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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1903
Page
5
Visitors are urged to browse the second floor parlor where they can try on hats freely and learn that the prices asked are surprisingly low, dispelling the notion that rich designs must be expensive.
A catalog note states we are sole agents for UTZ and DUNN S Ladies Fine Footwear and the Little Giant Children Shoes alongside other lines.
The New York Store introduces the broadest range of colors and shades in new weaves. After visiting eastern markets our buyers secured an elaborate line surpassing past efforts with matching trimmings ornaments and vesting waist patterns plus select embroidered patterns.
The note hints at a large selection with prices beginning at a low point, suggesting a broad inventory. Specific items, brands, or final price ranges are not provided in the readable text.
The Womans Guild of the Church of the Advent held its annual vestry meeting on the 20th. Mrs Mooers reported 400 raised during the year and officers were elected including President Mrs Fred D Shaw and Treasurer Mrs G W Mooers. The rector and guild praised faithful labor and plans for the Fargo convocation were announced with Powell, Shaw, and Jones named to attend.
Postmaster Daeley prints a guide of Rural Routes Nos 1 and 2 patrons. The list includes dozens of names with many Iowas and Minnesotas, plus a note that two cent stamps and routing numbers are required for missed or misdirected letters.
The SCC Railroad company informs state legislators and officials that, under the Elkins law, issuing such passes is a misdemeanor with heavy fines. Members are urged to return Pass Number So and So at their earliest convenience. Most North ern Pacific passes have expired. Great Northern passes remain valid and a similar request may follow.
R W Farrar secretary to Senator McCumber narrowly escaped a fatal injury when a rifle bullet struck his scalp and skull near Groton South Dakota. The attack came as a fusillade of rocks was hurled at the moving train by six youths. the shooter, about 17, will face trial.
John W. Maher secretary of Farmers' Grain & Shipping fires a letter to The Herald debunking the rumor that the Soo company bought the Farmers' Railroad by paying bonds held by James J. Hill. He asserts the railroad never issued bonds nor paid for steel and sees no basis for the rumor.
Stray dog description: a large black greyhound type with four white paws a white breast and a white tail tip. Reward offered for its return. Contact J. Bell.
Testimony of A Moody of Calgary was taken in the divorce suit Mrs A H Jones against Andrew Jones of Rugby. No answer has yet been filed to the complaint charging cruel and inhuman treatment but evidence suggests infidelity by Mrs Jones. The case set for the Devils Lake term starting June 15 and is expected to draw regional interest.
About 90 percent of Great Northern trainmen favor a strike on the double-header proposition. Voting is under way along the line and will finish next week. Brakemen conductors and switchmen are voting, engineers and firemen not. Officials may or may not concede once a strike is ordered. Public sentiment reportedly supports the railroad.
Uncalled letters at Devils Lake office for the week ending May 2 1903 remain and will be sent to the dead letter office if not claimed within fourteen days. List includes Mrs Jenny Minick and many others with the postmaster noting the annual cool wave and May snowstorm warning.
Public schools invite parents and friends to the annual exhibit of drawing on Friday afternoon May 8 between 3 and 5 o clock. The 3 o clock program includes song, glee club duet, violin solos, piano solos, and a double quartet featuring pupils Rowley Agnes Dailey Belle Stenerson Ruth Howard Constance Dusath Mina Vikoren Herman Huesgan Don Prosser Ioan Wertenbeger Alma Wakler plus Bertha Small Susie Small Blanche Fox and others. Horses for sale: several well seasoned work horses offered by Steve Jones.
The American Medical Association offers a round trip fare to New Orleans via Chicago Great Western Railway. Tickets go on sale May 14 and are good for return within ten days.
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