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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1903
Page
6
In a bustling city office a typewriter operator is praised and questioned, while essays on modern life, weather storms, legible storms, and social observations reveal daily quirks. The piece touches on electricity, bootleggers, literature, and public discourse with a humorous, wandering voice.
Frank Frazer of Hoople died by his own hand with a revolver. New Salem suffered a large store fire. Earl Cotton of Lisbon was accidentally shot, bullets piercing his lungs. Mayville residents saw sun spots through smoked glasses. Andrew Handle pleaded guilty in U S court to robbing the Alcida post office, receiving five years. Superintendent Wilson of the N P received gifts on leaving for Rock Island work. E F Ledd issued a saccharin ban under the pure food law. William McDonald, 17, recaptured after escaping state reform school. attempted jail escape from Mandan. John Blaes, ex G Company Fourth U S Infantry, arrested at Fargo as a vagabond. linked to a Philippines romance and a mother's curse, contributing to his wanderings.
A 12 year old boy named Emil was struck and killed by lightning while driving toward Neche in the countryside about a mile from town yesterday morning. The tragedy occurred near Neche and the youth died instantly.
A basket social is set for October 23, 1903 at Jne Spiesman's to replenish the school library. The event invites all residents to attend and support the fundraising effort.
From Bismarck North Dakota October 14. Officials say no special session will be called to fund the state educational institutions. Rumors of an Oct 20 meeting with the irrigation convention were denied. The governor, after consulting legislators and administration, would prefer a session focused solely on the institutions but acknowledges limits on narrowing a session scope.
The Sather Grand at Starkweather opens last Wednesday evening October 21 with the Noble Theatre company in Michael Strogoff. The same superb troupe delighted Devils Lake audiences last week. A Farmers railroad run a spe:
The notice lists departures from Devils Lake at 6 30 p m to Sweetwater 6 45 p m Webster 7 00 am and IGarske 7 15 pm with an unclear ending tee ee nol.
Arrive at 7:30 PM in Starkweather for a performance. The return train departs Starkweather after the show and tickets are valid only on the special return train.
The McKibbin annual sale is set for Saturday October 24 at Manns's store. Local shoppers invited to attend the event featuring miscellaneous goods and bargains.
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