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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1905
Page
2
Thomas Austin of Leavenworth declines surgery for his wife's female trouble. Instead they try Electric Bitters, after five doctors failed. Mrs. Austin recovers enough to resume household duties, according to the testimonial from a Minnesota druggist.
A central Dakota farmer argues for very early fall plowing noting his large harvests and contrasting neighbors who delay plowing. He contends green weed soil turned before winter yields bigger crops, while late or no plowing leads to lighter yields and frequent failures, with rare exceptions in dry grey seasons. Early plowing serves as summer fallow and often produces strong results. late plowing delays crops and risks total losses.
The Cando Democrat notes Mr and Mrs D W McCanna and family have settled in Minneapolis where they plan to make their permanent home. Simon McCanny has begun studies at the University of Minnesota and is welcomed by his Cando school friends wishing him success.
George Meiklejohn sold five quarter sections of land off his home fort to Harvey Swartz for 25000 dollars. The price per acre was 31.25. The land is considered well worth the amount and locals note similar parcels nearby fetch higher prices.
Editorial notes from the Farmer at St. Paul praise rapid prairie development since seven years ago when homesteaders were few. Today northwestern North Dakota and adjoining Canada show bustling villages, multiple elevators, banks, stores, schools, churches, and a vigorous business climate versus slower timber-region growth. David Turner of Dry Lake visited the office and plans a western trip for winter.
A fragmented report notes disputes among butchers over pricing and profit margins. It claims some shops cannot sell high quality meats at ordinary prices yet remain profitable, while others advertise reliable supplies of beef veal lamb and pork at regular rates.
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