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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1914
Page
4
The Emmons County Record notes James J. Hill's Yale speech claiming public schools are failures but argues that schooling has improved greatly. It credits progress in literacy over a century, stating illiteracy has diminished and schooling provides high value today. The piece reflects a local paper's stance on education.
A Chicago university professor, barefaced with three days’ beard and ragged clothing, was offered four jobs in three hours at over $12 weekly. He argues the study disproves theories that idle workers cannot find work, asserting that there is no work for the incapable or lazy regardless of economic conditions.
A conscientious and industrious workman will be cared for as others reject idle revolt. Many men choose to revile the government and endure hunger rather than seek honest toil. The statement contrasts defiance with steady labor and rightful provision.
A New York man was arrested for fleecing Black Americans through a fraudulent plan portraying lessons to become sleeping-car porters. The con, framed as a business opportunity, exposed a cycle of deceit as he exploited each group to profit from the broader public.
City officials will be chosen at the election in Linton tomorrow. County politics may add interest if the local vote becomes close, though contest appears unlikely. A potential for heated campaign spark remains possible.
A collage of reader letters from March and April 1914 praise Arctic Silo advertising and pricing. Citizens from North Dakota and nearby towns applaud clear pricing, honesty, and competition with mail order firms while condemning loose credits and high lumber costs. Letters highlight price sensitivity, trust in Arctic offers, and the impact on local business.
Jamestown North Dakota residents recall hearing about Aladdin Houses and compare a Gretna design price to a North American Construction Company offer from Bay City Michigan. The note praises a price more than seventy dollars lower for the Gretna design.
In three towns Mott Ellendale and Burnstad dated March 1914 statements praise direct mill shipments and cash buying. The ads claim cash buyers gain full value, reduce prices, and eliminate loose credit and middlemen benefiting farmers and businessmen alike.
Lakeville Minnesota April 14 1914 customer saves 59 90 on the Plaza design price against I O Bay City Michigan listing and freight savings noted. Jamestown North Dakota resident praises local lumber yard for affordable complete house pricing and avoiding mail order costs, calling it the best thing for the community.
The writer notes two individual nominations for mayor and treasurer, but intends to vote against them. He defends the open mass meeting that chose candidates as fair and legitimate, arguing those chosen were elected by the majority of attendees and bound to abide by the result. Listed are mayor R J Crain police magistrate C F Wagher treasurer P G Rooks aldermen ward one J A Lang Fred Kelsch ward two E T Atha John Bosch ward three A M Britts L du Heaume.
More than a week after Huerta refused to salute and U S Marines seized Vera Cruz the situation worsens Americans in Mexico face peril with escapes jailings and possible executions. Reports say seventeen Americans killed and about eighty wounded as the Fifth Army Brigade sails from Texas to bolster actions. Authorities in Washington fear bold moves may cost innocent lives but are pressed to act.
The text notes navy ranks during the Spanish-American War and long American lines around Vera Cruz with Mexicans attempting to retake the city. It states the national guard can be mobilized for border duty and warns Texas and Arizona bear the brunt, with many Mexicans inside the states and cross-border bands causing sporadic fire before patrols round them up.
Be a pafer M D offers guidance on diseases of the nose and throat and related medical topics. The notice highlights expertise in otolaryngology and general ENT care strategies.
W O Inwin and W M Fant note ATHA and its secretary. The message states regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays monthly at 30 minutes past the hour at Stone Drug Store.
Linton Lodge No. 7 Knights of Maetings holds meetings on the first and third Thursday of each month at 6 30 p m Visiting brethren are in good standing and invited Irvine C C John Meter K of BR 8
Linton Drug Company promotes Adler4-ka a simple bark glycerine mixture claimed to cure appendicitis and instantly relieve sour stomach and constipation by draining old foul matter from the body. Local readers urged to purchase at the store.
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