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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
4
The Record reports a heated anti Townley convention in Linton with farmers bankers and editors denouncing socialist measures. Delegates listed include Alex Macdonald Ray Little and many others amid accusations of misrepresentation and political gamesmanship.
A local weekly questions Mr. Scherr’s fluency and fitness for a legislative seat. The writer suggests public appearances in Kidder and Emmons counties to gauge his qualifications, noting language ability and even blindness should not bar candidacy, while questioning his suitability as a railroad engineer.
The Record notes blank petitions for Attorney Scott Cameron, who has entered the race for the Democratic nomination for governor. Cameron is known to party leaders, previously won the attorney general nomination, and served as a delegate to a Democratic national convention amid North Dakota's unusual political climate.
A south county school district officers letter accuses graft tied to the Bank of North Dakota. Waters, the state bank examiner and former manager, has resigned and fled to what the writer calls “congenial crimes.” The piece notes Townleyites may seize state power this year, inviting Waters supporters to hurry into influence.
In a heated exchange, Wehe accuses Macdonald of turning the board and its large compensation fund into an adjunct of North Dakota organized labor. Frazier ejects Wehe from the board, denying a requested public hearing.
An anti Townley anti Socialist Republican State Convention is called to meet in Minot at 10 A M May 12 1920. Delegates are allocated by county based on the June 26 1918 vote for John Steen for governor with one delegate per 100 votes or major fraction and precincts allotted similarly. County conventions are urged for May 5 at 2 PM. Only anti Townley Republicans may attend.
The note mentions sleeves being handy and that handkerchiefs were not known before the early sixteenth century, highlighting a historical change in personal adornment and practical clothing. It implies innovations in textile use and fashion during that period.
The City National Bank of Linton in Emmons County North Dakota is certified by Comptroller John Skelton Williams as authorized to commence the business of banking under federal statute. The certification is dated March 31 1920 and bears the official seal.
A parlor cook stove offered for sale suitable for light work or a single person. Described as perfectly good and cheap. Mrs Ninette M Lowater lists contact at Rt. 1 Linton North Dakota.
Holders of Liberty Bonds of the first second and third issues are urged to bring them to First National Bank or Litton Farmers State Bank for exchange into permanent coupon bonds.
One of the world’s largest grocers seeks ambitious men to sell direct to consumers nationwide brands in groceries paints roofings oils stock foods and more. No capital required. State age and occupation. John Sexton & Co. 352 W Illinois St Chicago Ill. Adv.
The Temvik Breeders' Association offers a registered Percheron stallion named Eugene No 120635. He is 5 years old, weighs 1970 pounds, and is black. Price listed at 1000 dollars. Written by Frank Foell Temvik North Dakota AdvAp15.
An advertisement from Klein Tailor and Cleaner of Bismarck North Dakota promotes expert dry cleaning pressing repair dyeing refining and tailoring services with mail order or local pickup options.
Farmers Creamery and Produce Company of Bismarck urges farmers to ship cream eggs and poultry for highest market prices and guaranteed accurate grading. Special attention given to direct shipments from farmers.
Through a misunderstanding the Linton Hotel states it still offers rooms and meals to the public and invites patronage. Z Norman Proprietor confirms continued operation.
Michael Materi offers a reward for a missing pair of two year old horses a black stallion with a star on its forehead about 900 pounds and a gray mare with white hind feet about 800 pounds missing since November in Strasburg North Dakota Sec 9 130 75.
Leasing of school lands in Emmons County will take place at Linton on Friday April 30 under the supervision of the representative of the Board of University and School Lands.
A friend asked a cook why she left a place. She said she could not stay because the house was so gloomy that even the mice ran about with tears in their eyes, according to the Loudon Daily Express.
Miss F Reed a Normal School graduate taught two years then quit saying nothing in it She joined Dakota Business College Fargo ND and landed an excellent secretary job at North Dakota Agricultural College Eva Kuppich recently took a $100 position with Crary Turner Insurance Co Spring E D B C produces many success stories Every spring scores of ambitious youths enter D B C and by winter find good placements Follow the Succe ssful Write F L Watkins 806 Front St Fargo ND about spring term
Classified note announces two houses for sale with contact for J Schenkenberger Ady. No dates or locations provided beyond the contact name.
For sale 320 acres of rolling land 80 acres seeded to rye with rest ready for seed. Two miles from rail town. Includes 5 roof house, 18x40 cement floor stanary with driveway, 48x48 stable, good drinking water, well house. 1% miles fencing and 100 rods hog net fencing. $50 per acre if taken by March 20. Write H. S. Smith Selfridge North Dakota for details.
Product listing shows Rhode Island Reds setting 15 eggs for 1.50 with bulk options 50 eggs for 4.50 and 100 eggs for 8.50. The ad highlights price breaks for larger quantities.
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