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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1910
Page
5
A 1910 Devils Lake Inter Ocean note argues readers must oppose law violations and corrupt officials. It invokes moral duty, civic courage, and the power of one vote to support honest government, contrasting Theodore Roosevelt’s global reception with American ideals. It cites historical battles to illustrate virtue.
W E Curtis in Record-Herald notes the continent of Murone has not been so stirred since ancient times by the prospect of major events. The piece likens public excitement to historic figures, invoking Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar to emphasize the scale of anticipation.
The piece argues that blaming price rises on others ignores the observer. It claims the country is extraordinarily prosperous with full employment, improved food quality, higher living standards, and greater consumption of luxuries and automobiles, while questioning the cause of inflation.
A reticent reform critic argues freight schedules should be simplified for the average American. The piece mocks labels and notes Joseph G Cannon’s unlikely return to speakership, while the Journal hints at Republican candidates. C W Armour testifies he owns no stock in other packers, yet hints at a wider packing industry conspiracy.
A mix of editorial observations on living costs, wage prospects, and food quality contrasts old world and American standards. It notes packer collusion rumors, then shifts to the W. O. T. U. contest results, judges, and speaker praise, followed by homestead entry deadlines and a Des Moines Capital critique of Taft and Roosevelt politics.
A plan to hold a New Orleans 1915 exposition marking the Panama Canal opening proposes former President Roosevelt as director general. Expenditure is set at no less than 30 million dollars with a proposed 600 thousand dollar two month payment, plus a holding company and bonds. A committee will travel to New York to extend the offer on Roosevelt’s return from Africa.
Express companies contest a state railway commission ruling giving a continuous rate without transfer charges for packages moved over two lines owned by the same firm. The order takes effect March 15, Wells Fargo objecting as the filing notes express rates and charges. The dispute reflects a broader push by carriers for unified pricing across their networks.
An excerpt from The Mission of the Modern Doctor in The Ladies' World discusses milk’s curdling in the stomach, differences among milks, and how soft for human infants versus hard for calves supports digestive development. The piece argues mothers should influence policy to protect family welfare.
A Devils Lake party toured Starkweather area weeks ago and urged farmers to invest in a self owned business venture. The plan claimed farmers would own stores and set prices, affecting sugar, grain, and interest rates. Farmers would trade notes for stock with promises of fall repayment, but the scheme carried no interest and appeared to mislead participants.
Farmers learned their notes were sold to the local bank and bore 7 to 10 percent interest. A delegation went to Devils Lake on Tuesday seeking a warrant, causing a stir. Arrangements were made to return the notes and the matter was dropped.
Robert Cochran of Dry Lake Ramsey County marketed five hogs weighing 1910 pounds total at 9 cents a pound. He expects to clear about $3,000 this season with corn grown by him. The piece lauds corn fattening cattle and predicts North Dakota will turn to corn as a major prosperity driver, boosting land value, population, and soil fertility, urging farmers to lead the movement this year.
The filing party announces James R. Henley as a Republican candidate for County Commissioner in the district. Primary race coverage notes support from party members and ongoing campaign efforts across the county.
Cure kidney trouble and back pain with Dean's Kidney Pills, promoted by Foster-Milburn Co of Buffalo. A Mrs. Belcher of Devils Lake ND testifies the remedy removed dull pains and dizziness after all else failed, with the ad urging buyers to remember the brand and price 60 cents.
Local reports allege that Minneapolis based T. M. Roberta Co operative Supply Co took money for goods and did not ship orders. Attorney Morrissey is pursuing recovery for several silent clients. the firm reportedly failed to respond to letters and may be bankrupt. People in the area and across the state have lost their money in this catalogue house, serving as a cautionary tale.
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