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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1885
Page
3
Barrios amasses fifteen thousand troops toward San Salvador while Mexican forces of ten thousand prepare on Guatemala borders. U.S. nominations shift Interior and General Land Office posts as legal cases unfold. Fires in Capitol and sugar refinery blaze, with other notes on envoys and a British clash.
An Arkansas Traveler column urges young men to learn trades and avoid clerical six-dollar jobs. The author argues American parents neglect labor education, warning that money fades and a trade provides security. He says industrial work builds character, offers advancement, and supports families in hard times.
The piece portrays Patrick Sheedy as Sullivan's shrewd backer and manager, a tall elegant gambler shaping every engagement. It contrasts Sheedy's cool, composed exterior with Sullivan's rough, loud persona, depicting a scene of tense bargaining and streetwise brinkmanship before a confrontation.
A prominent Western merchant visiting Boston admires Doré paintings at the Museum of Fine Arts. He questions the artist’s name, then jokes that Doré has improved, recalling a misattributed link to his own house in Moengy as his son is called to confirm the works. The tale, told in a humorous real life frame.
The tale recounts Parson Weems author of The Life of Washington written in 1809, his poor Virginia sales, and travels as a book canvasser. It notes his Episcopal background, family faith shift, pamphlets, violin performances to draw crowds, and a public humiliation incident during a booth display observed by Fredericksburg residents.
A comical tale details Bull the bull terrier’s frequent drunken escapades at the beer shop and the rival dog Captain Bad, who finally learns to steer clear after a dramatic confrontation. The narrator notes the amusing, mischievous nature of Bull and the story’s odd charm.
An elite South Carolina party with five upper-class guests showcased mingled attire and social display. Guests described in detail include two young men who arrived late and wore distinctive white attire and accessories. the event featured a prominent orchestra and white musicians, while all attendees dressed in formal evening wear.
A boy named Jimmy, described as obstinate, plotted to harm a baby by exploding a firecracker under its cradle as a revenge fantasy tied to skating. The event filled the home with sulfur smells and provoked a harsh parental response, banning skating until the next dice.
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