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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1921
Page
6
The Pioneer paper of Emmons County announces itself as the official city paper in Linton North Dakota. Published by B Streeter, it serves as the official county newspaper and records its establishment in 1884.
Rates listed for column space and inch rates. Leocala line rate given. Circulation described as statewide within county halves. Copy deadline set for Tuesday noon each week for printer handoff.
The Record man reports on the recall effort, noting that Emmons County is slow to submit signatures. Officials aim to secure about ten thousand extra names to deter lawsuits by Bill Lemke. Linton Braddock and Fargo offices are urged to collect petitions by early September.
The Nonpartisan League is seen as weakened in this year’s recall election with its influence fading next year. The McKenzie-McCumber faction is expected to gain field, drawing anti league supporters and shaping subsequent battles and political alignments.
R A Nestos spoke to James town newspaper men urging careful coverage in the campaign. He stressed not to exaggerate and to avoid sensationalism and disinformation in reporting.
The article portrays a conservative push to defeat Frazier Lemke and Hagan through new laws, noting dwindling contributions to the nonpartisan league. Since the Totten-Gummerson exposure, funds have fallen and the Courier-News reports the league committee tiring of cajoling farmers. The league signals a tougher approach with the slogan No money, no fight.
The daily expense of running the Nonpartisan League in North Dakota is reported at about $500. The note suggests this upkeep keeps real farmers busy to meet the cost figure.
The article notes Fay Harding near securing a paid post as manager of the Publishers Service Bureau in Fargo, replacing a man named Aarhus. Roy Yeater has long served as a manager and director for the Consumers' Stores Hazelton operation. Both men reportedly need the income.
The text argues Fay Harding would be an unsuitable manager for the Publishers Service Bureau, noting a pattern of appointing inexperienced leaders in the newspaper field. It criticizes the league for overpaying to acquire the Hazelton Republican and cites a lack of training among those in charge.
The Traill county league paper collapsed amid recall losses with several league papers withdrawing from the organization. Many papers faced financial strain as they clung to weekly issues, leaving credulous farmers harmed by the failures. The Minot league paper is cited as an example of such decline.
The Free Press faces financial strain and plans another German outreach for the upcoming election. Past attempts misled German farmers with promises of a German paper, produced two issues, then ended. A former manager, now absent, is said to lead a renewed German campaign.
The article critiques the Homebuilders' Association actions, accusing improper management and lossful deals. It notes recall election momentum and suggests leaders like Bill Lemke Hagan benefited, with statements about overpricing and lack of contracts. The tone implies public discontent and a potential shutdown of the association.
A political commentator notes that the upcoming recall offers new possibilities for victory against a socialist faction in the state. The outlook has shifted since last spring when the recall issue was debated, improving prospects for supporters.
North Dakota segments report on the Holstein tour at New Salem. county treasurer case in Slope. literacy campaign in Grand Forks. Minot police court finance plan. property reassessment orders. accidents and awards in communities like Crosby Grand Forks Jamestown and Bismarck. Infrastructure, graft probes, school wage changes, and local political moves appear in scattered updates across towns.
Frank FP Allen presides with Fred A Oliver as associate judge. Stenographer Geo M McKenna and Stenographer Rev C R Newcomb are noted. Juvenile Court Officer for Emons Logan and McIntosh Counties is named.
The Ladies Aid Society meets each Wednesday with officers including Mrs. Emma Norman as President Mrs. Ella Pagel as Vice President Mrs. Annie Pitcher as Secretary and Mrs. Hulda Hageman as Treasurer seeking members and community support.
The Clio Club meets every Friday afternoon with Theresa Streeter as president and Jean Smith as vice president. Edith Brant serves as secretary treasurer.
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