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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1885
Page
4
A long杂 mixed dispatch cites Inter Ocean attacks on Epwanns and discusses war rumors, political appointments in the land office, and international tensions. It notes a Jamestown Capitol fortune from an eastern death and a new baby, plus local editorials on Dakota arbor day and advertising efficacy.
Great preparations surge at Aldershot for army reserve and militia mobilization after the queen's message. Quarters prepared at Chatham and Chelsea for immediate service. Naval reserves expected to be called out today for native service as armament is hoisted for vessels. Michigan Carbon Works in Rogerville Detroit catches fire since 1 am, burning with vast losses and limited insurance.
A vivid diary recalls a trek led by County Surveyor Mr. Hamilton into Turtle Mountain near Dunseith. The writers note abundant timber, elk and deer tracks, and rich soil with fire-driven forest history. They describe waterways toward Manitoba, wildlife such as tomtit and prairie chickens, and conclude with a ten mile return to Dunseith after a hearty dinner.
The queen has sent a message to the house of commons calling out the reserve militia for permanent service at Aldershot and ordering 15,000 troops for India. A heavy artillery battery is to proceed from Woolwich to India. Russia reportedly rejected British proposals, heightening tensions in London as war measures proceed. The Ninetieth Battalion heads to the trouble zone and police and volunteers mobilize.
Emigrant families move to Devils Lake region report rapid growth with about twenty American families already in position to settle the rich lands. Agents say many more eastern migrants eye the area as four carloads per day pass through on the Manitoba road. The rush promises unprecedented numbers, and effort is focused on securing a larger share of the flow. A returned resident writes from Kansas praising the Dakota experience and asking to keep his Devils Lake paper. A Vand band meeting elected Moore president Hartin secretary and OBrien treasurer, with $150 of $800 subscribed and instruments to be owned by subscribing members under a director board.
Through the influence of Mrs. Murray of St. Paul the townsite company deeds two lots on Fifth Street near the courthouse to the Methodist church society Indy pledges $250 toward a church edifice and Rev. Mr. Yost notes the church extension fund will add $250 more if $500 is raised locally a handsome church will be built this season
The text promotes the March issue of the Weekly Pioneer Press, highlighting it as a weekly news digest with literary, agricultural, domestic and general sections aimed at Minnesota and the Northwest. It lists a variety of local notices and ads including a stallion for breeding, land and farming offerings, seed wheat sales, shop goods, employment, and hardware items.
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