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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1901
Page
7
Commissioner W W Barrett led Ramsey county effort to supply grain samples for the North Dakota exhibit at the Pan American Exposition. The samples of wheat oats barley rye flax corn spelt millet peas and beans were secured with vigor and proved of the highest quality. Fourteen Ramsey county associates contributed to the undertaking.
Ramsey county showcases a large exhibit from the North Dakota State Sylvanian museum with the Pyramid of No 1 hard wheat and a gold medal scene. The commission praised the county's display as the finest from any North Dakota county with scenes from farm life Chautauqua points and local towns. Local committee members were S J Small D F Bangs and W W Barrett.
The list of thirty farmers assigned to attend the free excursion to Fargo is closed. The departure date and the full list of excursionists from the county will be published later in the Inter Ocean. Those who cannot attend before July 22 should notify the paper, with reserve names available to fill spots.
The newly formed YWCTU met at Webster chapel last Sunday in inclement weather with a few attendees including three honoraries. Officers were appointed to supervise departments such as Temperance Instruction Physicial Culture and more, as the group grows its influence locally. A Medal Contest is announced for Webster chapel on Saturday June 22 with program at 4 pm and doors at 7 pm admission 25 cents for adults 11 and under 15 cents.
John F. Schmidt writes from Lamonte Missouri dated June 15 1901 to Devils Lake describing a very dry spring. He notes lack of rain threatens crops including flax oats and wheat with poor corn stand and disappointing fruit prospects. He mentions North Dakota’s rains improving prospects for farmers and references his recent move to Missouri after selling to Robert Wilmot.
Devils Lake excursion set for Saturday and Sunday June 22 and 23 with travel from local points. Event details describe round trip transport and potential highlights for attendees.
Trains run from Devils Lake to Chautauqua at 2 3 5 and 7 in the afternoon with return departures at 2 30 3 30 5 40 and 8 15. Round trip fare 25 cents single trip 15 cents. Children under 7 free. Grand Army program notes a three day encampment at Devils Lake with free grounds Thursday and the G A R convention first day events including an address of welcome and a tableau song performed by a quartet.
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