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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1913
Page
7
The piece humorously examines Schopenhauer and Auerbach showing vanity. It cites Schopenhauer doubting his own worth and recounts a hotel table lion anecdote about appetite and mind. It then notes Auerbach’s persistent self praise and a recurring scene where he introduces himself to children as the famed author.
A reflective note on judging people too quickly and the value of revisiting acquaintances. It urges choosing books by mood and need, suggesting varied reads for rainy days and bright days to unlock enchantment. The tone mirrors insightful commentary from a bygone writer.
Immense ant hills rise to about forty feet, shaped like sugar loaves and housing hundreds of tiny inhabitants. Ants build roads, gather food, and tend eggs and youngsters, with natives afraid to approach. Stronghold nests form around trees, and the royal cell on the ground floor holds the queen, fed by workers while eyes are removed to rooms.
A London eminent bacteriologist Dr Harold Spitts declares telephones cannot spread infection. He counters public fear that mouthpieces transmit disease and urges calm, noting no TB or other dread diseases are passed from predecessor at the phone.
A fragment reflects on social greeting norms and perceived sincerity in casual acquaintances. It contrasts flattering compliments with indifferent weather talk, noting how genuine praise can boost confidence and feel more engaging than routine small talk.
A humorous fragment recounts a colored sister reciting a Bible verse altered for dialect, followed by a four year old named James who dislikes nature’s curves and coffee. He fears dreams of coffee making his hair curl, a barber unable to cut it.
A report notes that many industries are involved in a process of drilling deep into the earth. The piece highlights widespread use of specialized equipment and expertise across sectors to reach greater depths.
A German inventor, employed by an electric company, saves discarded carbon pieces from arc lights and cements them to the ends of new carbons. This method extends carbon usage by recycling the worn segments, reducing waste and cost in lighting operations.
A fragment notes the link between clothing color solar light and health. It asserts sun exposure benefits the body and that light often holds greater value than heat, urging awareness of solar influences on wellbeing.
A warning argues against wearing black hair dye and dark clothing in heat as black materials absorb light and transmit heat, increasing danger for those in sunshine. The text asserts summers and all climates require light colors to reduce heat exposure for riders walkers and workers.
A fragmentary account records a woman speaking of a friend’s last illness. Four doctors examined the patient at home and discussed her case in detail. They conjectured she may have eaten something harmful, but the surrounding text is garbled and unclear.
In Ramsey County Court Devils Lake North Dakota Judge John F Henry a citation notices Gunder S Avelsgard petitioner seeks probate of Merit S Avelsgard death place Minnewaukan Township Ramsey County and asks letters testamentary be issued hearing scheduled February 10 1913 at 2 pm in county court room Devils Lake publication service ordered in Devils Lake weekly newspaper
In a testimonial from Lewisburg West Virginia B Rader credits Electric Bitters with curing a ten year stomach trouble and rheumatism. He says the tonic suited his case as if made just for him and thanks the product from the bottom of his heart.
This ad touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney trouble and rheumatism. It claims the pills relieve jaundice and kidney poisons, and guarantees satisfaction for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo New York markets them as sole US agents.
A Northwestern tip warns kidney disease can progress from a dull backache to dropsy or Bright's disease. Devils Lake residents are urged to heed the lesson with J Tracy of Rugby ND praising Dean's Kidney Pills after years of back pain and kidney trouble, saying relief came quickly.
North farmers may welcome a new motor propelled plow from Granshaw England. A four horsepower engine powers a plow that cuts furrows nearly six inches deep at over three miles per hour. After the first furrow, it auto starts for subsequent furrows. Daily fuel cost 70 to 75 cents. Horse plowing costs $3.15 to $4.85 per acre in the district. The 700 pound implement is seen as world changing if perfected.
A lighter tor weight has been adopted for applications among root crops and orchards, and its use must be guided carefully between rows to avoid interference with plants.
A blaze in Wales North Dakota damaged the Hillmen and Doud hardware office, the Jos F Schneider store, and Harold Collins drugstore which housed the post office. Total losses are estimated from 35 000 to 50 000 with some insurance protection though exact details are unavailable.
A promotional advertisement claiming Dr Kings New Life Pills end distress by cleansing stomach liver and bowels. It promises gentle action and restored health with a 25 cent price at druggists.
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