Lumber lines and local notes adorn Devils Lake
Flat OCR notices from Devils Lake detail local business promotions by Nels W. Hawkinson Lumber Co and Independent Lumber Yard West of Wilson’s livery barn. Mentions of Ma nkaton figures, grain buyers, and county shipments, plus crosswalk construction on Kelley avenue and civic visitors like Maurice Johnson and J. J. Burtecher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson's
Nels W. Hawkinson
Maurice Johnson
W. Hawkinson Lumber. Co
Johnson
the Independent
Wilson
Lee Maurice Johnson
Pee Hae
Devils Lake
Nels” W. Hawkioson
PF. Piesger
J.T. Miller
Ollie Rawson
Ity
Frank Cament
Kelley Avenue
Fifth Atreat
Seventh Street
Fragmented OCR item with unreadable details
The readable portions are insufficient to identify people places organizations or events. The item appears damaged and cannot yield a reliable summary or title.
Local tobacco ad hints at a price list for brands
The fragment mentions Weber Brox cigars and brands like Pride's, Prince Voude, Weber Twister, and Cando Favorites with prices around 10 cents. It reads as an early advertising block listing tobacco products and their costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber
W. B
Prince Voude
Pride
Weber Twister
Question of a Grist Mill in Devils Lake
A North Dakota farmer urges Devils Lake to build a grist mill to stop flour freight from Minneapolis. He argues the town should supply milling capacity and offer custom grinding, promising county-wide support or shifting efforts elsewhere if Devils Lake fails. A farmer signs the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-Ocean
Minneapolis
Devils Lake
Dr King's New Life Pills Offer Gentle Rebalance
A vintage ad states Life is uncertain yet punishes lax living. It claims Dr. Kings New Life Pills quickly re‑adjust the system, easing derangements of organs, headaches and liver trouble. Available at Greene's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Greene
Druy
Dissolved Firm Townsend Denoyer Reforms In Minot Partnership
The Townsend Denoyer law firm dissolved after Townsends move to Fargo as assistant United States district attorney. Denoyer formed a new partnership with Alfred Blaisdell in Minot. Denoyer, a skilled attorney, plans to pursue a claim near Lansford and wind down old affairs promptly.
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Townsend & Denoyer
Townsend
United States District
Fargo
Denoyer
Minot
Jandi
Alfred Blaisdell
Lansford
Warren Draws Blank in Registration Lottery
Bruce G. Warren, noted for drawing N ,d, in the registration drawings, was found last week by Major Getchell and reportedly selected the area of the sea f and the na of the. He is linked to a highly valued quarter two miles north of Shayene, valued at $20 per acre in unbroken stages. Warren is described as young and to be congratulated for his selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Getchell
Shayene
Warren
Des Lehiner
Seven Indians Die After Drinking Florida Water on Turtle Mountain
Report says seven Indians on the Turtle Mountain reservation died after drinking water laced with Florida whisky to become intoxicated. Several others are in surface condition as authorities investigate a surge in illegal liquor sales on the reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turtle Mountain
Florida
Vichetiun
Water containing wood alcohol blamed for Indian deaths
The article reports that Indians drank heavily when whisky was scarce and that Florida water, rich in wood alcohol, caused fatal poisonings. It notes the difficulty in stopping sales of such water, since the law does not prohibit selling these substances to Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orid
Florida
Bedridden Soldier T. T. Havens Finds Relief with Electric Bitters
An old soldier from Versailles, Ohio, once crippled by kidney disease and destitute, credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health. He reports rapid recovery and maximal liver and kidney support, endorsing the tonic as the best on earth for stomach and bowel issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. Havens
Versailles
C. W. Ne
Rural Route No 3 Established From City to Norway and Poplar Grove
Rural mail route No 3 is established from this city with Louis Torvick as carrier. The route extends to Norway township and the Poplar Grove settlement, serving many patrons. Mail boxes will be ready in a couple of weeks and daily delivery will begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis ‘Torvick
Norway
Township
Poplar Grove
Boy’s Wild Ride Prompts Lifesaving Drug Claim
A Leesville Indiana man recovers from severe asthma after eight mile ride for life to obtain Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and Colds. He reports instant relief and sound sleep, praising the medicine. Trial bottles are offered free at C W Groune’s drug store with guaranteed 50c and 1.00 full bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Groune
Rand trip via Mobile Ohio railroad to New Orleans 1904
Fragmentary notice describes a railroad trip via Mobile and Ohio line to New Orleans with mentions of stations and agents, including names such as Jno and Beall MeOk R R. and references to St. Louis. The legible part notes a $15.00 round trip price and dates around the year 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile & Ohio’ Railroad
New Orleans
Mobile Ae
Dartcoar Ee He & O
Nts
Jno
M .Beall MeOk R R
St. Louis
Wood Prices for Seasoned Poplar and Oak
Seasoned poplar priced at $3.60 per cord for body wood feet long. Oak body wood averaging 3 feet 10 inches priced around $4.00. St Don. Oak and St Joba, North Dakota referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. St Don
Railway timetable notices from Devils Lake area trains
Train numbers and routes for Puget Express, local passenger and freight trains run through Mayville Latimore Fargo Grand Forks and Larimore with daily and weekly schedules. Notes include branch connections at Charles Ferry Rugby Junction Granville and other points and limited stops on Nos. 2 and 4. Information supplied by Dunn agent Devils Lake North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puget Found Express
Mayville
Latimore
Fargo &Wiiner Jr
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Grand. Forks & Fargo
Fargo &Willmar
Larimore
Charles Ferry
Cando
St.Johns
Rugby Junction
Bottineau
Granville
Mohall
Dunn
Agt
Devils Lake
N. D
Lakota
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Endorsed for Wide Range Cures
The arnica salve touted for cures of burns, boils, sores, felons, ulcers, tetter, salt rheum, fever sores, pica, and skin eruptions is advertised as superior to other salves. Available for 25 cents at Q. W. Greene's drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Q. W. Greene
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Cresco, Kabo and Henderson
Bradley & Metcalf Shoes
Devils
Lake
A. D. Sprague
POST
Ayers
Ayer
Rene Aia Meperetye
Mankato Commercial College
Sherman McClory
B. C. Larmore
Grand Forks
Garskes
B. Dahl Jett
Tacobaon
Atora
Watt
H. Brown
Gompeny
Mandan
N.D
Hombpstead
Snd
EM. Lewis
Russell & Schultz
Sprague’s
Jrange
Firat Jelaas
George Lock
Risa
Edwards Wood Co
Midneapolis
Duluth
Ramsey “County
McGahan
Charley Doyon
Odessa
Evon
Ramsey County
Doyon
Nk Sprague
Ators
Willi
Moylan
Dry ‘Lake
Dave Turner
Ronda Crogrof
Turner
J. J. Burtecher
John E. Middaugh
A Wowar Borg
Good Law
Bruce G. Warren
A.H. Bell. & Co
al All Wise Grocers
Leonard
J. O. Adams
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