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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1899
Page
4
The Devils Lake paper reprints a political address by Senator Frye praising American expansion and governance of territories. It cites past acquisitions from Louisiana to Alaska, defends expansionist aims, argues for keeping naval bases, and notes reactions from opponents. It also mentions Senator Peffer returning to the Republican fold and local advertising rates.
Judge Morgan will hold court in Cando on the 31st inst. The Cando band will play in Fargo during the fire festival. The Fargo Posten reports a fine illustrated edition. Warden Boucher cites a $22 500 twine plant cost. Kenmare suffers a major fire with $20 in losses framed. Various editors and local happenings across North Dakota in brief notices.
The piece notes a future postage reduction to one cent an ounce amid rising mail volume. It praises the president who passes such a measure and extols Hostetter’s Bitters as a trusted remedy, claiming it improves digestion, appetite, nerves, and kidney function, rejuvenating the run-down.
The Milton Globe carries a detailed report on the Merrifield Babcock cement plant being set up nine miles northwest of Milton. Local mountains are said to house clays yielding quality cement, promising one of the northwest’s most important industries. A Rolla Star note highlights Red River Valley businessmen predicting North Dakota’s rise in mixed farming prospects, with strong optimism for the region.
Washington correspondent notes North Dakota's Senator Hansbrough will return to Devils Lake for the summer after a New York City visit. He is to speak at a stock-raisers convention on expansion and, when asked if the next Congress will act on currency, replied doubtfully that tinkering would bring unnecessary trouble and uncertainty. He predicts probable laws for Hawaii and Puerto Rico but favors minimal new legislation for now.
A humorous 19th century ad fragment recounts Bill Nye offering a raspberry colored cow aged eight for sale at his residence in township 19 range 18. The cow is described as a good milker brave around cars and dangers, partly shorthorn, with a red calf born each May. A double barreled shotgun accompanies the sale and the ad favors a non resident buyer named Rose.
A Mrs. Luther Lutts of Shelby, North Carolina, credited Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption with curing a seven year battle with disease after three months of coughing and sleepless nights. Trial bottles are free at C W Greene s drug store, with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar, and every bottle guaranteed.
A special service will be held at the association rooms next Sunday at 4 o clock. The Grand Army Co. is invited to attend in a body. Prof J A Haig and Comrade Hutchins are asked to deliver addresses. The string quartette will render national songs.
Purses listed for Devils Lake races on July 4 5 6 include 3:00 2:35 and 2:20 trot or pace classes with $150 $200 and $250 plus a half mile pony running race $75. July 5 offers Ramsey county Green trot $125 2:50 class trot or pace $150 2:28 class $200 and a half mile running race $100. July 6 mentions a 2:40 class with further details cut off.
Entries close June 30 for a $150 trot or pace and a $200 trot or pace. A $300 free for all and a $100 one mile running race are offered. Participants should enter by the deadline.
Dr D B Cargile of Washita I T reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer after years of suffering from scrofula with terrible sores on head and face. The tonic is praised as a blood purifier and remedy for eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. It stimulates liver kidneys and bowels aids digestion and builds strength. Only 50 cents sold by Gene Greene druggist with guarantee.
One day gelding with left hind foot white and a white forehead dot came to William Wester’s place on April 10. Owner urged to call, pay charges, and reclaim the animal. Sec 31-32, Webster Chappel.
A fragmented excerpt recounts a man claiming a bold plan to loot money and become wealthy, dreaming of owning a state or two. It captures noisy chatter and such lively talk, hinting at schemes and bustling times with a theatrical cadence.
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