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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1886
Page
4
The Fargo Argus notes a boomlet for Gen Allen while criticizing land officials and a string of politicians. It brands Sparks as diabolical and urges western settlers to write to senators to oppose repeal of public land laws amid partisan debate.
Washington June 8 Judge Payson says the land bill repeals desert land and timber culture laws and amends the homestead act to extend commitment to thirty months. It allows bona fide claims to be perfected and permits a second homestead entry for those who lost preemption due to sale or other disposal. It also details provisions for pre entry, withdrawal of certain lands, and transfers for church, cemetery, school, or railroad needs.
Maj. J. W. Cromsey, Indian agent at Fort Totten, secured a $3,000 addition to rations for Turtle Mountain Indians. About twenty chiefs and representatives arrived to haul provisions sixty miles to reservations, receiving bank checks and assurances of continued rations despite a celebratory night of drinking.
John Smith reports on a controversial marriage story at the White House involving Grover Cleveland and a guardian bride, and links it to Dakota politics. He warns the Dawes Bill faces slim chances as Mayor McClure and Chamberlain oppose federal openings, urging action to aid Pierre’s economy. He notes political maneuvers, sutler wisdom, and local figures A Boynton Gifford Ryse and J W Ryse in Lincoln County.
In a discussion on political divisions and land reform, the speaker argues Congress will not divide landed estates or pass an enabling act this or the next session. He stresses that real action requires broad public agreement, not partisan bargaining, and notes current divisions are in opinion, not action. The piece ends with an endorsement of Red Star Cough Cure by Prof. Grathe of the Board of Health, priced at twenty five cents a bottle.
County board met Monday June 7 adjourned session with road supervisor Nesseth seeking 650 to repair county road in Brovans township, later 850 from road fund approved under Nesseth supervision. Bills listed include ice for court, rent, and juror fees. Investigations proposed into saloon license violations. Corrections to taxes for 1885 noted and burial ground land purchase funded. Adjourned to next meeting. Local notes mention church absence, visitors, branch railway fever, and farming activity.
Sparks revokes his order of the 2, stating he will not resign and telegraphs registers nationwide to revolve preemption and free claim filings. Also notes medical ads for Dr King’s New Discovery and Electric Bitters, plus local business notices for Devils Lake roller mills, notary services, and Havana cigar offerings at Dunheks and Grant Harbor hotel.
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