Emmons County Record Front Page Note
Linton North Dakota newspaper listing by D R Streeter and Son STREETER with partial masthead and location Emmons County.
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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1912
Page
2
Linton North Dakota newspaper listing by D R Streeter and Son STREETER with partial masthead and location Emmons County.
A broad critique of reformer newspapers and county politics in North Dakota outlines hostility to the state machine and graft claims. It discusses Congress changes on homestead residence, emigration, and reflects on Governor Burke’s political tactics and connections with Duis, plus a springtime contrast to regional vitality.
In Washington the national senate and house have argued over pensions. Hoke Smith of Georgia in the senate and Rottenberry and Trubble in the house have been seen vocal in opposition and in support while pension legislation was debated. The majority has shown no gentleness in handling the debate.
The Record presents Mr G Herolz with space to explain the Hackney Boynton Land Company secretary’s letter to Mr H the County Auditor. The letter is interpreted as illuminating the secretary’s intent and loyalties to local interests.
Gerrit Brummel, an early Westfield settler visiting Linton, discusses land costs in Washington and California, Kansas prices, and the chintzbug problem in Wichita region. He notes high land prices, potential for profitable corn in Emmons County, and is undecided about relocation after travels to Pollock.
The State Board of Health distances itself from misleading monthly figures on births and deaths, noting reports rely on county data and on heads of families to provide required statements. Until timely information is improved, the mortality and birth tallies will remain of little value.
Last Tuesday a bill was introduced in the Swedish parliament granting women the right to vote at all elections and to hold office.
Correspondence notes Mr Miller bought a team of colts from Iver Kaaten. The Ladies Aid met at Mr Sjerslee’s home last Saturday. Services in Norwegian were held at Zion Lutheran yesterday. Lillian Steie closed her school Thursday at Wishek and begins teaching Monday in the home school. Orean Winsum arrived from Bryant North Dakota Saturday and plans to stay. Spring work is being prepared with optimism for a bumper crop next fall. Born to Mr and Mrs Charles Pearson on Sunday March 24 a daughter. More help in the farm home, Charles Teller.
Correspondence reports social visits at Linton Hazelton and Osar Sperry and a crowd at James Fowler’s dance. Neil and Hugh Mitchell depart for Canada. Danford and Archie Mickel assist in Bismarck road work. A petition circulates to divide Garyon school district as it covers a large area.
The piece argues it is nearly impossible for a single set of officers to manage school affairs and urges farmers to plant at least five acres of alfalfa, grow corn, build a silo, and raise milch cows to stay ahead, advocating diversified farming as the remedy.
Miss Genevieve Braddock visited the Linton school and Arbor and Bird Day plans were discussed. March attendance was high with seventy three on time or present, and High School Board certificates were issued to fourteen after January exams. Debates covered Bismarck's unification, Crusades’ impact, and capital punishment. Reverend Lovelace spoke on Civil War experiences. The literary society meet included singing, recitations, an original story, and debates with eighth graders presenting the Crusades topic.
Mr and Mrs J J Kalberer and son Connie returned Tuesday evening from a Switzerland trip where they spent the winter with relatives They were joined by a cousin who will settle in North Dakota and by Mr and Mrs John J Schnider of Cottonwood Idaho Also with them were Mrs Schnider's brother and family who plan to homestead near Mr Schnider's farm The party notes ideal Swiss winter long travel home delayed by a ship breakdown and a crew strike They express plans of moving to America and Kalberer vows never again to Switzerland For Job Printing see Emmons County Record office samples
Advert explains summer pasture for horses near Linton N D priced at 3.00 per head for the season. Pasture includes a section and a half of good grazing land with running water and good care promised, contact Ira Burge at the Linton post office.
County superintendent Kr 4 HW Manson notes seed corn for the school contest arriving this week while many pupils finished final exams. May exams follow. Districts Strasburg Gayton Winona seek division and a summer teachers’ institute may occur before August exams with enrollment under a dollar. Prizes come from the state and districts receive apportionment money.
The article notes a successful Kidder County farmer, long trusted, with an irreproachable character. It highlights his judgment and business methods, pointing to last year's county banner crop and his current possession of over 2,000 bushels of A No 1 seed to prove merit.
The general merchandise business in Emmons county North Dakota formerly owned by Joseph Gefroh Joseph Dillman and Thomas Mastel under Mastel Gefroh Dillman and Beaver Creek Store is dissolved by mutual consent. Joseph Gefroh and Joseph Dillman sell their interests to Thomas B Mastel and Joseph Mastel who form Thomas B Mastel Son and will collect debts and assume liabilities from the former firm. Dated Hague North Dakota March 25 1912. Thomas B Mastel Joseph Gefroh Joseph Dillman
Wilhelmina Nieuwendorp petitions for letters of administration for Geertje Schaap deceased of Winkel Netherlands. Hearing set for May 4 at 10 am in Linton, Emmons County. Respondents are named and served by personal notice or publication. Judge Charles H. Carley presides.
Lands not leased will be offered for rent at the Court House in Linton on Friday April 26. Terms run three years beginning season 1 AS. minimum annual rental twelve dollars per quarter section. Bids open to highest bidder with rent due yearly January 1. Additional lease fee per half section. Subsequent rents due each January. Lands may be cancelled with notice. State coal rights reserved and bids may be rejected. Dated Bismarck North Dakota February 19. Alan M. Donald, DissloneR.
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