Devils Lake Pioneer Press Harbors Dakota News
The Devils Lake Pioneer Press edition notes subscription pricing and post office posting, reminisces about Dakota editors traveling on passes, and mocks Boston agents tied to Indian policy. It cites Kentucky Democrat Henry Watterson’s convention remarks and defines a harsh view of the Kentucky idea, linking whisky to anti-education sentiment.
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Nashville
Tenn
Henri Watterson
Kentucky
Henry Watterson
England
Watterson
Ramay County Court House and Jail Plan
A proposal argues for a new court house and jail to replace fire risk and scattered offices. It cites three million dollars in land and records, current rent of about 1400 annually, and a suggested 25000 build cost with annual interest under 91500.
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Court House
Joan
Rameey County
Grand Forks
Ram Aey
Romaey County
Register
County bonds for a new courthouse and jail urged
A county booster argues Ramseyy County should issue bonds to build a courthouse and jail. He estimates wealth and population growth, projects a small tax levy to cover interest and principal, and claims future generations will benefit from safe records and economy.
Equal Representation Debate Over Dakota Division
An argument favors dividing Dakota into two states to gain fuller congressional representation. It contends a single Dakota would yield two senators and four congressmen, while two states would double representation, criticizes unequal weight for western states, and compares eastern and southern influence to a larger, less capable voice. It questions fairness given Rhode Island and New Jersey versus Ramsey County, and argues for proportional strength in Congress.
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Dakota
Congress
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Ramsey County
Washington Letter on Arbor Day Beauty and Dakota Humor
Washington Letter extols Arbor Day tree planting, praising Washington landmarks and Dakota scenery, noting trees as utilities and beauty. It mocks political figures, mentions Carruth, Frost, Ordway, DeSmet, and an upcoming Mitchell office vacancy, with a humorous Dakota angle.
The Dakota Drill and the Mint Silver Tale
The speaker laments political results and notes vast spending on a national drill for Dakota with Minnesota well represented. A elder recalls a Philadelphia gift to melt silver during hard times, describing a dramatic turn of fortune that left the mint rich while personal silver vanished.
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Washington
Dakota
Minnesota
Colonel Snowdon
Kenora
Philadelphia
County Bridge Petitions and Budgets Tabled May 10
County commissioners met May 10 with most members present. The bridge committee’s report on locations near the Coulee, Church, and Spaulding’s ferry was filed and the panel discharged. A Grahams Taland petition for a bridge at Spaulding’s ferry was set to proceed. A four hundred dollar grant from the road and bridge fund to aid Charles Ferry bridge construction was approved, Lohnes voting no. An 1864 tax penalty against H M Creel was to be collected. A motion to block St Joe trail fencing in Odessa township was defeated. Bills for commissions, court orders, and various county services were approved or referred, and several officers were appointed or reappointed. The session adjourned to May 24 1887.
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Board of County Commissioners
Barton
McCormick, Mahood
Lohnes
Coulee
Church and
Spaulding's Ferry
Grahams Taland
Conton
Coules Township
Churles Ferry
McCormick
Board of Supervisors
Said
Ward Bridge
Mahood
H. M. Creel
Nba
Creel
J. G. Lamoreaux
St. Joe Trail
Odessa Township
John W. Maher
Currier
Procey
C. Maloney
Ruga
Mark
T. Jacobson
James V. Brooke
W. W. Wish Foster
Amon N.S
Terwilliger
Tuatice
Cowan
J. A. Jacobson
Thom P. Thompson
John A. Burnett
W. WN. Otis
H. C. Hansbrough
Geo. Juergens
L. Judd
Vork
M. Madeon
Suse ‘Irat National Bank
George McIntosh
Fast Peter Woods
Devils Lake News
Achoolm
Fladoland
Edward Lohnes
Robert Cairns
Board of Pauper L
Thomphon
Sss
Ssessser
AL D. &. Morgan
Lakota
Fargo
John A
W. R. Mahood
Asap
J.D. Justice of the Peace
Ed Lohnes
City of
Devils Lake
H. E. Stevena
St. P
Parker
Stevena Township
Tronheart
McNany
Kelly
Gilbert
Jerusalem
Francis B. Southam
Odessa
Neighborhood News From the Inter Ocean Staff
Webster May 17 prairie blooms with wildflowers and seasonal calm. notices urge ministers to visit Devils Lake churches while locals discuss railroad labor, health, and harvest season. An overland route is chosen for rail work, farmers weigh risks and wages, and small town life continues amid frost and daily errands.
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Webster
Ion
Dicking
R. P. Osborn
Frederick
Chapman
Penn
Mia
Mina Averill
Devils Lake
Wm. Spencer
Dakota
Barly Rosa
Notice to settle collections and agency changes
Important notice lists that all collections due Jacob Dobmeler up to May 12 must be paid to him or his agent B Saale or traveling on Herman and Koehler. M H Lynch will take over Dobmeler’s agent duties from May 12 and handle Grand Forks Brewery orders, with Lynch acting for Jacob DesMrixn Grand Forks Brewery. Also announces sole agency for Grand Forks Brewery keg and case beer between Devils Lake and Minot and other local business notes including a stray mule, Remington writing machines, and farm postings.
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Jacob Dobmeler
B. Saale
Herman &. Koehler
M. H. Lynch
Dobmielt
Mie Lyne
I. Lynch
Jacos DesMrixn
Grand Forks
Seor
Devils Lab
Gren Forts
Attea
Minot
Devils Lake
Case
Flourry and Thovidio Devlin Lead Other Brand Buy
Fragmentary OCR item notes a trade in flour products involving Devlin and other brands Graben Db and Ataers omen. Mentions sugar price symbol 1B and Atbuck with unclear context.
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TLOUR
Thovidio Devlin
Graben
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