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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1903
Page
7
Official paper of the county and city of Devils Lake North Dakota announces reading notices rates and billing terms. Proprietor Hansbrough Small advertises subscription at $1.50 per year or $1 if paid in advance with monthly bill collections.
An interview with President Kerlin of the Devils Lake Improvement Company indicates plans are underway to construct an electric line from Devils Lake to the Chautauqua grounds. The project has been quietly developed for weeks and is now regarded as an assured fact, signaling steady growth for Devils Lake.
Advice to newcomers emphasizes adapting to North Dakota conditions in farming. It warns Eastern tiling methods will fail due to climate, soil, moisture, and seasonal differences, urging new arrivals to note local realities. The St. Louis exposition is likened to a world’s fair, highlighting regional significance and broad scope of new ventures.
A New York dispatch reports plans for direct U S cable to the Philippines by July 4 1908. Ward of the Postal Cable Co told the assistant secretary of the navy the Hawaii Manila leg has progressed rapidly since the Honolulu link opened.
A 1803 purchase of Napoleonic lands is described as a vast empire in modern terms. The piece notes Missouri Colorado and Montana riches, corn and wheat yields, and 1902 figures while praising union arbitration and labor board ideas as a cure for strikes. It also critiques Chicago strike politics and cites a one million dollar offer for a loyal, discreet house servant.
The article notes new school buildings on sections 14 and 11 at Northeld and Devils Lake High School hosting a teachers certificates exam on May 28 and 80. Edmore becomes the county’s third special district. Spring terms begin as vacancies fill and Churles Ferry plans a three year high school course with four teachers. A contest offers 25 dollars in pictures for three rural schools with beautified grounds. A teachers institute is planned at Devils Lake the week of June 22, with board rates sought.
School census to enumerate all children of school age in township districts from June 1 to 20 while Bartlett district votes to build a new schoolhouse on section 10 and Cleveland district advertises for bids for the construction.
A Larimore newsman Dan E. Richter is the subject of a sensational romance in Twin City papers last week. The tale alleges his marriage to an eighth-blood Minnesota Indian woman whose fondness for alcohol led to their separation.
A mother and child reunion after years apart forms the climax of a sensational article the writer admits is airy persiflage. Richter calls the piece grossly exaggerated and says the story would have caused little harm if left unwritten.
Roy Wilson sold a team of three year old Percheron mares to Dr. M. Theel for 400. Sired by Francis, they reflect growing stock raising in the Turtle Mountains, with praise from the Dunseith Herald. The purchase signals proving that fine stock can be raised locally.
Uncalled letters for week ending May 16 1903 at Devils Lake include Amelia Morse Anachasky George Berg Berg John Rogers Eddy Borstad Pietro Innocente Reed Edward Drovoldsmo Hans Rogers John Sivertson Conrad Flory Shinnce Groth Cylua Svanmoon Gust Geske Leslie Hall Tuck Williams etc. Postmaster notice urges claim within fourteen days or letters go to dead letter office. Also Hamilton 17 jewel movement advertised by H Huesgen with watches from $15 and up.
The regular examination of applicants for teachers certificates will be held at the High school in Devils Lake North Dakota on Friday and Saturday May 20 and 30 1903. Work begins at 9 o clock each day. candidates should bring pens and ink. L B Fancher County Superintendent of Schools Devils Lake ND May 11 1908.
A traveling man left his grip on the hotel and forced the train to back to the depot, a Starkweather Times lampoon says the tale is a fake. The Cando Democrat derides the Starkweather Times report of a hat blowing off and a passenger outrunning the train as exaggerated.
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