Devils Lake Graduates Four in 1903 College Commencements
Four Devils Lake youths complete college courses this year. Howard Whipple earns a Williams College degree, Blanding Fisher graduates from the University of Minnesota, and Mary Brennan and Agnes Skundberg finish at the University of North Dakota. The Inter Ocean offers congratulations and notes return home with bright futures. The city also notes Ten Brock Whipple finishing his sophomore year in Harvard Law School and Curl Fisher awaiting summer home.
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Devils Lake
Howard Whipple
Williams College
Massachussets
Blanding Fisher
University of Minnesota
Mary Brennan
Agnes Skundberg
University of North Dakota
Inter-Ocean
Ten Brock Whipple
Harvard
Curl Fisher
Grinnell graduate Leon Welker cited among commencements
The Devils Lake item notes Leon Welker among the Grinnell College commencement cards. Welker, a Black graduate from Grinnell College, is praised by his mother and local acquaintances as a credit to education. The piece recalls Welker’s family’s relocation from Devils Lake nine years prior and highlights his achievement in a well regarded institution. It also mentions a local meeting at Baker's Hall Garske to discuss school consolidation and graded schooling in the Webster district with County Superintendent Fancher in attendance.
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Grinnel
College
Iowa
Devils Lake
Leon Welker
Devila Lake
Lee
Welker
Grinynel
Garske
Bergen
Webster
Baker’s Hall
N. D
Fancher
Rasmus Sorensen
Death at Mercy Hospital Claims Mrs Lichtenberg
Mrs George Lichtenberg of Grand Harbor died at Mercy hospital last Thursday afternoon after a period as an inmate and a recent surgical operation. She leaves a husband and six children aged up to thirteen. Funeral services were held at the Church of the Advent led by Rev O F Jones and were well attended with burial in the G A R cemetery.
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George Lichtenberg
Grand Harbor
Mercy Hospital
Reverend Owen F. Jones Elected Delegate and Clericus President
At the Fargo Episcopal convocation May 29 to 31 the Church of the Advent’s Rev. Owen F. Jones was unanimously chosen by clergy and laity as Missionary Council delegate to Washington D C arriving Oct 27. He also was elected president of the northern Clericus branch with the first meeting set for Park River in November. Temple Court notes mention smokers of 10 cent cigars with Havana filler.
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Fargo
Church of the Advent
Owen F. Jones
Missionary Council
Washington, D. C
Clericus
Park River
Novel Editorial Meeting to Feature Newspaper Band
A new editorial meeting feature in Kindred Tribune coverage dates July 14 to 15 will include a brass band made up entirely of newspaper men. Editor Weatherhead will oversee the plan and seeks any state newspaper men who play an instrument to contact him.
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Weatherhead
Kindred Tribune
Delaney Marries Halle At Morse Residence
Miss Lillie B. Delaney wed Mr. Albert Halle at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morse on Wednesday June 10. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Z. James. The couple receive the best wishes of many friends.
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Charles Morse
Lillie B. Delaney
Albert Halle
Z. James
Campbell Brothers Circus Arrives with Grand Show in North Platte
Campbell Brothers parade and afternoon performances draw large crowds as twenty two car circus unloads on grounds north of tracks. Big canvas tents touted as largest ever in the city, with high class acts and strict moral codes. They plan to move to Devils Lake on Wednesday June 24. A notice offers reward for a red and white spotted steer from the Monastery pasture.
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North Platte
Campbell Brothers
Campbell Bros
Devils Lake
Taken Up Red steer near Minnewaukan township
Notice of livestock seeking the rightful owner. A red steer about two years old came to the claimant's property around May 17 in Minnewaukan township. The animal is described as a red steer aged roughly two years. Interested parties should identify and claim the animal.
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Minnewaukan
Red Steer
L. Stormon
Endorsement Letter for Campbell Bros Show at North Platte
North Platte Neb May 5 03 endorses Campbell Brothers traveling show as high order and well conducted. Officials commend proprietors managers as gentlemen and note two exhibitions given in town.
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North Platte, Neb
Campbell Brothers
Public notice from Devils Lake officials on June 24
A formal message from Mayor Lester Walker and Marshal R H Langford commends the Campbell Bros. for orderly entertainment and fair conduct. They state no skin games are permitted and urge public support for orderly shows at Devils Lake on Wednesday, June 24.
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Campbell Bros
Lester Walker
R. H. Langford
Devils Lake
Emperor William’s Frugal Habits Spark Lively Tales
The report notes Emperor William of Germany is often without money, borrowing from companions at fox hunting trips and festivals. He only stocks his pockets on Christmas Eve when he freely gives money to children and deserving persons near the palace.
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William
Germany
Prince Henry
Detroit Free Press
Left Brain Dominance Affects Bodily Functions
A historical report notes claims by Dr. Phelps that the left lobe of the brain exerts greater influence on bodily functions and intellect, while the right side may suffer injury with little impact on thinking, citing nearly 300 cases.
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Phelps
Bolf
Needlework Wonder in Philadelphia unfolds a grand tapestry
A Philadelphia display features a 27 by 13 foot needlework tapestry. Ground is silk and the canvas depicts America's history from Columbus to 1892. A Polish artist worked six years on the piece, hailed as the world's most marvelous specimen.
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Philadelphia
America
Columbus
Mirrors of metals and materials in modern science notes
The article surveys advances from protective kathete rays shaping metal particles to rare shells and museum values. It cites hemp farming in Kentucky, rapid Lynn shoes with 57 operations, bridge span limits, light filtering to prevent smallpox pitting, leather deterioration, and British Museum book rebinding costs amid cheapening tanning processes.
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United States
Kentucky
Lynn
Masas
British Museum
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Llodwensteinesons
Lad Loewenstein & Sons
Chicago
LaRue
Chautauqua Association
Chautauqua Grounds
Town College
Temple Court
H. M. Creel
Lloewenstein
Chicac
Science and Industry
N.G. Murray & CO
Stevia
Tian
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