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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1903
Page
3
In this reflection attributed to Bismarck Palllium, the author argues that merchants should seize trading opportunities to improve both their own stores and the wider community. He cautions that complacency harms individual business and the town, urging ongoing effort for mutual benefit and shared prosperity.
Webster is expanding rapidly with new banks, stores, and residences. Local figures include Thwine as cashier, Billy Millar operating a general store and post office, John Cromie planning a 44 by 60 foot store, Walker and Parker with a new meat market, Sibler and Harrison in a new drug store, Plummer and Adams offering hardware, Doc Corry as the farmers railroad agent, Spear and Weinfurter taking on large contracts, and Doc McNaughton running the only livery stable. The town’s outlook is strong and praised for its people and future prospects.
The Webster area buzzes with ambitions as Swenson & Sullivan push coal wood and farm implements while Robertson Lumber and Haley Leet expand operations. Prosser and Scrumyard stock implements. Olaf Leet runs the department with Dan Chisholm on harness. A new hotel may arise as two lots are offered, and a Co-Operative store branch is eyed for Devils Lake.
Congress imposed a two cent tax on every pack of cards manufactured in the United States to fund the Spanish war. The government collected about $1,000 in revenue per working day, with about 15 million packs or 780 million cards produced annually. Population roughly 76 million meant ten cards per person per year.
The Aztec calendar carved in 1512 was built into the Mexico City cathedral and later buried, raised from a lake, and now housed in the National Museum. It measures 12 feet across and marks cycles of 52 years with 365 day years and 5 intercalary days for sacrifices.
In Welch circuit court McDowell County a suit by Frank Martin against attorney James Knox ended with a verdict for Knox. Testimony claimed Martins head was a dangerous weapon after a confrontation at Knoxs shop. The judge ruled Martins head a dangerous weapon and Knox acted in self defense.
London Herald reports King Edward's Irish terrier beloved for dignity and etiquette, while a royal favorite across Marlborough House aids daily affairs. Also notes Marconi’s wireless promises, tree-planting programs with historic seedling education, and Tommy Atkins's monthly pay of 7.50.
The description details a strange sport where Naoki and a partner wield electrified wands to repel a butterfly made of collodion. The butterfly is suspended and touched only by the wand tips, sending it skimming about without being struck. The writer calls it a well played game when rules are followed.
The Argentine Republic’s law taxes bachelors based on age from 20 to 80, with monthly or yearly fees increasing with age. Married status brings no relief, while widowers receive a mourning grace period. proof of three rejections may grant immunity. The quirky rule reportedly acts like a charm.
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