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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1902
Page
4
The long letter column discusses Hansbrough irrigation bills, federal land sales funding water projects, and North Dakota prospects. It cites Senator Tillman and McLaurin, praises Prince Henry and Hillsboro Banner, and notes railroads reform with a new Burlington policy. It ends with praise for The Goodrich News by E T Sullivan.
The opening of the Devils Lake reservation will bring many land seekers to the region. Prospective filers must arrive early to secure a parcel of some of the best farming land available on the reservation.
Attorney General Knox says he never believed Noyes dishonest or corrupt and calls him a weak creature due to Nome conditions. Senator Hansbrough backs Knox, noting incompetence and injudicial actions while praising prior recommendations of Noyes as a good lawyer.
The piece praises Senator Hansbrough for seeking an extension of time to file a claim for Spanish War reimbursements. It lauds North Dakota’s congressional representation, contrasts it with other states, and criticizes opponents as narrow-minded and socialist. The editorial defends the state’s ability to obtain federal recognition and support.
Senator Hansbrough, representing his state, introduces a bill in the senate to prohibit liquor sales in all United States public buildings. He is described as a leading figure in this liquor restriction push.
The piece notes Representative Lever of South Carolina at 27 as baby of the House, and describes New York’s new congressman Lessler as diminutive yet capable. Kennedy warns the floor occupants while Cummings notes Lever's status as a member, not a visitor.
The Baltimore Sun reports Gen. F C Latrobe used a silk string tied around his waist to relieve lumbago. A servant named Robert, dubbed Dr Wilson, began selling similar strings after the cure attracted hundreds of letters and inquiries.
The Detroit Free Press notes a new royal divorce on grounds of temperamental incompatibility between two of Queen Victoria’s grandchildren the grand duke of Hesse and his wife the grand duchess. The couple share first cousins as well as marriage and parentage, with their daughter to split time between Germany and Britain.
F P Moran, a popular Petersburg baker, endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children and whooping cough noting it contains no opium or harmful drug. Sold at Greene's drug store. Also advertisements for fine horses at Gordons barn Van Liew and Pitcher.
Mrs. Alice L. Holmes of Coolspring Street Uniontown Pa reports prolonged monthly periods lasting ten to twelve days accompanied by severe indigestion. She credits Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Gold Medal Medical Discovery with curing her condition.
George W. Waitt of South Gardiner Maine reports a severe cough cold and grip improving after using one bottle of Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He commends the medicine and its manufacturers and notes it is for sale.
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