Roosevelt interview recalls 1887 Dakota ranch talk
In April 1887 records reveal Theodore Roosevelt in Bismarck discussing railroad investment and Dakota growth. Other notes describe spring floods, washed bridges, geese on lakes, Danbury post office, tax trips along the river, and local health and travel anecdotes from Emmons County Record's pages.
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Bismarck
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
New York
Danbury
Procunier
Armstrong
Bad Lands
New York City
East
Northwest
Dakota
Preceding crops key to alfalfa root development
Expert notes from L R Waldron on Dickinson Station explain that a cleanly tilled corn or potato crop, or a summer fallow, preserves soil moisture for alfalfa. Early root growth determines stand longevity, with deeper roots boosting drought resistance and reducing winter kill risk.
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Colorado
Dickinson
Full Crop of Rape
When barnyard manure is plentiful dr e es the land selected for rape heavily with it and if you are particularly desirous of getting a full crop sow a little commercial nitrogenous fertilizer with the seed.
Sheriff Candidate Seeks Republican Nomination in Emmons County
E W Chase announces candidacy for Sheriff on the Republican ticket in Emmons County. He has lived in the county over twenty five years and asks voters for support at the June 26 primary. He references his honesty and invites references from long-time residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmons County
E. W. Chase
Smith announces candidacy for state representative in 1912
Paid political notice from Sidney F. Smith of Steele dated February 21 1912 announces his candidacy for the Representative Twenty Sixth Senatorial District before the June primary. He pledges a thorough campaign and public service if nominated and elected, seeking support from voters in Kidder and Emmons counties without personal interest.
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Kidder and
Emmons
Repulican
Steele
Sidney F. Smith
District Judge seeks renomination in North Dakota primaries
The Hon. Walter H. Winchester authorizes the Emmons County Record to announce his candidacy for renomination as Judge of the Sixth Judicial District. He seeks the voters' will at the June primary elections.
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Walter H. Winchester
Emmons
Sixth Judicial District
North Dakota
Sheriff Candidate Seeks Second Term in Emmons County
Peter Shier announces his candidacy for sheriff of Emmons County for a second term subject to the Republican primary on June 26. He appeals for support from voters who approve his four year limit and past services. April 14, 1912.
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Vaid
Emmons County
Briggie Seeks Support for County Superintendent Nomination
Lester Briggie, candidate for County Superintendent of Schools, asks for support at the primaries on June 26. He emphasizes progressive educational principles and pledges to serve without fear or favor, urging voters to follow conscience for the best interests of schools.
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Lester Briggie
County Treasurer Candidate Declares Republican Bid
W. O. Irwin announces candidacy for County Treasurer on the Republican ticket subject to June primaries. He seeks voters’ support in the upcoming election.
Corn Growing Contest Seeds Sent To County Students
County Superintendent H. H. Hanson and Lin ton Seedsman Tom O'Brien have mailed seed corn to county school children for the annual contest. The county commissioners provided no prize funds, but Gurney seed house of Yankton South Dakota agreed to supply seeds and prizes. The effort aims to foster interest in farm production among the next generation and support regional prosperity.
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H. H. Hanson
Tom O'Brien
Linton
Gurney Seedhouse
Yankton
S. D
Northwest
Messrs
Hanson and
O’brien
Correspondence for the Record April notes town life
Village updates report residents moving, shopping, visiting relatives and seeding. Mentions Jacob Graf moving into John Burkhart house, Miss Katie Weber employed in Hazelton, Fred Snyder buying a car, family news of births, illnesses, and local visits. A Sunday preaching notice and minor incidents conclude with a quotation about lunacy and a colonial dialogue about work.
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Jacob Graf
John Burkhart
Chas. DeWitt
E. M. Larvick
Chris Bachman
Fred Snyder
Supt. Hanson
Linton
Katie Weber
Hazelton
Gladys Michel
Hartford
Mamie Chamley
Linton Drug Company Praised for Adler-i-ka Remedy
The Linton Drug Company earns praise from local residents for introducing Adler-i-ka a simple buckthorn bark and glycrine mixture. The German remedy allegedly cures appendicitis and now is said to relieve sour stomach gas and constipation instantly with a single dose.
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Linton Drug Company
Linton
Blanks for Real estate Mortgages and Chattel Mortgages at Record
Real estate and chattel mortgage blanks were filed at the county record office. The action reflects standard secured financing activities with properties described in accompanying schedules. No disputes or foreclosures noted in the filing.
Notice for Publication of Homestead Claim 1912
Department of the Interior at Bismarck, North Dakota, March 18, 1912, gives notice that Nathaniel Flegel of Linton, N D, filed for final five year proof to establish his homestead claim on the south half of the northwest quarter and lot 4 of section 4, township 131 north range 74 west Fifth Principal Meridian. Proof before Charles B Carley at Linton on May 11, 1915, with witnesses William Bechtle, Henry Wittmayer, Daniel Bechtle, and William M. Burckhardt all of Linton, N D. BR N Stevens, Register.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Bismarck
N. 1
Alfred T. Elwess
Ohio
North Dakota
Charles B. Carley
Linton
William Schwab
Isom T. Chaney
N. D
Carl Roman
Andrew Hanson
Ohlo
N Stevens
Register
Nathaniel Flegel
Oflinton
Paty
Deseribed
William ). Bechtle
Henry Wittmayer
Daniel J. Bechtle
William M. Burckhardt
N. Stevens
Anna Colquhoun
Anna Anderson
Temyik
Townsship
U.S. Land Office
N.D
William Platsch
Ireton
P. G. Rooks
District Court
Pays
Carl Ronan
Jakob Unid
Charles BE. Green
Heinrich Hoff
Arthur Muckler
Temvik
N. D. Wis Maurer
N. Cohn Munn
N. D. Ole Paulson
R. N. Stevens
Bargain Rowboat Proposal Echoes in Casually Wry Tale
Clara jokes that marriage promises autonomy, recalling a rowboat proposal where she vowed to have her own way in everything. Dora teases that she will indeed keep to that bargain, noting Clara’s quip that she cheered while he rowed.
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Clara
George
Dora
New York Weekly
Petition to Sell Estate Real Estate in Emmons North Dakota
Charles B. Carley, judge, orders Charles J. Smith as administrator of Frederick Richards estate in Emmons County to show cause why petition to sell decedent real estate in Township 133 North Range 77 West should not be granted. Hearing set May 4, 1913 at 10 a.m. in Linton court. Notice by publication for four weeks and personal service on Thomas Jones as special guardian.
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State of
North Dakota
Emmons
Charlies H. Carley
Frederick Richards
Charles H. Smith
Grace Richards
Mary Richards
Francis Richards
William Richards
Thomas Jones
Rcens
Charles J. Smith
Linton
State of North Dakota
Emmons County Record
N. C
Thoms Jones
Charles B. Carley
Charles B. Curley
Frank G. Bengston
Andrew Hansen
Scott Cameron
Emmona County
Frank G.bengston
Pmmonsind
Bnsidual
Charles H. Carley
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