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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1902
Page
4
Inter Ocean item covers advertising rates and repeal of rates in Devils Lake paper, plus notes on 1902 political happenings in Iowa and North Dakota. Mentions Senator Allison and Dolliver nomination, Iowa political stance, rural school consolidation, and Cooperstown Courier anniversary.
Lew tary Eagle notes Senator Hasbrough focuses on North Dakota interests. He points out the Philippine tariff bill would impose 27.50 per ton on damp exports and imports, and says a Philippine committee member advised reducing to 12.50 per ton exports and 7.50 per ton imports to match the Dingell rate, with an amendment planned Monday.
Senator Hansbrough argues for free admission of hemp and other vegetable fibers from the Philippines at US ports, noting 6000 tons produced in 1899 vs 11,500 in 1860 and stating no flax is produced there. He says hemp, used in binding twine, needs no protective duties and should be reciprocal with other nations.
A six month old girl, left alone briefly at home with Mr. and Mrs. T. Sweeney, suffered severe burns when her dress caught fire. Mrs. Sweeney extinguished the flames, but the child died Wednesday night despite Dr. Virgo’s care. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
A local real estate dealer questions why local papers lack the advertising intensity seen in Devils Lake papers. He suggests reciprocity between dealers and newspapers to boost notices and sales.
The Willow City Eagle laments Judge Cowan’s attempts to disrupt a smooth senatorship, arguing the seat is admirably filled and raises questions about his motive and timing in the political scene.
Damarck Palladium notes Devils Lake intends to install a city water works system. The town is described as progressive in the Northwest and in need of a reliable water system to support growth and public utility development.
McLean County miner Marshall McClure states Col. Creel will manage Judge Cowan's Senate bid. Betting on Cowan has halted as campaign leadership is announced.
An advertisement from Every Month Publishing Co. offers a three month trial subscription for 25 cents. Readers are asked to mail name and address with payment to 1123 Broadway, New York, for four new copyrighted pieces of music each month plus reading matter and illustrations.
T. M. Hats offers water delivery at 15 cents per barrel to any part of the city with short notice and phone contact 138.
W Y Baker proprietor announces special prices on all winter goods for thirty days. Store matches prices of competing towns and guarantees satisfaction. Orders invited. Dry goods clothing hardware groceries hats. 48 McKibbin hats. Best on earth. F W Mann & Son.
Washington reports Gen. J Franklin Bell orders vigorous war measure in Batangas province after two years of insurrection. A modified reconcentration zone will confine friendly inhabitants to prevent rebel levies and where officers may fix prices, with executions possible only with senior officer approval. Bell urges swift, offensive action against insurgents and loyalty checks by spies, targeting wealthy Filipinos and priests as key disloyal actors.
In Rome on Monday the pope in excellent health received the grand duchess of Saxe Weimar in audience, marking a cordial diplomatic courtesy.
Mandan Pioneer notes that flax can be a strong starter crop on new land, with some farmers earning enough to pay for land and crop costs in the first year. The piece argues settlers should know these facts, while acknowledging variability in yields and prices. Also mentions the Cantata Meeting of the Nations by public school children on Jan 30th and Clark's foot warmers at Brainard & Co.
Public warning against mercury based catarrh ointments from unreliable sources. Highlights Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo as a safe internal remedy, warns buyers to insist on genuine product. Mentions Russell and Schultz selling coal and hauling services.
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