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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1910
Page
4
The November 25 1910 issue from Devils Lake Inter Ocean Ramsey County presents editorials praising the newspaper as a vital link to world happenings agriculture markets and community life. It urges readers to support the editor and highlights the paper as a cost effective educational resource while including various advertisements and a health and food analysis bulletin excerpt.
An experimental additive named Buzy op flour is described as mixed into flour during milling to produce bigger and whiter loaves without claimed nutritional benefits. The article notes no nutritive value claims and references its newness in sourdough production.
The St Paul Pioneer Press cartoon places the Stand-patter among the Has Beens with figures like the Ul political figures of the era. It argues stand patters hinder progress while urging new institutions laws and remedies for progress and balance in national councils.
Chicago Chief of Police Steward told the Chicago Women’s club that women must lead the city to moral and physical cleanliness by sweeping the streets. He blamed men for lacking time and judgment and criticized automobile safety and sidewalk behavior. He argued for treating arrested girls with kindness, opposed ballots for women, and urged repealing many laws while police enforce what exists.
The Ram sey county voters urge Senator Baker and Representatives Hyland Morrison and Anderson to go to Bismarck with full citizen support. They demand anti pass and tax reform measures, road improvements, and steadfast representation of all people beyond party lines, with full credit for progress.
The Fargo Forum reaches nineteen years, growing from a mischievous infant to a sturdy, influential daily. It describes early struggles, parental care, and eventual independence, noting strong circulation and resilience as it matures into a public voice across North Dakota.
In Devils Lake three city officers, Chief Barnes and Street Commissioner Lang, testified against a man accused of breaking the prohibition law. Both officers deserve credit for their diligent conduct in this matter, Lang praised as an honest official and Barnes recognized for his duty.
The passage notes a push to expose corruption and make truth telling popular, hoping the reform spirit reaches the mayor and city attorney. It contrasts actions against a man described as lacking influence and suggests reform could permeate municipal leadership.
Local news items report Jay De Wilde visiting Monday for trade, Christmas shop preparations, and numerous business visits by residents from Garske Rugby Mayville Crary and Park River. Birth announced a daughter to Mr and Mrs A B McGinnis on Nov 19 1910. Corporate and individual ties include Celia Duell heading to Park River for Thanksgiving and Misses Olgiv and Pauline Serumgard returning from the university to spend time with family.
Devils Lake plans an auto show to accompany the state hardware convention to be staged in the city this December. No definite dates are set yet but the idea is under consideration and viewed as a popular, fitting event. Secretary Barnes of Grand Forks, organizing the convention, reported arrangements well under way during a visit. The hardware men aim for the greatest convention of its kind in North Dakota, with Devils Lake expected to be lively during the period.
Grand Harbor notes cover a busy week with Bryn reporting a drive to Devils Lake and Todd tearing down a former railroad section house. Dolatram wins a buggy and harness prize from T. Tally, editor errors corrected, Cochrane rumor clarified, Tom Tully and family head to Winona, Fred Dion moves to a new home, and local social and medical updates include Zada Irwin visiting and Miss Kelley undergoing surgery.
The Synod of North Dakota Presbyterian church formed a seven member committee in Fargo to stage a missionary conference in Casselton on February 7 and 8, 1911. Prominent speakers expected include Rev. A W Halsey D D and Robert H Speer of New York, Rev Cardat D D of Chicago, Rev Willis Renate of Africa, and Rev Chas A Clark formerly of Korea. The event aims to discuss the foreign field and showcase the clergy and laity talent of the state.
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