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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1917
Page
5
On the Liverpool to New York steamer Alsatia Lucy Carteret travels with widow Amelia Beggarstaff. A stolen brooch reveals Lucy as Lydia Craven, daughter of Craven aboard the ship, fearing she is in the way while seeking her father and a reunion.
Craven embraces Lydia as she reveals she ran away to avoid an arranged engagement. She accuses Mrs Hicks-Lorrimer of intercepting her letters, while Craven recalls he never pressured her into marriage but supported her happiness. The scene exposes a rift caused by unseen anxieties and a family secret.
In a dramatic confession, Craven explains to Lydia that he heads a secret diplomatic service for Downing Street in the United States. He urges her not to reveal details, warns of hidden hours and rumors, and confirms plans to remain with his American wife while safeguarding the secret.
Aug 2 notes report local travel visits as residents plan trips to Minneapolis Wisconsin and Linton. Several Hazelton residents join the colors for military service and exam days at Fort Lincoln with E V Lesher enlisted in Co A and Norman Ca.
Mrs. W W Mandigo and children visited Bismarck friends. Dorothy Moore of Bismarck arrived for a visit with Lucile Allen. Vern York, conscripted, is the son in law of the Savages from Selfridge. Mrs Baer returned from Williston and C O Johnson from Seneca Ill. Mrs Armstrong hosted Doerschlag and met Senator H W Allen. E F Savage met daughter Vern en route from Selfridge. Dana town near Braddock plans a general store with John Schott proprietor. Seven Braddock youths volunteered for military service: Reuben Swanson Glen Semple Walter Miller Leon Lesher Nick Granus Archie Matta.
When your tire pressure drops, the Linton Auto Co. offers prompt air service and checks to keep wheels ready on the road. Call for fast assistance and reliable tire care from the local auto shop.
Editor and wife return from Chicago World's Fair. Haying in full swing with upland grass in Williamsport county, fine quality and little needle grass. Harvesting active. rye a near sure crop. Legal fight in Williamsport between Roop and Stetson, case to be tried at next district court term. Local notes on weather, residents, and hay contracts including Govemment service demand for 100 ton contract.
The piece notes a windmill claim of 16 mph for eight hours daily as an annual average. It also cites a Collier's writer on violinists who draw the bow at right angles to the E string, contrasting with youths who bow parallel to the strings as used in other instruments.
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