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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1912
Page
2
Saturday and Monday nights at the Armory showcased two top class basketball exhibitions in the capital. The Billings Triple Bats beat the local team 44 to 21 after a hard fought, closely contested game. Postgame dancing followed, with crowds enjoying the lively scene.
Minot bowlers swept three straight games against Devils Lake at Phillips alleys Saturday night. Devils Lake entered with only four players, limiting totals. they lost by 497 pins overall. Next round set for Devils Lake alleys on Saturday January 20.
Don Densmore is praised for his conformation gait soundness and racing ability as a top North Dakota horse owned in the state. He is noted for finishing strong over miles and being highly rated among racing horses of today.
In a testimonial from Mrs. John Dix of Cando North Dakota she praises Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney pain. The ad urges readers to seek remedies for kidney troubles and notes the product is sold by all dealers at 50 cents, with Poster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole agents for the United.
A new invention named Railophone enables telephonic communication between moving trains. It uses a roof coil and a fixed circuit with overhead telegraph wire and side cable to connect a transmitter and receiver, allowing direct train to station communication with reduced error risk.
Article reviews the Isthmian canal commission rail system and the Panama Railroad in the canal zone. It notes high safety standards, low accident rates, and a combined 300 miles of track handling heavy traffic. Panama Railroad reported gross earnings of 6.1 million and expenses of 4.36 million for year ending 1910 with a net from steamship line over 150 thousand.
Notes on England and Canada railways converting engines to oil burners. An express train at 45 mph would shock passengers like a 45 foot fall if it stopped instantly. Three thousand freight cars on a Pennsylvania line were pressed back into service. Air brakes are crucial for fast passenger and freight trains to stay controllable.
A terse exchange recalls a prior visit when the town board of trade was ousted quickly. A local resident, Uncle Eben, confirms swift action and notes an influx of unfamiliar visitors soon after.
A cryptic dialogue hints at travel plans and relationship status with playful misreadings of terms like Nissans and Sour, suggesting a lighthearted excerpt from a social column or humorous note in a 19th or early 20th century newspaper. The fragment reflects witty banter on paths after marriage.
Devils Lake theatergoers anticipate the Private Secretary to be staged at the Grand this evening. The Condo Dramatic Club presents the comedy under Father Correy’s direction and praises the production as well suited for amateur groups.
The Charles will show The Golden Wedding for the last half of the week as the feature film. It is billed as the best thing from the manufacturer and the theater invites all patrons to see it. The film includes pictures of the well known star and will feature a song you can whistle on your way home.
The Grand management has secured two unusually strong vaudeville acts for a twenty minute show attracting local interest. Patrons can expect lively performances and a varied program featuring Miss Bo and other performers.
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