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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1904
Page
3
A merchant urges shoppers to compare prices with rivals, claiming carload purchases from refiners and mills allow lower costs. The ad lists spot cash buys including sugar at $6.00 per 100 lb sack, tomatoes at $2.00 per case, corn at $2.25 per case, and yellow corn meal at $1.85 per 100 lb sack.
Readable fragments show price lists for sugar fruit and clothing at Manns and the New York Store. Mentions New York State catalog, railroad fare to Leeds for Benson County Fair, hail insurance and bank services, boarding houses, rental rooms, and local arrivals including teachers from Chicago. government court session and weather observatory staff noted.
Lake township board of education invites bids for three wagons to convey early drills to and from school and for erection of a 82 by 20 foot shed near the schoolhouse. Plans available at county superintendent office in Devils Lake. Bids due July 80 1904. board may reject any or all bids. Albert Roberts Clerk U Frank President.
Grand Forks North Dakota July 20 John M Cochrane associate justice of the state supreme court dropped dead this morning. He had suffered heart trouble for years and recent attacks were more frequent. At his home he died around ten o clock as regretful notices spread through town and among Republican delegates.
The Republican State convention nominated a full slate on July 20 including Presidential Electors B. H. Russell Stutaman Roger Allin Walsh Samuel Richardson Ward F A Schreiber Mercer Governor E Y Sakes Triall Lieutenant Governor David Bartlett Cooperstown Congress Thomas F Marshall Oakes A J Grouna Lakota Justice Supreme Court N C Cong Edward Engerud Cass Secretary of State E F Porter Meville Auditor H G Holmes Bathgate Treasurer A Peterson Sargent School Superintendent W L Stockwell Walsh Attorney General C N Finch Lakota Insurance Commissioner E C Cooper Grand Forks Commissioner of Agriculture W C Gibbreath Morton Railroad Commissioners S C Diesem LaMoure John Christiansen McHenry Eric Stafne Hichland
Madame LaBerne, a health and beauty expert seen at Chautauqua, will be in Devils Sage next week offering scalp care, face massage, and hair growth services. She cures diseases by natural means, guarantees hair growth on bald heads, and uses preparations made in her own laboratory. 1200 pairs of Douglas ubora-junt received at Mann's.
The Chantanggea event promises a sensational closing with a special balloon ascent this Saturday. After a prior prevented flight and a near fatal accident to the aeronaut, the management aims to deliver all advertised thrills with new equipment and balloon.
W Hawkinson of Hawkinson lumber company secured final arrangements for a new lumber yard in Devils Lake. The independent yard will operate separately from line yards and aims to replace private yards absorbed two years ago. Guunder Ulstad will manage initially until Hawkinson arrives to take personal charge and establish Devils Lake as his home. Stock for the yard has been ordered and will arrive soon.
A reader replies to E M Crary about Geo Hanson the county game warden, arguing Crary should have followed the law rather than accuse the wardens of failing duties. The letter questions Crary’s own lawfulness and cites unobserved hunting activity.
A brief notice urges farmers in Ramsey County to buy hail insurance to protect their crops, offering coverage until the next harvest and promising ongoing support if hail strikes. The ad emphasizes affordability and prompt action to avoid loss.
A contested slate announces candidacies for county judge and states attorney with emphasis on party nomination. William Anderson presents for the states attorney position while addressing supporters ahead of the August convention. The notices urge backing from voters and party delegates.
Lists remaining uncalled for letters at Devils Lake with names such as Arnison, Mrs. Johansen, Helge Alexander, J A Leonard, Edw. J 2 Cripe, Jno W Mickrey, and others. Notices warn if not claimed within fourteen days they will go to the dead letter office. Includes train schedules and local notes for Puget Sound Express, The Flyer, and other lines with connections and stopping details.
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