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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1905
Page
7
The county paper argues Soo Line should buy Farmers' road to unify rail access into North Dakota. It notes Farmers' expansion into rich territory and warns rival lines will fight to control ground. City’s future as a rail hub depends on resolving the conflict.
The article argues that the Times overstated that aiding one wheat trust would hurt all wheat growers and harm export profits by forcing competition with cheaper Canadian flour. It portrays the Times as biased and self-serving in its framing of the issue.
The senate committee hearings feature Lucius Tuttle of the Boston and Maine detailing long and short haul rate effects on wheat. He cites Canada and Manitoba exporters benefiting from a 25 cent tariff gap, arguing the free wheat decision aids foreign consumers and harms American grain growers.
Grain market critique cites railroads hauling wheat and mills selling flour at a loss, leaving farmers bearing the freight in a harsh critique of industry and policy. The speaker laments perceived philanthropy masking exploitation.
In a small town two mercantile firms diverge on advertising. One follows persistent ads and draws huge opening day sales while the other shuns ads, leading to conflict in the merchant’s association. The McLean County Gazette backs Potter’s paper with a pro establishment platform. Senator Hansbrough is praised for defending North Dakota grain growers and tariff-related rights. the overall view is that tariff and free wheat issues affect national farmers, not just local concerns.
A fragment describes throat cough symptoms including tickling hoarseness and irritation on deep breaths. It warns a cough mixture won’t cure these conditions and mentions membranes and blood purification as part of an alleged remedy without specific details.
The ad claims Scott's Emulsion is a remedy that heals coughs and strengthens the whole body, providing new vigor and energy through its healing effects.
In a critical column the Bismarck Tribune targets opponents of a local irrigation plan, noting the heated yearlong debate. The piece mocks detractors while deriding patriotic rhetoric and calls for accountability in public discourse.
A fragment notes the United States as sole owner of the Panama railroad, with claims of railroad extortion and calls for political courage. It mentions foreign wheat funding and a cautious Democratic stance, plus a lightning strike near a pyramid and Chicago street railways offering to sell to the city, omitting price details.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson criticizes Secretary Shaw's rebate ruling as eroding protections for American wheat growers. In a recent interview he questions whether the 25 cent duty on wheat still shields American farmers under the treasury department's earlier interpretation.
Hampden reports that the Soo line from Thiel River Falls to Kenmare will run six miles north of Hampden. The line will cross one of the state's richest sections and the Munich unloading rumor is incorrect as material will be moved to the Hampden area.
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