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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1899
Page
3
Local items report hail insurance and bank agents from Crary, a large Chautauqua contingent, and growing business. There are updates on residents visiting relatives, construction at farms, and a lively street ball game enjoyed by a large crowd.
A sensational ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as the busiest marvel, claiming each pill is a sugar coated globule that transforms weakness into strength and listlessness into energy. It promises mental power and health build up for 25 cents a box sold by C W Greene, druggist.
The speaker recalls Uncle Josh announcing a Chautauqua event to Superintendent LaRue and describes family reluctance to attend. He notes weeks of silence, farm life, and a paper promoting lake rides, swimming, and Indian band music while everyone enjoys leisure. The narrator admits a weakening resolve to resist going.
A historical notice explains cancer arising from a taint in the blood inherited through generations. It describes a pimple or scratch that progresses into malignant cancer, notes a four month treatment, and claims S. S. S. as the sole cure reaching deep enough to treat cancer.
An elderly letter or diary fragment describes a family planning a trip to a fair with shows including films and performances. The writer mentions political topics, entertainment options, fireworks, swimming, and a preference for a racial minstrel performance over a rival group. They discuss food needs, hunting for meat, a tent near a well, and bringing cows or livestock if available.
Ad features a patient urging readers to try Hood's Sarsaparilla after wasted medicine funds. It touts proven relief from sick headache and indigestion and claims thousands endorse the remedy as a wise health investment.
Mr and Mrs G W Getts are enjoying an extended wedding tour visiting Chicago Milwaukee and St Joseph Michigan. They will not return to Devils Lake until the latter part of next week.
G Best of Bemidji finalizes Poplar Grove farm proof and praises the city. Dr Omich former Bartlett resident and street commissioner now runs a milk wagon business. Harry Throdahl recent arrival bought an abstract office and prospers. Mrs Ignatius Donnelly to recite Liberty and Independence then The Vagabonds at the July 4 Chautauqua.
Notice announces sale by public auction of ten shares of Series 7 capital stock held by Thomas C. Cordner and Wim pledged for a loan from Devils Lake Building Association, to be conducted by George Juergens in Ramsey County North Dakota. Also included is a district court summons in Ramsey County for William H. Brown versus William A. Soule and others requiring answer within thirty days. attorneys A. Maglon and Fruke, Trust, Guarantee Company of North Dakota involved.
The board of commissioners will inspect Great Northern Railway lines across North Dakota starting July 1 from Fargo to Grafton and Walhalla then Grand Forks and beyond. They will meet citizens at stations with complaints or petitions. exact arrival times at each point are not stated. John Phong, Henry W. A. Stickley sign.
The Devils Lake North Dakota city auditor certifies nominations filed on June 20 for Justice of the Peace R L Clyvelany and Alderman First Ward C B Davenport. City seal attached.
City awaits Ringling Brothers circus as a grand national entertainment event. The piece promises a parade, diverse sections from English lussars to Japanese military units, exotic animal displays, and remarkable aerialists and equestrians.
A vivid portrait extols good food sun and exercise for beauty. It notes a gentle cleansing effect from Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co as a preferred remedy.
5000 brick for sale cheap by LaRue Miller Co at fourth street jeweler. Freshwater lake ice delivered citywide. Telephone 24. Potential buyers contact LaRue Miller Co for details.
Strayed report from Devils Lake North Dakota describing 19 sheep and 16 Tuatha missing from W N Otis secretary section 10 township 155 range 64. Reward offered for information leading to recovery. Also advertised: 100 piece dinner set at cooperative store priced 87 75.
For sale a cottage on Hill avenue priced at 650 cash. Includes two residence lots near the Episcopal church, a small barn and fine trees in a desirable location. Also offered are painting, paper hanging, grinding, frescoing and hardwood finishing services by P Marshall. Leave orders at Kelleys Hardware Store.
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