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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1905
Page
2
The Inter Ocean lists envelope printing deals offering 1 000 №1 634 rag envelopes at 350 per 1 000 for four days. They also offer 5 000 lot envelopes at 10 00 and 5 000 lot envelopes at 8 75 with a note to watch for weekly bargains.
A St Petersburg dispatch reports peace terms under discussion between Russia and Japan. Terms include Korea under Japanese suzerainty, Port Arthur and the Liaodong peninsula ceded to Japan, Vladivostok neutral, the eastern Chinese railroad neutrally administered, and Manchuria returned to China. Indemnity remains the main obstacle, with a final decision possible within weeks but a risk of another battle.
Grand Forks Herald staff writer M Scott at Bismarck reports that Representative George Davis of Ramsey County clarifies his vote on the Sharp-Davis substitute primary bill. He says he supported amendments after consulting with Ramsey colleagues and sought to remove judiciary from the bill. This reframes criticism of his earlier stance and suggests his actions aimed at a more workable, though imperfect, primary measure.
The Inter Ocean notes a large gathering of ladies hosted at Woodman Hall with Mrs. H. Elliott as guest of honor. Attendees included Mesdames Pitcher Van Lieu Reid Streeter Wingman Wallace McKay and many others among the invited guests.
Svee Stenson Mann and Wood bury Smith Rankin and Misses Fanning Docley and Ranum attended a Progressive euchre event. A lunch described as so lavish it could woo the gods was served, attracting a crowd and adding to the gathering’s charm.
Geo W H Davis denounces Edmore Herald editor Mr Crary for publishing a false claim about a railroad bill. He says no such bill was introduced by him or others and accuses Crary of falsely injuring voters in Ramsey County. Davis asserts his long record of serving local interests without graft.
Mrs. John A. Young of Clay New York suffered neuralgia of the liver and stomach a weak heart and loss of appetite before using Electric Bitters. She reports quick relief from the tonic, calling it the best medicine for weak women. Sold by C W Greene at 50 cents a bottle under guarantee.
The Western Spirit drives the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition to open June 1 in Portland Oregon and run to October 15 1905. With three months before opening, main buildings near completion and ready for exhibits. The Northwest is assured a fully detailed showcase of Western achievement.
Seven year old Judson Wentworth died after a several week illness at Mercy hospital. His remains were turned over to Undertaker for arrangements.
Funeral services were conducted at the undertaking rooms Monday with Rev James officiating. Interment followed in the city cemetery.
The new law creating a board of bar examiners, signed by Governor Sarles with an emergency clause, names Andrew A. Bruce of Grand Forks for two years Emerson H. Smith of Fargo for four years and John Burke of Devils Lake for six years The clerk of the supreme court serves as ex officio secretary The first examination likely opens with the March term of the supreme court in Fargo starting March 28.
Portland reports demand for exhibit space far exceeds initial allocations for the Lewis and Clark exposition with a new Palace of Manufacturers, Liberal Arts and Varied Industries and two end wings planned. Ten structures completed with others near finish. focus on working exhibits and consumer poisons in food prompts Dr King’s New Life Pills at Greene’s drug store.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe land with timber and oak land sale terms. Buyers may pay 15 per cent down and balance in installments, with house and workshop interests implied. The text references timber and hardwoods and partial land parcels at specified price phrases.
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