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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1911
Page
4
The Devils Lake Inter Ocean discusses reciprocity's effects on wheat prices and tariff reform, noting both fair and unfair aspects. It argues better cross-border relations and a thorough tariff revision, while urging careful organizing to sustain Progressive gains in North Dakota and planning a Fargo meeting to solidify the movement.
A city committee of diligent men, Miller, Hanson and Wineman, revises assessment returns and discovers about forty houses previously unlisted. Their careful work adds dollars to city income, equalizes taxation, and brings the public service closer to a square deal, unlike what the editor deems typical.
A Fargo mother appeals to the North Dakota Supreme Court seeking reversal of a year old divorce ruling that awarded custody of three young children to the father. The mother argues that removing children from a fit parent is morally wrong and calls for reform by public pressure. The case follows a prior decision in a contentious Rindlaub divorce.
Prof. P. G. Holden of Iowa State College told Grand Forks crowds that North Dakota will become a leading corn state with rotation diversification and livestock, promising land values to double and corn reaching toward the Canadian line in coming years as farmers profit from dairying poultry and hogs.
A corn expert claims North Dakota has a bright future as a corn state with grain and hay yields doubling wheat. He cites corn and bogs, cattle and dairy as key future factors, while a separate note criticizes Joe Devinne for misrepresented farming and political stance. James Gray highlights Senator La Follette’s growing support among North Dakota editors, suggesting a shift in executive views.
Notice announces a July 31 1911 special election in Devils Lake North Dakota to decide authorizing ten thousand dollars in bonds at five percent interest for twenty years to fund a Fire Engine Hall. polling hours 8 am to 5 pm at the Fire Hall. ballots read in favor or against the bond issue. City Auditor S C Jones signs the notice with the city seal.
The City of Devils Lake North Dakota resolves to build sidewalks along specified lots and notifies owners and occupants to bear costs. The notice dates before July 20 1911, covering Rugers Addition Uline avenue Lots 12 13 14 15 16 Block 5 Hill Avenue Lots 1 and 24 Block 46 Maher and Lockes Addition Highth street north sides of Lots 9 10 Block 1 and north sides of Lots 9 10 Block 2. Certification states resolution presented and adopted by a two thirds vote on July 3 1911.
The North Dakota Military Board offers pasturage for the season for hundreds of cattle and horses on over 1200 acres of shaded watered grounds. Stock entrusted to the board will be well cared for. Apply to North Dakota Military Board or J. M. Kelly, President, or Custodian of grounds at Inter-Ocean office.
A garbled note suggests C W Graves of the Grand hints Curtis the journalist may be invited to Devils Lake. The fragment references Kohissst publisher and the Record Herald noting Curtis' involvement.
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