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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1901
Page
1
Angus Hibbard argues that telephoning demands mental focus and correct technique. He shares anecdotes on how physical position, proper ear contact, and calm clear enunciation improve long distance calls and prevent costly miscommunication.
An epigrammatic tip urges patrons to be courteous on the telephone. The piece reflects on how courtesy improves communication and usage of phone services. It also mingles a geological aside about glaciers and ancient lobster beds to illustrate long timelines.
George Boyden, a farmer near Newburg Indiana, killed himself by jumping into his cistern. He was Emily Boyden's eighth husband and the third to die by his own hand. Two prior husbands died natural deaths. three drowned themselves. and three were divorced. The three who drowned did so in the same cistern.
In Easton Massachusetts John K Shannahan of the Eastern Water Company bored a 112 foot well. A clay ball surfaced exposed to sun showing signs of life and a ferocious lobster eyes spark.
One bay horse about nine years old and weighing around 1400 pounds came to Elmer McKinney on section 30 Webster township Sunday December 30 1900. The horse has a white stripe on the forehead a white left front foot and a barb wire mark on the left hind leg.
Two imported Clydesdale stallions, sound and about 1800 pounds each, offered for sale or exchange for horses, cattle or other livestock. Agent A. R. Walter, 38 Devils Lake North Dakota. The Inter Ocean notes kodak supplies including mounts and accessories from Denison and Perry.
Wm. H. Brown & Co. have inquiries for farms for rent. The agency notes demand for agricultural properties and is matching prospective tenants with available parcels.
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