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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1910
Page
3
Fragmented readers: county campaign announcements and subscription notes from the Devils Lake Inter Ocean. Cites Faulk Northfield, Peter Morgan, and local offices with primary implications in June.
The Inter Ocean editorial endorses Hon. Fred J. Traynor for mayor in the April 4, 1910 election. Traynor, long in Devils Lake, is praised for honesty and principle, with a record as a State Legislator and acceptance of the Assistant Attorney General post offer declined to avoid conflicts of interest.
The Inter Ocean pledges hearty support for Mr Traynor and urges all citizens to rally to his standard as they consider city interests.
The article outlines Taft proposed a wealth based tax on corporations, aiming for revenue without direct apportionment, facing opposition from press and wealth interests. It notes Supreme Court rulings on income taxes and references the unaffiliated plan to amend the constitution for direct taxation without apportionment. It also reports local notices of Mrs. Maxwell’s return to North Dakota and Alma Restock’s interment in the area.
In Devils Lake the April 4 ballot will show Fred J. Traynor as the mayoral candidate backed by supporters who favor strict law enforcement. The piece argues against McClory and stresses choosing a candidate who speaks clearly for law and order to curb crime and uphold the city’s standards.
Summary of Taft era actions March 1909 to March 1910 including removing judicial appointments from politics, nonpolitical census implementation, creation of a tariff board, corporate tax publicity aims, defeat of an income tax, support for Roosevelt policies, and civil service and government efficiency measures.
The piece surveys antitrust actions and legislative plans under a strong executive, noting pending court decisions on Standard Oil and tobacco, and the push to constrain powerful interests. It also reports hog prices rising in Chicago and other markets, with packers suspending pork packing risking breeding stock losses. It closes with W. P. Faulk announcing candidacy for Representative from the 21st district, praised as a dependable Ramsey County figure.
A Kan san City banker who invaded a home while the husband was away assaulted the wife, a mother of five, in a bloody, calculated attack. The article hints at possible lifelong trauma and vows of vengeance as the case unfolds amid political tensions and aldermanic races.
Devils Lake shows list of business leaders including Louis Hansen F P Mann Henry Hele and G B Nous as candidates for local offices. The article praises the pool of applicants and argues it is fortunate the men agree to duties of these roles, noting strong community leadership.
Official statistics compare five year yields per acre for wheat oats and barley across Northwest Saskatchewan and Alberta. Washington Idaho Montana average wheat 22.4 bushels Northwest 98.6 oats per acre Saskatchewan 31.3 Alberta 35.7 barley 26.4 across regions with Saskatchewan Alberta leading in oats and barley.
The highest March temperature since the station’s establishment reached 84.7 degrees on Wednesday. A table lists March maximums and the dates they occurred, compiled by the local official in charge.
Chas Maloney and Herman Thompson were bound over by United States Commissioner Duell on charges of supplying liquor to Indians. The bond was set at $800 each. Thompson could raise the amount, but Maloney could not and remained jailed until the next court convenes in Fargo. The hearing followed testimony from Special Officer Way and was led by U.S. District Attorney Barnett.
A garbled report indicates Monday hearings involving city officials including the mayor and auditor. The fragment suggests discussion of offices and duties related to the athletic or environmental oversight, with emphasis on public access and transparency.
North Dakota enjoys a extended spell of ideal weather that bodes well for harrowing and fieldwork. Farmers report soil in excellent condition, plowing underway, drills readied, and optimism rising despite forecasts of potential cold and snow.
Fragmentary text describes an order entered in March 1910 granting sale of real estate of a deceased person. The notice indicates the property must be sold for cash and in writing, with instructions about timing and receipt.
Fragmentary text appears to describe land parcels with blocks and lots, numbers, and measurements but lacks clear names, dates, or locations to identify the exact notice or parties involved.
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