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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1885
Page
2
Saturday letters from Devils Lake Dakota discuss postmaster salaries, immigration boom and the Sioux Falls convention. The report notes tree planting progress, census transfers, local politics, and infrastructure at Devils Lake with editorials on statehood and party opposition.
The clipping mentions Bjernsen jailed in Stillwater Minnesota for a crime related to a clothes cutting incident involving P A Havervold during a collecting tour. Havervold is noted to be relieved by the news. The item also covers farm implement dealer visits and a senator's testimonial for St Jacobs Oil.
A new white cedar yacht named Lulu and its crew perished when it capsized off Wetenhall point in heavy squalls. Boatswain Wetenhall cried I am terribly dry as the craft went under, with only a few survivors including Dick Tuttle who later quipped about ruined breeches. The event drew a somber town vigil as the yacht was righted and towed to the morringe amid damp, shocked residents.
A mixture of local farming updates, post office notices, and community chatter. Reports includeMustard weed concerns in wheat fields, mustard seed as a fall weed, a note on Mustard seeds, a plan for a black rock station at Devils Lake, weather and crop conditions, and local real estate transfers. The piece also mentions cattle shipments to Minnesota and Dakota farmers, and a lighthearted tale about a bonfire incident and a rheumatism cure involving Devils Lake waters.
A Sunday morning sermon by Rev. Mr. Converse advocates joy found in the knowledge of God and Jesus Christ. It contrasts worldly comforts with lasting peace from faith, stressing heart knowledge over mere intellect and noting God as the dwelling place through generations. References to Bucklen's Arnica Salve and lodge install events appear among the surrounding text.
Rory McRea had Frank Tarvergne arrested for assault and battery. The case was tried before Justice Pattin and closed at 4 PM Tuesday with Lavergne bound over. The old Freshwater feud resurfaces amid testimony. Extensive display at Maloney and Carpenter's drug store showcases flags lanterns designs and fireworks for Fourth of July. Dr. J H Snyder dies at his farm east of the city after a severe hemorrhage. He was formerly shot through the lungs during army service and had been an invalid since.
A wonder ful claim that Dr King's New Discovery cures throat and lung affections. It promises thousands of permanent cures and offers a free trial bottle at Bennett & Horsman's Drug Store, with large bottles priced at one dollar.
A reminiscence recalls 1858 on a Buffalo harbor pier where four men sail Lake Erie with Grover Cleveland among a small party. It notes Cleveland’s later ascent to president and casts a wary eye on aging figures, blending local lore with a later 1885 update.
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