Conservatism vs a 24/7 artesian well proposal for Devils Lake
Letter from James R. Taccarr argues against local conservatism and praises a turbine powered artesian well to provide water pressure, fire protection, electric lighting, heat for public buildings, and street lighting. He estimates costs and potential savings to cover bonds in fifteen years.
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Devils Lake
Inter-Ocean
Carlyle
Court House
Sevilla
Baughman
School Board
James R. Taccarr
First North Dakota School for the Deaf Commencement
The first annual commencement marks ten years since the North Dakota School for the Deaf opened in a frame building. Monday’s ceremony honored the inaugural class and featured a turnout of townspeople and parents recalling the institution’s history and growth.
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North Dakota School For the Deaf
Deaf School Graduation Echoes with Earnest Essays
A large audience filled the school hall as Prof Marshalls orchestra opened the program. Younger scholars performed, delivering essays in sign and oral forms, notably Lorents Larson on The cause of the Boer war and Leister Williams on Heroism. Diplomas were presented by Lieut. Gov. Devine after a strong address praising deaf education.
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Marshalls
Lorents Larson
Kellys
Grand Forks County
Supt. Bangs
Leister Williams
Grand Forks
America
Christopher Anderson
Effie Smith
Portland, Train Co
Gov. Devine
Turner
Bangs
Inter-Ocean
Supt
Census questions seen as essential for national statistics
The census office distributes blank schedules for the June 1 start of enumerators. Congress set the questions, many seen as intrusive, yet crucial for understanding age effects, race, gender balance, and immigration impact. The piece argues that proper answers illuminate labor, life expectancy, voting and military capacity, and demographic shifts. Money to loan up good farm property. Apply to E. A. Magione.
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Congress
Census Office
India
Atlantic Coast
United States
Indiana
E. A. Magione
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J.S. Thok
Ssors
Devils Lake Mercantile Co
Thee & Co's
Majestic Steel
Tron Ranges
Crescent Bicycles
Sheppards
T. L. Blood & Co’s
Adans Bros
Kelley’s
Old Stand
Devils Lake, N. D
Fourth Street
Peter Haley
Wm. Gullen
Kelly Ave
School For the Deaf
Progressive Pharmacy
A. E. Hodgkinson
P. Brainard
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