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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1912
Page
4
Subscription price listed at 1 50 a year for the Devils Lake Inter Ocean under publisher H B Reynolds signing.
The article surveys Professor Wilson's evolving immigration stance and political positions as a presidential candidate. It notes his past hostile views toward certain immigrant groups, recent shifts on issues like recall and referendum, and the uncertainty his flexibility creates for voters. It also discusses farming yields estimates in the state, contrasting local assessments with federal projections.
North Dakota reports the largest wheat harvest in state history but critics say inflated acreage and yield rumors aim to depress prices. Hail damage covers thousands of acres, causing losses from several bushels per acre to total wipeouts, complicating overall production outlook.
A August 1 1912 survey ranks North Dakota highest among states with an index of 119.6, ahead of Colorado and others. The report highlights strong westward home-seeker movement and predicts a heavy rise in real estate activity in coming months.
The article argues that after the presidential election business will recover and investors should act now. It cites $20 per acre land yielding full price from one crop and predicts prices will double soon to reflect land earning power, with thousands of North Dakota cases expected this year.
Stand-Pat backers in the Stand-Pat ranks confront a dilemma over endorsing D. P. Norton in the third district congressional race. They threaten to switch to the Democrats unless Simpson can file grounds to contest the June primaries. The piece accuses these party leaders of double-crossing and predicts further disloyalty if Thomas Hall or Andrew Miller are named.
Reported signs point to a landslide for Judge Buttz with odds four to one in favor. The judge runs a hard campaign and expects a strong victory in the November balloting.
As election season nears, incidents report rising blind pig arrests across multiple counties. County sheriffs receive heavy press attention, praised as brave and law enforcing officers amid ongoing public safety debates.
A Yoral Cowan representative aims to sway support among three or four subscribers over Judge Spenst’s recent action. Standpatters claim the same voters backed Lonie B at the third party convention. History notes multiple paths to nomination.
A historic report notes a few weak links remain under the Lonie B banner within the state. It highlights partial adherence to the policy and ongoing efforts to strengthen support and unity among factions.
Good seed corn was scarce and high priced this spring and likely to recur unless farmers secure home grown seed. Select ears by definite type and variety, harvest early maturing ears, husk and dry properly in well ventilated spaces. Store dried seed in a dry ventilated room such as a attic, avoid dampness and freezing, and plant earlier next spring.
The article urges growing and preserving local seed to ensure early ripening and profitable yields. It warns that relying on seed from other states yields tall stalks with immature ears, reducing food value and profit, and emphasizes proper seed care.
A vintage medical ad notes how Bucklen's Arnica Salve, used by mothers and grandmothers for burns boils eruptions cuts sprains and bruises, remains trusted after forty years of cure reports. It touts unrivaled use for piles corns and cold sores and claims a price of 2 cents at all druggists.
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