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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-07-06
Keep Atom.

Hyou strike a thorn or rose,
Keep, a-goin'!
II it.hails or if it SHOWS
Keep a-goin'l
Taint no use to sit an whine
When the fish amt on your line;
Bait your hook an keep on tryin'-
Keep a-goin'l
When the weather kills your crop,
Keep a-agoin'!
When YOU tumble from the top,
Keep a-goin'f
S'pose you're ont o. every dime,
Getting broke amt anygcrime-,
Tell the world you're feeling prime!
Keep a-agoin'
When itlooks like all is up,
Keep a-goin'!
Drain the sweetness from the CUP.
Keep a-goinr i
See the wild birds on the wingl
Hear the bells that sweetly ringl
When you feel like singin', singh
Keep a-goin'!
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-07-06
Public Land Sale.

United States Land Office, Devils Lake, N. D.
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance Of
instructions from the COMMISSIONS of the Gen.
eral Land Office, under authority vested in him
by section 2455 U. S. Revised Statutes, as
amended by the act of congress, approved Feb.
ruary %, 1896, we will proceed to offer at public
sale on the 18th day Of July next, at this office
the following tract of land, to-wit:
Lot !, Sec. 1, T. 1874, N. R. "a, w.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are advised to file their
claims in this office on, or before the day above
designated flor the commencement of said sale,
their right will be forfeited.
May "a, 1900. II.17
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-07-06

Land office at Grand Forks, N. D., June 9th.
190O.-Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim. and
District Court for Ramsey Co., N. D.. at
Deyils Lake, N. D., on July 2lst, 1900, viz: H.
JOHANNES SvENSON,
for the 81. NEA and NJ SEN, Sec. 10, Twp, 15A
N, R. So W.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence Upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz: Nils A. Halgren, John S.
Thoe, Charles W. Anderson, Lars p. johnson,
all of Devils Lake, N. D.
14-19 E.. H. KENT, Register.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-07-06
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NI1AOlAOVOA.
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to be here. Good stock came in
the early times and its dominant
traits would, he believed, be per-
petuated. There was no reason
why any should be discouraged
with the present outlook, for they
were fashioned to take up, if
necessary, the same old burden of
poverty borne in the early days.
Nc state in the Union was better
able to endure a crop failure than
was North Dakota. Mr.. Cowan
said it was cause for %congratula-
ton that SO few of those who came
in the early days had passed from
earth. Most. of them were still
with us and had seen the marve-
lous advance from rambling shacks
and miserable log hotels to the
comfortable homes and magnif-
cent auditorium. Mr.. Cowan's
speech was an encouraging one
and had the effect of putting the
old settlers in the best of humor
with themselves and their condi-
tions in life.
Miss Eleanor Goodman, Of
Minneapolis, next entertained the
assemblage with her violin, and
then Mr. Cowan read the report
of the committee previously ap-
pointed to draft bylaws for a per-
manent Old Settlers association.
The provisions were satisfactory
and were adopted in their entirety
after which permanent officers
were elected as follows:
President-Frank Prosser, of
Devils Lake.
First vice president-James
Brooke, of Cando. (.
Second vice president-C. M.
Wagner, of Roulette county.
Third vice president David
Bennoyer, Of Benson county.
Secretary-Henry Hale, of
Devils Lake.
Treasurer-David McCanna, of
Cando.
The name of the new organi-
zation is the Devils Lake Old
Settlers Association.
The entertainment at the audi
forum in the evening proved a
delightful one and was highly en-
joyed by the old settlers. DR.,
May had not yet arrived upon the
grounds and the meeting was pre-
sided over by Hon. H. F. Arnold,
of Larimore, president of the
Chautauqua association. Miss
Wilma Anderson rendered a piano
solo, Miss Eleanor Goodman sang
beautifully, Miss Ruth Anderson
played skillfully on the violin and
Al. G. Flournoy, the impersonator,
did some of his finest work
These people we're the principal
entertainers of the evening and
we're repeatedly encored, a stuff.
Gent evidence that their work was
of a pleasing character. At the
close of the exercises, DR.. Eugene
May, who had arrived during the
evening was introduced and was
greeted with applause as hestep.
ped to the. front of the platform tc
make a few remarks.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-07-06
Timber Culture Final Proof.

United States Land Office, Devils Lake, N. D
June. %, 19D.-Notice is hereby given tina,
Patrick Redmond has filed notice OF intention
ceiver at his Office in Devils Lake, on Monda,
the 9Th day of August, 1900, on timber culture
application No. 27s5, for the swN dissection No
Il, in township No. 1877, range No. "a.
Thomas McBrierty, William Reckleberg anc
Henry w. Baker, all of Starkweather, N. d.
1921 OLE SERUMGARD, Register.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-07-06

The J. r. Watt residence oppo-
site the Whipple home is for sale
cheap. See W. 81. Brown & Co.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31
Correspondence
News Happenings of the County,
Reported by Competent Corps of Writers.
BURR OAK.

Jan. %, 1900.
(From our regular correspondent
Mrs. F. E. Downie is on the sick list.
Mrs. Wolfenberger, who has been an
invalid for many years, quietly passed
away Wednesday evening.
Evening services are to be held at the
NJ. E. church this week, conducted by
pastors Smith and Parkin, of DEBORAH
and Calmar
Rev. Cummings was called to Prosper
SATURDAY., to preach the funeral sermon
of Mr.. Miles.
Miss Cora Morrison and VIM. Cornell
were united in holy matrimony We'd
nesday evening, at the brides home.
They departed Thursday morning for
their new home at Manchester. The
bride is one of Burr Oaks respected
young ladies'; the groom is stranger
here, but we hear he is worthy of the
choice he has made. They have the
best wishes of the community.
Mr.. c. Manning and wife came up
from Freeport last week to visit her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. Ward, where
a company of friends gathered Saturday
evening to remind them of their tenth
wedding anniversary. Apleasant time
was enjoyed by all.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31
HIGHLANDvILLE.

Jan. 80, 1900.
(From our special correspondent
Leva Traaen departed for DEBORAH
the first part of last week.
Knudt MikelsOn left for Worth coun-
ty, to visit relatives one day last week.
Brink Ward, of DEBORAH, drove
through our village last Saturday.
Perry Olson, of Pleasant, was caller
at grandma Ol-Cn's Saturday.
DR.. Rees was at Spring Grove and
Waukon, Monday and Tuesday last
week on business.
Olaf Anderson had the misfortune to
hurt his eye while working in the tim
Der; however, not very serious.
Rev. g. Hoyme and daughter Rag
mild, of Eau Claire, are visiting with
the Reverend's sister, Mrs. p. Olsen.
Sunday they called on his nephew,
Henry Olson, of Pleasant.
o. Berg had the misfortune to cut
his hand one day while handling and
asserting axes.
e. p. Olsen drove to WaukOn last
Wednesday.
Our daily mail failed to reach us last
Friday, OH account of the bad roads.
Olaf Juve's saw mill has now arrived
at DEBORAH, but the condition of the
roads is such that its freightlng to
Highlandville is out of the question for
the present.
The young people of our city surpris,
ed Mrs. Ford Last Saturday evening,
and very enjoyable time is reported.
| As a token they left beautiful parlol
lamp and little sum of money.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31
LOSS FROM BAD ROADS.
Drain Upon Agricultural Energies
Caused by Them.


Caused by Them.
No other hypothesis than ignorance
Of the facts or Indifference to their own
interests can explain why the farming
population of the agricultural states,
which does the bulk of the voting, has
allowed itself to lose such an immense
aggregate of earnings annually on ac-
count of bad roads.
Through a special agent, appointed
for the purpose, the department of ag-
riculture has been collecting data
showing the cost of bad roads the
country over. Replies from 10000 let
tiers addressed to reliable farmers and
teamsters in various parts Of the
United States have been received. By
eQuating their contents the conclusion
Is reached that the average cost Of
hauling ton distance of one mile is
25 cents, when for the same amount q
ton can be carried 200 miles by water
and so miles by rail.
The American farmer is at an ex-
pense three times greater per mile for
hauling his produce than the European
farmer. This is because the service
standards abroad are lower and be-
cause the roads there are great deal
better. This drain upon the agricul-
tural energies Of the country will con-
tinue until this annual surface treat
ment is supplanted by system Of
fundamentalan and permanent construc-
ton.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31
CASTALIA.
n 90 lQOM

Jan. 80, 1900.
(From our regular correspondent.)
Irwin Allen went to West Union this
morning with ten horses for Mr. Farr.
A. F. Smith entertained two of the
American Volunteer Band yesterday.
Fosse Bros. paid 25c for cream for first
half of January. They are at the top
in quality and price every time.
Mrs. VIM. Gordon has been very sick
the past week, but is much better now.
The Royal Neighbors initiated three
candidates at their last meeting and
had nice refreshments afterwards.
A little over S25 90 was taken in at
the oyster supper last Friday evening
given by the M. w. A. and Royal
Neighbors.
DIR. J. C. Magee, p E. of Cedar Falls
District, delivers his stirring lecture
"From Atlanta to the Sea" at the NJ.
E. church tonight.
Rev. ]. J. Dickensheets closed his
meetings at the Centennial church last
Sunday evening, well pleased with the
results.
| A little son came to gladden. the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Monroe
the 26th inst.
VIM. Bachelor will take his little
daughter GIadysto Iowa city Thursday
to have her finger Strengthened, that
was so badly crushed in hay fork last
summer.
j. c. Harlan was a welcome caller in
town last Saturday.
II. w. Neverman displays new sign
this week. He has his building so full
of implements and buggies that he is
looking for more storage room.
| The Burlington freight was several
hours late last evening on account of a
wreck near Brainard.
John Murphy is moving today on
John Kneeskern's farm. Although
Mr.. Kneeskern goes to Frankville to
live we shall hope to see him here as
often as formerly.
Fl. A. Mosher, OfSpirit Lake, is visit
ing his sister, Mrs. MyrOn Dean.
A. w. Kramer & Son secured lots Of
new spring goods this week. They
doubtless believe in the early bird.
Lillian Bucknam's health not per
hitting her to teach longer, she re
signed, and Alonzo Harvey was elected
to fill the vacancy.
Thomas Logsden and wife were dowr
from DEBORAH last Wednesday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31
BLUFFTON.
Jan. %. 1900

Jan. 20, 1900.
(From our regular correspondent
John Green has moved into Thomas
Murdock's house.
DR.. Daubney was called to see Mrs.
Elzea on Friday of last week.
J. M. Akers went to Satire last week
Tuesday and returned home Thursday.
1t is reported that Mrs. Thomas Nc
Cauley is no better.
There was u grand show in Meader's
hall last Saturday night. 1t was a
talking machine as well as singing
machine, but it was very disagreeable
night, so there was a small attendance.
Sheriff Christen and Otto Olson was
in town last Friday night, looking after
matters that belong to that fraternity.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31
BAILEY SPRING.

Jan. 20, 1900.
From our regular correspondent)
A genuine cold wave now.
D. Young went to Locust Saturday.
Miss Mary Schrubbe, of Ridgeway,
spent several days here with relatives
and friends.
w. Hilleman has been hauling rock
for new barn.
III. Gremm, ST., of DEBORAH. spent
several days here with his sister, Mrs.
V. Stoskopf.
Miss Dora Carter hired Miss Lennon,
of Ossian, to attend to her public
school for the rest of this term.
Mrs. C. Keune, who has been quite
sick, is better.
Mrs. H. Ramlo is on the sick list.
H. Barth was a business caller at De
corah to-day.
We had a peddler on our streets las
week.
Ben Keune had the misfortune 10 b.
run over by a bob sleigh last Sunday
The result was badly bruised leg.
Some of the young folks enjoyed
themselves at the F. FOltz home thu
Goth. After playing games and othel
pasttimes supper was served, which
consisted of oysters and other goot
things to eat.
V. Stoskopf, whose health has beer
poor for some years, is quite low at thi
writing.
1Phil. Stoskopf was a business calle
at DEBORAH Friday.
Andrew Anderson had finger dis
located and broken one day last week
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31
OSSIAN.
Jan. 20, 1900.

Jan. ~, l9OO.
(From our regular correspondent
County attorney Willett was in town
ON business Monday.
Dave Perry and Barney Peacock, OF
Castalia, were in town Monday.
HI Klesart was at DEBORAH Satur-
day.
Heck found Featherly at DEBORAH
buyirg horses again.
We only have one Dom Paul at Os-
sian, also only one ]. Bull.
May Powers is reported very poorly
at this writing.
Aug. Brother is on the gain again.
A Farmers Institute for Winnesheik
Co. at Ossian will be held Feb. Goth and
zlst.
Mrs. M. J. Nicholson returned from
Elgin, Ia, Saturday.
Morris and John Cavanaugh went to
Cedar Rapids Saturday.
Mrs. Geo. H. Burton returned home
from Des Moines Friday.
Mrs. Hart, ofSt. Paul, is visiting Mrs.
DOland.
John Andrick, ofMcGregor, was with
us Sunday.
Mrs. III. B. Corlett went to Chicago
Saturday night.
A. G. Heck went to DEBORAH Satur.
day.
The boys are slated for club dance
Eoh 18th
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31
LOCUST.
Ian. % 1910

Jan. 20, 1900.
tFrom our regular correspondent
Gee whiz; this is cold weather.
Mrs. Ole Selnes is on the sick list.
Jacob Young was DEBORAH visitor
last Thursday.
The birthday party of Josie Matter
was well attended last Thursday even
ing.
The people of this town are not
anxious to visit DEBORAH, on account of
the roads and weather.
A number of young people from this
vicinity attended the ball at Hesper
Friday evening.
The Feed Grinding Co., of Locust,
have been unable to grind feed for a
few days, on account of the bursting
of pipe on the engine during the cold
spell.
John Severson and John Vending
were transacting business in DEBORAH
on Saturday.
Master Geo. Kern viewed the streets
of Hesper last Saturday.
Phil Stoskopf, of Bailey Springs, was
caller at Locust Saturday.
Will Humphrey from Hesper. was a
business caller in our neigbborhood last
week.
Pastor X. Seehus had no service at
Locust church last Sunday, on account
of the cold weather.
Will Kern and Alvin Pfister were
Sunday evening callers at Phil Pfister's.
Corn is worth % cents on the Locust
market street today.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31
SPILLVILLE.

Jan. 20, 1900.
(From our regular correspondentD
Spillville correspondent has been
resting.
Lucy Novake spent Sunday at home.
Henry Heuser was Protivin visitor
Wednesday.
+. Nockels, of Calmar, was a business
visitor in our town Saturday.
Grace Blodgett was the guest of Mrs.
Bernatz last Sunday.
Fred Kapinos and Ed Soukup have
been on the sick list the past week.
The dance last Tuesday evening was
success; all report good time.
Our public school teachers report a
good attendance this winter.
Pauline Haug, student of DEBORAH
Institute, visited at her parental home
Sunday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31
Au,omob,le. and Roads.

y Great improvement in public roads
Is sure to attend and follow the multi
plication of automobiles. One writer
predicts that before the end Of 1900
the total mileage Of macadam and as
phalt will be increased by fully 100 per
cent" More than $500, 100000 is said
to be pledged already to the manufac-
ture Of this class Of vehicles. Till the
storage battery is perfected and cheap
ened the means Of propulsion are prac-
tically limited to gas engines and pc.
troleum products.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31
PRANKVILLE.

Jan. %, 1900.
(From our regular correspondent
Change in the weather of Saturday
last reminds us again of winter.
f. A. Hoytand wife spent the greater
part of last week visiting friends and
relatives at DEBORAH and Ridgeway.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. George
Kneeskern, Jan. oath, 8 Id. boy.
George says he is dandy, and no doubt
George thinks so.
Mr.. Annis and family, of Algona,
were the guests of d. w. Baldwin and
sisters for the past week
Last Friday night at 10 o'clock Mrs.
Christian Lower passed away after
being confined to her bed constantly
for about a year. Funeral services
were held at the home of l.. X. Lower
Sunday at 1 80 D. M, Rev. Will offici.
ating. This aged mother was quietly
laid away to rest in the Pagin cemetery
beside her husband, who was called to
the other world nearly two years ago.
A IL ID. girl was welcomed at the
home of Philias Bronillet's last Sunday
morning.
The 1. o. q. II. lodge of this place
was recognized last Saturday even
ing, about thirteen new faces being
present, with more to follow soon,
Before these items reach our readers,
will occur the funeral of Mrs. John
Gilbert, which will be held in the
Presbyterian church Monday, Jan. 20
at IL a. m. Mrs. Gilbert died about
loo a. M, after an illness of severa
weeks. Her remains will be laid Al
rest in the cemetery at Frankville.
Ruby Kneeskern is quite sick, under
the care of DR.. Wilcox. Pneumonia o.
something of that nature is the trouble
John Kneeskern and family will
probably move into their new hous,
the coming week. We will all Civ,
this family cordial welcome into oul
town.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31
FORT ATKINSON.

Jan. %, 1900.
From our regular correspondent
Miss Bertha Wildman, of CrescO, lis
visiting with f. A. Wlldman and
family,
Miss Myrtle Krumm went to Calmar
Friday.
G. E. Cooney made a business trip TO
DEBORAH Friday. d
Grant Thompson came over from
Jackson Junction Saturday.
J. j. Corbett, of Jackson Junction,
was in our town Saturday.
James Puffer and Bert Plomteaux
took in the dance at Jackson Saturday
night Pretty cold wasn't it boys?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31
Handicapped by Mud.

The movement for good roads deep
" concerns every commercial, finan-
cial and social interest in the land. We
are handicapped in all the markets of
the world by an enormous waste of
labor In the primary transportation
Of our products and manufactures,
while our home markets are restricted
by difficulties in rural distribution
which not infrequently clog all the
channels of transportation. trade and
finance.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31
A Good Investment.

People generally are beginning to
realize that road building is a public
matter and that the best interests OF
American agriculture and the Ameri-
can people as whole demand the con-
struction of good roads and that money
wisely expended for this purpose Is
sure to return.-Maurice o. Eldridge,
Assistant Director. Office Road In
yuiry.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31
Puerto Rico.

Three tours of the beautiful island of
Puerto Rico are scheduled to leave
Chicago, January IL, February Is and
March s. Special Pullman sleeping
and dining ears will convey the party
to New York, thence on board the
splendid new steamship Ponce and
San Juan, through and around the is
land by rail, automobile, carriage and
boat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31
State Aid system.

The state aid system successfully an
swers the objection still made by many
that we cannot have good roads with
out overlooking the farmer with taxes,
Of which he is already paying more
than his share.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31
Motors and Good Roads.

The motor vehicle makers will be
compelled to back up the good roads
movement. Their success depends upon
ito advancement
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31
House 10 Rent.

A good house to rent in very desir-
able location. Furnished or unfurnish-
ed. Low rent to right party. Apply
at this Office. Soft
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-01-13
A SALLY FROM NAFEKING BLACK PLAGUE At MANILA
THE MARINE HOSPITAL SERVICE
TAKES ACTION
Surgeon General Sternberg Not Alarm
Army Transports viii Touch Here.

VICTORIA (B. c., January 4.-Ma-
Mia papers say that an epidemic like
the plague is threatening Manila. The
Manila Times states that ut has been
learned from various authorities that in
many of our closely settled neighboring
towns a serious epidemic, bordering on
the plague, is raging. The towns prin-
cipally affected are Guadalupe, Mauda-
logna, Pineda and Malabon, besides a
number of others. The cause is said to
be due to eating the flesh from animals
which have died from disease.
Whatever the cause there is little
doubt that a species of plague exists,
which, in most cases, proves fatal. 1t
is said that the disease carries off it's
victims within thirty eight hours after
it's attack. In these country towns me-
dical aid or supplies are not to be had
readily, and then only in limited way.
Not only this but burial of the corpses
who have died from this disease is
carelessly conducted and absolutely no
precautions are taken. Natives do not
understand the care which should be
taken, but rely too much on their faith
and superstition"
1t has been decided at the instance of
the Russian Minister of Finance to dis
patch a sanitary corps of doctors and
sisters of mercy to Manchuria to COM
among the Chinese laborers on the
Manchurian railway.
| WASHINGTON, January 4.-Prompt
measures are being taken by the Off
Gals here to deal with the bubonic
plague IN the Philippines and to pre-
vent its Introduction into the United
| States. An executive order will be is
| sued tomorrow by the War Depart
ment placing the quarantine service of
the Philippines in charge of the Marine
Hospital service and officers to man
| age that work will be detailed by the
Secretary of the Treasury.
! A special set of instructions designed
to prevent the introduction of the dis
ease on the Pacific coast are also in
preparation and will be issued soon.
Passed Assistant Surgeon j. E. Perry
of the Marine Hospital service has been
detailed to take charge of the tempo
rary quarantine service at Manila. He
has been at Hongkong for six months,
is familiar with other Asatic ports and
is regarded as an experienced and cap
able officer.
! SUPERINTENDENT Sternberg is not
alarmed by the conditions in Honolulu
as set out in the report, and believes
that the measures adopted at Camp
| Mckinley are adequate. He will not
recommend that the Army transports
be prevented from touching at Homo
lulu.