15 Apr 1885
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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1885
Page
1
D R Streeter Oficial Paper of the County notes the Recoup reports England declared war on Russia. Wheat price is 93 cents in Minneapolis. Rumor of H F Douglas affidavit scheme swirls with talk of a possible contest and unrest among opponents, promising a tense political atmosphere.
The new Williamsport town held its first church service in the fine new school-house, led by School Superintendent J H Worst. A practical sermon urged community health through balanced development and sacrifice of selfishness for the common good, with services slated for the first and third Sundays at 11 oclock Fast time.
The piece extols rapid immigration into Emmons county and the Missouri Valley below Bismarck, promising thriving farms, new towns, and future rail links. It envisions a center of manufacturing near a forthcoming city an hour away, urging settlers to trust in the regional boom and the Franz Falk Brewing Company Beer winning first premiums at world fairs.
County items recount local visits and road matters. Widespread sowing plans, cattle movements, and herd shipments are described along with bridges handling high water. Community call for attendees and a playful note on singing and blowers closes the brief.
The amassing of reports notes General Grant's health as unchanged while President Cleveland backs keeping old Union soldiers in office. Across the world warlike tensions rise with Russia and Britain. In the Northwest Territory rebels seize Fort Pitt amid killings. A mine disaster in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania buries ten miners. Carter Harrison wins Chicago mayoralty. Sullivan and Ryan agree to a boxing match in Butte City. Chinese killings of missionaries and converts are reported. Russia defeats Afghan outposts as English and Russian tensions mount.
A reader letters piece details a Chinese editor figure named Yan-Kee born in Hung-Chow who travels to North America seeking climate and work. He learns English from the Partington family, plans a laundry venture, meets Douglas who finances a questionable newspaper. The account notes limited success and hints at political folds.
The Whittier Science Society held a regular meeting at Squire Campbell's residence on Thursday evening finishing Snow Bound. Next meeting will be at Mr Armstrong's office with a focus on Soap Bubbles and a bubble-blowing contest for best developed porcine symbol of life’s struggles and Farber, awarding a prize to the winner.
Governor Pierce redefines Arbor Day for the 25th to honor tree planting. The practice, already tested in several states, has grown in Nebraska with tens of thousands of acres of thriving timber linked to Arbor Day actions. The author urges schools families and individuals in Dakota to plant and beautify on the 25th, predicting lasting prairie improvements.
The Dakota region boasts fine weather as locals enjoy open doors and discarded overcoats while recalling harsher winters elsewhere. The piece urges dispelling the nation’s frozen opinion of Dakota amid reports of widespread cold and snow suffering.
Every lady needs a sewing machine as it saves labor and pays for itself quickly. Choose a reliable dealer like Mr. J. Brady of Bismarck who explains exactly what you buy and offers a full stock of needles, attachments, oils, shuttles, and parts with prompt warranted repairs.
A hut on an ice cake floated past Bismarck and lodged 35 miles above the city. Tinters found a frozen man inside, preserved by the ice and aided by his dog. Food remained around the hut as the body was removed and the ice, hut, and dog drifted downstream.
Mr Eli Robinson arrived from Gay ton to visit brothers Walker and Nestor. Ten miles out the pony balked and reversed its course after a brief struggle. he walked back, captured the animal, remounted, and completed the journey. He then stopped by the Record and subscribed.
A historical note reports Uncle Dan Long’s experience with box elder seeds. He sowed a fall crop and then planted a spring crop beside it. both batches sprouted and grew to similar sizes by the following season.
Mr. P Ellerbrock, who has sought land for a Michigan colon y of 75 families, visited town Friday and departed for Winchester. The colony will settle in ranges 75 76 77 78 township 131 S W of Winchester and arrive in a few days. Ellerbrook opposes county division schemes until the county is more thickly settled.
The article notes a windy Monday in Da Kota where gusts rage at times but cause no damage. It argues wind pumps and wind-powered mills demonstrate the value of occasional zephyrs amid machinery and stock feed grinding.
From our office at noon today the Williamsport school stood on the hill as children run and play around the big white building. The scene underscores the town’s growth and growing sense of community as the young burst with energy.
Uncle Dan Long wore an ebony starboard optic after a pugilist bout with a hammer. He pounded a Brow parae when the hammer rebounded lacking grip, injuring his right eyebrow. The incident marked first blood and first knockdown for the hammer.
For sale millet and Hungarian seed at $1.50 per bushel plus choice seed corn. Contact J L Bouriniirr.
A brief recruitment or service note invites readers to contact the Recorp office for first class job work. The item emphasizes professional quality and direct contact for the offered services.
Parker and Parkes, successors to ae and Veeder, operate as druggists in Bismarck with unspecified details about their business transition and offerings.
Long list of village items, arrivals, and events from Williamsport and nearby towns. Mentions commissioners, county attorney, meetings, people visiting the capital, farm news, druggists, dealers, and local anecdotes. Reports on elections, court, and the rival newspapers in Fort Yates and Bismarck with commentary.
At the Huron meeting of Dakota horticulturists, fruit varieties were listed. Apples include Worthen, Rome, and other kinds. Hybrid apples feature Whitney No. 20 and Transcendent. Raspberries list Knig and Cuthbert. Black raspberries include Gregpfnd. Strawberries show Crescent and Downing. Currants name Victorias Red Dutch White Grape. Gooseberries Downing Houghton Early Richmond. Plums Worden Jix Die. grapes Worden Jix Die.
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