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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1899
Page
3
Fragmentary patient testimonial claims Hood's Sarsaparilia may cure or relieve illnesses while criticizing other remedies. The text appears to parody or misstate medical claims without verifiable evidence. Further context is unclear due to garbled OCR.
In North Meotas Westy faersay reported a market note about Bottiness trunch trainage with price cues and trading mood. The fragment suggests a local exchange update though specifics are unclear.
A crowded Devils Lake gathering attended a masquerade. Meetings discuss Barton project, Inter Ocean fire impacts, church heating fund, and upcoming dental and real estate services. Local business promotions include clothing, boots, farm loans, and autumn stock at Wineman's.
A modern hotel is urged for Devils Lake to meet growth needs and attract travelers. Backers promise solid financing, with local business leaders urged to mobilize capital and support a first class establishment. The note highlights bank deposits, business optimism, and upcoming events at Wineman’s and Chamberlin’s.
A severe fire ripped through the Inter Ocean building and adjacent structures in Flete Tater Ocean. Firemen battled smoke and flames for hours, battling a broken water line and cooling a second outbreak as residents and rescuers braved the cold night. Eight people suffered minor losses while heroic actions saved nearby dwellings. Families evacuated with substantial property damage reported.
The town notes warm weather and the snow melting as Simon Schmid, the Newbie postmaster, conducts business in Bartlett on Toesday.
Local social news from Grand Forks and nearby towns includes visits by Rene Schroeder and others. Reports describe dances postponed to March 17, entertainments for school children February 22, and social events at the Foley and Walke homes with prizes, music, and refreshments. A boxing incident left Jim Dean seriously injured, and Cyrus Leach froze a foot while working on the Great Northern project.
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