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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1912
Page
5
Local notes recount visits and travels of Miss Malvin Duell, Mrs. Fred Hall, Miss Jenicke, Miss Ruth Tuttle, Mrs. Brandwich and children, and Dolly Robinson among others. Attendees include J. R. Whittaker, P. 8. Dunn, and Vincent Fenelon. A Roosevelt progressives meeting is planned for Fargo on July 26.
July 26 reports Mayor Frank Girith of Bowbolle seriously injured when a wood alcohol ignition caused a heat blast. The incident scorched his face and burned his arm as workers nearby battled the flames.
The Great Northern railroad canvass finds 24 870 harvest hands needed across Minnesota North Dakota and Montana as laborers flock to the fields amid rising wages and scarce workers. Railroad officials warn the outlook remains gloomy despite higher pay and efforts by labor agencies to recruit workers.
The Missouri Girl, a comedy praised for its plot and humor, features nine popular actors in a strong cast. The production promises first class entertainment with capable performers, and will be presented in full at the Grand on Wednesday July 31.
This ad extols Electric Bitters as a tonic for women, claiming it builds health and strength to empower a woman to rule a kingdom. It cites testimonials from Eliza Pool of Depw Oklahoma praising relief from fainting dizziness weakness nervousness backache and fatigue. The product is priced at 50 cents and guaranteed by druggists.
The fall term of the Mankato Commercial College opens Sept 24. Several young people will enroll in this business school to gain a valuable education. A free illustrated catalogue is available by writing to Mankato Commercial College in Mankato Minnesota.
John Sorenson was bound over to county court on a slander charge involving Mrs. Mattie Gansvik of Berthold. The complaint, signed by Mrs. Gransvik, alleges defamatory remarks by Sorenson. He released on $200 bond.
Minot State officials announce bids for the Normal School проект with preliminary work under way. State Supt B J Taylor and G Crane lead the effort, urging rapid progress.
The article emphasizes clean well ventilated cow sheds on large and small dairy farms. It advises lime washing walls twice yearly, thorough monthly cleaning, flushing floors, and purifying after calving or death from disease. Disinfection with carbolic acid in heated iron vessels is recommended to kill germs and improve air quality. Down south infections are linked to infrequent purification.
J. 8. Donahue of South Haven Michigan, a civil war captain turned lighthouse keeper, credits Electric Bitters with preventing wrecks and curing kidney troubles, chills, and dyspepsia. He claims digestion and sight improved and at seventy he feels fine. The ad urges readers to try the remedy for 50 cents at druggists.
Alterations ongoing at the Fusion Shop to house a large fall goods stock. New glass cases and extended shelving are being installed this week, according to Morris Smith.
The July report notes a nationwide wool downturn with Bowman as a shipping center showing reduced volumes. Grand Forks officials estimate Bowman 1912 shipments at about 1,000,000 pounds, roughly one tenth of the prior peak, as stores install lines and focus on best offerings for Devils Lake buyers.
In an age of great discoveries progress rises with air travel. The voice proclaims King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and throat lung troubles as America’s most popular medicine. Mrs J F Davis of Stickney Corner Maine says it cured her dreadful cough after doctors and other remedies failed. Excellent for coughs.
Minot July 26. Nearly 800 men or women will have homes on the Ft Berthold reservation. Holders with numbers between 2650 and 6000 drawn in last September's drawing may file on a quarter section.
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