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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1915
Page
4
The Emmons County Record from Linton North Dakota identifies itself as the pioneer paper of the county and notes its entry at the Linton post office as a second class matter. H F B Streeter is associated with the publication.
The legislature provided forty thousand dollars more to aid consolidated rural schools, signaling strong support. The piece argues consolidation boosts efficiency, reduces costs, and improves teaching by centralizing resources and transport, with County Superintendent Briggle endorsing the plan. It also notes eight hundred dollars pledged in Linton to sponsor a five day Emmons County Chautauqua, offering ten performances for two dollars.
Figures by State Auditor Carl Jorgenson show the legislature ran as costly as past sessions even after removing journals and bills to save money. The note discusses county school funding, ongoing winter schools, and the eighth grade exam results, plus a shift to limit exam dissemination and move tests to village schools.
The writer argues that state taxpayers lack access to records of membership at Bismarck sessions in January and February. They suggest restoring a system to check on membership actions and reducing pet projects to curb expenses, noting public dissatisfaction and the need for accountability.
State papers cite Henry Ford and Charles Murphy as examples of self made success. Fifteen years ago they were humble servitors, yet innovation and drive propelled them to wealth and fame. Inherited wealth is not the only path. the United States remains a haven for ambitious self starters.
Gottlieb resumes term in Temvik and will be confirmed on Easter Sunday April 4, with a note identifying SHORTY NO 2.
Subscriptions for the Record Ft Yates Facts list social visits and business at Ft Yates and across the river. Individuals include Mercitt Jerry Dyer from Winona, George Tennant visiting, O W Grover selling oats, Roy Bales transacting at the Agency, a social dance at C Naden's home, C Whitney a pioneer rancher visiting, Frank Rasbeck now a Pollock veterinarian visiting for stray horses, Jos Huse moving horses and machinery to Selfridge, J A Stiles returning from Bismarck with Federal court notes. Government cases of Jim Jam Jems and Ex Postmaster Smith of Fort Rice noted as of interest but unlikely convictions.
Hague correspondents report strong Saturday trade despite poor roads. Two Milwaukee bridge crews are stationed for an open ended bridge and culvert repair program. Developers plan brick and frame homes and a new Hague Hotel issue prompts grief for Wm. Mensing as his Indiana based relatives pass away. Community shows sympathies while prices rise for farm products and locals forecast brighter prospects.
March 29 report lists Jacob Grenz losing a valuable horse last week. Mr. and Mrs. C Kreig Sr traveled to Fridendahl Sunday for a short visit. It notes horses Bietelspacker bought were not from Rev Bernt but from Rev Butchat. Shorty’s mis take mentioned as Karl Reich and Temvik residents visit Linton for confirmation. Nearby gatherings at M and P Reich home featured ball games and kodak photos. Karl and Arnold Reich and Julia were present.
The fourth grade pupils achieved daily spelling perfection last week. Named students include Merrill Mewing Kenneth Green Frances Meier Michael Hager Nyla Atha Zona Smith Johanna Schott Ruth Gillespie Dorothy Bredburg.
Advertisement lists cleaned macaroni seed wheat and a few bushels of Northwest Dent seed corn harvested while standing. Price set at 1.50 dollars per bushel for each. Contact WM. Hamilton in Hartford North Dakota.
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