Inter Ocean notes from Devils Lake in 1885
The Inter Ocean reports from Devils Lake Dakota in February 1885 include local newspaper observations, county board politics, and capital commission disclosures. It covers figures paid for capitol plumbing, alleged fraud in Forest River election, and criticism of local press and politicians amid Dakota wheat prospects and political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Willson
Rani
la Moure
Forest River
John Dyner
Dyner
W. D. Bates
Park River Gazette
D. Melville
M. v
C. H. Honey
John McCullough
Thomes Boulton
Hugh Loughead
Park River
Plaindealer Criticizes Dakota Political Scandals and Ring Influence
The text accuses the Plaindealer of political cannery and aligns with opposition to the Bismarck ring. It alleges the ring first backed admitting the Territory as a whole to place the capital in Bismarck, then supported division when Dakota offered to move the capital. It cites marked copies sent to press to mold Territory opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsh
Dakota
Tyis
Bismarck Ringstor
Bismarck
Ring
South Dakota
Ringsters
Minneapolis
Bismarck Ring
Devils Lake North Dakota's fertile lands and wheat riches
The article extols Devils Lake in Ramsey County as a vast saltwater basin with a long shoreline, timbered north coast, and rich soil. It highlights vast agricultural potential, especially wheat with No 1 Hard varieties, noting high yields and a farmer's anecdote of 3000 bushels on 160 acres and wage labor returns.
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Boundary Line
United States
Ramsey
Chicago
Igre
Red River Valley
North Dakota
Devils Lake
The Great Devils Lake Region Prospect Pamphlet
A pamphlet by H C Hansbrough praises Devils Lake North Dakota region as a practical detailed overview aimed at attracting spring immigration. The text emphasizes bold sights and factual data supporting the land’s appeal and warns against false impressions while addressing health and well being concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great
Devils Lake
Dakota
H.C. Hansbrough
Bro
Hansbrough
North
Dekots
Congress Sees Night Session Amid Filibuster and Banter
Special correspondent reports a late night in Washington as Congress debated the bankruptcy bill. Members debated adjournment while the sergeant at arms sought absentees. Some speakers mocked the process, others praised inaction. Cleveland's influence and New York trip shape upcoming steps. Beecher’s lecture drew a Democratic turnout, praising the reign of the common people.
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Congress
Bescher
Ixras-Ocean
Wasminatox
Friends
Pollestin
Mr. Springer
Illinois
Mr. White
Kentucky
White
Mr. Hiscock
Mr. Cleveland
Cleveland
Civil Service Commission
Spen
Henry Ward Beecher
North Dakota Lands and Prairie Conditions Described
The article notes extensive lands in Cass and other counties with little waste land, describing rich black soil, light clay subsoil, and an undulating landscape with groves. It mentions abundant water, wheat as a staple crop, and strong growth of other crops and prairie hay under proper winter care.
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North Dakota
Cass
Steele
Foster
Grand Forks
McHenry
Nelson
Bottineau
Pembina
Hamsey
Boletts
Traill
Towner
Barnes
Walsh
North Dakota Farmers Boost Hope In Crops And Pork
An article from Valley City and local sources touts successful corn and vegetable trials in North Dakota, with testimonies from W Lipe and John McDevitt about planting and yields. It highlights cabbage, carrots, beets, beans, turnips, and potatoes, plus fruit and diverse vegetables, asserting high quality and profits. It also notes hog farming profitability with a farmer turning two pigs into 30 dollars worth of pork through feeding costs and market prices.
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Illinois
Indiana
Middle States
North Dakota
Thomases
W. Lipe
Idke
John McDevitt
Lips
Valley City Democrat
True as Gospel Muzandine Herrid
The writer notes more complaints of poverty and money shortages in the east than he heard in Dakota, arguing that people in the land of plenty do not understand hard times. He suggests those who complain should travel east for a few days to gain perspective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muzandine Herrid
East
Dakota
Land of
Plenty
Washington’s streets and trees promise a transformed capital
An expert notes the city has grown rapidly in the past six years with forty miles of superior pavement and cleaner streets despite limited water. One hundred thousand nursery trees line the avenues, mainly maples, showing early, unestablished growth that may mature into a bold, uniform landscape shaping a revitalized capital Americans will soon be proud of.
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Europe
Washington
Paroxysmal kiss described with odd medical phrasing
The fragment catalogs a bizarre definition of a kiss as a paroxysmal contact, then shifts to a story of a poor boy who toiled fifteen years and finally caught a five pound three ounce black bass, urging industry and perseverance. It also includes scrambled, era-specific market snippets and names, with no clear cohesive narrative.
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Mountarsus
Tarsus
Rock Rapids
FINAL PROOF NOTICES DEVILS LAKE AND GRAND HARBOR
Land offices at Devils Lake and Grand Harbor issue notice of intention to make proof for land claims. Names Ole Myren and Conrad Warner among applicants, with witnesses listed to prove residence and cultivation. Hearings set before registrar Henry W. Lord and local attorneys Moon and Barton on specified dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devils Lake
Barratt
I Geuner
Genesor
Orand Far
Bor
Jacoby Fulkerson
Jackson
Henry W. Lord
Register
Nash
Devile Lake
Etter
Davila Lake
Ealy Yenis
Peter Kongallen
Ole
Myron
Devils Lake land notice and local jests mix in brief item
Notice in Devils Lake Dakota details Andrew P Nelson claiming land for residence and cultivation in Township 164 Range 66 Lot 34 with witnesses listed Brenden Berg Pulkernia Janica Verrier of Jackson CT and others. W Lomo Register Moen Barton attorneys. Includes humorous clippings from Punch and Boston Courier about dry speech and jokes at fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dak
Devilcake
D.T
Andrew P Nelson
Moone Reidence
Ole ’ Brenden
John H Berg
Jacob Pulkernia
Janica
Verrier
Jackson
W. Lomo
Puck
Tiger of Fat
Fatension
Devils Lake
Vic Yakderiga
A $Bihopref
Doe Lakes Iit Aes
Bia Fath
W. Ton
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Avery Baturaay
Evils Lake
Rambey County
McIntyre
Tas Minnewaukan Siftings
Shepard
Picw
Siftings
Eowinps
Hia
Biemarck
Blackleg
The
Argus
House of God
Capital Commission
Bismarck Tribune
Thomas Hennessey
Raymond
Pierze
Capitol
Alex McKenzie
George Walsh
Capital Plumbing
Coggeste Caamo
Jamestown
Inter-Ocean
Ciny
Fargo Republican
Ed J Warde
Ae Grand Forks Plain Dealer
Tnres-Corax
Irs
Ayers Gareaparilia
Ana
Malik
Larix
Bird
Neaey
Eowien
New York
Milwauker
Cate Far Sm
Inns
Eee
Kye
Sy— Higher Wai
Dinuinnatil
Lara Finn
el de
Baltimore
Lane
Nixon Os Wade
Lee
Sarre
Billy Carter
Joe Stanhope
Frank James
Carter
America
James
McKay
de Peraous
Devila Lake
Ald
Eliza McNamara
Board of Communioners
Bottineas County
Sanuin
Gyseey
Bottineau Pont Ofice
Board of Domainsover
FMGNO
W. C. Mimbaul
Bottineau Causey
Bet
Ronds
Fulton & Cowen
Borne
Parker & Johnson
Bank of
Pioneer Bank
Ramsey County
St. Paul
Great Britain
Ireland
France
Germany
Beltrom
Cata
Mound
Switzerland
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Cena
Fest Rational Bank
Ninth National Bank
W. N. Moore
U. S. Land Office
R. R. Howard
Ffrican
Tmcourt Zoursm
H. L. Prescott
J. A. Burnett North Shore Bank
Prescott & Burnett
Walker
Kelly
G. S. Converse & Son
Choice
Eves of al Kits
Fourth Street
Meat Market
Moore & Dodd
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