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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1900
Page
3
Curt Brainard announces the purchase of B S Estes hardware business and vows to stock a full line of shelf and heavy hardware tinware stoves heating cooking and gasoline wire fencing iron nails paper goods and more He invites Estes customers and his longtime patrons to continue their trade and support to his new venture in town.
A compact Harper County style page lists Lloyd Powell, Rev J R Hamilton and John Maher offering fire insurance and farm loans, with local business boosts from Brown & Co. and Prosser Scrugard. It notes Lincoln's birthday quiet observance, a Junior social at Odd Fellows hall, real estate activity, farm breaking contracts, a fire incident, and upcoming Chautauqua plans with Admiral Dewey rumored to attend.
A health ad proclaims the value of blood purification with Hood’s Sarsaparilla to restore vigor, appetite, digestion, nerves, and temper. It claims the tonic renews strength and vitality, and mentions Hood’s Fills as a non-irritating aid to digestion.
A compilation of brief items notes a yearlong Inter Ocean subscription and reader appreciation, alongside local notices about new arrivals, purchases at George's store, and regional developments. It cites Prosser & Scrumgard in Manchester Iowa, James Vosburg and M L Kortright moving to Devils Lake North Dakota, Kortright opening a barber shop, and a Chicago trip chaperone invitation tied to George Getts. It also covers Devils Lake bridge contract details, bids, and planned spring work, plus optimistic regional economic outlook and anticipated agricultural output for 1899.
The Minneapolis Times has secured the New York Herald's cable service, giving its readers the best telegraphic news from a northwestern newspaper. The service is valuable during the Boer War, with broader involvement expected in South African troubles. The Times leads in pioneering newspaper service in the Northwest, evidencing its push for popularity.
Governor Fan cher received a letter from the New York Times asking about North Dakota business conditions and the outlook for next year. Commissioner of Agriculture Thomas replied that he is pleased to address the inquiry and share the state’s favorable prospects at the start of the new year.
The rapidly rising price of North Dakota land is an index of growing realization that the land has been too cheap. Better land costs 15 to 20 dollars an acre there versus double that in Iowa, yet lies as near shipping points, schools, and churches. North Dakota land remains undervalued, and buyers like farmers who purchased from Brown & Co. have profited.
Advertises the Burlington Limited passenger service from St. Paul and Minneapolis to Chicago with compartments for women and homey amenities such as an electric heater for curling irons. Encourages readers to request tickets over the Burlington line.
Rev. Jesse R. Zeigler of Menango North Dakota traveled the Burlington route to Pennsylvania and commends the dining service and accommodations as superior to any in the west.
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