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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1905
Page
1
The piece notes Representative Shiels, praised as friendly and companionable, plus a Northern Pacific Railway circular extolling North Dakota lands in Emmons county. It lists historic open government land, past homestead entries since 1900, and crop yields for 1903 04 including wheat flax oats rye barley corn potatoes and millets.
Residents of the farming county demand a clear outcome in the John McDonnell horse theft case. They insist on a proper trial, acquittal if innocent, or punishment if guilty, and full repayment of costs. The issue is framed as a matter of equine security over politics.
The Minot Optic reports a Washington instruction requiring that all proofs be taken before the register and receiver local office staff. No outsiders may write proofs or administer oaths, and witnesses in final proofs must be examined separately. The piece questions if the order is national or local to Minot and reflects on clerical control changes under the current Interior Department administration.
A North Dakota editorial lauds John Worst for negotiating a $15,000 Carnegie gift to build a state library. It praises Worst’s tact in bypassing red tape and envisions Carnegie funding all state needs, praising steady support over legislative delays.
Emmons County editor Streeter of the Emmons County Record defends being blamed for libel law changes while noting the Herald ignores his favorable actions in the legislature. He remains a creditable representative and supporters praise his work amid the Herald’s ongoing criticism.
The notice lists preaching at the M. E. church every Sunday at 7 30 p m Sunday School at 11 a m Sworth League at 6 45 p m and Prayer meeting on Thursday at 7 30 p m Rev J E McKinney is the pastor Also Obermeier's offers freshly baked fancy cookies and other goods.
Five miles southwest of Linton on March 18 1905 a four year old red hornless cow branded A and H on the right hip is missing. Reward offered for recovery. Contact G Bechtle Linton North Dakota or leave notice at the Record office.
The piece argues that today’s boys will become doctors lawyers ministers workers and even thieves or politicians. It warns parents to consider which influences guide their sons toward honorable roles or jail, and asks if they know where their boy is tonight and what path he trains for.
At the Bringhurst Ranch four miles west of Braddock, about thirty cows and calving heifers from a registered bull. Price thirty dollars per head with two years time on part if desired. High grade shorthorns, a bargain. Come and see them. D H Yearsr.
Friday markets offer fresh codfish mackerel whitefish and rock roosters for sale. Advertisements include cigars at Obermeiers and a funeral notice for Mrs Angelettie Schwab with thanks to neighbors. Office notices discuss teacher permit requirements and age moral qualifications.
The First Bank of Linton North Dakota offers real estate loans on wood farm lands for three to five years. Linton State Bank will lend if you want to borrow money for one farm.
Frank Streeter left Saturday for Hubbard Minnesota to visit his stepmother and two brothers Carrie and Eddie. After about a fortnight he plans to try again for naval academy admission in Annapolis. He previously failed a medical due to eye trouble.
You are invited to attend the millinery opening at Miss Smiths starting Monday April 10 offering the latest hats and styles.
Livona reports a son born Monday April 3 to Mr and Mrs Wm H Baker of Emmons county. The mother and baby are well and Papa Baker looks proud. The article notes this is the Bakers first grandchild and hopes he grows strong and healthy, while joking about a granddad’s legislative memory.
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