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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
3
Linton hosts tours and visits as residents and visitors arrive from Fort Yates and Wahpeton. Local events include church and hotel updates, ice for sale, a ball game against Eureka with a close score, and the Arlington hotel reopening under new management.
A Knights of Pythias lodge in Linton North Dakota issues resolutions mourning Vice Chancellor Clint O. Smith who died July 31 1907. The notice commends his character extends sympathy to his family orders thirty day castle hall drapery and requests publication and family notification.
The Grand Forks Times lauds Alfred Blaisdell, North Dakota's youngest elected official, for his quiet, systematic conduct and dedication to public duties. It notes his resignation from Minot business to serve, defends salary levels, and predicts broad support across the state if he maintains his record.
A 1907 letter from Thos F Marshall to D R Streeter discusses proposed railway mail service between Linton North Dakota and Bismarck. Marshall asks for suggestions and notes the potential benefit if established and urges action by the department.
The Postoffice Department explains that establishing direct railway mail service between Linton and McKenzie is under consideration to connect Linton with Bismarck. If approved, Hartford to Linton star service becomes unnecessary. if rejected, Star-route options on the Winona to Bismarck route will be explored.
We extend heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during the sickness and after the death of our father Prof Clint. O Smith. Dn. and Mus. C. O. Swita.
Auction notice for Tuesday August 20 1907 at Lin ton stock yards listing 4 car-load of horses including heavy drafts, 150-pound mares, drivers, and a pair of young mules. Sale to highest bidder for cash or bankable paper. Don't miss this bargain. C B Inauam
Short note lists F B Irvine Linton North Dakota and E E Marin and Liston Beak. Mentions insuring crops mast hall and the time to obtain automotive batteries for gasoline engines.
The North Dakota Agricultural Department offers three cash prizes for the largest and best collection of grains and grasses raised in any county during 1907. First prize one hundred dollars, second prize sixty dollars, third prize forty dollars. Entries must be received by August 1. Samples should be packed in boxes with air openings and shipped by express to Commissioner W C Gilbreath in Bismarck.
North Dakota Emmons County Court hears petition by Chas Coventry as administrator of Elizabeth Webster estate to authorize sale of real estate in Section 18 Township 129 77 W. The hearing is set for August 23 1907 at 10 AM in Linton ND court. Respondents and interested parties must appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted.
Sheriff William Jones advertises a public auction at the Linton court house front steps for August 11 1907 at 2 PM to satisfy a mortgage claimed by Cherokee Manufacturing Co Iowa. The sale covers two horses described in the mortgage, with debts including principal interest costs and fees.
The First Bank of Linton North Dakota advertises real estate loans for good farmhands for three to five years, emphasizing agricultural borrowers and local financing options.
Ge Mendelowitz and Wittmayer are agents for the Minneapolis and Buffalo Pitts Thrashing Machines. A full line of repairs always on hand.
A final issue of the Ararat Journal is unearthed three days before a flood, with editorial critics targeting Noah. The piece condemns radical utterances and attacks on the sin trust and its directors, suggesting concealed motives and potential stock speculation.
The old clergyman testifies about a brawl where one man was hurt. He describes Salson as slashing and then enticing the victim with a crowbar, using pokes and blows to persuade him. The testimony blends humor and moral framing in a provincial incident.
A guest’s lingering visit stretches to three hours as Freddie ponders plans waiting for Mrs. Smith to depart. The mother explains children may speak truthfully yet not mean harm while rushing her guest to catch the last car home.
A reader describes placing a chair with its back to the wall and leaning head to the wall to lift the chair without moving the feet. It proves nearly impossible, though simple to imagine, and resembles the classic sidewise wall stand with the body balanced against the wall.
The christening of a Russian prince features a ritual font immersion, a cross-shaped halo cut, waxed hair dropped in, and a ball’s fate in the water said to foretell life good or ill. The child is dressed in glorious garments and paraded three times around the church with godparents walking beside.
A description notes the immense energy in grate coal and how complete combustion could cause a violent explosion comparable to dynamite if all coal in the grate ignites at once it would release massive explosive force without sufficient oxygen or even fuel distribution.
Dialogue from a 19th century piece shows Sub bubs inviting to dinner with a cook unavailable the next day. Cillman notes the cook stays tonight to highlight what will be missed tomorrow. The exchange hints at social norms and care in domestic life.
A compact cartoon caption style item notes a quip about Jones growing a beard as a wife gives ties, pairing Punch style humor with a Dutch proverb about misfortune birthing bad outcomes. The snippet contrasts domestic gift humor with a cautionary proverb about virtue.
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