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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1909
Page
5
The text parodies a travel machine at 1000 miles per hour and its paradoxes. It blends dialogue about a boy named Little Gey and a clerk with mentions of Mr Brows, a teacher, and a few scattered newspaper-style jokes and misread phrases from various sources.
A London Fishing Gazette tale describes pikes darting at anglers and even tearing a man’s arm as he waded a river’s edge. An observer from Weybridge, Surrey, recalls a large pike grabbing a man’s arm, leaving a month long healing scar.
Dantel OConnell, famed orator, helps a boy open a gate and jokes he will pay sixpence when next seen. Later he learns the same boy, now clearing a fallen timber blocking his path, had reminded him of the promised coin.
A comic exchange from a furniture shop piece features an elf gentleman touting a sofa named Cupid's Retreat salted to wear off in a year so a card reads Time to get married. The joke hinges on courting couples and a sly shopkeeper reply.
A commentary contrasts Napoleon’s era with modern warfare, arguing that war’s glamour faded as leaders moved from ceremonial power to mechanized command. It notes generals once wore sashes now rely on machines and the telephone, signaling war as industrialized and less romantic.
A New York American excerpt credits Hannibal as the greatest general, highlighting the Second Punic War as a near single handed struggle by one genius. It notes Hannibal faced a nation of stout, well trained warriors with raw levies and no home support, achieving feats against tremendous odds.
The piece explains jade’s valued status in China where a blue jade piece can trigger land seizure by the state. It notes jade’s color as a key lure affecting skin tone, and that popular pieces include flawed or chipped stones bought by collectors for their hue.
A miscellany of brief comic items and wry quips from metropolitan life. Georgette Leblanc rebukes critics over Maeterlinck’s plays as a Paris crowd attends her in a French town. Londoners and Americans trade barbs and reflections on culture and wit in quick one liners.
Notice to creditors of Dollie Sikel deceased. Bran administrator of Ry catate nit Dollie ae ae deceased invites claims and vouchers due within four months after first publication. Admin address: Emmons Township, Dated April 14, 1900. Erans J. J. Elxes. publication on the 15th day of April.
A fragmentary note describes an unusual incident involving a barrel of suspected gas and an individual facing questions as the week progresses. The text hints at an official inquiry or filing but lacks full details.
The notice details penalties for neglecting to report births and deaths and for failing to assist persons infected with contagious diseases within twenty four hours. Violations carry fines up to twenty dollars as defined by the Revised Codes of North 1905. J G Pitts County Auditor notes compliance and dates a March 27 1909 filing.
The notices include several land claim filings and proof deadlines in Emmons and nearby counties. John et al of Larvik and John L Hamilton of Strasburg file homestead applications with six witnesses named for June deadlines. Public notices announce final five year proofs and adverse claim actions, plus probate for John John’s estate with executrix Hanna Johnson seeking creditor claims within four months.
Notice is given by Karl Fritschle executor of the last will of Anna Besteoute in Emmess township North section to creditors and all with possible claims to exhibit them with vouchers within 61 publications. Date April 1 1980. First published April 15.
The U S Land Office and clerk, Katharina, publish notice of five year proof to establish land claim. Names listed include John Postie, Robertie, Andrew Olson Rudy, Stephen Volk of Winona N D with judges and clerks signing. May 6, 1909.
Department of the Interior notice from Emmons county North Dakota lists Franz Janer Lorenz Levitz and Acton Mitte as homestead entrants who have filed intent to make five-year proofs for specified sections in Township 131 North Range 75 West. Proofs to be made before P. G. Rooks at the District Court in Linton on the dates in May 1909. Others named include Johannes Senger Peter Zacher Anton Haak Anton Eboch Kasper Kraft John M. Senger and Adam Bschwan. M. Jewell registers the filings.
On March 2 1909 Swan Tonander contestant filed an affidavit challenging Laura E Shafer holder of Homestead Entry No 19713 for land in Section 4 Township 14 North Range 74 West. Contest alleges lack of bona fide residence and non cultivation. notices issued for evidence May 14 1909 before the register in Bismarck. Publication by John Satterlund Receiver and Cocarask Bradley, attorneys.
Francis J. McConville sues Oscar Olson and unknown parties to determine adverse claims to the north half of the northwest quarter and the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 16, township 78 west in Emmons county North Dakota. The case seeks relief in the Sixth Judicial District. The defendants must answer within thirty days after service or a default judgment may be issued. The action was filed March 17 1909 in Linton North Dakota.
Northern Pacific Railway Company of St Paul Minnesota files for selection of the north half of the southwest quarter of Section etc Township 131 north Range 78 west Fifth Principal Meridian. Adverse claimants must file affidavits by June 1 1909 to oppose or object to mineral rights or disposal. M H Jewell Register.
Notices from the Interior Department registries at Bismarck and Linton North Dakota announce intentions to make final five year proofs for homestead entries. Names include Karl Fritschle Friedrich Prat Obristof Kr i N.D. Andreas Na Johansen Shit M. L. Jewell Register with witnesses listed and dates set in 1900 1909.
U S Land Office notices from Bismanck and Lincoln area detail Kasper Kraft Karl Bosco Jakob Ray and Philipp Zoller filings, with intentions to make final five year proofs to establish land claims in sections and townships, names witnesses and dates for May. 1909 filings record.
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