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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1907
Page
2
A roundup of North Dakota notes reports the Mall boosting Edgely to double its size by 1908 and new band uniforms for a Bismarck unit. Other items include a 60 pound tumor removed in Barnes county, a Minot militia muster, and local incidents from Flaxton to Mandan with various petty crimes and curiosities.
This passage urges family unity and cheerful resilience when faced with poverty or poor temper. It advises laughing at minor annoyances, bearing worse circumstances bravely, and preserving a positive, sunlit home through hopeful work and avoidance of dwelling on distress.
Observation shows blind horses avoid fences and walls by sliding away from danger and seek water by lowering their heads long before crossings. The behavior occurs on sunless days and does not depend on shade shelter. The piece notes that long–time blind men develop similar instincts.
The piece notes French expressions for being drunk such as livre comme une soupe and soul as well as a thrush reference. It then describes an oriental remark about removing shoes in Japanese homes and a janitor's sign prompting a Japanese student. A misread painting joke and a Milwaukee Free Press quip about cigar after the first causing misery follow.
A classroom exchange shows Bobby defining lazy as wanting his little sister to fetch things for him. The teacher prompts the idea that laziness is avoiding effort and relying on others.
In Emmons County North Dakota a probate action asks for admission of a purported will of Jacob Houser deceased. Annile Houser petitions for letters testamentary and requests court approval on May 17 at 10 a.m. in Linton. Respondents and interested parties must appear to show cause why the petition should not be granted.
United States Lane Office in Bismance North Dakota announces that Wendelin Baumgartel has filed final proof for a five year homestead claim for section 4, township 1 north, range 1 west. Proof will be made May 1, 1901, before M. G. Rooks, clerk of the district court at Linton. Witnesses: John Baumgartner, Michael Scherr, Joseph Feist, Peter Schweitzer. M. H. Jewell, Register.
United States Lane Office notes a five year final proof proceeding for Klemens Fix for the N E quarter and S W quarter of section 2 town 11 north range 18 west, to be made before DP G Rooks at Linton North Dakota on May 21 1907. Jacob Wolimann Karl Wultschick Frank Volk Stephen Volk of Winona appear as witnesses. M H Jewell Register.
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