Devils Lake Inter Ocean 1911 editorial notes and letters
Local weekly Devils Lake Inter Ocean reflects on circulation growth, editorials on judiciary reform and machine politics, plus letters from readers including Wardrope Wineman and other North Dakota figures. Mentions Fargo and Jamestown papers. praises Col. John H. Bloom and Daily Journal staff. discusses church and teacher ethics and La Follette’s Wisconsin record.
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John H. Bloom
The
Daily Journal
Devils Lake
Northwest
Col
Rivom
Hal Davies
The Machine Versus The People in Politics
An analysis arguing that political machines exploit the public for power while voters mistake factional influence for genuine leadership. It contends salaries and local funds are diverted to manipulate national registration and state control, urging citizens to scrutinize the entire system rather than surface rhetoric.
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Sat
jHb
Stetu
Value of Memory in Daily Life and Notable Minds
An essay discusses memory as a trait, noting some never forget names while others forget faces. It contrasts memory systems, Twain’s dog tale, and shines on figures like Sir Walter Scott and Gladstone. It argues memory can be cultivated but should serve judgment, not become a defect.
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Inter-Ocean
Inter Ocean
Ramsey County
Victor Waldrope
Leeds
N. D
Mark ‘Twat
Mark Twain
Political influence behind North Dakota food laws debate
The Special Bulletin from the Government Experiment Station at the Agricultural College questions outside influence in North Dakota’s Pure Food and Drug Law era. It notes two visitors tied to undisclosed interests, asks why they pursue public sentiment here, and urges disclosure of defects to let the people decide. The piece cites Denver’s food commissioner disputes and queries whether benzoate soda or imitation whiskey bears relevance to the issue.
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North Dakota
Ming
Denver
The
Agricultural College
Purcell as Democratic national committeeman prospect
In a Bis marck dispatch from Carl Nelson the Towner County Democrat quotes a harsh appraisal of Wahpeton politician W Hl Purcell as a potential Democratic national committeeman. The letter mocks his modesty and implies he should move for himself rather than seek party posts.
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Purcell
U. S
Washington
L. B. Hanna
W. E. Purcell
Hanna
Sach Corporation
North Dakota
W. B. Purcell
Aunty
Democracy
Carl Nelson
Bismarck
Towner County Democrat
W. Hl. Purcell
Wahpeton
Corn Impresses North Dakota Visitors
Fargo Forum notes visitors from Indiana and Illinois marvel at vast North Dakota cornfields. They question why locals do not fatten more cattle and hogs for eastern markets despite abundant corn and forage. The piece highlights astonishment at the state’s agricultural potential and commented underutilization.
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North Dakota
Indiana
Llinois
West
North
Locating the Knocker in Fargo and Minot reports
The Fargo Courier News criticizes local editors for city harm while the Minot Reporter notes no new congressional candidates, highlighting R A Nestos as a possible attorney general hopeful. It cites Nestos as an insurgent with firm moral stances and favorable support from readers if elected.
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Minot
R. A. Nestos
Andrew Miller
Tobn Burke
Nestos
Advertising Talks Keep Merchants Advertising Year Round
An advertising veteran urges merchants to advertise continually, arguing summer idle periods harm sales. He cites his 26 year experience and a Furrier’s summer campaign as proof that year round ads keep brands in readers’ minds. The Mark Cross Co. president endorses ongoing advertising and recalls the struggle to reengage readers after a summer pause.
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WM. G. Freeman
Merchand
Mark Cross Co
Patrick Francis Murphy
Striped Sandwiches Demonstrate Thick Slice Technique
A method describes cutting white and brown bread into nearly half inch slices. Butter generously, stack brown white alternately, press firmly, then cut through the stack to yield striped sandwiches. Result is eatable and attractive, trimable into any shape.
Indiana Shoe Dealers Back Newspaper Advertising
Dealers at the Biata Shoe Dealers association meeting in Indianapolis adopt resolutions endorsing newspaper advertising. They pledge to use daily papers to inform the public about new goods and uphold honest advertising, aiming to restore public confidence in reputable showrooms.
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Indiana
Biata
Indanapolis
Plan Great Navies Admirals Dewey Board Recommends
The United States Navy Board, led by traley, urges building the world's most powerful battleship with new features learned from the Texas bombardment. It notes the 12 inch A gun used by British dreadnoughts and signals plans for a larger, deadlier weapon as the department readies to mount it.
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Washington
Traley
Texas
United General Navy Board
United States Navy
Race for the greatest gun reshapes naval power
A World War era report details new superguns and armor as major powers race to outdo each other. It notes Britain’s 13.5 inch cannon, Germany’s 12 inch cannon, and U.S. plans for an 18 inch weapon with a 50 pound projectile. Armament and turret reinforcements are described for upcoming ships, with costs surpassing 8 million dollars and ships slated for completion by March 1918.
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Temple of Peace
the Hague
United States
Great Britain
Myy
Germany
England
Ki States Navy
eWay
Moyer
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