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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1914
Page
4
Local notice records that The Record newspaper is filed at Linton Post Office as second class matter, marking its official mailing status and archival entry for public distribution. This brief notice confirms postal designation and publication handling.
U S Senator A J Gronna and many state and county officers named for the ballot. Names include Geor ge Young L B Hanna J H Praine Thomas Hall Carl Jorgenson John Steen H J Linde W T Taylor Robert H Vplint O P N Anderson W B H Mann W H Stutsman BH W Allen G H Naramorf R K Batzer Sidney F Smith L S Langendahl Wallace Eye C Rowerdine W Co Irwin E D Fogle A L Geil C Coventry Co B Carley A H Irvine E H Brant T P Lee Geo Backhaus Jos Smith Cc F Wagner A M Weller Julius Gimble J A Allensworth Jno Biddlecomb.
In Braddock, northeastern county residents rejected incorporation as a village by a close vote, while nearby towns Linton, Strasburg, and Hague are already incorporated. The piece argues incorporation brings benefits despite local clashes, cites Linton and Strasburg improvements, and notes future potential for Braddock to join incorporated ranks. The editorial also announces Record will publish Republican candidates for major offices starting this issue.
The writer, a Republican follower, argues for voting straight Republican this year. He says party loyalty justifies backing the entire ticket from top to bottom, with only county offices needing less emphasis. When opponents are equally strong, there is no reason to “jump the ticket.”
The writer notes European war drives food costs up nationwide with sugar above eight dollars per hundredweight. Farmers in the Northwest will expand production and shield living standards, while urban workers and lower eastern classes bear the hardship. The piece argues national policy should avoid entanglement abroad to maximize future gains from current hardships.
Hazelton residents report push for faster mail service between Linton and Hazelton via N P and Soo lines with a simple pouch transfer at Moffit. Hazelton updates include elevator sales, harvest progress, a dance, real estate moves, a broken creamery engine, and a minor auto light post incident.
Residents of Braddock, Kiltyre, Hazelton and Linton are urged to pursue improvements. The message emphasizes collective responsibility and accountability for progress in the community.
Citizens warn that unguarded fresh excavations at night risk damage suits and public injury. Authorities urged to act promptly to protect the public and prevent harm from debris and logs.
Wheat prices hover near the dollar as traders anticipate a steady rise for fall markets. With crop prospects within twenty percent of peak, analysts expect ample opportunities for profitable returns this autumn.
Local notes report H H Hanson and J R Snyder passing through Westfield, Mening of Holland Michigan leaves for home, Wm Heyerman visiting his mother, Lantinga breaks shoulder, Lammers works for Renskins, Judge Rowerdink headlines for his son John, harvest underway with farmer disappointment in crop quality, Heyerman's daughter ill under Dr Wolverton, Henry Ranns back at old camp ground, jobless hobos seen wandering, Alvin McIntyre and James Van Beek eyeing Streeter NC during threshing, AI engineer and tender comment appended.
Progress notes from Pollock and surrounding areas report visitors from Ashley and Linton, a baby girl born at Jake Van der Vorste's home, and a smallpox quarantine near Pollock. The grain harvest wraps up as threshing looms, a Tigers versus Fort Yates game ends 7 to 1, and paint contracts for Union School District are let.
A storefront message stresses honesty and fair dealing with no tolerance for tricks. The notice touts value and trust as core store principles, signaling a shopper oriented policy in a promotional piece.
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