Prohibition debate and ads loom in Devils Lake section
A 1911 Devils Lake inter Ocean page fragment discusses prohibition in Maine and nationwide trends. It cites Dr Wilbur F Crafts on rural depopulation and urban migration, church attendance, and law enforcement weaknesses. The piece also warns of unscrupulous tactics to solicit funds and lists counties and states with dry status, along with a cynical guide to profiting from fortune lists.
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Wilbur F. Crafts
Maine
North Carolina
North Dakota
Mississippi
Georgia
Kansas
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Alabama
Texas
Florida
Henry Watterson
Kentucky
Arkansas
Colorado
Delaware
Idaho
Indiana
Iowa
Maryland
Michigan
Missouri
Way to Sudden Wealth Promises Mills of Money
The article warns readers about scams that promise quick wealth by fake fortunes. It notes that skepsis rises from sensational letters and fraud orders and mentions a New York City incident as an example of a con game shaping public perception.
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New York City
The Womanly Woman on Suffrage Beliefs
The piece contrasts fears that equal suffrage would erode womanliness with examples from New South Wales and American states where women vote. It cites a educated man worried about home life and a premier who says voting rights strengthened home life and morality. It argues women may remain womanly under equal suffrage.
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New South Wales
America
Gronna Endorses La Follette for President
In Duluth on October 5 Senator A. J. Gronna of North Dakota urged support for La Follette saying he is the Republican best chance to win the presidency. He praised La Follette for opposing reciprocity and predicted strong farm voter backing, declaring La Follette a man of conscience unlikely to be swayed.
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Duluth
United States
Gronna
Lakota
LaFollette
A. J. Gronna
North Dakota
Republican Party
NASA
Lette
National Education Address by President Jordan
A fragment notes David Starr Jordan delivering an am address before the National Education Association meeting in Sali. The brief entry references Alcohol BH and Nerve Gepressant and mentions topics tied to national education policy. The readable text is limited and lacks full context.
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Sali
David Starr Jordan
Educa
Automobile industry surges as demand grows nationwide
In San Francisco and across the United States the automobile trade expands rapidly. Manufacturers report rising output for trucks and passenger cars, with 1911 upkeep costs estimated at 145 million and capital investment near 280.6 million. Employment nears 200 000 as demand drives production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiinats
France
Recall of Judicial Appointments Stirring Opinions
Cardinal Gibbons and another church dignitary clash over judicial recall in a debate. The piece argues the president has recall power while questioning whether the people should, proposing a special election as a possible mechanism. It notes the public would respect His Eminence but favors periodic accountability.
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Cardinal Gibbons
United States
Taft
Suffrage Meeting in Los Angeles Draws Prominent Support
Mrs. Holbrook writes of a Los Angeles suffrage rally where hundreds of business leaders backed enfranchisement for women. Mayor Alexander praised equal voting rights for wives and mothers, while speakers argued rights rest on citizenship and justice.
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Holbrook Jr
W. M. Holbrook
Los Angeles
Cal
Lewis R. Worke
C. C. Pierce
Memorial Baptist Church
Opinion Versus Public Service in Political Advice
The speaker warns against taking political advice from local office holders or ward leaders. A public job holder's opinions reflect self interest and friends with no opinions. Keeping mum prevents compromising the job holder, who rarely speaks except when pressed.
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Enuf
Prohibition Town Comic Scene Involves Drunk Man and Cop
In a prohibition town the sight of a drunken man guiding a policeman to the lockup provides the era’s sharp humor. The image captures social tension and playful yet cautionary nightlife reporting of the period.
North Dakota Labor Federation formed in Grand Forks
The North Dakota State Federation of Labor was launched this week at Grand Forks with a harmonious meeting of laboring men. The next meeting is set for Fargo on June 1. Representatives from every organized city attended, and officers include President Ralph Bates of Grand Forks, First VP Conrad Meyers of Grand Forks, Second VP C C Strom of Fargo, and Secretary Treasurer John Oliver of Fargo with directors Ben Duval Fargo Reinecke Grand Forks A H Sholton Fargo.
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North Dakota Federation
North Dakota
Pargo
John Oliver
Fargo
Ben Duval
Reinecke
Grand Forks
A. H. Sholton
Court remarks on liquor permit applicant’s past sales
A courtroom exchange questions an applicant who allegedly sold over 5000 alcohol packages for medicinal use in the past year. The judge admonishes the defendant to improve next year and to obtain the permit properly.
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the Tate
Gragtad
Local Piano and Organ Shop Ad Notes Services and Trade-ins
An old advertisement invites customers to Mudls Studio for daily piano and organ repair and sales. It promises guaranteed work, special action repair, and cash or time payment options with prices tied to New York. Trade-ins accepted. Located at 409 Fifth BL-Devilu Lake.
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Prince
York
Wanted Sump Copies of the Inter Ocean for July 21
A townwide notice seeks any Inter Ocean copies for July 21 and offers to trade or exchange for the current issue. The requester hints the date has passed and asks for any available reprints or copies.
North Dakota praised for wealth and growth in 1911
The passage extols North Dakota's wealth per capita of 1931 dollars, vast lands including free government lands and artificial forests, and rapid growth with an 80.8 percent rise in ten years. It highlights a low death rate, a record money crop in 1911, and a prestigious University of North Dakota at Grand Forks.
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North Dakota
Union
United States
Northwestern States
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks
Brave Admiral Schley Dies in New York
Read Admiral Winfield Scott Schley, U S N retired, collapsed and died on West Forty fourth Street in front of Berkley Lyceum. Officials attribute the cerebral hemorrhage to his sudden death after a trip from Mount Kisco. He and Mrs Schley had just called at the New York Yacht Club.
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Winfield Scott Schley
Berkley Lyceum
West Fortyfourth St. N
Mra. Schley
New York
Mount Kisco
New York Yacht Club
Autumn poem excerpt from a 13 year old unknown
A fragment of a verse about autumn, grain turning yellow and ripening fruit. It mentions a farmer with a reaper and shocker working from dawn to noon, with imagery of birds singing and flowers adorning the fields. The author is listed as Unknown, age 13.
North Dakota farmers face seven million gift from crops
The Pembina Pioneer Express notes North Dakota farmers hold about 10 000 000 bushels of wheat worth roughly seven million dollars when considering barley oats and other farm products. It cites a charitable view that farmers may share this wealth as a gift from kind neighbors across the state. Also mentions the North Dakota Liquor Institute and farm loans by John W Maher with flexible interest terms.
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Pembina Pioneer Express
North Dakota
Mortgage Sale Notice in Devils Lake and North Dakota
Notice of mortgage sale details a default on a North Dakota mortgage from 1909 with foreclosure planned at the Ramsey County courthouse. The sale is set for October 30, 1911, at 10 am to satisfy the debt of 826.44 plus costs, with the property described as Lot 20 in Block 7 of Ruger's Second Addition Devils Lake.
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Devils Sake
Dakota
Devils Lake
Ci Council
Axel B. Erickson
Hilma B. Erickson
Isey
State of North Dakota
Northwestern Mutual Savings and Loan Association
North Dakota
Ramsey
Ruger
State of
Taly A.D
Wiliam B. Douglas
Northwestern Mutual Savings and Loan
Coles
Norte Dakota
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The
Devils Lake Inter-Ocean
N. D
Matter
D. W. Brennan
Alice Nelson Page
Croceus
Mars
Sam
Mapollette
Alcomol
San Francisco
Lpfe
Fango Forum
Alexander
Holbrook Clagsea
Clifford Howard
Chase
Burdette
Robert J. Burdette
John D. Works
Boys' Glee Club
Manual Arts School
Donald Dorn
Charlea Barwell Edson
B.C. Baker
Mudls
Admiral Schley
North Dakota Liquor Institute
N. Ard St
John W. Maher
Sean
Epa
Balaussadors
Cas
Eis
Zranenrar
Poataisic
St Mo
Ices
Seetesbee A.D
F. Gee, Orly, Prsaldonk, Clerk’s
Kownsite
Owalk
Devila Lake
N. Dak
Zit Sith
Guttir
Carl
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