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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1888
Page
2
Reports from Washington and Bismarck detail talks on Dakota statehood and territorial division. Delegates McCormack and King are featured as figures amid debate on splitting Dakota into separate states, with fellow lawmakers wary of a full admission and seeking division instead.
A new drug store by J. M. Labod Co. opens near Firat National bank with antique oak shelving and a French mirror. The active barber pharmacist Labod invites visitors on Tay Street to compare their preparations with others, touting old fashioned quality and liver pills.
Special correspondence reports a lively Friday dance in MuLeod hall with attendees from Sweetwater and nearby areas, a large crowd staying overnight due to accommodation limits, and an upcoming February event. Also covered are Farmer's Alliance meetings on February 11 1488 with Davile Lake ties, board actions on forming a charter, and plans to publish notices in local papers.
A fragmented letter criticizes eastern papers for overcounting blizzard fatalities in Dakota Territory, misreporting deaths and casualties. It notes alleged named victims, and argues such sensationalism harms Missouri settlers and future emigration. Also includes testimonial on Chamberlain remedies for coughs and throat pain.
A fragmented page notes a Chattanooga grocer weighing twenty one sheets of fly paper and calculating fly weight, alongside observations on eye color from M de Candelie and a New York Farmers dinner claim about dyspepsia and diet. The Epoch offers assorted curiosities and medical musings.
An old newspaper ad urges readers to brace up without stimulants like bitters or whisky. It promotes Electric Bitters as a restorative that purifies the blood supports liver and kidney function and renews strength, priced at 50 cents per bottle at Bennett & Moran and Ovitch & Chafeo, retailers.
A local business promotes a new throat and lung remedy called New Discovery for Consumption. The article claims it cures coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and similar ailments quickly. A free trial bottle is offered to customers and the ad cites low prices and delivery details.
Bucklow s Arnica Salve touted as best in the world for rashes, ulcers, sores and various skin troubles. It guarantees relief or money refunded, priced 26 cents per box. Distributed by Omlete Chateo and Barnett with promotional claims.
A fragmentary 19th century promotion cites John McDowall of Sweevwittnr, Col, praising Ayer’s Pills for frontier medicine. The passage touts Ayera Villa coating for protection, claims life-saving results, and notes the product is prepared by Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co. in Lowell, Massachusetts, sold by all medicine dealers.
A notice of mortgage sale records a deed by Julia Maddon and others, with property in Wakuts county, describing the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter and other parcels in Wakuts. The sale targets the property described with dates in April and August 1888, with terms including two hundred forty seven dollars and costs, to be sold at public auction at the court house in Davie Lake.
Mortgage sale advertised after default on a deed in Dalton County Territory of Dakots. Public auction planned at the front door of the courthouse on a specified April date in 1498, to satisfy the debt of five hundred and ninety six 70/100 dollars plus costs and taxes. Attorney for the mortgagee listed as Paton Bebruary Wi.
Public foreclosure notice describes a mortgage default date in 1864 with a sale to be conducted by public auction in a city within Hauser county on a forthcoming date. The document lists the mortgage amount of $10545 and mentions attorney fees and land description including quarter sections and adjacent parcels. The notice is issued by Underwood as attorney in fact for the mortgage holder.
The document details a mortgage foreclosure action against a widow and others in the territory of Las Oroa and Viantdy county. It specifies a public auction date to be set by the Meyoty on a Wednesday in April 1888, with terms of sale and proceeds to satisfy the debt.
The City of Devils Lake invites bids for drilling a 1000 foot artesian well with piping and cement work. Bids must meet specifications including a 10 inch bore and 7 inch casing, with contract awarded contingent on city auditor acceptance. Bids opened in the presence of the city council and would-be bidders on the specified date.
Proposals for the purchase of bonds of Devils Lake City in Dakota Territory will be received by the city council until 8 pm on March 5, 1866, for Artesia Well and City Mill Bonds of the city of Devils Lake. Each bond for twenty years, one thousand dollars, at par, with interest and other terms specified in the notice.
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