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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1913
Page
4
F B Streeter notes public interest in the Bismarck state exposition as North Dakota diversifies farming while deriding rival fairs. He condemns Minot disturbances where Harvest-hands clashes led to many jailed, and lauds Fargo Labor Assembly for opposing militant groups blamed for undermining honest trade unions.
In the last week the Senate worked on the agricultural schedule of the low tariff bill, termed by some as free trade for farm regions. Republicans largely opposed measures seen as harmful to farmers, while President Wilson pressed the issue. Only two Louisiana senators, Thornton and Randell, openly dissented from the majority. Walsh of Montana, a wool producer, followed the White House line despite wool concerns.
Over the past week residents of Minot have faced unrest tied to members of the Haywood organization known as the Industrial Workers of the World. The article notes the anti-American, anarchistic mob habit of directing workers to trouble spots between capital and labor.
The piece critiques Burke’s repeated gubernatorial wins aided by figures like Macdonald and Thurston, claiming they traded Republican credibility for appointive power. It disputes ownership of the treasury building by Larke and questions visitors’ rights in Washington, labeling Thurston a sycophantic toady.
Harry Thaw, the killer of Stanford White and longtime inmate at Matteawan insane asylum in New York, is reported to have bribed attendants and likely aided from outside to mount another escape attempt. as of now, he remains at large and unlocated.
Bids must be sealed and delivered by September 14 1913 at noon for moving and repairing Schoolhouse No 3. Plans are available from the clerk. The board may reject any bid and all bidders must provide a bond equal to twice the bid amount. LB Tutte Clerk Kimmonsburg School District No 27 Linton North Dakota.
Hazelton Happenings reports Mrs. S. F. Wright ill with measles and Dr. Snyder retiring to Bismarck after hospital treatment for an arm. H. O. Batzer sells his Ford to E. R. Puritan and eyes a 1914 Paige. Harvest hands plentiful, locals seek workers. Healys return from Twin Cities with goods for Hazelton Mercantile. Buggy spill injures Miss Lydia Geier. New Nichols & Shepard outfit arrives for Chas. Burbank. Warden Ilozue visits, warns about sooners and chicken season opening Sept. 7. N. P. agent Goff resolves express theft. Sill Pettis happy wife returns from Minnesota. Lewis family moves to Ryder, N. D. and buys land. Brindle welcomes son born Aug. 10 and enjoys lullaby amid harvest. Grandparents and relatives share in joyous news.
Braddock Brevities note Frances Melander becoming chief hello girl at the local telephone office and a newborn boy for Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Vie born Friday August 8. Visiting residents from Bismarck, Ashland, and Steele mingle with farm news, hospital stays, marriages, and the upcoming union church bid.
The extended county fair roster on the continuation page shows Rev. Timmke to Alex Bosch among many listed officials and participants. The compiling column names numerous individuals including Edw Braddock, A R Corwine, John Boseh, Pietz, Seeman, Barger, Irwin, Britts, Carley, and more, indicating a broad community involvement.
Fred Kelsch and several Hazelton men including S F Kurtz H O Batzer Andrew Hansen and RK Colburn were present with possibly more who joined at the last minute after the initial list of those proposing to go was made. The Record may have missed some names.
A near Braddock farm for sale covers West half of section 19 township 136 range 74 two and a half miles from Braddock near school church and grain market. 220 acres tillable level black land in crop. Section praised by old settlers as among the best in India Emmons County. Price 29.50 dollars per acre with easy terms and fair interest. If sold soon landlord's share of growing crop may be included. Address H F Duffield Somerville Ohio.
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