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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1886
Page
4
The Mouse River Advocate critiques state politics as corrupt and aims to expose the old gang. It notes the paper’s growing age and rising circulation while blasting saloon keepers and legislative patronage. Plummer and Copp’s Battler Guide are mentioned among regional publications.
A harsh critique targets W F Greele and local papers for alleged stock in a 640 acre school section dispute. The report links political bias, recalls a controversial bill, and listsMontana Dakota figures and officials amid neighboring district concerns. Medical notes warn on glanders and urge county health actions and farm hygiene.
The text cites John Van Arthur Bruodage and others alleging Steele claimed improvements on school land after survey, warned for occupying, and questions the integrity of the ring organs and their influence. Denial from Washington cites a leak in the law division, with expectations that justice will prevail for homesteaders and pre-emptors awaiting action on Sparka.
Town discussion centers on Farmers Alliance platform draft by George Fulton signed by forty local farmers and businessmen. Proposals demand government reforms, railroad pricing fairness, and creation of a commission to fix rates. Standish memorial recipients and ambassadorial distribution noted amid church services and civic interest.
March 16 Dakota residents respond to proposals on statehood and division. Officials face Senate confirmations amid partisan sparring, with Dakota unity favored and North South state naming discussed. Posts and offices swirl amid politics as Congress weighs printing office reform and other appointments.
In Chi Sarore a group labeled as Spector party plans a seed event amid local chatter. Details remain sparse as organizers signal a peaceful gathering to discuss community goals and cooperation with residents.
Petitioners urge action to resolve the Minnesota Indian land dispute by surveying the district, allowing settlers to locate claims and obtain title to lands they have improved, arguing that Indians from Canada threaten white settlers’ opportunities to cultivate adjacent lands and receive secure ownership.
Business notes mention flour pricing and mill retail, wall paper sales at McTaggart, canary birds for sale, and lines of Appleton bar rows. Also advertised are Badgerseed No 2 seeder improvements, local restaurant and bakery hours, and Dakota Investment Company loan terms with city bonds and war rants solicited. Local addresses include Webster Township and Christie's, with references to Grand Forks and Lyngittet avenues.
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