First Annual Lake Region Horse Fair Planned for April
The Lake Region Agricultural Society announces a horse fair in Devile Lake on Saturday April 6 with no entry fee. Exhibits include Percherons and Clydesdales plus open classes for any breed and a colt class. Entries close at noon April 6. grand parade at 1 30 p.m. judging at 2 30 p.m. Open to all Lake Region residents.
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Lake Region Agricultural Society
Devile Lake
Hale
Lake Region
Leeds and Rugby High School debate decision may be appealed
Rugby superintendent F A Schrader visited the city this week and said he will appeal the Friday evening state championship debate ruling two to one in Leeds favor. He plans to present arguments to the High School debating board for another match. Also in town were S Nowon of Niagra and N Nason of Ray on business, and S Thompson who stopped over while traveling from Ada Gask to visit friends in the Mast.
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F. A. Schrader
Rugby
Leeds
Schrader
S. Nowon
Niagra
N. Nason
Ray
Thompson
Ada
Gask
Visst
Mast
Farm Move Near Lawton Welcomes New Resident
Lawton Reporter notes Hest Johnson arrived from Devils Lake to occupy a half-section bought from J. Aird and A. G. Dvorak. Johnson plans a house and barn, aims to start spring work promptly, and brings farming experience as a former foreman on Comn. John Thelin's farm. The community welcomes him and wishes success.
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Lawton
Hest Johnson
Devils Lake
J. 4
Mr. Johnson
Silver Leader Will Visit Fargo
Argo North Dakota Feb 28 William Jennings Bryan famed free silver advocate and The Commoner editor will visit Fargo March 7 for a state democratic meeting. State Chairman McArthur and Fred McLean arranging a large gathering with Democrats from North Dakota and neighboring states. Bryan is expected to arrive morning of March 7 and leave that night after possibly multiple speeches including an evening address.
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Argo
N. D
William Jennings Bryan
Great Free Silver Advocate
The
Commoner
Fargo
Gate City
Bryan
McArthur
Fred McLean
North Dakota
Platt
Harmon
Orpheum Theatre
Devils Lake Band Promises Sacred Concert Expansion
A Devils Lake band with a highly successful Tuesday evening performance has schedules for a Sunday afternoon sacred concert at the opera house with no admission charge. A local patron arranged the second musical event, hiring the band and providing the opera house at no cost. Director Maxwell received many compliments and a packed Sunday audience is expected, boosting public awareness and support for the group.
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Devils Lake
Opera House
Maxwell
7Erein
Ramsay Gate cafe changes hands in city transfer
A local cafe changes ownership as Gilbert sells the business to Henry and Harry Ramsay. The cafe will be renamed Ramsay Gate. Gilbert had owned it for several months and reportedly enjoyed good patronage during that period.
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Gilbert
Ramsay Gate
Henry
Harry
North Dakota adopts strict new political ethics law
As the March 19 presidential primary nears, North Dakota enacts a new corrupt practices act. It bans free campaign treats, soliciting subscriptions by charities, and voter transportation on election day. It limits candidate expenses, bars corporate contributions, prohibits pre election patronage promises, and requires post election expense reporting within fifteen days.
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North Dakota
Clever Drawing Highlights Miss Anderson Washington Portrait
Miss Anderson of this city completed a swift crayon drawing of George Washington displayed at the Charles theatre. The work drew attention during George Washington day and will be presented to the Commercial Club. Anderson, an capable artist, plans to establish a Devils Lake studio.
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George Washington
Charles Theatre
Family
Miss Anderson
Chautauqua Board Names Platform Manager
The Chau tauqua board held a Wednesday meeting at President J. M. Kellys office to advance plans for the Twentieth session. Dr George Hindley of Helens Mort was secured as platform manager, noted for prior service in Devils Lake. Dr Hindleys ability is expected to ensure well handled auditorium programs and Bible study work will be directed by him.
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Chautauqua Board
J. M. Kelly
George Hindley
Helens, Mort
Assembly
Hindley
Devils Lake
Aindlay
Largest personal injury verdict in Ramsey County history
The jury returned a record $7,600 verdict for Wm. H. Moyer against A. H. Bell & Co. drug store after an explosion in Devils Lake on November 21, 1910, caused by a manganese oxide product misused with chlorate of potassium. Moyer, a resident of Ottawa, Kan., was left crippled, with doctors saying crutches may be needed for life. medical bills highlighted the severity and the faulty sale of chemicals.
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District Court
Ramsey County
Wm. H. Moyer
A. H. Bell &Co
Ottawa
Kan
Bell Drug
Devils Lake
Warwick
Bell
Moyer
Benson County
Abbott
State University
Alberta debt mounting amid railway failures and farm woes
An American Alberta bonanza farmer in Winnipeg criticizes Alberta’s debt surge under Premier Sifton. He cites $29 million in railway securities guarantees, $36 million North Western bonds, and total provincial liabilities around $96 million, warning of credit damage and lean-year hardships. He likens Alberta to postwar southern states and urges caution as residents travel to Fargo and Rugby.
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Winnipeg
Man
Alberta
London
Sifton
Alabama
Fashion Shop Interiors Near Completion At Great Northern Hotel
The Great Northern hotel building fashion shop is near completion after days of alteration. Manager Smith has spared no expense to reach a high beauty standard. Glass doors will enclose cases and other changes are underway. D F Humphreys returns to Brocket after city visit.
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Great Northern
Smith
Drayton Youth Shoots Father in Bank Tragedy
Rex Walke, enraged over a promised $25,000, shot his father H. W. Wallace in Drayton North Dakota's First National Bank building, fatally wounding him, then killed a bystander and shot himself. J R Strong was also seriously wounded. The incident followed a dispute over inheritance and a two year promise.
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Wallace
St. Paul
Northern Pacific Flyer
Ather
Swat Strong
Mr. Strong
Victor Hanson
Young Wallace
Strong
St Paul
Devils Lake Band Delights Large Opera House Audience
In a first public concert at the opera house Tuesday evening the Devils Lake band offered a high grade program that pleased a good sized crowd. The ensemble demonstrated strong ability with the Poet and Peasant and Gly Agt pieces drawing special praise. Prof Holm’s tenor solo was well received as the audience demanded additional encores.
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Opera House
Devils Lake
America
Holm
Dole
La Follette Campaign Talk At Court House Meeting
Manager Clouser of Lafollette supporters addressed a packed court house audience at 10:80 AM on La Follette’s candidacy and achievements. Houser argued Ohio votes favored Lafollette, noted Roosevelt’s push to draw votes, and cited banking and trust criticisms while detailing Perkins Morgan ties. The crowd praised the talk and some attendees spoke with the speaker afterward.
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Clouser
Lafollette
Labollette
Court House
Roosevelt
Hooeer
la Follette
Wisconsin
Houser
Ohio
Taft
D. R. Hanna
la Pollette
Herrick
Mark Hanna
Col. Roosevelt
Bob
Mr. Houser
Aldrich
Steel Trust
Geo. W. Perkins
J. Pierpont- Morgan & Co
North Dakota
Hanna
Ratt
Grand Forks
Knarreborgs and Waller Host Summer Socials
Mr and Mrs R L Knarreborg of Sarske visited this week, Louis Serene celebrated his fourth birthday with friends, games and a supper. Guests included Christenson, O'Brien, Fahl, Powell, Foster, Joinville, Notts, Nangle, Wallace and others. Mrs N A Waller hosted a summer gathering with games, music, and singing, with Etta McKay and Goldie Arnold among the attendees.
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R. L. Knarreborg of
Sarske
Louis Serene
Hoor
James Christenson
Harriet
WiLliam O’brien
Norene
James Fahl
Grace
Virginia Powell
Robert Foster
Marion Wallace
Marguerite
George Joinville
Niam Notts
Helecia Nangle
N. A. Waller
Sixth St
Etta McKay
Rebscra Lambert
Goldie Arnold
Katheryn Bauer
Edith Wittkout
Jiasel McKay
Aloysia Belford
Marjorie Walrath
Fred Bauer
Napoleon Lambert
Gonnally
Tom Kelly
Marland Hurst
Wensel
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Johnson
Chautauqua
American Farmer
New Province
Helen Horne
Adorew
Rokgresd
Beletta
D. F. Humphreys
Brocket
Drayton
Parent
Hauser
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