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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1912
Page
8
A collage of political quips and satirical jabs on Bryan, Taft, Roosevelt, and the Bull Moose movement. Included are barbs about campaigns, party faults, promises, and public figures from Oyster Bay to Washington, with jokes on spies, curfews, and economic quirks. This snapshot captures era mood and humor through vivid caricatures and pointed opinions.
The October issue of the University of North Dakota Quarterly Journal highlights faculty articles on science and literary topics. Notable contributions include The Work of the Pioneers by A J Ladd and The New Grammar by Samuel J Pease, with additional reviews and notes on civil government by C G Libby.
The issue lists Political Economy by Meyer Jacob Stein and First Year Latin by George St John Perrott along with Education by A J Ladd. It notes university notes and that the next issue will cover political and social sciences. Future articles include The New Individualism by Justice A A Bruce and Political Factions During Washingtons Administration by O G Libby.
BT PAUL Minn Oct 4 The Soo Line will operate a 10 day agricultural special from Glenwood to the Canadian border around Nov 15. Professors from the University of Minnesota will lecture to farmers aboard a moving school of agriculture with stock cars for cattle hogs horses poultry a seed car and a dairy car plus home economics talks. The Northwest scheme, first of its kind by a railroad with state agricultural college cooperation, aims to educate and aid farmers through demonstrations at each station.
Grand Forks dispatch reports notable summer progress in Eddy county and across the state toward crop diversification and improved farming methods. W H Burns, a Better Farming association representative, informs the special service bureau of these developments.
In Eddy county and the three northern Wells townships farmers produced substantial alfalfa, prompting a county citizen to offer 300 dollars in prizes for the best acre. The Better Farming association notes silo construction, dairy and beef herd improvements, and increasing corn yields aided by home grown seed. A potato growers association formed, and the Dunseith sanitarium opening nears with tuberculosis lectures aiding prevention efforts. Mrs. Stevens credits wide interest and the exhibit for much good.
Grand Forks reports an illustrated display of the pulmotor by Red River Power Company. The machine, one of only two in the state, resuscitates breathless persons from drowning gas asphyxiation or other causes. It uses a steel oxygen tank a pump and a rubber mouthpiece in a compact case. A Chicago case last February showed a man and his sister revived after hours of gas exposure.
Grand Forks Oct 4 Bishop Napthalie Luecock of Helena Montana, new Methodist bishop, visits North Dakota en route to the state conference and remarks on the state’s grain yields and apparent prosperity. He notes that eastern travelers associate the region with blizzards and often seek milder routes to the Pacific coast.
North Dakota beef production shows strong value as a McKenzie county shipment of 33 cars and 750 head went to Chicago. A six year old steer from Schafer, fattened on range grass and weighing 1800 pounds, sold for 10 dollars per hundred, while the lowest bid was 8.25 per hundred, totaling about 50 thousand dollars for the train.
The Rev. George Biller Jr. was consecrated Episcopal bishop of South Dakota at Calvary Cathedral Sioux Falls. The ceremony drew prominent bishops from Missouri and Montana with numerous church leaders assisting and officiating.
At the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks the new academic year opened under auspicious conditions. Enrollment already tops 600, a seasonal record, with threshing season nearing completion expected to boost attendance. President McVey, back from abroad, reports high satisfaction and forecasts a larger enrollment and a successful year.
In Grand Forks on October 4 the plague battle intensified as authorities urged stronger action against the pestilence. Steven of Grant Forks recently returned from a lecture, sharing insights on the struggle and the need for renewed vigilance in the wartime health campaign.
Reports from nine counties indicate an estimated acreage of 7 882 and a yield per acre near last year though quality may be inferior. The total tonnage in these counties shows a about 59 percent increase in production.
An advertisement describes rubber lamps offered by Davila Lake Stamp Works with mentions of LG and Andersoe and a sour mal office, implying a purchasing inquiry for affordable rubber lamp products.
Mrs A J Thorpe who has lived at the Rasmursen home in the city for the past week departed for Fargo on Wednesday evening.
The Commercial Club committee announced winners for the gravel haul event with first place between Seventh and Eighth streets and Hill and Farrington avenues and second place between Fourth and Third streets and Hill and Uline avenues. Several entrants earned prizes. improved streets are hoped for next year in Devils Lake.
A Meridian Road inspection in North Dakota highlights public spirited citizens as key to better roads and criticizes current highway laws and tax work payments. State Engineer T R Atkinson argues for cash highway taxes and centralized administration to improve construction and maintenance nationwide.
An unusual report notes campaign keynote efforts ongoing as the double bash tuba plays on while Old Hum dies. The piccolo performs Yankee Doodle, signaling a quirky scene with political action intersecting comic music imagery.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at discussions among American dreamship firms about Ufshoute and safer Doals, urging cautious planning. No clear names, dates, or places are readable, but the item points to industry hesitation and a call for prudent offshore routes.
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