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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1903
Page
6
Inter Ocean notices show advertising rates: 1.50 year, 1 dollar if paid, ten cents per line for notices, five cents per line for subsequent insertions, and a five percent yearly discount with bills collected monthly.
A 1903 Devils Lake newspaper discusses Labor Day parade sentiments, labor and capital balance, and avoidance of extreme demands. It contrasts labor rights with property protections, criticizes diplomatic deceit by South American nations, and defends state bond handling and the competence of local trustees amid calls for a state board of control.
A correspondent muses on macaroni wheat first grown along the Volga and its drought resilience, argues for practicality over scientific metrics, and notes readers’ differing views on spelling reform, name changes, and modern progress from horses to motors. It includes humor about city life, real estate interest in North Dakota, and reflections on education, aging, and climate.
The piece notes a push to join the Starlight club of Webster while praising Websterites and mentioning the Army of the Philippines society. It also quotes General Charle King praising western soldiers and criticizing eastern troops for their wartime conduct during the Philippines conflict.
A speaker argues this morning that the city should upgrade fire protection beyond its current level. The plan calls for top-tier apparatus, ample hose, and emergency reserves to prevent fires from spreading before action is taken.
The piece argues that despite claimed discipline issues, Western soldiers were the finest fighters the country sent to the Philippines and their tribute was met with strong applause.
Uncalled letters listed for week ending September 12 1903 at Devils Lake Post Office to be sent to dead letter office if not claimed within fourteen days. Names include Frank Allis Lent Baxter Lanna Bulan Metgar Brekke Murphy Back McGrath Crawford Nordhingen Newtomeo John Rowstail Olga Anderlas Stith Fageley Edward Smith Fahey Mary Smith Fowler Scott Gulbranson Swani Grant Wrizell Dagier and others. Postmaster signs.
The notice outlines new towns along the Omaha extension of the Chicago Great Western railway. Free copy available by writing Edwin B. Magill, manager townsite departments, Fort Dodge Iowa, dated October 1.
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