Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-04-13

phone Exchange Co., for the plsc-
ing of a telephone between this
and Larimore, connecting with
the long distance telephone to st.
Chicago, and eastern cities.
The line will bescompleted to this
c'ity this spring
ssI shall spend my vacation az
Devils Lake. N. OAK. I think I
can, make enough money from
Brown & Co, to pay all my exs
penses. am going to purchase
. farm from them if they have not
sold all before I get there, 1t
makes one lucky to buy from
Gophers are making their ap-
pearance in large. numbers this
spring. Nov iissthe time to wage
war against them-oHe killed now
is as good as, tenaskilled a few
weeks later. observation-disclosures
should have distributing points
throughout the country, where
farmers living at distance from
the commissioner Of their district
would be able to get strychnine
without having to travel fifteen or,
twenty miles after it.
Our home people should see
Brown & Co. and select from their
list of bargains some land before
the new settlers purchase it. This
firm is making many sales these
days. Farmers and others who
want to sell their real estate will
undoubtedly find purchasers
through VIM. II. Brown & Co.
The Chicago Inter- Ocean has
secured Charles M. Sheldon's new
novel, Edward Blake: College
Student" The first installment
appeared April IL. This latest
book, by the author of I'm His
Steps," is a fascinating narrative,
dealing with the struggles of a
farmers son who works his way
through college. There is a pref
ty little romance running through
tit. Edward Blake's sister plays a
conspicuous part in the story,
whichis one Of the inspiring tales
of American life.
The census department is en-
deavoring to get as accurate in
formation as possible about the
yield of agricultural products.
The farm schedules will be ex-
amined by experts and any glar-
ing errors of reported yields OF
grain, fruits, vegetables, ETC., cor
ERECTED. Preliminary inquiries are
being mailed to farmers all over
the country covering some of the
more important points for the
agricultural division of the census
Farmers are asked to cooperate to
get a correct report on questions
asked.
Ship the Northwestern Hide &
Fur Co.. Minneapolis, Mimi, furs.
hides, pelts, ETC., and get highest
prices. They sell the best trap.
per's guide published, pure strych.
nine, sure death capsules fol
wolves, foxes and sheep-killing
dogs, McCall's Decoy, a powerful.
scent to attract all wild animals tc
the traps or poison. Traps of al
kinds at wholesale prices and WOO.
growers supplies at Chicago
prices. Send stamp for cata.
logue, price list and other valuable
information. This firm is old anc
reliable. !,
Fargo Forum: Mrs. Youmani
hassclosed her dancing school ir
Fargo and will spend the summer
in Devils Lake at the Seville
hotel. She expects to return te
Fargo about the last of Septembe,
and will open an academy o.
dancing in this city where al
dances of every description will b.
taught. Mrs. Youmans has mad.
many friends in the city by hel
courteous and genial manner ant
has proved herself mistress of the
art Of dancing instruction. Fargo
people will be pleased to learl
that she has consented to establish
an academy here.
Oberon Reporter: Mr.. G.. L
McGregor, who recently resigned
his position as chief clerk at tn
Fort Totten Indian reservation
brought over and loaded his house
hold goods Monday afternoon
He and Mrs. McGregor left Tues
day for jamestown. Mr.. Nc
|Gregor had not decided where h
would locate, as he had severa
|good position offered him, and hal
not yet decided which to accept
Mr.. and Mrs. McGregor hav
made many warm friends here an,