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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1912
Page
4
A retrospective look at winters in Emmons County from 25 years ago with a focus on extreme cold and travel by foot or small loads, plus a roundup of local movements. Reports cover residents like J H Worst Gerrit Haak and Michael Mahaney attending meetings, farming setup, seed wheat pursuits and building projects in Winchester Williamsport and Gayton areas.
Prof C B Waldron argues owner taste guides shrub placement for pleasing effects, favoring massed plantings around lawn edges, with bursts of color from early bloomers and durable standards. He notes compatible perennials to intersperse, climbers over shrubs, and using exotic accents to avoid an overcrowded look while preserving sunlight and harmony.
E W Chase announces as Republican candidate for Sheriff in Emmons County. He asks Veterans for support in the primary on June 26, noting 25 years residency and urging voters to judge his honesty by those who know him.
Sidney F. Smith declares candidacy for the Representative Twenty Sixth District in Kidder and Emmons counties with Republican ticket goal of June primary nomination. He promises a thorough campaign and public welfare service if elected, dated Steele February 21, 1912.
Anton and Christ from farms near Winnona drop by Pollock while L M Atkins moves into Eli Atkins’s newly purchased Pollock house. Jesse Payne returns from a six week visit to his old home near Sioux City, his first in twenty two years. Most Campbell county farmers are working fields in ideal spring weather. John Wilmot seeks medical treatment in Pollock from Dr Shockey for winter stomach trouble. The Missouri River near Pollock broke up on April 3, river very high but not overflowed. Rochus Ehle and his father plan to emigrate to Alberta with two emigrant cars loaded with household goods. Pollock autos appear for first time since fall. streets dry, country roads poor. H Pulling of Dale visits. breeder of Red Polled cattle. W Bb Andrus, ex-Dale, now Hazelton hotelman, visits Pollock and later turns over Dale post office to George Rose, new postmaster. For Job Printing consult Emmons County Record office.
Public lease sale announced in Linton for Emmons County school and state lands not yet leased. Bids open on Friday April 26 in Biscarret, ND. Five year farming and grazing terms, minimum rents, filing fees, and cancellation rights for default. Commissioner Alan MacDonald oversees. lists of land blocks at county treasurer. state reserves rights and bidding to highest bidder.
Temvik residents report fine spring weather and Easter observances across local churches in Linton and Sand Creek. Visitors include Rev Er mie of Linton and Rev Tau of the Norwegian church, while band activities and Easter programs draw community interest and support for a basket sale totaling 31.45 dollars.
Notice of sale to satisfy the mortgage held by Otto Didszunett on the Jakob Schiichenmayer Jr and Katharina Schiichenmeyer deed. Property includes sections 17, 20, and 21 in township 132, range 75, Emmons County. Sale set for April 20, 1912 at 2 pm at the Emmons County courthouse front door. Amount due $54,542.09 plus costs. Attorneys Armstrong and Cameron.
The piece explains wedding cake origins from ancient Rome and early English traditions. It notes customary breaking of a cake over the bride’s head for luck, the use of wheat ears as symbols, and the practice of sharing small wheat cakes among guests. It ends by noting the modern practice of placing cake in boxes.
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