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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1920
Page
4
The Record notes Ed Miller, a returned soldier, runs as sheriff candidate with campaign cards. It also mentions the N P league county convention nominating its ticket and antis set to meet April 17 to select candidates. The piece predicts a strong anti league majority and hints Langer may outperform prior results.
Residents in Kidder County report a growing opposition to Townley, predicting a possible loss for Townley in the county this year. They claim the league county ticket cannot win and that involvement in county politics risks the state ticket’s prospects.
The article discusses the fight over women suffrage needing 36 state ratifications with 35 achieved, the North Dakota anti Townley bloc facing a challenge as Theo Nelson and R A Nestor undermine the Langer faction. It notes I V A funds shaping influence, Nelson's control over gubernatorial candidates, and the risk to Nestos if he opposes the convention report.
Delaware lagged in ratification while New York lawmakers expelled five Socialists as disloyal by a wide margin. Theo Roosevelt Jr opposed the expulsions though a woman member pressed for it. Proponents claim the act defends the republic against enemies and vows the vote will come in time.
The I V A members back Sanger as the sole hopeful leader, especially in Emmons and Burleigh counties, with similar reports from many counties. Nelson began as an Equity organizer but fell out with its bosses and later became I V A secretary, drawing criticism as a poor choice.
Miss Minnie Nielson endorses William Langer at a Mandan banquet praising his justice and support for her political career. She predicts women voters will back Langer following national suffrage ratification and thanks Langer for backing her toward the state capital.
Jim McCormick of the Shields Enterprise reports the cancellation of a speech by Fritz Argast and claims the matter concerns Emmons county. He warns Argast away from Burleigh county as well.
The snippet reports F. B. Streeter's trip to Braddock and Hazelton with plans to move the Braddock News plant to Hazelton. It questions the reliability of concurrent reports from the Free Press and criticizes local coverage while noting North Dakota law affecting income.
A spring brick and tile project begins in Kenmare while Drake hosts farmers institutes this week. Fessenden completes city well drilling and Park River plans a summer chautauqua. Devils Lake awards 366000 for paving 40 blocks and Munich eyes joint hall theatre. Williston clubs reorganize Company E and two theaters merge.
Public ownership petitions seek to buy the Bismarck Water Supply plant. Deaconess hospital in Grafton plans a 50000 addition with 25000 subscribed. Balfour reports higher electric rates in the state. Sheldon plans a 25 by 72 foot hollow tile store. Williams county pioneer Will Anderson dies in Sheldon. Local transfer company seeks to sell 10300 stock in Mundan. Dickinson to build a Red Trail camping area for tourists. Bottineau County to bond 100000 for seed and feed. John Stafford, father of North Dakota’s first lady, dies in California. Emmons county spent on grasshopper poison in 1919. Crosby hosts a large Farmers Week with speakers.
One of the world’s largest grocers seeks ambitious men to sell direct to consumers nationwide. No capital required. extensive line includes groceries paints roofing lubricants stock foods and more. Write with age and occupation to John Sexton & Co 352 W Illinois St Chicago Ill.
The Temvik Breeders Association lists a five year old registered Percheron stallion named Eugene No 120635. He weighs 1970 pounds and is black. Price asked is 1000 dollars. Write Frank Foell Temvik North Dakota AdvAp15.
Expert dry cleaning, pressing, repairing, dyeing, and tailoring advertised by Klein in Bismarck North Dakota. Ship us your work for cleaning and finishing services.
Farmers ship your cream eggs and poultry to us we pay highest market prices and guarantee accurate grading Special attention given to direct shipments from farmers Farmers Creamery and Produce Company of Bismarck.
R. C. Rhode Island Reds set 15 eggs for 1.50. 50 for 4.50 and 100 for 8.50. Sold by George S. Nelson Box 110 Linton North Dakota located 20 miles southwest of Linton.
Help wanted advertisement seeks a salesman to solicit orders for lubricating oils greases and paints. Salary or commission offered. Apply to The Lennox Oil & Paint Co Cleveland Ohio. Read the Record for $2.00.
Mrs Ninette M Lowater of Route 1 Linton North Dakota advertises a parlor cook stove described as perfectly good and suitable for light tasks or a man living alone offering a cheap option.
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