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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1885
Page
2
Devile Lake residents, Dowaerre and St. John prepare for county seat war as Rolette contest heats up. Arbor Day exercises get mockery in a rambunctious News report, while Inter Ocean notes its weekly Saturday publication from Devil Lake sentry.
A correspondent near Baku disputes Afghan aggression in the Kooshk river battle of March 30. He confirms Lumaden's report though he hasn’t seen it, noting 40,000 troops poised to cross the Caspian into Turkestan. Rumors say European wheat prices will rise, insurrection may draw northern populations south, and Enaianp withdraws troops from Egypt signaling broader commitments.
A collage of 19th century political commentary from the New York Times Brooklyn Union and New York Herald critiques. It discusses presidential fidelity to public interests, civil service spirit, calls for Congress in case of war with England and Russia, a Catholic pastor reply to Manitoba press, a Foreman estate tourism note, and a humorous backstage exchange about an editorial quote.
PaTRICK Norton, Bartlett Town School Director, complains to the Democrat-News that county printing funds favor the paper. He says $800 in bonds were voted for a school one and a half miles west, but work was halted when the project was moved to Bartlett where no children live. Norton warns the locals will vote away students' rights. Pasqual De Flore laments a missing crosswalk on Farmington avenue near Fourth street, says it harms his business and notes visitors seek sidewalks for better wet weather travel.
A fragment from Rev. Converse's Sunday sermon on Philippians urges followers to study Christ through actions and examples while listing real estate transfers in Ramsey County. Illinois news notes Commissioner Barton’s return after a month, with illness and distant funeral duties. Prairie chickens are being shot out of season, prompting warnings and calls for punishment.
James McCormick visits Davenport noting harsher winter there and hopeful emigration in June if timing suits. C A Lane, fresh from Moose River country, praises cattle and climate as superior to Nebraska and other cattle states. Arbor Day lunch at Benham House sample room draws many, Tong table overfilled, guests satisfied. quartet ends event.
Mrs. A B Bennett Misa Simrall Dr Draper and Mr Higbee led school children in singing several selections. Receipts exceeded 40 dollars. The Indies in charge of the Arbor Day tree planting and lunch thank Twrer-Corax and various committees, apache brigade Mesare Wood & Christen son Mr Dodd the quartet and children and Mr Shanley for their kindness.
Special correspondence from Opessa reports Mr and Mrs Joan Van Horn returning from New Jersey with notes on early spring farming in North Dakota. Miss Mabel Calderwood plans to settle, Laurenson works on Jerusalem schoolhouse site donated by Limoreaux, and Inniney’s mother funded Odes site. The piece mocks a local elder’s schemes, references a May party, and laments Sunday fieldwork amid Arbor Day events. Will Orr returns to Stevens township and Frank Olds notes wheat progress.
Spacial Correspondents report favorable weather and strong seeding progress in Otis township and nearby areas. A Chicago visit by Mrs. Davis highlights local optimism, while Miss Starkweather returns as a long-time resident. Peter Traynor notes Dakota winters as economical, with farm life focusing on improvements, fuel, and reading during long evenings.
Mr Lord sent for 2000 willow cuttings to plant along his farm, aiming for two miles of trees with three cuttings per rod. The project costs 5 dollars and should yield a wind break in three to four years. Also noted is E R Hoyt, a mechanical engineer at the New Orleans Exposition, injuring his foot on a falling derrick pole and returning to duties after treatment.
Vermont representatives arrived by special from Manitoba and toured Devils Lake, Lakota, and surrounding countryside. They praised the lake view and soil, noted black mud in streets, and observed limited local daily papers and telegraphic services. Mayor Roach and conductor Arrestan were among the locals hosting them.
From Priday's Daily Interdioown, Devils Lake marks Arbor Day amid rain and wind. Ladies prepare the event but forego speeches, trees planted along Main Street led by Major Benham and Sim Dodd. Attendance grows after rain stops. 100 gather for the Goelock lunch with 25 cent supper proceeds funding tree protection.
Special correspondence from Opessa dated April 28 reports longtime resident Mr T G Stevens gravely ill with little hope of recovery. His son H E Stevens and daughter Mrs Ella Graves have been notified and Earnest left for his father. The note also mentions Mr Rice's recovery and ongoing seeding as rain finally eases.
Train schedules and arrivals mix with farming talk as residents discuss a sister’s visit, duck shooting and fat game, schoolhouse lumber, and plans to plant trees along streets. J L Davenport and Lb T Acherback lead by example planting shade trees, while many advise neighbors to settle land in the east and bring families.
In a San Francisco News Letter piece, Dan Castello relates a frontier yarn about five companions seeking a grizzly in Clears Water country. He describes a trap in a canyon and a sudden Indian pursuit, ending with his capture and death in a perilous canyon basin.
A long feature notes David Dudley Field’s claim that daily outdoor exercise temperance and regular habits sustain health for life and could have helped him years ago. It urges young city men to follow his eight mile walks and keep a robust routine amid busy professional life.
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