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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1903
Page
2
Walter Muir argues for government help to carry out irrigation provisions using the upper Missouri River. He urges unanimous legislature support to reelect Mr. Hansbrough to the United States Senate, claiming broad cross party entitlement.
North Dakota papers report growing support for U S Senator H C Hansbrough in Seventh and First judicial districts. Delegations from Walsh, Pembina and Cavalier counties endorse Thomas Baker Jr for speaker, boosting Hansbrough's votes into an estimated eighty to ninety among Republicans.
The piece argues for the return of Senator Hansrough to North Dakota politics, praising his experience and value in lawmaking. It predicts legislative wisdom and a seamless reelection, asserting there is no logical reason against his return.
North Dakota canvass shows Senator Hansbrough seeking re election with Fargo rival Hanna as only challenger. Wager between State's Attorney Allen and E G Patterson favors Patterson 500 to 200, while Allen backs Hansbrough with favorable odds. Local praise cites tariff, irrigation leadership, and a clean record.
The North Dakota Supreme Court overturned William Barry's 1901 murder conviction for the death of Andrew Mallen near Milton. Barry, who claimed epileptic insanity, will face a new trial after judges found errors in the Langdon trial judge's jury instructions. Barry remains imprisoned in Bismarck awaiting transfer for retrial.
Edwards, Wood & Company report mixed weekly statistics with holiday dullness. Visible supply up slightly but still about 9,000,000 bushels below last year. ocean passage down about 2,000,000 bushels. May wheat unchanged. Patten line sale removes obstacle to price advance. crop report bearish on larger than expected 1902 yields but still shows 1901-compare reductions.
Remaining uncalled for letters for the week ending January 8 1903 at Devils Lake. If unclaimed within fourteen days they go to the dead letter office. Names listed include Adams Gee Land Oscar Byrer Forest Land Maryan Bjarle and many others with postmaster signature Tda R. Daztey.
AUCTION SALE. Of furniture and bedding at G. W. Getts' store on Saturday, Jan. 8, at one o'clock p. m. Sales continued daily thereafter. Everything must go. C. W. Miller, Auctioneer. E. Handrick, manager. Lots for sale near new hospital. Eight lots for $125 each, 1 lot for $90 each, 20 lots for $100 each. M. H. Brennan,
Rolla Star reports veterinary surgeon F W Crewe of Devils Lake examined horses owned by John McVicar and found three with glanders and ordered them shot. He later visited David Steele’s place finding no diseased animals but learned five had already died. Also notes a Granville restaurant with solid business and reasonable terms for sale.
Getts' store hosts an auction Saturday January 3 at 1 pm with sales continuing. W Miller serves as auctioneer and C E Handrick acts as manager.
STRAYED. From my farm 8 miles southeast of Starkweather North Dakota one day gelding 6 years old weight 110 pounds one white hind foot mane reached Any information will be rewarded Lars Nederbo Starkweather North Dakota 41-48 One white and one buck skin gelding both two year olds Came to my residence in South Minnewaukan township Dec 24th 1902 43-45 Paul Hansen
John Munig of Devils Lake N D advertises brome grass seed in two grades with price breaks. First grade 12 per hundred pounds, 10 per hundred in 400 pound lots. second grade 10 per hundred, 8 per hundred in 400 pound or larger lots. Inquiries via banks or business changes. seed sample at Inter Ocean office. Rural route 1. 88 50.
Lon Kesler reports four mares strayed from Navy place. Two bays and two grays aged about eight to eleven years. One bay bears a white forehead spot and another has a capped hip. Weights range 1150 to 1400 pounds. Foretops trimmed. locations ATL noted.
The advertisement argues that female illness links to overall health and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as the cure for irregularities inflammation and weakness. It claims relief from headaches and nervous debility, notes no alcohol or narcotics, and offers private correspondence with Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York along with testimonials from patients in Florida and Hampden County.
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