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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1911
Page
4
The Devils Lake Inter Ocean cites Taft's Thanksgiving proclamation designating November 30 as a national holiday and urges gratitude for harvests prosperity and health. It contrasts such exhortations with Fargo Courier News critiquing compromises of right and urging steadfast principle.
North Dakota is rapidly developing commercial organizations across communities. L D Sampson and Louis Betz spoke at Grand Forks to urged community development, praising the state’s natural resources, markets, transport, climate, and cooperative citizen groups for predicted five year growth.
The piece argues that city progress depends on every resident's welfare. Individual prosperity boosts growth while selfishness and jealousy harm the whole. Personal interests must not block collective aims for a thriving community.
Hal Davies, a rising statewide newspaper man, has taken charge of the publicity department at Devils Lake. His appointment signals strong local efforts to boost city publicity and municipal profiles.
In a New Jersey village, large families stage a fly killing contest to amuse children. A mother of six offers five cents for every twenty flies destroyed, paid by a trust of mothers. The scheme spreads as neighbors copy the idea, with bonuses for 100 flies killed and wider participation among less prosperous families.
During an Arctic expedition the open boat party sighted a mother polar bear with two cubs. They shot the bear after feeding her cubs, then she died after trying to nourish them and protect them, leaving her cubs without food.
A Sun day Magazine tale recounts Vice-President Sherman known as Sunny Jim aiding a down and out man by gifting a sealed envelope. Inside lay twenty five dollars for the man's wife, illustrating a small act of charity tied to a nickname and public perception.
The cautious batsman faced twenty eight fifty minutes without a score as Selders pressed close to the crease. With the last wicket at stake, fielders closed in within a few feet to induce a dismissal. The crowd urged caution amid the tense buildup before stumps.
A Grand Forks real estate man asserts land value is rising rapidly across North Dakota. Farm owner FP Ray reports twelve rows of potatoes yielding 660 bushels per acre and several tubers over four pounds. Oscar Gibson in Cass county notes Northwestern Dent corn maturing well, with estimates near 40 bushels per acre and banks showing interest for display as evidence of state corn potential.
Devils Lake defeated Rugby with superior team play and swift line plunges from Crawford and J. Blaislie. Captain Rhuberg directed the home eleven's attack, while Huesby Smith and Lasham anchored the line. Devils Lake heads to Minot next, seeking another big high school win.
A Connecticut city tale shows two buyers debating if the extra cost of advertising built into a piano’s price equals real value. Their exploration across dealers ends with the cheaper advertised model winning, suggesting advertising adds no guaranteed benefit to the buyer.
The city considers a special police detail to patrol the sands guiding beach parity. Officers would regulate attire and enforce a newly passed ordinance on skirts for men's bathing suits and knee length for women's costumes, with broad police powers.
The passage argues that heavy advertising lowers unit costs and improves product quality, while non-advertised products rely on higher markups. It claims buyers who avoid ads fund profits of non-advertisers and that savers on advertising costs may harm overall market efficiency. It notes insiders see these as commonplace, but buyers miss the impact of a widespread advertising campaign.
The article argues that effective selling centers on giving customers value for their money rather than relying on warnings. It emphasizes a shift from a single sale mindset to ongoing customer benefit and satisfaction.
Senator Sorghum notes the practice of dictating all letters, observing that the tenographer’s manner and facial expressions betray how much attention the correspondence will receive. The exchange highlights clerical routine and how officials gauge response from staff.
In a brief exchange Mrs O'Brien and Mrs O'Toole discuss a husband’s illness and speedy recovery. The conversation reflects concern and relief as tidings reach the household. The mood shifts from fear to optimism as health improves.
A garbled passage reflects a dated saying about fools parting with money and items made of leather. It notes an odd surprise about two people drawing closer together amid quirky wording and fragmented lines. The text reads like a cryptic aphorism from a historical column.
In fashion notes, Mrs Flutter is praised as sensational in all things and even an affected display of mourning is lauded as a moving picture. The remarks spotlight her dramatic presence and style in contemporary society.
Sweet Gtr whispers that the sofa is too heavy to move to the chair as a playful exchange in New York Weekly style.
A quirky remark about fans going to see baseball Ramen as a twist, noting that outings are taken to see innings. The exchange highlights a playful view of sporting culture and entertainment.
The column questions Jimson's demeanor as creditors press for payment. It notes he was not collected in spirit, yet the debt remains.
Mortgage sale notice details default on loan tied to Amelia and John Daoust across Devils Lake Ramsey North Dakota, foreclosure sale set December 11 1921 at 10am at courthouse front door. Property described Lot 23 Block 3 Cleveland and Kennedys Addition Devils Lake. Total due 738.80 plus costs. Also notice for hearing on druggist permit for Elmer Engebretson Devils Lake November 25 1941 at 2pm in Ramsey County Court House.
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