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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1903
Page
11
A Century writer defends the U S Senate against sweeping attacks noting capable officials while acknowledging corrupt practices in some states. The piece warns of low character in machines shaping federal appointments and describes a predator in society. Also notes a large apple crop and Irish language figures.
Wisconsin representative Gabe Bouck, opposed to a pension bill, reveals in a humorous exchange that his political interests push him to support it. He calls himself a cowardly nincompoop as colleagues anticipate the bill's passage. The anecdote, cited from Francis E. Leupp, captures unexpected frankness in Congress.
The Sphere notes the region in German East Africa has mountainous terrain with elevations around 4,500 feet. Leopards are the chief wild animal, present in large numbers and affecting European and native communities as they interact with locals and wildlife.
The Shetlands are described as welcoming yet proud, with open hospitality shown to visitors by fire and buttermilk whey tea with scones. The scene portrays a patriarchal croft society where multiple generations live together, rely on spades for ground work, and harvest hay, grain, and peat using simple labor and traditional baskets.
A treasury employee introduces a novel coin counting method described as ingenious and efficient. The article outlines how the technique streamlines handling large sums of coins, promising faster tallies and reduced error margin for daily processing.
A hand powered hopper feeds coins into a revolving head system. Each turn carries six or more coins through a counter that records exact numbers. Different heads fit each denomination and a strong boy could replace five or six clerks. A packing device may count in batches for shipment and streamline coin handling nationwide.
A German circus on a European tour faced a daily receipts shortfall of about $1,000 despite capacity crowds. Investigations by expert accountants and Paris detectives found each German occupying roughly a seat and a quarter, effectively filling four seats with three people. The anomaly reduced total receipts by the same percentage across shows.
John Lover a Zoo keeper tells Philadelphia Record readers about a crocodile plover imagined to clean a crocodile’s teeth. He describes the bird feeding on mouth insects while the crocodile tolerates its visits, amusing children and sparking debate about obtaining one.
A London Health writer argues that the American face lacks distinctive features among Caucasian faces and that no single trait calls up a unique American identity in the global context. The piece suggests the idea of an American face is a composite notion rather than a defined physical type.
Lake township Ramsey county North Dakota board of supervisors will meet June 10 1903 at the corner post sections 4 5 8 and 9 township 164 range 64 and at Bowmen slough 2 pm to let contracts for road grading open bids specifications from township clerk T T Anderson. Board reserves right to reject all bids.
A black cow with a white star on the face and a bobbed tail was strayed around April 26. It had a short rope on its horns and was due to calve around May 10. A liberal reward is offered for information leading to its return.
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