for debt freedom.
A brief letter signed Wea Masog objects to a prior article and addresses the editor with a stance of denial. The fragment suggests a contested publication and seeks clarification or correction from the newspaper.
A reader quotes anti prohibition statements and denials from A SnpLie, D State Enforcement League, Patterson, Hurst, and Winship. The note questions Aytaal’s Republican loyalty, suggests Populist influence, and hints at party realignment amidakar discussions on railroads and national policy.
The February Table Talk features Some Good Plants for table decoration and A St Valentine Festival with menu and entertainment guidance. Up-Stairs, Down-Stairs, and in My Lady's Chamber aids tidy housekeepers. The Art Amateur backs a national subscription for The Varey Arch with donors named and banked funds. The Dewey Arch is touted as an emblem of metropolitan adornment and a call for public education. Other items include The Soans Museum London notes, a Talk on Miniature Painting by Theo dor West, and illustrations in magazines. The Call to Dinner is the color study by Henry Mosler. Published by John W. Van Oost at 23 Union square, N. Y. 35 cents.
The Minneapolis Times has embraced an enormous special cable news service from the New York Herald. The paper spares no expense in delivering reliable news and its political coverage has gained popularity across the entire northwest, with growth continuing.
The Mandan Pioneer discusses political conduct, urging caution toward motives in officials. George B. Winship champions initiative and referendum as comparatively harmless, while Mr. Ueland of LaMoure county holds a patent on these state measures and left the Republican Party seeking reforms.
A reflective meditation on Lincoln’s life and character. It argues that inner virtue outweighs outward appearance, praising honesty, humility, and steadfast purpose over vanity. The piece urges readers to emulate Lincoln’s heart and integrity in everyday conduct.
Boise City Idaho observer reports Indian Inspector McConnell arrived Monday stayed at the Columbian hotel overnight and continued to Fort Totten to inspect the agency. In response to questions about remonstrances against removal he stated he was ordered to inspect and report findings.
Mr. McConnell argues that selling unallotted lands held by Indians would benefit them as vast areas lie idle. He contends a single negotiator could secure a treaty more efficiently than a three person commission, noting Indian caution at differing opinions before agreeing. He asserts the government can reach a satisfactory treaty for the lands.
Fort Yates dispatch notes Standing Rock Indians resist moving Sarstock from Devils Lake to the reservation on grounds of insufficient land. A proposed solution is to buy out settlers on Fort Rice land to create a new adjoining reservation with Missouri river frontage and rich resources. Major Bingenheimer backs the plan except for liquor concerns. Harry Smee testifies to killing a rattlesnake January 20, with the snake thawed from winter, an omen of disaster in Indian belief.
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