21 Jan 1888
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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1888
Page
1
In Devil s Lake cloaks are being sold at unprecedented prices never seen before. The sale highlights deep discounts across styles and materials, drawing wide attention from shoppers seeking value.
Store advertises heavy overstock of winter flannels with a guarantee of the best town bargains. Encourages customers to inspect offerings at no cost, promising value and no obligation to explore the selection.
F S Converse announces a thirty day clearing sale offering at least 25 percent off every article considered. He vows no spasmodic discounts and promises steady reductions to prove savings to skeptical shoppers.
A long list of social items and notices from Devils Lake area, including travels to Winnipeg and New York, job changes such as Dune Morris leaving for Canada, police chief resignation in Minot, railroad workers’ humor about Cope, and a parade of residents visiting Ottawa. Mentions of Dr. Per cival, J. M. Lahold Co. drug store plans, Andrew Truesdell marriage, and a Creamery project with local banking ties. Parochial school established under Rev Aaberg with a growing student body and evening English lessons. Land patents awaiting at the local land office for several individuals.
Report from Larimore and county on tariff impact. New York farmers oppose free trade amid price drops in barley and wool. Col. Merrick recalls 1857 duty repeal hurting prices. Local tax delinquency warned. Ole S Orangand notes June 1 deadline and penalties. Married W E Swanston and Eva Hoover wed. trip to Chicago and Toronto planned. Bank officers elected. cattle and horse breeder J H Matthews of Larimore discusses large stock farms and west Dakota range. Devils Lake land sale promos and a James town education site bid push.
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