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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1903
Page
4
The Devils Lake paper runs an ad for Dr Reed's Cushion shoe as the easiest on earth, sold only by S L Wineman with local business notes and ads. It also reports legislative actions, local notices, and a crime verdict involving Lena M Lillie. The issue includes rental listings, farm notices, and a jail sentence for a murder case.
Long passage from a Minnesota journal praises the Great Northern trains with massive specifications. It notes 287000 pounds total weight and 210 pounds of steam, plus 64 feet 5 inches length from pilot to tender, with 7 inch driver wheels and a tall stack. Also lauds the reliable old cow as steady cash for farmers.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears to pay $100 for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notarized December 6, 1886 in Toledo Ohio. The firm claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and advertises testimonials and $0.75 sales at druggists. Hall's Family Pills advertised as best.
An old promotional note extols Scott's Emulsion as a nourishing tonic for invalids convalescents and children. It claims the product increases bone flesh blood and nerve tissue, aiding those unable to eat solid food or needing extra nourishment.
Minneapolis Journal reports on Dakota flax farming, noting Ramsey county leads flax production but many farmers plan reduced sowing due to low flax prices. Inquiries show most will plant less than half last year, with some quitting flax entirely. Wheat yields are higher and easier to grow, suggesting a shift in crop choices amid price pressures.
Weekly postal notice at Devils Lake for week ending March 14 1903 lists uncalled letters to Amanda Anderson Joanis Ed Beeson Ralph Lillyequist Ed Costello John Larson Ida Cooper L W Mra Nelson Arthur Clifford P H Sisters Port Co 2 Ek Edvin Strai Adolph C Gibson Thompson D M Graham Dr Wilson Clarence Winters F R Daeney postmaster. Readers asked to call for letters by August date or they will be sent to dead letter office. Also Blue Jay Social by Salvation Army set for Tuesday evening March 17 with 10 cent admission. officers Captain Meyers and Lieutenant Fleming will attend.
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