Meridian Road across North Dakota and Manitoba mapped
The Devils Lake Inter Ocean reports the 1600 mile Meridian Road from Galveston to Winnipeg across Texas Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska the Dakotas and Manitoba. Grand Forks Commercial Club completes North Dakota Manitoba maps aiding this international highway plan with federal and state support to boost growth and tourism.
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Iuin
America
United States
Canada
Galveston
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Nebraska
Soutth Dakota
North Dakota
Manitoba
Winpipes
Kemeth
Breal
Gulf of Mexico
Wine Nipes
Grand Forks
Star Chamber Plan to Improve Your Town
The passage urges building a Commercial club to address local faults privately. It emphasizes correcting issues within the community rather than airing them publicly. It calls residents to praise their town and, if dissatisfied, to relocate, fostering pride and self-improvement locally.
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Nn Cluitet
Fauht
Star Chamber
Five North Dakota groups announce publicity drive
A live state effort organizes five f sections in North Dakota to publicize Hach resources at the St Paul land show with mentions of Chicago show plats. Organizations include Red River Valley Boosters Grand Forks Lake Region Development Devils Lake Mitsour Slope Development Bistarck Central North Dakota League Valley City and Mouse River Clam Minot.
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North Dakota
Hach
St. Paul
Chicago
Red River
Minot Seformation
Iowa Cement Association to hold winter convention in Sioux City
The Iowa Association of Cement Manufacturers will stage its winter convention and show in Sioux City from January 11 to 24, 1912. Sioux City was chosen for its railway access and status as a manufacturing and business center with cement paving and concrete packinghouse examples. The city’s growth draws visitors from afar.
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Iowa Association of
Sioux City
Salt Lake Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Unusual Parade Items
A 200 voice Salt Lake City Mormon Tabernacle choir forms part of a parade along with real Ure Sioux Indians an apple elephant and a complete electric farm as notable features.
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Salt Lake City
Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Bible Distribution Surges Across Year in New York
The New York Bible Society circulated more Scripture than any year previously, delivering volumes totaling 1108 volumes and placing over ten thousand in city hotel rooms. Two Bibles were supplied to ninety two lodging houses. At Ellis Island immigrants received 77 Bibles 3916 New Testaments and 110 gospel portions. Maritime outreach visited 25 vessels with 492 New Testaments and 211 gospel portions distributed aboard.
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New York Bible Society
Éaty
Ellis Island
Sly Bigles
Aeroplanes to Carry Mail Sooner say Chicago aviation expert
Alfred Moisant, head of Molsant Aviation, predicts aerial mail will be common soon. He cites postal service potential, daylight routes, and speed advantages over trains for distant points, while noting lessons from the Chicago meet on airframe design and safety improvements.
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Chicago
Uncle Sam
Alfred Moisant
Molsant Aviation Company
Johnstone
Advertising Talks on Craft of Clear Advertisements
The piece stresses studying the product before writing ads and avoiding haphazard copy. It argues force, brevity, and clearness, with examples of effective messaging and the dangers of insular, confusing layouts. It urges readers to weigh buyer self interest and consider typography, space, and reader attention.
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Econ
Auchor
Gas as Consumption Cure At Thornton by Dr Bryant
London reports rising interest in Bryant’s gas therapy claiming gases from maggots and putrefied flesh cure consumption. About 400 letters flood in from consumptives across England and Scotland. many visit, but capacity limits keep most away. Bryant vows progress and awaits official report by Dr Kaye on larger premises while a noble patron and NPCC monitor the inquiry.
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London
Bryant
Thornton
Bradford
England
Scotland
Lancashire
Imrger
Kaye
West Riding of Yorkshire
John Burns
National Society For the Prevention of Consumption
Chihuahua in Handbag Bogs Virginia Hotel Policy
Long Beach California reports a Mexican traveler given leniency after his tiny Chihuahua was allowed in Suite 411 despite a strict no dogs rule. Manager Cal Stanley conceded the pet, weighing under one pound, in a handbag after the owner pledged rent parity and good care, citing the dog as a cherished family pet of the traveler’s child Rachel.
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Long Beach
Cal
Virginia
Cal Stanley
Mexico
Stanley
Senor
Santiago Rodriguez de Alamoza
Honiface
Montezuma
Rachel
Bride and Groom Eloped Face Parental Scolding
Edward Prince and Sadie Acres married after eloping from Clio on horseback. Parents chased them to the hotel and, upon learning the ceremony already occurred, spanked the bride and groom. The girl was found to be fourteen. After talks, the Prince family forgave them and the couples left for home as a reportedly happy wedding party.
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Quincy, Czs
Edward Prince
Sadie Acres
Clio
Thateen
Prince
Mia
Turkey Buzzard Causes Wreck Near LA Trains
Inbound passenger cars near Los Angeles collided after a large turkey buzzard struck the bright headlight of a flyer. The bird spooked the leading car forcing a derailment while the following train, on the right of way, swerved. No passengers were injured.
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Los Angeles
Cal
What you can do to help make New Britain a clean city
A New Britain citizen committee urged municipal residents to improve cleanliness. Actions include removing ash and dirt, sending rubbish to dumps, cleaning cellars and sheds, whitewashing, burning burnable rubbish, cleaning vacant lots and alleys, and avoiding mixed ashes and garbage. Emphasized dangers of dirty yards, mosquitoes and disease, with a five dollar fine for law violations.
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New Britain
Conn
NEED MORE PLAYGROUNDS IN AMERICAN CITIES
Wealthy citizens donate land buildings and gear for playgrounds but city funds are limited. More playgrounds are needed for year round pools and outdoor activities. Funds should support music drama sewing arts and crafts classes and summer camps in mountains and by the sea for families in city life.
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United States
Ife
Embellish the School Grounds Improve Public Spaces
Editorial urges reform of schoolyard improvements stressing student knowledge of nature and plant life. It faults public indifference and argues school boards often show little interest, calling for more educated leadership and civic responsibility.
Building Natural Parke
Study nature to guide planting and reveal forest outlines. Observe younger growth shading clearings with irregular bays and strong projections. Individual trees rise from the masses, lines vanish, and foliage forms long graceful curves.
The Secret of a Joyous Life in Friendship
A reflection on friendship as a path to a life of joy and virtue. It argues that a man’s circle shapes character, noting that evil centers spread contagion while good ones heal and reveal God. The text praises Christ-like influence and the transforming power of chosen companions.
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Kingsley
Hugh Bleck
Notice of Mortgage Sale for Daoust Property 1911
Default on mortgage by Amelia Daoust and John J Daoust of Devils Lake North Dakota triggers foreclosure by Northwestern Mutual Savings and Loan Association. Sale set at front door of Devils Lake Court House December 11 1911 at 10 am. Property described as Cleveland and Kennedy addition lot 23 block 3. Total due 738.80 plus costs. Attorney William B Douglas listed.
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Amelia Daoust
John J. Daoust
Devils Lake
Ramsey
State of North Dakota
Northwestern Mutual Savings and Loan Association
A. D
North Dakota
Cleveland and
Kennedy
Office
the Register of Deeds
William B. Douglas
Office of the Register of Deeds
County of
State of
Register of Deeds
Fargo
Hearing Notice for Druggist Permit in Devils Lake
State of North Dakota Ramsey County district court notices a hearing on November 25, 1911 at 2 PM at the County Court House Devils Lake. Elmer Engebretson petitions for a Druggist Permit to sell intoxicating liquors for medical scientific and sacramental purposes at lots 1 and 2 block 34 Devils Lake. Interested parties may appear and contest under state law.
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Ruggist
State OF
North Dakota
Ramsey
Second Judicial District
Devils Lake
Elmer Engebretson
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San Francisco
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Peinta Gut
California
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Herman Stensoth
Oe Court
Elmer Engebritson
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