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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1899
Page
2
The passage extols widespread gains from rising factory wages and booming trade. It lauds mass employment, farmer prosperity, and rapid debt repayment, framing the United States as thriving on robust production, foreign commerce, and high living standards amid ongoing industrial growth.
A crowded critique argues against further tariff meddling as the nation recovers from earlier panics. The piece notes gold output rising, the value of gold money, and widespread media contention over party alignments in Minnesota and North Dakota.
A garbled passage hints at a struggle over economic growth and perceived threats to prosperity. The text suggests confusion about how rocks relate to wealth and asks who benefits, noting public concern and unclear causes. No clear names or places emerge from the fragment.
Eva Smith returns to Fargo college. D C Ustad visits. D A Gide returns from Paul. Mart Lynch visits. Rev and Mrs ee's child ill with typhoid. April 7 social planned. J W Orchard visits east Forks. farmers prepare spring work on Cheyenne. Fred Stavens visits. Modern Woodmen event. Geo Parker enjoys hotel life. Fred Southam restless. Mary Rebillard hosts Saturday gathering. Crary auction draws crowd. Eva Smith returns for vacation with Gertrude Miller. Fred Chamberlin hosts party. elevator tax bill passed by legislature causing wheat tax lien payments. farmers face pennies per bushel held back.
A new small pox scare sparks quarantine after conflicting diagnoses on a patient from Rugby originally in a car with a St. Paul porter. Local doctors initially labeled the illness chicken pox before Balyea ruled small pox, prompting strict house confinement and guard precautions. The notice notes the disease appears mild and containment to the originating house is expected.
A long, readable ad sheet lists land for sale, insurance maps, and business notices. It notes upcoming events in the millinery world, spring bargains at Chamberlin's, flower deliveries for Easter, and schedules for Moose Lake or Devils Lake area vendors. It mentions J M Farrell bringing horses, Grand Forks Greenhouse offerings, and various local sales and services.
The article discusses immigration trends toward Washington and the Northwest, noting Minnesota’s long standing appeal but highlighting risks of idle newcomers. It covers Lieu t enant Wey's trip reporting rising Seattle Spokane mobility, and critiques of immigration lack of opportunity. Local businesses announce a Millinery opening by Kollar Lewis with Mrs Burkheimer, and Carlondota canned goods prices offered to beat rivals.
A dubious health ad urges women to avoid weakness and sickness by using Electric Bitter to restore beauty and vitality. It claims the tonic clears pimples and eruptions, improves complexion, and brightens eyes, promoting a healthy, attractive appearance for 50 cents at C. W. Graane's drug store.
Bav. Mr J B Lilly recounts Typhoid fever leading to pneumonia and weak lungs. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with rapid relief after one bottle and full recovery. Also mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills as health aids. notes arnica salve for skin issues and a railroad service update with fast trains from Minneapolis to Milwaukee and Chicago.
An old advertisement claims King’s New Life Pills cure sick and nervous headaches by building blood and nerves. Priced at 25 cents with a money back guarantee. Also notes a county auditor meeting set for April 1, 1399 in Bull 8, Bicn. County Auditor.
Dike ana East outlines a rail itinerary from Montreal to Washington and beyond with stays in New Orleans and New York, offering rebates for extended trips and details on return limits. Also advertised are Chamberlin's Cough Remedy and Syrup of Figs, marketed as safe for children and spring cleansings, with endorsements and pharmacist discounts.
Fragmentary notice states a mounted item on rollers forty by tor u cee suitable Dor Bose will be sent to an address on receipt of ae Oy Gen. P. ARCO. ENERR, n. Passenger Agt. C. St. Paul, Minnesota.
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