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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1902
Page
4
A compact Devils Lake item lists varied notes from 1902 including Maine labor views, Dingley tariff references, Bottineau pamphlet release, admiral bounty figures, and a local claim of unusual warmth. It mentions reform by railroads discharging audited cigarette users and quotes a 70 year old man with two wives.
The Jamestown Alert argues merchants gain from newspaper advertising and public information. It claims newspapers build town and region, create jobs, attract residents, and boost commerce, with advertising paying off through indirect benefits and broader prosperity.
A South Dakota farmer fed ten hogs ground wheat soaked before feeding for six weeks. They consumed 43 bushels of wheat and gained 150 pounds, implying about 19 pounds of pork per bushel. With pork prices supporting 1.14 per bushel equivalent, feeding wheat can be more profitable than selling grain. The piece notes profitability depends on hog prices and grain costs. Russell and Schultz advertise hauling, wood, coal, and oil meal services.
Next Monday evening Terry's Metropolitan Company presents a famed Uncle Tom's Cabin in a city sold out crowd. The troupe, praised as perfect singers and actors, drew encores as Ophelia played by Mrs. O. Q. Setchell and Eva hailed as angelic. The review notes the colored jubilee singers and calls Devils Lake the next stop.
The county tuition fund for the last quarter, distributed Dec 16, totals 2153.64 dollars and the next apportionment is expected to be larger. Devils Lake city teachers have begun Hinsdale's Art of Study reading circle, with rural teachers invited to join where feasible. Many pupils from county schools took the quarterly examination for completion of common studies.
Officials note many letters from teachers in other states expressing desire to come to Ramsey county. Some may fill vacancies in local schools where Cupid's darts cause resignations, as boards prefer resident teachers when supply allows and other qualifications are equal.
Mercury in catarrh ointments can destroy smell and derange the senses. Do not use such preparations. only buy from reputable agents. A dubious remedy described as a salve from Ohio offers little benefit and may harm. Prices cited are 75 cents per dose.
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