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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1905
Page
4
The Hague tribunal will convene by Roosevelt invitation to deter war and limit conflict. The speaker lauds Roosevelt for pioneering peaceful dispute resolution and notes the barbarism of wartime measures such as floating mines and contraband seizures. The piece links increased commerce to reduced war likelihood and hints at a forthcoming conference outcome.
An editorial or opinion piece lauds President Roosevelt for his leadership amid wartime, portraying him as the sole figure capable of achieving lasting peace and shaping the world’s future.
A newspaper balks at publishing school entertainment amid internal disputes and editorials urging community backing. The piece argues a paper should share public sentiment yet respect rival views and calls for aiding educational initiatives. It also covers Scandinavian League politics in North Dakota, wheat yield reports, and a skeptical take on Rockefeller’s wealth.
On the road I met Charles Miller who manages the Jacobson farm a half section in Ramsey County. He estimates his wheat yield at 15 bushels per acre across 160 acres. Miller is a relatively new comer and is noted as one of the few who does not read the Inter Ocean.
The passage lists settlers including P. P. Bottolfson and N. Overbo with farms ranging from 200 to 560 acres and wheat yields around 15 to 20 bushels per acre. Elias Erickstad and Anton Meiklebust own substantial properties and earlier arrivals from Norway form a colony. They advocate a new stage style for independence.
Ordinance No 80 appropriates 11860.00 for Devils Lake North Dakota for the year September 1 1905 to August 31 1906. Funds cover assessor boarding prisoners pest house and physician fire department attorney justice court street sprinkling and elections with total 1135.00 and 510.00 added for penalties. City officials Whitman mayor and city auditor attest approval dated September 3 1905.
The Great Northern announces ticket sales for the Universalist General Convention in Minneapolis Minnesota. For travel in October 1925 fares are one and one third the round trip price on the certificate plan and tickets are available through local agents.
Fragmentary text describes a mob attack during a labor riot in Chicago. Accounts mention sores, a salve named Arul es Salve, and an individual named Welch from Michigan praising a product after treatment. Details about location and outcome are fragmentary and uncertain.
The Great Northern will sell round trip tickets at regular rates for the State Convention of the W I T U to be held in Grand Forks from September 10 to October 1. Contact local agent for full particulars and pass information.
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