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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1900
Page
5
The piece laments attacks on public figures by a Grand Forks Herald editor and critiques proposed Swiss style referendums. It defends state governance, urges orderly elections, and highlights migration, rail expansion, and North Dakota’s agricultural promise as settlement and growth loom.
The piece notes southern political dynamics favor expansion yet remain solidly Democratic, aside from Kentucky and West Virginia. It laments fear of negro domination and praises the Boers' fight. It reports Minto party members moving to western North Dakota government land and envisions Red River valley migrants heading to the Mouse River valley. It contrasts Alaska's gold with North Dakota coal prospects.
A man who sought to walk a rope across Niagara Falls was wisely restrained by authorities. The piece notes life’s dangers from disease, praising Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a trusted remedy with a fifty year record of cures and a Private Revenue Stamp on the bottle neck.
Ramsey county reports 2330 children of school age. Knights of Pythiast host a Valentine social next Wednesday. Grand Forks opera house hopes to engage Mme Emma Nevada with seats sold at Herald offices and Young’s store. Fort Totten orchestra being sought for a Co D grand military ball in Wineman’s opera house next Monday. Tickets $1.00. social aims to be the season’s highlight. Also coverage of Mrs. A M Powell’s progressive pedro party for Mrs. G E Corry with many attendees and prizes. D F Bangs hosts a Coterie Club thimble bee with James Chamberlin and others attending. Green and white decor and lighted candles enhance the dining room.
Attention Co. D. SPECIAL ORDER No. 2 records an election to be held at the first regular meeting on February 14 at the court house.
Lent Thomas Lonnevik, commanding Company D, is charged with executing the order. The hall will be held by Company D, First Infantry, North Dakota National Guard, for one captain, first lieutenant, and to fill other vacancies that may occur. Governor F B Fancher signs the order.
Lonpoy February, John Redmond, chairman of the United Irish party, urged the house to amend the address to seek an end to the war by recognizing the independence of the Transvaal and Orange Free State. He said Irish sympathy was pro Boer and England stood in isolation. The amendment was defeated 368 to 66 as the house adjourned.
In Northampton on February 8 Henry Labouchere editor of Truth and Liberal MP faced opposition at a peace meeting. A crowd surged the platform smashing chairs while Labouchere was struck on the head but escaped with police escort as promoters were forced off.
Bombay reports 408 deaths in 24 hours amid famine refugees. Berlin Britons under 60 ordered home for military service. Alabama senatorial race shows Winston County shifting support from Senator Morgan to Governor Johnston, altering legislative tallies to Morgan 19 Johnston 14 Oates 10.
New York Feb 8 Dr William Steinitz the famous chess player was removed from his home to the Bellevue insane pavilion despite his protests. He is 62 years old.
If going to Europe in 1900 you should reserve steamship accommodations now. Steamers are filling up rapidly. We represent all Trans Atlantic lines and leading tourist agencies and will make reservations without charge. Write for illustrated circular with rates from Duluth and other information. Issued by Duluth South Shore and Atlantic Railway T H Larke Assistant General Pass Agent Duluth Minn.
Fire alert copy promoting a fire proof safe sold by LaRue-Miller Co aimed at farmers. Encourages inspection of a sample or requesting a circular to protect money and valuables whether at home or away.
Governor Taylor requests additional delay while studying the Louisville agreement amid widespread protests from leading Republicans urging postponement. The move reflects ongoing contention over terms and potential political repercussions in the state.
Frankfort dispatch notes Governor Taylor delaying signing the Louisville agreement as Democrats press firmer Goebel law repeal. Republicans receive telegrams urging patience while conferees may meet again. Kentucky legislature convenes with 38 members present and brief sessions in both houses.
Des Moines reports a northwest blizzard with rain turning to a bitter cold, while a Nebraska storm brings a howling north wind and heavy snow. Telegraphed advisories indicate widespread blizzard conditions across the state and neighboring regions including Colorado and New Mexico where temperatures approach zero and several inches of snow have fallen.
New York February report on Roland B. Molineux charged with murdering Mrs Katherine Adams by poison sent to Harry Cornish. Defense closing argument completed by Weeks, prosecution counsel Osborne begins closing. Bee contends key parts are false and motive not proven.
The Panther Sherman and Indiana arrived in San Francisco from the Philippines. The Sherman carried 75 invalided soldiers and the Indiana bore the bodies of 200 dead soldiers.
Admiral Kautz officially transfers his flag from the Philadelphia to the Iowa in San Disco California with the customary salutes and ceremonies. The Philadelphia band awaited the move to San Francisco as the flag ceremony proceeded.
An editorial style appeal urges women not to gamble with health and to rely on Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It cites physician approval and years of use, warning against untested remedies and recommending trust in a proven herbal remedy for female illnesses.
Women report relief from prolonged and painful menses after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier. Credited improvement after several bottles, with restored cycles and improved health from Visalia California and Haverhill Massachusetts.
Personal testimonials claim the Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound cured longstanding ovarian and womb troubles. Mrs. M. W. Miller describes regained strength after six bottles, while Mrs. W. H. Walters reports improvement after ten bottles following doctor concerns and proposed surgery.
Backache and womb troubles allegedly relieved by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound says Mrs C E Forano of Monett Missouri who gained forty pounds after bed confinement. Miss May B Stevenson of Alliance Ohio reports recovery from years of backache leucorrhea and weakness after using the remedy.
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