Chautauqua Officers Appointed in Annual Meeting
The Devils Lake Chautauqua association elected officers for the coming year. Jos M Keily as president FP Mann as vice president Ole Scrumgard as treasurer no secretary chosen yet LaRue not seeking reelection Treasurer reports expenses covered despite a poor year The Good Roads movement urged U S government support and road expert management with ND Good Roads Association planning a winter meeting in Bismarck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devils Save Chautauqua Association
Jos. M. Keily
FP. P. Mann
Ole Scrumgard
LaRue
Tago
Good Roads Association of
North Dakota
Bismarck
U. S
Good Roads
Department of Agriculture
Nels Mattson
Improvements urged for roads from New Rockford to Devils Lake
A 1910 letter from Nels K. Mattson of New Rockford urges road improvements between New Rockford and Devils Lake via Sheyenne and Fort Totten. It notes fair current conditions but calls for minimal work, cooperation of auto owners and state groups, and enforcement of regulations to prevent sod dumping on the grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels K. Mattson
New
Rockford
Dev
New Rockford
Ft. Totten
Fort Totten
Dey- Min Lake
Chautauqua
Carrington
Barlow
Sheyenne
Devila Lakes
W. G. T. U. Convention Sets Grand Forks Session
The Twenty first Annual Convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of North Dakota will meet in Grand Forks from September 29 to October 2, 1910. Local committees plan events at Fourth street club rooms and First Baptist church with demonstrations and addresses by city leaders and W C T U officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of North Dakota
Grand Forks
Fred Barring
Andrew Veitch
Fred Thody
A. L. Woods
Jos. Bell de Remer
D. A. McLeod
John Hewitson
Postoffice
Alice Lerud
Commercial Club of
Fourth Street
First Baptist Church
Walter R. Reed
Amenia
W. A. Godward
Devils Lake
Necia E. Buck
Starkweather
Michigan W C T U convention features readings and talks
Saturday evening diamond medley contest with select readings by Miss Maud Belle Rice. Sunday hosts Children’s Rally and an evening address by Mrs. Emor L. Calkins, president of the Michigan W C T U. Winnipeg guest Mrs. E Chisholm will discuss Manitoba conditions. Executive committee meets Sept 28 at 10 in club rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Chisholm
Winnipeg
Manitoba W. C. T. U
Governor Reflects on Prison Religion Attendance
An English tourist recalls a Sunday prison service in another state where 20 inmates, 8 of whom stay for twice weekly chapel services, attend religious gatherings. The governor notes in Illinois most respectable people do not visit prison, contrasting the scene with local norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taois
Illinois
Lippincott’s
Fragmentary Local Exchange Between Brown Jhies and Robinson
In a damaged passage Brown and Jhies walk with Robinson and his wife discussing a journey and a stray complaint. The dialogue fragment mentions Mrs Robinson and a person named Jones with unclear action or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Jhies
Robinson
Jones
Robinsor
Rerfied Jones
Settlement Work In Touaten Post Owed Debts Placed
The Touaten Post notes a local figure turning to settlement work as he faces owed debts and increased interest in settling affairs. The piece hints at a busy period ahead for the individual as he addresses creditors.
Night Work and a Door Walker Mention in Baltimore
A fragment from the Baltimore American notes a dialogue about roles with a father replying he is the door walker at the establishment, while a child asks about the position. The odd phrasing suggests a humorous or clipped street scene in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yun
Baltimore American
Jewelry Galore and Mystery in the City
Fragmentary snippet describes Mrs. Doyle and Mrs. Hosle amid jewelry items and a glance at ownership. The text questions whether the pieces belong to the mineral or animal kingdom and mentions Life magazine as a source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle
Abe
Applause Plot and Turkeys Raise Courtroom Laughter
A theater anecdote describes Rachel’s second night disappointment and a hired applauders leader sent a blame shifting letter. A Rhode Island justice resolves ownership of fifteen turkeys after a dog chase test, declaring the white hen owner rightful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel
Mademoiselle
la Porte
Rhode Island
New York Press
Devila Poke City approves annual appropriation ordinance
An ordinance in Devila Poke North Dakota sets the annual appropriation for the city to 21700.00 covering Police and Cit yora Board of Health Street Crossings fuel Justice and fous Fire Department Books and printing Street Lights Water Streets Interest and sinking fund and inspection of milk totaling 20700.00 with an additional 1000.00 for contingent expenses and a 2 ig tax on all taxable property for a public library maintenance and site. First reading Sept 6 1910 second Sept 13 1910 approved Sept 13 1910 published Sept 16 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devila Poke
North Dakota
Uguet
Old Ana
Police
Cit
Joera
Board of Health
Euel
Justice Fous
Fire Department
Algo
P. J. McClory
S.C. Jones
Devils Lake
Devils
Devila
Ita
Coond Reading
C. Jones
Talking in Figures Significance of Telegraphers Codes
A veteran operator explains from the New York Herald the hidden meanings of telegraph code numbers. He lists 30 for good night and 2114 as a call to repeat train signs, plus other figures such as 19 24 5 13 25 73 and 23 with varied meanings for train orders and signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Largest Coral Reef Location Highlight
The Australian Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef stretching about 1,100 miles. It ranks as the planet’s most extensive coral system with vast biodiversity and extensive coastal impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Barrier Reef
Devils Lake North Dakota Ordinance Levying City Tax
Ordinance 128 levies a $20,000 tax on all taxable City of Devils Lake property for the 1910 1911 fiscal year to fund general city expenses including police, fire, water, streets, health, and contingencies with a sinking fund and interest. Attest City Auditor C Jones notes readings in September 1910 and publication dates.
Sale of Real Estate Under Will in Ramsey County
Notice of public auction of parcels in Devils Lake Ramsey County North Dakota following a September 4 1909 order. Helena Zimmer executrix will offer cash or time payment sale on September 17 1910 at 2 PM for parts of Section 25 Township 164 Range 66 West with court confirmation pending. Attorney MOH Brennan represents the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putens
John F. Henry
Racesey
North Dakota
John Krueger
Norway
Ramsey
State of
Devils Lake
Coun
State of North
Ordor
Terest
North
Tor
Helena Zimmer
Moh, Brennan
South
Foreclosure Notice on 1909 Devils Lake Mortgage
Default on the 1909 mortgage by Kirsten M Gram F V Gram and Hans P Jensen is set for foreclosure. Alfred V Hamburg assigned to A Peterson. Ramsey County court to sell the Devils Lake properties Lots 1 2 in Block 1 Maher Locke Addition and Lots 1 2 in Block 11 Ruger's Second Addition. Debt listed as 1970.80 plus costs. Sale at Ramsey County Courthouse October 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirsten M. Gram
F. V. Gram
Hans P. Jensen
Devils Lake
Ramsey
North Dakota
Alfred V. Hamburg
Register of Deeds
W. Hamburg
A. Peterson
Mort
Ie Register of Deeds
Ramsey County
Glock A. M
N. D
Witt
Maher & Locke
N. C
Ruger
Ramey County
Office of the Register of Deeds
Northt Dakota
Mort Gir
Costa
Joan P. Henry
Hitormey van Quly
Register of ‘Deeds
Imand
Ramey
North
Register of Docdr
Nortota
N.D
Also Mentioned on This Page
Board OF Directors
Kauffman
Chicago
M. Glickson
Els K. Mattson
New Rock
Ford
W. G. T. U. Convention
Akota
D. B.C
Fergo
Asbert Woot
Peterson
Ollege
F. Leland Watkins
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