Fragmented OCR Leads to Partial Local Court Entry
A damaged OCR snippet lists names and offices such as John F Reperimentant of Bone and Albert Heddon along with county official titles. The fragmentary text references a county crime paddle and district commissioners, but details are incomplete and unclear.
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John F
Bone
Reig
Crrimep
W. Gilberteen
Jonticns
Albert Heddon
Chatriet
Comrpimvmner
Dietrict
Coatty Cinnimianioner
Sth
Ole Motstad
Fight for Decency in Devils Lake Public Life
A local journal laments a surge of illegal activity in Devils Lake led by officials including Mayor P. J. McClory. It calls for cleansing corruption, holding public leaders accountable, and restoring honesty and decency, warning that crime thrives where law is not enforced and urging decisive action. It notes a correction about misfiled items from 22 years ago and a footrace rumor about Geo Elmalle.
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Deville Lake
Devile Lake
P. J. McClory
McClory
Cambler
Mack
Venice
Wien
Meclory
Devils Leake
P. J. MeCrory
Devils Lake
Inter-Ocean
Geo
Elmalle
Local Notes From Tokio and Devils Lake
Special correspondent reports business visitors C Smearlie and Albert Jaqua in Devils Lake. Miss Leona Jaqua begins term at Hillsdale school. threshing and plowing active in area. Farmer reports hay available but note on truthfulness. inquiry from St John, N D for buyers.
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C. Smearlie
Devils Lake
F. Battson
C. D. Graves
Tokio
Garvey
Hillsdale
Leona Jaqua
Albert Jaqua
Bovey Shute Lumber Company
Mhcre
St. John
N. D
Political controversy and campaigns dominate Dev Lake area notes
The text reports on Democratic activity and local politics near Dev Lake, noting campaign tactics, infrastructure projects like the Port Totten road, and shifting voter mood. It mentions the airship and automobile campaigning, local transit improvements, and quoted lines reflecting party dynamics and public sentiment during a tense election period.
Dangers of Tight Hats on Scalp Circulation and Hair
Medical note warns tight hats impede scalp circulation, may cause baldness and discomfort. Proper fit advised. avoid overly tight headwear and rigid hats that grip the head. The guidance recommends light, properly sized hats with no excess pressure to protect hair and circulation.
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Eure Adler
First Post Houses Referenced in Ancient Civilizations
A fragmentary clipping discusses ancient post houses linked to Cyrus the Great around 50 BC and their spread into Persia, Rome under Augustus, and early Europe. It mentions Charles I issuing a proclamation in 1631 about interkingdom communication and includes a quoted eye-witness note on the active sloth bear at a zoo, describing fights and animal behavior with vivid detail.
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Cyrus
Persian Empire
Cyrus the Great
Kingdom of
Persia
Augustus
B. C
France
Europe
Charles 1
England
Salt and the Romans Superstition on Spilling Salt
The article explains a Roman origin for the superstition about spilling salt. Romans used salt in sacrifices and revered it as sacred to Penates. Spilling salt was believed to anger the household gods, prompting the custom of throwing a pinch over the left shoulder to avert misfortune from one's neighbor and avert divine wrath.
Elephants in India Prize Silk Finery for State Parades
Pearson's Weekly notes elephants celebrated for heavily embroidered silk cloths with gold, valued by native Indian princes who seek perfect animals. The piece contrasts exotic display with extravagant sums paid for ideal elephants, reflecting lavish cultural standards. A Harper's Bazaar cartoon caption echoes mourning attire questions from a child to a mother about black dresses.
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India
Pearson’s Weekly
How It Came Out in the Novel Discussion
A brief exchange notes the reader finished a novel and asks how it ended. The reply suggests the author’s influence shaped the outcome, praising authenticity over neighborly opinion.
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Boston ‘Transcript
Fosston Horse Dealer Killed By Engine
Edward J. Davis, about 40, a horse dealer from Fosston Minnesota, was killed when a switch engine struck him near the stockyards. His body, found around 2:30 this morning, was taken to the undertaking parlor. Coroner Gilbertson investigated and learned Davis had family in Pars, with his wife cared for at charitable institutions. the incident raises questions about his sudden death and possessions.
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Edward J. Davis
Posston
Minn
Eariz
Great Northern
Devis
Devils Lake
Giltertrom
Pith
Davis
Gilbertson
Pars
Ferm
Charitebie
Fire devastates Vendome hotel in Minot quake
Fire struck the Vendome hotel in Minot Thursday morning causing almost total destruction. Estimated losses reached 19000, fully insured, as firefighters saved adjacent structures. The St Anthony and Dakota elevator also burned Friday night, the town suffering its fourth elevator loss in 25 years.
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St. Anthony
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