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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1887
Page
4
The Inter Ocean column from Devils Lake discusses subscription rates and advertising, mentions local editorial changes in Bottineau and Cando, and debates territorial division, capital relocation, and railroads. It also includes political commentary on registration, reform, and vested rights amid broader Dakota territory politics.
The article offers practical farming guidance urging moderate land use, deep yearly plowing, and rotating crops. It advises avoiding overcropping, embracing summer fallowing, and using lower soil layers to sustain wheat gluten. It suggests investing in cattle and oxen over horses, noting oxen are cheaper to feed and useful until fattened for beef.
Fragmented OCR text references Bottineau division and a collar detail. The readable lines mention an individual, a vest or shirt with an eight collar, and ongoing wear. No clear event, score, or outcome is discernible.
A letter from Amos Cogisuwell of Owstowns, Minn, criticizes the Cleveland administration and nonresident appointments. It argues federal officers in territories should be long-standing residents and warns of party collapse if new dogmas suppress caucuses. It also notes Dakota needs fair treatment and mentions a boxing match in Minneapolis and real estate for sale near a Catholic church.
The Bismarck Tribune editor and the Inter-Ocean reply clash over the division issue in North Dakota. The piece argues the division move is not driven by politicians, notes northern support, and predicts a north win in a division election. It cites statements from editors and reporters and discusses statehood timing and capital location implications.
A fragment lists Maurice’s fresh oysters and Maurico offerings, Monitor stubble prices, and business notes. It mentions Minos boat on hand and agents for Sterling Live Stock Insurance, with Dakota and Eastern Mortgage Co offering farm loans for one to five years. Offices in First National Bank. D. W. Ensign secretary O Whipple treasurer.
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