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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1904
Page
4
Rates listed for advertising space include 1. per inch per month and 10 cents per line for notices. The Republican State Central Committee specifies monthly bill collection and accelerated discounts for yearly ads. The piece notes the Republican convention schedule and delegated representation procedures for the state party.
A historical notice publishes candidate declarations for county offices including sheriff, treasurer, superintendent of schools, register of deeds, and county commissioner. Announcements state candidacy is subject to Republican county convention decisions and require cash payment for insertion. Names include J. C. Bandhman, Kimcel, John A. Haig, Preda Baker, P. L. Solberg, Ove Greatass, and George L. J.
A detailed critique denounces the Democratic platform adopted at St Louis, contrasting it with past party policies. It argues the platform revives failed protections, mocks tariff policy, and condemns openness on the Philippines while resisting government action abroad. It questions the party’s consistency and progress with scorn for its stance on imperial gains and economic plans.
The reader notes a political platform favoring the gold standard and recalling Republican doctrine. It questions whether the party seeks power by repudiating its past, deceiving voters, or abandoning its long held positions if entrusted with government. The analysis suggests the platform offers no tangible proposals to the thoughtful voter.
The piece discusses rising tax assessments in Devils Lake and statewide concerns over unequal valuations. It cites the Bismarck Tribune on personal property lists and warns of threats from inflated values and land monopolies. It urges greater honesty, study of fiscal policy, and less partisanship to reform taxation. It also notes Nelson county politics around Grenna, Finch, and Bonard, with Jenks for county treasurer and Fursten as a commissioner candidate.
The Lakota American reports on candidates for local offices including nnn seeking renomination supported by Wall Street wealth comparisons, Capt Cognwell and Capt Dell gaining sheriff strength, Ole Skratass running for county treasurer, and editor A M Beveridge improving the paper’s quality in Lakota. It cites broader Democratic presidential considerations and Roosevelt’s national prospects.
North Dakotans returning from the St. Louis exposition praise the state display calling it highly commendable and rivaling the best exhibits from other states. They express enthusiasm over the quality and presentation of North Dakota’s showcase.
Tom Watson of Georgia is nominated by the populists as their presidential candidate, with Thos. H. Tibbles of Nebraska chosen as the vice presidential nominee. The ticket signals a bold third party bid in the political landscape.
The Inter Ocean voices concern that the St Louis convention’s nominee and platform may not satisfy North Dakota figure Fickertail Flicker. Pembina Pioneer Express marks its fifth anniversary with a unique souvenir edition from its enterprising publisher.
A reader note cites Mrs Chas Applegate of Alexandria Indiana recalling a severe cough and consumption. She credits three bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery with easing her symptoms and gaining 58 pounds. The ad touts the remedy for coughs colds la grippe bronchitis and throat and lung troubles with prices 50 cents and 1.00 and free trials at C W Greene’s drug store.
Perry Sessions of the St. Paul club, a season sensation, unveils an unfamiliar curve ball dubbed an andherhand epit which features a raise, speed drop, and sharp late twist intended to mislead batters and glove work. Reports say Pittsburgh is pursuing him for the big leagues this year.
Ramsey County lists Miss Beatrice Mooney Bartlett winning the Miss Beatrice Mooney Bartlett 8 D 100 votes in the most popular lady voting contest. A carload of nice clean new Halt at Main.
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