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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1887
Page
2
Washington dispatch notes strong discontent in Dakota over territorial administration and the Cleveland administration. It argues the push for division and statehood faces Democratic opposition, details factions backing Slocum Teas, and hints at Loyalist and veteran political loyalties shaping the 1880s debate.
In a heated discussion the claim is made that Vilas is a soldier with battle experience while Black is described as a crippled veteran. The exchange notes Vilas’s lack of powder exposure and questions his suitability, arguing Black would be a stronger symbol of battle readiness. Cleveland’s preference for Vilas is mentioned but Black is favored.
Local drug stores Bennett & Horsman and Omich & Chafee promote a limited time free trial bottle of Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. The ad invites all with throat chest or lung ailments to call for a trial size bottle at their stores.
A 73 year old resident of Clay County Iowa credits Electric Bitters with renewed strength and ability to perform all housework after years of kidney trouble and weakness. The testimonial is vouched by town residents and tied to Mrs Phosbe Chesley Peterson.
An editorial by Fred Alams of the Griggs County Carrier argues for dividing the union to allow the north to govern its own affairs. He contends small states waste money on disparate districts, while large unified states reduce waste and conflict. He links division to better governance and economic efficiency.
The Devils Lake writer notes corn can mature locally and rivals Kansas and Kentucky yields. Farmers report 80 and 12 acre plantings nearby, wheat not sole good crop, with barley oats buckwheat strong. Potatoes look promising for next season, urging diversification for farm prosperity. An unrelated ad for Capathol Pills and a secondhand coal store are mentioned.
A departmental official denounces interior department action on railroad indemnity lands as overruling Supreme Court and Congress, predicting costly litigation for settlers and railroads, with evictions blamed on ministerial overreach and pending court battles likely to secure disputed lands. The piece also includes product endorsements and political speculation about Postmaster General Vilas.
The San Francisco Call argues Dakotans seek division for powerful, hard to fathom reasons. It notes seven legislatures and six conventions of both parties would not support the view without strong motives. The piece implies outsiders cannot fully grasp the territory’s insistence on self rule.
A Fargo convention urges voters to support division of Dakota Territory into North and South Dakota. It argues for two states with equal representation, cites regional interests and cost savings, and calls for a November vote affirming “For Division.” The document references constitutional rights, territorial governance, and national congressional action.
A survey party reveals a planned Minnesota and Dakota Railway line from Fargo east toward Devils Take with grading to start in fall and a direct Fargo to Sherbrooke segment. The company aims a Duluth outlet, stock at 5.5 million, Fargo offices, and chief officers include Henry Cutler, A O Squirer, and E H Cutler.
Notice announces upcoming election after the first Monday in November in Ramsey County Dakota Territory. Voters decide on division along the seventh standard parallel and on prohibiting sales of intoxicating liquors in ward county. Election hours run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the election day. Names of precincts and judges listed. county clerk signs.
On Tuesday November eighth 1887 polling places Webster No 10 Morning No 12 Cleveland and Bodenwood 23 join in Third Commissioner District Ramsey County Dakota elect one county commissioner. Voting runs from nine in the morning to four in the afternoon. Notice dated Owens Lake Ramsey county October in the year 1887.
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