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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
4
The Devils Lake Inter Ocean lists post office entry as second class matter at Devils Lake North Dakota. H B Reynolds is the publisher. Subscription price is $1.50 per year.
A June issue voices doubt on Ray Bice charges from last week Inter Ocean reports. It cites required fee records and receipts to show money turned to the county treasurer. The piece questions Bice’s receipts and notes ongoing investigations into county auditor practices.
The third June primaries delivered a sweeping Progressive Republican victory across the state. Ramsey County showed strong support for the Progressive ticket with Frank Hyland winning a large majority for state senator despite medical absence. Two legislature nominees, Bernt Anderson and Mat Butler, secured nominations amid a largely successful statewide result.
The text laments factional chaos in Chicago with mixed good and bad actors and hints at American political unrest. A foreign observer might compare the scene to ancient Rome during the Gothic invasion, suggesting turmoil threatening the republic as a northern hurricane approaches.
The government crop report shows excess rainfall across many districts, prompting blue talk about crops. The essay compares farming to fishing, praising patient endurance and steadiness as weather and seasons eventually reward the persistent farmer.
The article critiques crowd noise at the Coliseum and notes delegates shaping public opinion. It mentions Mr. Root advocating drum solo speech, Packers blaming higher meat prices on fewer cattle, and references to athletes in Sweden and a Kansas harvest plea.
Nels M. Andermon died in a cave-in at a well thirty miles from Crosby North Dakota on June 28. A companion escaped the accident with Andermon trapped at the bottom of the collapse.
Fargo June 28 An epidemic of matrimony sweeps North Dakota Agricultural College as fourteen faculty members reportedly plan and prepare for marriages before year end The first couple is Prof White scheduled to wed in August Real estate agents note scarce housing in the north end as faculty seek new homes amid the wedding rush
The Devils Lake band will perform an outdoor concert Friday evening at Downtown Stand featuring overtures mazurkas waltzes and excerpts from Robin Hood and Tone Pictures of the North and South. Proceeds from a Grand Ball at the Roller Rink will fund a new band stand. The 25 piece ensemble invites public support.
Fifteen hundred Seventh Day Adventists from North Dakota gathered in Carrington for the annual event. four hundred families camped on grounds, traveling up to 200 miles by wagon. German Russian Norwegian and Danish speakers attended with interpreters in English, the event marking a novel religious assembly. Sunday school raised 586 for mission work, and one donor gave eight acres of land valued at 100 dollars per acre for church work.
Ft. Clark and Mandan report the 1912 Swedish Baptist conference for the district will run Thursday through Monday June 27 to July 1. A special train will carry residents and delegates from the region, with a program including sports and addresses, promising a successful gathering.
Archie Cannon, a Minot, North Dakota brakeman for the Great Northern, was arrested at Devils Lake on burglary in the third degree. He allegedly broke the seal of a Swift & Co refrigerator car on Great Northern tracks east of Minot and took ducks. Cannon was remanded to the county jail after bail set at 500 could not be posted.
Dickinson North Dakota reports fifty five new members joined the Dickinson Commercial club after an hour long campaign. The drive boosted membership to the target level as officials planned events for the North Dakota Retail Merchants association and noted strong interest in road improvements. In Coteau valley Dickey county the Coteau County Good Roads association has been formed.
In Barnes County North Dakota farmers expect a bumper crop after three favorable months. Reports say grain is heading out and winter rye yields may set records. Bright prospects boost credit conditions and signal strong autumn business for eastern wholesalers as rating agencies rethink their ratings. Rumors place a congressman seen in Washington recently.
Pargo June 28 A well attended Rollo statue committee meeting at Moorhead Masonic hall set plans for the unveiling ceremony. Hortense Charest to unveil. L W Hill honorary president. H J Hagen master of ceremonies. Thousands expected to visit for the event.
Valley City reports more than 1700 teachers expected to attend the summer session starting Thursday. The staff includes President George A. McFarland and a wide slate of administrators, educators, and specialists across English mathematics agriculture art psychology and music with Candis Nelson and several grade instructors among the eight grades.
Peter Martin of Overland township was thrown from a horse drawn rig near Edmore when he lost control. He suffered cuts and broken injuries and was found unconscious about five miles west of Edmore. Nyhus, driving nearby, assisted and transported him to town.
Wahpeton June 28 contractor Jorgenson holding the Richland county courthouse corner stone with a derrick narrowly escaped death when the derrick tipped and the boom struck his back knocking him down.
A chestnut stallion owned by Jeff May bolted down Main Street from Ninth to the weather bureau, throwing rider Barrett of International Harvester Co. into rocks. Barrett escaped with scratches and bruises while the horse jumped a fence after the rider leaped free.
On Broadway Fargo last evening C F Eggert drove the finest steers in a decade fed on North Dakota corn from Hillsboro with a total cost of 2100 dollars. Anton Rustad supervised the fattening saying it is one of the finest hunches produced and it marks a move toward beet fattened within the state with sales expected soon at the Eggert market.
Fargo June 28 announces the state fair judges for July 22 start. Judges include Prof C D Curtiss Ames Iowa for horses and cattle beef type, Wood Mankato Minn for dairy cattle, H B Smith Minnesota for sheep and swine, Ralph Whitney Rochester Minn for poultry, A Storvik St Paul secretary Minnesota food and dairy commission for dairy products. Exhibitors can expect fair judgments reflecting each department expertise.
W. Fos burgh will lead a crew in July to raise a third story on the Flynn block using Twin City creased brick. The work will not disrupt traffic on Kelly Avenue as material is hoisted to the third floor from the building’s south side. The addition is described as a rush to meet demand for a fictional Colonial hotel room.
An old weekly paper proclaims it is the oldest and largest in circulation in the Lake Region. The statement highlights the paper's prominence among local readers and merchants.
Francis M. Britter of Minot has secured a patent for an electric suction insect trap. The device uses a rotary motor to draw insects into a trap with no escape. The inventor claims a major improvement over existing traps and anticipates large earnings after widespread adoption.
Mrs Chase in the Woods, about 61, died near Mandan hospital while preparing coffee at dawn. The incident occurred among a group from Standing Rock reservation camps near the hospital. Heart trouble is listed as the cause. remains moved to Cannon Ball for burial.
Carl Fredrickson, 22, a Soo line station helper, drowned in a swimming pool west of Wilton after cramps struck him while swimming with companions who could not reach him in time. The body was recovered almost immediately.
Grand Forks officials and the Commercial Club railroad committee push for improved shipping facilities to shorten transit times. They have already discussed the matter with railroad officials to speed deliveries and enhance commerce.
Urban McCarthy petitions the Ramsey County Court to determine rightful succession to the estate of William McCarthy late of Devils Lake North Dakota. The case lists real property in sections 27 34 35 township 156 range 64 and sets hearing for August 2 1912 at 10 am in Devils Lake Court House. Respondents and unknown heirs are cited to appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted.
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