Interesting Changes in a North Dakota Lake
The Devils Lake region faces a rising hydrographic puzzle as the lake slowly sinks, loses fresh water, and grows saltier. US Geological Survey monitors by benchmark and C. M. Hall study track declines since 1880, with fish disappearing and beach trees stranded by expanding sands. The article notes broader regional shifts in agriculture, including a push to flax and corn as farmers adapt to new soils, climate hints, and northward expansion of dairy and stock farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Geological Survey
Devil’s Lake
North Dakota
Lake Minnewanka
Sheyenne
C. M. Hall
State Agricultural College
Chas. D. Nalcott
U. S. Geological Survey
Paul Dirpatch
Northwest
Minnesota
Manitoba Line
Trouble for truth teller sparks rumors in Grand Harbor
A restless resident recounts town gossip and threats as he plans to shelter in Grand Harbor. He mentions Phil, Jenny, Pete, Hans, and Jonny, hints at court trouble and dodges an unsettled past, warning readers about further danger if Phil acts. The message ends with a cryptic sign off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenny
Pete
Phil
Snakes
Hans
Grand Harbor
Penn
Jimmy
Jonny
Canada
Joe Glycerine
Otp Ryzstraw
State Republican Convention Likely Called This Week
Bismarck Tribune reports chairman Budge of the Republican state committee will soon call a meeting to set a state convention. Time and place are under discussion, with a late July date likely. Headquarters are favored at Fargo this year.
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Bismarck
Budge
Republican State Committee
Fargo
Sunday School Convention Stresses North Dakota Participation
The 18th Annual Convention of the North Dakota Sabbath School association will convene in Mayville from May 27 to 29, 1902. S. S. superintendents and all interested are urged to appoint delegates. each school may send two delegates plus their pastor. The Mayville hosts promise a pleasant, profitable gathering with exchange of ideas to strengthen both weak and strong schools.
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North Dakota Sabbath School Association
Mayville
S. S
Private Train Built for Duke of Sutherland at Wolverton
The English private train for his grace the duke of Sutherland was built at Wolverton works by London and North Western Railway. It includes a dining saloon private sitting room sleeping berths luggage and kitchen areas connected by decorated vestibules. It features white and gold plasterwork green silk fabrics electric lighting and high speed Highland railway capable engine.
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Duane
Duke of Sutherland
Wolverton
London and Northwestern Railway
New York Herald
Highland Railway
Passing of Cork Stoppers Shapes Bottle History
A century of cork use faces gradual decline as rubber, metal, gises, paste board and pulp replace corks. The New York Times notes cork closings persist yet eroding, while patent and cork-substitute ventures offer vast profit potential for successful inventors and licensees.
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New York Times
Whistling Choir at Berean Baptist Sunday School Augusta
J T Lockhart plans a whistling choir for the Berean Baptist Sunday school in Augusta with 301 members. He introduced the idea by noting sacred melody and harmony, inviting young men to whistle to enhance the music in worship and training.
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J.T. Lockhart
Berean Baptist Sunday School
Augusta
Lockhart
J. H. Oliver
Lockheet
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Horsman’s Drug Store
Devils Lake
Ramse
Hanebeouge
Peat
Dial Paper
South Dakota
Marc Barrett
W.E. Kidd
Maris Taylor
Andy Lee
John Bowler
Tom Ayres
Inter-Ocean
Chautauqua
Col. Plummer
England
St. Louis Exposition
Trake
State Convention
Sugmund
Auguste
Perth
Scotland
Dr. Pierce
Pelton
Sb. Anthony & Dakota Elevator Company
A. Gremsgard
Adt
F. T. Fox
Duluth
Minneapolis
Ae Commiesiogs
Cpamnber
Board of Trade
AC Ae
Biehly
Geo. W. Getts
Devils Lake, N. D
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