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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1904
Page
6
A Century essay fragment argues humans stand alone on Earth, with dogs as the sole ally. It contrasts other living beings as indifferent or hostile, noting humans are unseen by animals, who hear us no longer and view us as a passing, irrelevant accident.
A garbled Civil War era dialogue fragment shows townsfolk debating trial rights and a horse thief case. The exchange touches on jury warrants, social gossip, and a “milkman” absentminded aside. Names and clear facts are sparse, but the dialog conveys a communal, wary mood.
A Pall Mall Gazette item notes Italian towns renege on unveiled monuments and tablets. In Rome Florence officials deny existence while street crowds reveal statues and plaques once covered by cloth. The piece lampoons authorities and public passion amid anti Austrian tensions.
A collection of old and new observations links iron and its products to broader economic activity. The iron market signals demand for rails, machinery, and building, shaping activity in steel, construction, farming, and transportation. Anecdotes illustrate Irish labor perspectives, status of Ellis Island stories, and quips from early 20th century life. The piece blends economic theory, worker humor, and cultural snapshots.
The piece notes Herbert Spencer's self revealing moments in Facta and Comments and a Harlem Heights 'bowlder' monument in Park Avenue, New York, honoring Mrs. Robert Murray for entertaining and detaining British officers during Howe's siege. Her tactfulness is praised as potentially altering American history.
Foreclosure notices show multiple mortgagees including James O Lzanhlts and First National Bank of Devils Lake. Describes mortgages dated 1902 1908 with Ramsey County deeds, sale at the Devils Lake courthouse front door on April 2 1904 to satisfy sums due including principal interest costs and attorney fees.
Devila Lake resident J. C. Beughman announces his candidacy for county treasurer, subject to decision of the county convention.
Sheriff Myers and Deputy Ed Erickson returned from Rugby Sunday with four Ramery county jail prisoners for district court in Pierce county. Albert Kandaon faces homicide charges, W Gardner held for abducting a twelve year old girl for concubinage and prostitution, Frank Clowes charged with carrying burglars tools, and William Tough an appeal case from grand larceny now at state prison after a new trial granted. Andrew Hoesby sold the Victoria hotel to John Hinck of Pipestone, Minn for 8000 dollars. Hinck plans possession February 28 and pledges to maintain local support.
Markets report cash close and futures for oats barley and wheat across Duluth and Chicago. Prices show No 1 northern oats and flax values with oats and barley in mid 80s to 90s, wheat futures in 80s, cash flax at 1.16.
Real estate and personal items offered for cash or on crop payment terms. White sewing machine for sale, good as new. Lands described by sec-tion and county across Devils Lake region with many parcels totaling hundreds of acres, including parcels in Towner Rolette Bottineau Pierce Eddy Nelson Grand Forks Walsh. Listings include farm lots near Devils Lake North Dakota, with telephone and address for contact. John W. Mather of Devils Lake North Dakota invites inquiries.
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