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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1912
Page
5
The Devils Lake Inter-Ocean publishes with William B. McLaughlin as publisher. The 1912 issue notes the paper is entered at the Devils Lake post office as second class matter and bills are collected monthly. Subscription price is 1.50 dollars per year. Friday January 26, 1912.
An exchange claims letter e is unlucky because it is never in cash yet always in debt and never out of danger. It notes peace, existence, and essential needs tied to e and argues in a Wisconsin progressive context for Roosevelt if La Follette cannot be nominated. It urges unity to purify the Republican party from stalwart domination.
Francis J. Heney of San Francisco arrived in Washington after a nationwide tour predicting Senator La Follette as the strongest presidential candidate. He argues La Follette would win states west of the Mississippi and also carry New York and Pennsylvania if voters could vote directly, calling him a leading Chicago favorite and likely to be elected.
Editorial comment portrays Roosevelt as a national force backed by entrenched interests and party factions. It argues progressives should split to curb Roosevelt, weaken La Follette's delegates, and push for a showdown on who leads the movement.
Secretary of State P D Norton announced as the progressive candidate for Congress in North Dakota's third district covering the western slope. Norton, viewed as an insurgent fighter, is expected to win easily and bring progressive legislation and honest public service to Washington. Ramsey county extends support for his candidacy and campaign skills.
W H Horton state agent for self starting motor says demand will outpace supply of 1912 Cadillacs allotted to North Dakota this season. By June 1 none will be available. orders placed in December cannot be increased further. Northern Pacific area reports strong business and a record year expected, while a state agent may soon have to reject orders. Mary Hardy to sing in Queen Zephra play by Elks. a baby girl was born Wednesday to Mr and Mrs Ernest Kline.
In a tale told by a Southerner, a slave named Joe is declared free by his master in a ceremonial setting. Joe reacts with shock, then flees the house in a single ungodly yell, never to be heard from again, while listeners pretend understanding.
A Grasse author in the Journal for Life Insurance Examiners argues life insurance could help prevent unsuitable marriages by requiring insured prospective spouses and parental proof of strong grounds for denial. He contends universal practice would preserve race health and strength, noting Germany’s pragmatic stance on insurance and public education. The piece ends with the line The proper study of mankind is man.
A man recounts being swept into California nightlife in the 1870s and ending up owning a gambling house after a casual loan. He lent fifty dollars to a fleeing acquaintance who vanished, leaving a gambling den address as the repayment for the debt. A posse sought the man after the chase.
Hotels charge high prices for dining and room service yet offer guest amenities. Dressing rooms feature soaps powders ice water towels mirrors brushes and even needles for minor repairs. A sanitary celluloid cotton powdering box is provided with a maid in attendance. A sign notes the conveniences are for paying guests only.
A Pullman conductor recounts the false hair fad causing mix ups as passengers pair up to sleep near neighbors to avoid mistaken outfits. A blonde passenger explains women insist on nearby companions to prevent accidental color clashes in emergencies.
A school committee member posed a math riddle about sharing a mince pie, two twelfths to John Isaac Harey and half kept, provoking a lively but rough response from students. The scene escalated as terms like fees and penalties were teased aloud, reflecting tension over classroom discipline.
Fragmentary text shows Net Alwayn instructing a mage to weigh every step in a cryptic deal with Chala and Ball Deen. Readable bits imply a warned path and a binding constraint, though full meaning remains unclear.
The fragmentary text mentions Aratic Hunter and Gioia with a remark about washing her face to improve appearance in a quarrelsome exchange. The source is incomplete and lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable organizations.
Readable text shows partial phrases about behavior and advice. The snippet mentions a husband and lighthearted expectations, but lacks clear events, dates, or named entities to anchor a full card.
The tale recalls Gluck reacting to Emperor Joseph I and archdukes singing his music in court. He berates the idea of his work being misinterpreted, preferring a long walk to misrepresentation. Weigl then pleads for royal favor as the emperor listens.
A six inch high revolving bookstand carried forty miniature Shakespeare volumes weighing one and a half pounds. The print is fine and readable, bound in leather with a marble bust, sent from Glasgow to Longview, England. An examiner may reappraise the publisher’s eleven fifty valuation.
A humorous reminiscence recalls how supporters, including a young boy, urged voting for Congressman William J. Cary in the next mayoral race. The boy cites Cary’s past kindness to his family as a reason for support.
Clipped remarks show confusion as a speaker asks for the promoter of a dubious venture. The reply indicates no promoter has been located and hints at skepticism about the sale’s claims and legitimacy.
Local Elks Lodge presents Queen Zephra at three performances February 16 17 under direction of Booth Barnsdale and Dr Drake. Cast exceeds 160 with 45 voice chorus 60 dancer ensemble and a 24 member fancy military drill. Grand Forks motion picture distributor to filming the entire show.
An orchestra organized in Tokio features John Emam John, Miss Marjorie Mills on piano, 3. D. Milly on trombone, with Mr. and Mrs. Nels Strand and child. They visited the Calderwood family in Crary Sunday and plan a return Monday. Several locals, including C. D. Graves and Sam Pearson, were noted on business trips.
The Mandan dairymen’s convention will discuss silos and silage practical methods for feed, with demonstrations on modelation and fermentation. Topics include breeding fundamentals, alfalfa cultivation for cattle rations, and the event promises practical, helpful, entertaining insight for local farmers. J J Webe sold land in Overland township to Olaf Anderson. Anderson plans to open operations in Lake Resist area, seen as a strong investment.
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