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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1911
Page
4
A 1911 Devils Lake column explains proper grounding for lightning protection. It covers metal roofs, downspouts, and grounding rods, advising iron or copper conductors, earth connections, and multiple grounds for large buildings.
Citizens warn that carcasses dumped on the ground near a public highway threaten health. They urge the council to instruct the health board to act at once and stop the foul stink, noting repeated delays and reliance on special committees.
A local column critiques leaders in society and church for promoting individuals with questionable morals. It warns that personal magnetism and peer influence corrupt youths, fosters hypocrisy, and erodes standards. The piece notes lawn care, dog taxes, and sobriety questions around a judge’s acquittal and references Chautauqua events and local gossip.
A Mother's Day tribute opens with reverent verses about motherhood. The same issue carries a local political remark from a prominent county businessman praising clean government and critiquing Judge Cowan's reform stance. The piece notes court house scenes and the celebration night ending with the curtains drawn and a reference to The Big Pig.
City notes show many trees being planted by the Improvement Company along Eighth Street east of Moore Avenue. A. M. Knight state Eagles secretary visited, with Grand Forks convention topics and Devils Lake Aerie delegates planned for June 15 and 16. Rain boosted Ramsey County timber and farming outlook, while a state agriculture call spurs more write ups for Ramsey County in the forthcoming book.
The North Dakota Retail Merchants association schedules a July 12 and 13 Minot gathering with many local merchants expected to attend. Congressman Hanah and former Senator Purcell plan to appear, aiming to set Devils Lake as the site of the next convention, underscoring the event as a major North Dakota gathering.
The Grand Forks Evening Times reports Ed Dorange has accepted terms after a post match incident with McGarren. Dorange asks for both sides to get in shape, with the paper promoting Dorange’s interests and awaiting a reply from Mr. McGurren.
The Horton endurance run aims to cover considerable territory next week. W. H. Horton is to lead with HZ Mitchell and Harry Enoonhaw likely accompanying him. Several drivers will shuttle ahead and back to test the long ride without engine stops.
Dickinson area residents appear on North Dakota committees for Knights Templar FG. Andrew Stade and Clark Kelly of Tila City named on the Grand Commandery standing committee. Great Northern hotel furniture due soon. Goldberg Store manager Spring reports shipment received.
Carl Chent faltered to accept a position as athletic director and science teacher at the high school after weeks of announcement. The item notes his decision and mentions his Minnesota college past. Meanwhile James Gorecki of Lawton suffered a serious foot injury from an accidental rifle discharge while gopher hunting near Devil Lake.
Local tennis enthusiasts plan forming a club and organizing a tournament likely during the Chautauqua season. Noted players from Minot, Grand Forks, Bismarck, Pergo, and Towner are expected to attend where clubs already exist.
Since 8 O Bondelid moved to Devils Lake he has actively renovated the Model Clothing store. New fixtures are being installed and the interior undergoes extensive improvements so the business can operate systematically.
Locals report Lon at Om Yondg Pred Lang visited Devils Lake Monday. Smeakie came Friday and Saturday. R O Burnett of Fargo, agent for Mutual Benefit Life, stayed with O D Mills and family Monday and Tuesday. Warren Laing traveled from Fargo Saturday for a few days on a big farm. Albert Lamdy went to Maza Friday on business. Miss Taqua plans a school program and basket social May 26 to fund an encyclopedia for the school. Alma Thompson returned Friday from Devils Lake. John Miller came home Friday from Red Lake Minnesota. A new 12 pound baby arrived for Mr and Mrs Gus Bihg. M Smearlie left for Amsterdam New York to attend his brother's funeral.
Library hours are 2 to 6 and 7 to 9 p m. At the last board meeting it was voted to order about sighty bow children's books and a few books of late fiction. The library has three documents from the United States department of agriculture on agricultural education and improvement, boys' demonstration work, and civic improvement. The library now has 1 440 borrowers. During March and April 3 908 books were loaned, 3 076 of which were fiction. An attendance of 6 087 was registered by the reading room.
Fragmentary text references oat brands and products in a jumbled line. Mentions Quaker Oats and Great Britain, with unclear names and phrasing. No coherent event or人物 details emerge from the readable portion.
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