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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1886
Page
4
The Devils Lake News reports on local issues including a special county board meeting to consider adding two commissioner districts, critiques recent editorials and alleged malpractices, mentions delegates from Pen dley and McClintock, and notes Chicago Tribune's 1884 alignment with Blaine. Also references a London toast, weather observations, and a patient credited with healing by Electric Bitters.
The piece condemns John Maher and his supporters for alleged bribery and religiously charged tactics in Ramsey County politics. It accuses the News of dishonesty, defends Irish Catholics, and calls for political battles based on merit. It notes foreign-born citizens should reject race-based rhetoric and mentions Parnell as a symbol of freedom.
A Republican mass convention is planned next Thursday in Ramsey county to select four delegates for the Yankton convention. The county committee rejects town caucuses to favor a large turnout. Voters wave support for Judge Gifford, praised as a diligent, first-rate delegate who challenged Sparks on land reform and is urged for renomination for a second term.
Correspondent notes delays and name mix ups in Cavalier county Langdon post office once named McHugh before incorporation. Critics laments slow federal service, parades Washington life, parks corset lore, flirtation, and civil service idleness during congressional recess in a wide ranging, period voice.
Remaining letters uncalled for at Devils Lake post office for the week ending September 11, 188b will be sent to the dead letter office if not claimed within thirty days. Names listed include Andersen, Arnold, Burns, Chamberlin, Ferris, Finks, Gorman, Holstad, Johnson, Martin, Morse, Nelson, Platt, Redington, Sorenson, Thompson, Wagner and others. Postmaster Haxsprouen notes notices for pickup and advertising.
A column of mixed items recounts a troubled wife stuck with a tyrant husband who growls at meals, a tale of divorce consideration, and a curious village exchange. Other notes include a Sunday school scene, medical testimonials, horse notices, cattle for sale, and various local advertisements and legal notices from Devils Lake area and surrounding towns.
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