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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1910
Page
11
Classified notice from Devils Lake inter Ocean publishing house in Ramsey County North Dakota listing monthly bill collection and weekly Friday shed events. Mentions D Milis Brennan as manager publisher and 8 year price of 1.50 dollars.
June 17 1910 Devils Lake hosts an impressive gathering of Ladies of the Relief Corps Grand Army of the Republic Retail Jewelers and Opticians of North Dakota. The piece praises hospitality and moral standards while highlighting local efforts to entertain the delegates and noting political commentary about Pat Norton for secretary of state.
A Hettinger native P. D. Norton seeks the Secretary of State post, backed by warm friends and active supporters across the state. The piece notes Norton’s strong Republican potential, integrity, fearlessness, and a broad base of opinion praising his record, with Ramsey County urged to deliver a lumper majority.
The piece describes a surge of lawlessness across Ramsey county and Devils Lake as beer is openly sold and square intoxication stands operate. It calls the situation a disgrace and urges public awareness to spur change, asserting the spread is evident and verifiable.
A brief campaign notice endorses P. D. Norton for secretary of state and A. L. Burdick for lieutenant governor. It praises their records as former House leaders, legal ability, independence, and commitment to honest politics, urging North Dakota voters to back them this fall.
Wm House of Wyndmere pursues the Republican nomination for secretary of state amid growing encouragement statewide. Supporters say he is well qualified and well known, with numerous endorsements noted across districts.
John McLean, pictured above, gains strong Republican backing for another term as Ramsey County sheriff. Voters favor continuity after a term marked by fearless, impartial service, though a late filing produced a single opposing candidate. McLean urges support at the primary, asserting rightful entitlement to renomination.
The Fargo Forum endorses W. M. House a pioneer resident and practical farmer with a half section near Wyndmere. House served ten years as superintendent of Richland county schools, is well educated and a fine penman. The Forum deems him genial, kindly, and thoroughly qualified for the position he seeks.
Reports from 304 towns sent to Prof H H Aaker show positive sentiments for his governor chances with phrases like you will get the majority here and you will carry this community with a good majority. Ramsey county candidate Norman Morrison is seen as practically assured for nomination and election, a trusted farmer with broad support. Similarly kept notes praise Freak Hyland as a top contender, a capable hustler likely to win the representative post.
President Taft attacked muck-rakers in Ada Ohio asserting they serve a limited role. He warned that overzealous reporting can mislead and become a dangerous proposition when judgment is sacrificed for enthusiasm.
The document lists Republican nominees for county offices ahead of the June 29 primaries. Names include Gus Furstenau for County Treasurer and Ray V. Rice for County Auditor, with multiple candidates for offices such as Register of Deeds, States Attorney, Superintendent of Schools, Sheriff, County Judge, Clerk of Court, Coroner, and County Commissioner. The text also contains stray astronomical commentary about Halley’s Comet and a philosophical note on a higher power.
A fragment notes a 1910 comet passing near Earth and ponders divine power to grant or end life. It also comments that bookkeeping should guide business, while some government prosecutions of illegal combinations reveal misaligned priorities and profits in commerce.
In a reflective voice the piece contrasts modern graft prosecutions with past decency and notes lawmakers’ self pity as victims of new laws. It cautions against exhausting energy on minor sins while neglecting larger duties, and laments Roosevelt’s restraint in naming European monarchs. It ends with a musing on memory.
Preparations are underway for a large July Fourth event in a grove near Garake featuring a picnic dinner, baseball, horse and sack races, games, ovations, and patriotic music to entertain attendees.
By order of the committee Grand Harbor plans a grand town celebration with band concerts races ball games fireworks a balloon ascent and a big dance aiming to outdo past efforts in this region, promising a lively program and robust community turnout.
Sunday worship at 11 with a victorious faith theme and a Sunday School at noon. Senior Endeavor at 7 follows the fourth in the series on the 28d Psalm. Evening worship with Guests at The Lord's Table. Free seats, all invited. Rev Arthur G Batley made a business trip to Walford, returning Tuesday.
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