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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1912
Page
3
The article proclaims Hortense Cavalla as Europe’s most beautiful woman. It claims a European prince, heir to a throne, wooed her openly, offering marriage and relinquishment of his kingdom. It praises her beauty from complexion to grace, noting court envy and adoration.
A fragment from a period tale notes that Cavaila would not reveal her secret remedy used to achieve a famous face. The chemist who discovered it remains unnamed, and money cannot buy the recipe which must never be sold in Europe to keep rivals from obtaining it.
The advertisement promotes Alabastrol as a new face product claiming to deliver a velvety smooth complexion after a few seconds. It asserts deep skin absorption, oils vanish, and hours of lasting effect without the need for other creams. It touts U.S. Pure Food and Drug Act compliance and antiseptic ingredients.
Mail orders from across the country pour in for It says it will improve complexion. We will send Alabastrol in plain wrapper to any address on receipt of 60 cents in silver.
The Siloron Mfg Co of Pueblo Colorado touts Dabro a new eye brow enhancer claiming to civilize sparse brows by stimulating growth and darkening them to a chosen shade. The ad targets women unhappy with light brows and pitches a novelty cosmetic solution from organic substances oils and balsams.
A dubious 17th century style advertisement touts a modern hygienic eyebrow product claiming it stimulates growth and adds luster. It guarantees results or a full refund, offering a 60 cent price and a baffling note about compliance with a Pure Food and Drug Act.
Public notice from The Siloron Mfg Co Pueblo Colorado regarding the estate of Anders Christophersen in Ramsey County North Dakota. Executors John Christophersen and Andrew Anderson call creditors and others to present claims with vouchers within six months after first publication dated March 2 1912.
The cranberry is described as a special crop grown commercially mainly in Massachusetts Cape Cod district New Jersey and other parts of the country. It notes widespread cultivation and commercial farming practices in the cranberry industry.
In a dialog set to a playful yet charged tone, Auldred and Bilby stage a dubious game of euchre to decide a romance. Thewoman manipulates the stakes and cards to reveal a sly, romantic ploy, ending with a tense moment of winded victory and unspoken consequence.
Minneapolis March 29 The Minneapolis Journal says Gronna may lead the La Follette effort in Minnesota to hold farmers in line against Roosevelt. Clapp and Lindbergh show Roosevelt leanings while Sydney Anderson remains staunch for La Follette. Gronna, a Houston county native, returns to speak for La Follette with North Dakota prestige after aiding Norwegian farmers. The commission announces hearings across the state on telegraph delivery and related issues in coming months.
Governor Burke designates April 26 as Arbor Day and May 12 as Mothers Day in North Dakota. Schools nationwide observe Arbor Day with tree planting and conservation lessons. Mothers Day originated in Philadelphia and is celebrated by wearing white or red flowers to honor mothers.
The North Dakota railroad commission will hold a hearing in April to receive complaints from state shippers about a proposed new project. The event is set for April 2, 3, and 4 in the city, with officials inviting involved parties to present their concerns.
Washington March 29 Rep H T Helgesen said the post office department will establish a post office at Karlsrhue on the Fargo Surrey cut off served temporarily by rural carrier until the road is completed John B Sauer to be postmaster An extension of the star route from Timmer Morton county to Shields will save about 500 miles and two days mail time Helgesen also urged M J Wits for postmaster at Alsen Walter C Howard to lead Spring Butte post office in Hettinger county Phoenix and Ced ar post offices to be discontinued.
Fargo reports Grand Forks High School clinched the state championship with a 45 to 23 victory over Jamestown High School at the A. C. gym. O Keefe and Burnefing starred for Grand Forks. Wilson led Jamestown. Referee Jones handled the game, with a late rally by Jamestown failing to close the gap.
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