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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1905
Page
5
Inter Ocean notes publish price terms for ads as Devils Lake faces civic booster messages from the Commercial club. Editorials urge business leaders to join and attend meetings to aid city growth while reflecting on national and regional issues including Russia and district judge salaries.
The article reports that a Vermont woman, the first in over 50 years to face a death sentence, may be executed by hanging for murdering her husband George Rogers in a brutal case. Despite pleas for clemency, she confessed motive, with observers debating justice and gender in capital punishment while global events hint at upheaval.
The Inter-Ocean reports on adulterated foods used in many manufactured products. Readers are urged to study the food list, as health risks are tied to these additives and the state has acted to inform the public about every adulterated brand.
The re election of Senator McCumber drew unanimous Senate support including two Democratic votes. In the House all but one Democrat approved, the lone member asking to be excused from voting. The gesture marked him as a forthcoming statesman of the nation.
The influx of settlers into North Dakota has exceeded immigration to any other state. More than 50,000 settlers have moved in annually for the last five years, according to American Investments for January 1905.
Editor Knotts now leads the Wahpeton Times andBuilds a strong newspaper with original thoughtful content. The Snews columns brim with the latest news and lively coverage.
Sickening shivering fits of ague and malaria can be relieved and cured with Electric Bitters. The tonic medicine is beneficial for malaria and drives the disease from the system, without quinine after effects. A Texas resident reports a life saved by Electric Bitters. Available at C. W. Greene's drug store.
Bold ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a modern blood and system cleanser claimed to cure stomach and liver troubles. Greene’s drug store sells them for 25 cents with a guarantee. D C McLeod, the county postmaster, visited the city Monday and is noted for his grand county residence and fall granaries.
One quarter section land priced at 2450 dollars with one third cash and balance to suit purchaser. Mention of John Daely of Devils Lake N D. Also notes Mann's department store re papered repainted with new shelving ahead of spring stock arrival.
The advertisement proclaims Scott's Emulsion as a world famous strength tonic using cod liver oil. It promises nourishment for weak children and wasting conditions, noting the product is widely sold and available from Scott & Bowne in New York for $1.00.
The article discusses tentative wheat market trends with maintained pride in crop marketing, noting European plans to ration supplies and a world-wide shortage. It suggests prices may fall as demand tightens and production remains strong, with the potential for lower prices into the coming season.
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