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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1886
Page
4
The Devils Lake paper reports on Dakota territorial affairs including Sparks and Taylors contracts, Hansbrough and Allen as potential delegates, and a push by Conansss toward restricting territorial legislatures. It praises progress like an artesian well, a city water and hydrant system, and Devils Lake becoming a signal station as railroad growth continues to unfold.
The Fargo Argus reports opposition papers cite General Allen sentiment and accuses the Argus of demanding pay to republish its statements in support of a candidate. The piece argues republishing paid sentiment would misstate the paper's position and affect public discourse.
The county treasurer Maher faces $339.50 in commissions on bond proceeds, backed by a North Dakota supreme court ruling in Grand Forks County vs Cavanaugh. The county board resisted, court action followed, and settlement occurred per the board and the court decision. The Inter-Quaran and News dispute centers on interpretation and fairness of the commission claim.
The piece rails at Bishop Oberly once allied with patronage and spoils, now seated among reformers and shouting glory at Democratic figures knocked down. It recalls his past ethics, mocking his switch to civil service reforms and likening him to a Mugwump butterfly.
Northwestern Miller notes delayed harvests in Britain and France of two to three weeks due to crop complaints. Warmer weather may recover some delay, while Holland Belgium face poor outlook but Germany anticipates good wheat and rye crops. Russia may see spring wheat improve after winter losses. Red Star Cough Cure marketed by Prof. Chas Williams of Philadelphia at 25 cents.
Washington July 26. A Dakota letter criticizes patent attorneys and discusses Dakota governance. It notes resignation of Judge Church, possible succession to Judge Pratt, and the president's plan to appoint a Dakota governor. It references Frost and Brown for the Fargo district, Crane-like attitudes toward Congress, and mentions local editor Maratta and Miller with Democratic convention dynamics.
The inaugural Devils Lake Stock and Agricultural Association fair held July 1 2 and 8 attracted cattle horses and mules from the Mouse River region and beyond. Capt Parker and H C Tansbrough led a dedicated group as the event showcased Polled Angus Hereford Holsteins Jerseys Shorthorns Norman Percheron and other breeds with draft farm and road horses. The report praises the settlers and notes plans for a larger second exhibition next year. Also mentions Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and artesian gas discovery in Artesian Dakota Territory.
The State Journal notes Dakota farmers will prove their soil endures drought with larger, better crops than any state. The piece includes testimonials about Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and Electric Bitters, praising cures and relief, with local druggists advertising free trials and sales.
A Rumsey County Farmers' Alliance notice offers cheap mowers and binders for sale. Prices listed include 100 dollars for a stool frame binder and 56 dollars for mowers. Interested buyers should apply to John Brown, purchasing agent. Also mentions money to loan and to patch on goods at L. Council's.
A period ragbag of notices offering fifteen dollars for a bay pony with a white forehead and dark eye hair, plus recoveries for a lost roan horse and stray cattle. The page also advertises hogs, heifers, bulls for sale, veterinary services, insurance offers, and daily retail items from P Pasquale De Fiore and Wm J Dushek in Devils Lake. Local locations include Snyder Lake and Stage Ranch, St John trail, with farmer supplies and final proofs in Grand Forks land district.
Fragmentary market listing from Uratex markets mentions Frannie and Provisionr with bee tent, coffee, LNG quotes, Budge and Goftoe items. Reads like a garbled OCR page. key terms include Arbus, 6th Totwoen, CHMAX, Hutter, and Hormonis is Chowne in unclear context.
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