Pioneer Emmons County Record and Braddock News
The Emmons County Record, edited by Linton Waren Oakess, is described as a pioneer paper of the county with Bert McEvoy producing a solid Braddock News. A large Emmons county delegation visited the St. Louis fair, meeting President Roosevelt and other dignitaries. Local sportsmen returning from deer season bring a strong venison odor.
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Emmons County Record
D.R. Ceeeen
Linton Waren
Oakess
Pioneer
EER Paper
Bert McEvoy
Braddock News
Bert
Emmons County
St. Louis Fair
Roosevelt
Editorial urging better editors and respect for law on winter livestock grazing
A argued critique targets P. J. Lyons and local governance, urging improved editorial leadership. It discusses eminent domain and winter grazing laws, asserting the public interest permits feeding stock on uncut prairie grass, and urges farmers to clip and save the lengthy article for future reference.
Regard for the Herd Law Explained for Farmers
The article clarifies open range rules under the Political Code and later amendments. It notes cattle and other livestock may run at large from December 1 to April 1, within county open range limits, unless restricted by city ordinances or fence laws. It points out that vicious animals are restricted year round and cites county points like Linton and Braddock.
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Linton
Hazelton
Braddock
Legal fencing provisions and stock liability cited
The article quotes Section 1554 defining a lawful fence with specifics on post spacing wire strands and corral fences, plus Section 1555 outlining liability for breaches by livestock and trespass by swine. It notes a continuation next week and reports a homicide incident at Head farm with a man killed and the suspect detained by officers.
George Dexter grows tall and cheerful this week
A lighthearted note reports George Dexter’s rapid height increase and constant smiles. He declines a clear reason beyond a playful claim about a “Boy first-born Friday night” and then distributes a cigar while confirming mother and son are doing well.
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George Dexter
Cold Blooded Murder Near McKenzie Hailed as Cowardly
Passengers report a brutal killing near McKenzie when a hired worker shot farmer Head after a dispute over pay. The assailant, a hobo hired ten days earlier, fired at Head in his neck and fled, later telling the station agent he had killed the man for not paying him. The sheriff was to be summoned from Bismarck.
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Head Farm
Mr. Head
Bismarck
Burleigh County
N. P
McKenzie
Linton N. P
Head
Hobo
Postmaster Jones Recovers From Third Major Accident
A humorous tale recounts Postmaster Jones’s repeated misfortunes from injuries after a prairie fire scare. He suffers a severe back injury aboard a train while the doctor repairs him with glue and parts, as townsfolk watch in bemused sympathy and note the family’s finances. The piece ends by asking readers their opinion of the Record’s new head.
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Postmaster Jones
Pilgrim’s Progress
Granger
Boo—Hazelton
P. M
Linton
N. P
Fire Brigade
Tom
Bill
Jones
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Linton Bazar
Nies
Andy
Peter
John P. Pfeifle
Linton Feed Store
Linton Bakery
Obermeter
Emmons County Land Company
Edward Braddock
Linton, North Dakota
Vorlander
A. W. Sims
E. E. Martin
Ass’t. Cashier
Linton State Bank
Sacerty
Ranareda
Bente
Baton Construction Company
JB Kelly Architect
F. C. Gau
W. 8
Fulmer, Gec. and
Treas
P. J. Lyons
Kidder County
Papa
Ke.be. Semling
North Dakota
Gayton Ad
United States
J.C. Leach
Hackney-Boynton Land Comany
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Martin & Sims
Pape
Dacotah Lumber CO
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