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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1905
Page
5
The discussion centers on delinquent taxes on city vacant lots owned by non-residents. Petitions by businessmen seek abatement to allow new buildings, arguing current terms inflate prices and stall development. A proposed law would allow tax titles to mature in a year and permit sale to any bidder to replenish the city exchequer.
A study of local banking reports cites First National Bank data from the Inter Ocean noting 221 000 in funds subject to check and 114 000 in time certificates totaling 335 000. It argues merchants keep less in banks and farmers supply most time deposits, reflecting local economic patterns and patronage.
Governor Sarles designates April 21 as Arbor Day urging residents to plant trees. He notes Nebraska has moved beyond frontier days and emphasizes groves enhance schools, churches, streets, and farms, improving beauty, wind protection, and the state’s reputation as a great home state.
The czar of Russia begins to grasp the scale of defeat in Manchuria. He sees the army annihilated for fighting purposes, Port Arthur held by the Japs, and Russia driven from territory toward Har bin. Peace was forced on him by advisers after mounting losses.
The text notes the irrigation laws opened a land area as large as France for farming. It emphasizes the venture was strictly a business proposition, lacking grand rhetoric or dramatic rhetoric about annexation.
Fragmentary notes describe an old pair of feet allegedly belonging to Braddock’s expedition when defeated near Pittsburgh in 1758. The frontier moved recently, and a proposed Rockefeller donation for propagation efforts is mentioned but not completed.
The writer argues diversification will strengthen the nation and predicts widespread distribution of wealth. Mentions Carnegie and Rockefeller, a Kansas battleship christening with crude oil, Roosevelt's hunting trip for bear meat and coffee, and Japan's territorial size postwar. References to Lakota editor, Russian prisoners, a libel issue, Rosebud reservation claims, and farm animals as money makers.
Two game wardens are to be appointed by the governor to succeed C. A Hale of Grand Forks and H. C. Steshoel of Valley City whose terms expire the first Tuesday in April. In the northern district it is understood that F. W. Schlechter of
A vintage advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as the cure for thin babies, claiming fat stores provide happiness and comfort. The copy extols fat babies crying less and being cushioned by fat, contrasting with scrawny infants who feel every touch.
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Wells county is to be appointed to succeed Clarence Hale in the state. In the southern district Patterson has campaigned for the post amid strong opposition in Emmons county. D R Streeter of Emmons cites Patterson and political enmity over past legislature votes. No appointment has been made. State game laws unchanged except Beaver protection extended to 1920.
A farmers meeting committee met at the courthouse to draft by-laws for the new organization. George R. Locke was elected chairman and J. F. secretary. members included T. T. Anderson Jans Rustum Philip Manseau Edward McGee Win Otis Fred Locke Asa Tufford Andrew Sherwin J H Ryan and Geo Rustum. The session focused on practical business rules, not flowery speeches, showing farmers pushing the mill project can manage its affairs.
A Barre event features notable horses up for bidding with Midway acknowledgments and advertisements mirroring a grand, recurring sale.
In St Paul Minnesota a marketplace offers private sales of horses and cars with options for single or bulk purchases. Buyers can arrange interurban transport to the barn from either city and complete sales privately.
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