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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1913
Page
2
Devils Lake leaders publish a bold program of regional development including a pulp and paper mill, yacht club, style show, and new civic projects. They aim to boost commerce, roads, weather services, and public institutions while courting farmers and merchants to unite for growth and publicity for the city.
A 1903 law requires anyone finding an estray to publish a description in the nearest weekly newspaper in the county of finding. The notice must include color, sex, likely age, weight, and brands. After first publication, the publisher must forward the notice to state and county officials by registered mail. Continuously published for four consecutive weeks, with receipts and proof of publication filed with the county auditor. Failure to comply may forfeit publication rights and expose the publisher to civil damages.
A Fargo business man comments on the Courier News transition to a new managing editor, noting the change from minister to editor and the office opening with prayer. The piece suggests public attendance is optional but praises the paper’s improved, livelier tone and the new routine despite some sarcasm from critics.
Local merchants face growing delivery problems as Dev Que Eetes struggles with erratic service from a patronized system. Shipping delays arise from limited daily runs and mismatched train schedules, forcing reliance on a single wagon route for several packages each day.
The open season for hunting trouble lasts from January 1 to December 1, targeting certain individuals.
The Commercial club debated finances with a $300 deficit and a 30 percent dues assessment to fund the year. Reports show receipts and disbursements, a fair treasury balance, and member changes. Separately a mortgage foreclosure notice against Bessie Ruben and Sam L. Ruben by Kate Doyle sets a sale date for October 6 1913 in Ramsey County North Dakota. The document details the property blocks and the owed amount of $581.60 plus costs. Legislative summons and court actions in Ramsey County are also noted.
Northwestern Mutual Savings and Loan Association seeks foreclosure on a Ramsey County North Dakota parcel owned by Anna and George F. Chambers. The sale is set for October 18, 1913 at 2 PM at the Devils Lake courthouse front steps, with the debt totaling 1085.55 including charges and insurance premiums.
A noisy legal summons dated in Devils Lake North Dakota threatens default judgment if ignored. The fragment references a complaint and attorney WBHD, plus a nostalgic note about Sam Spunky Halslet taking over as editor of the Chronicle and a band in Soo.
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