26 Aug 1885
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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1885
Page
1
The editorial denounces attempts to remove Judge Francis as unfair dirty and contemptible. It argues no fault lies in his honor or independence, condemns attacks from a few lawyers, and warns against turning judgeships into partisan targets while defending judicial independence and tenure.
A running quarrel unfolds across Valley City and beyond as editors confront Judge Francis over a land office incident. The Record calls for unity against Francis while detailing editorial conventions, loans, and shifting alliances among Dakota papers and farmers.
Harvest time for grapes nears as ripening grapes promise news from Livona. Sheriff Wade returns home via Livona on the stage while local visits and farm notes describe dances, cattle movements, a new store at Raynolds, and a praised schoolhouse project with detailed builder remarks in Burnmonns county.
Mr. John McEniry, a leading Winona citizen and officer of the local school district, visited Williamsport on Friday to address grain markets and greet locals. He found himself puzzled by the abundance of grain but reached town safely and departed Saturday morning. Attorneys Herrick and Landlord Walker watched his vehicle to prevent any attempt to move the county seat back to Cat-Tail.
Franks Frisby and Parker Parkes promote medicines paints and oils in Bismarck while urging readers to buy local goods at low prices. Mentions several residents, a learned sermon, and community notices about illness harvests and social events amid a flood of business ads and local chatter in Emmons county records.
A series of reader letters promote Emmons county Dakota as a favorable settlement area. Ex‑Treasurer J N Roop and postmaster at Roop Roar Oak describe strong yields in 1883–84 and positive climate, schools, and society. W L Yeater of Whittemont Dakota details rising crops, large turnips and onions, and praises health, cattle, and mixed farming. J H Wonsr of Laumerita praises soil, rainfall, and opportunities for moderate means, noting extensive open land and low costs with potential independence in the Missouri Valley.
Special agent A N Easterly of the General Land Office and Con ley visited Monday evening staying among us. They hunted ducks and chickens and the Rec orn family received a five mess. Easterly investigates government land matters and asserts no intent to hinder bona fide settlers seeking homes in this region. Speculators may not be privileged over the laws. Emmons county residents will say Amen. Malloy and Easterly depart this forenoon for Winchester and Winona.
A prominent New York dry goods merchant recounts testing ad reach by placing two half column ads with deliberately false facts. The method drew 800 to 400 replies in a week from across the country, including professors and clergy, proving advertising value beyond theoretical ideas.
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