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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
2
A dense Enrons County page mixes a state loan resolution note with a scatter of political potshots. It recalls Pembina and Bismarck figures, mocks politicians, and ends by noting a resignation as blind-pig spotter amid Civil War era quips.
Judge Burke presided after Judge Winchester called him in Morton county. The panel, seen as influenced by discredited politicians, indicted eighteen alleged German herders and harshly attacked Judge Winchester. Prosecution may move cases to Barnes county, amid anti prohibition sentiment. locals fear trials abroad.
D. J. McKenzie announces candidacy for state treasurer as a Republican. He appeals to voters noting his pioneer business record and promises a square deal if elected, subject to endorsement at the June 1908 primaries. He lauds Roosevelt and Republican policies and urges support from North Dakota voters.
A curious note describes Papen money lenders at American race tracks. An irreproachably dressed broker sits with spectators, signaling with a ring bore by a borrower. They meet in a restaurant to exchange value for capital, the loan repaid with a premium after the next race.
A collage of brief items from Pearson's Weekly and other papers notes a village tableaux in Little Plowboro, a Stratford anecdote about Shakespeare Burns, a te winding age gags, and snippets on vaccination, nautical lore, and classic quips. Diverse vignettes celebrate humor and travel through Asia and Britain with crisp, light tone.
An 19th century vignette shows a young curate testing a widow's claims with probing questions, met by curt, sharp defiance. The piece then shifts to a war department anecdote about a swamp-crossing demand, where a lieutenant asks for twenty men eighteen feet long to span a fifteen-foot swamp.
Wheat prices listed for various grades with No 1 Northern at 80 cents and No 4 Northern at 70 cents. Flax No 1 at 03 cents and No 2 at 90 cents. Barley ranges from No 4 at 67 cents to Feed Barley at 6 cents. Durum Wheat No 1 at 67 cents and No 3 at 63 cents. Butter and eggs priced. table stock butter 25 cents, packing stock 18 cents, eggs 20 cents, cream 24 cents.
The county treasurer’s office notifies that 1907 tax lists have been audited. Taxes are due December 7, 1981, with a five percent penalty after March 1. interest accrues at one percent per month on delinquent amounts. Unpaid taxes may be turned to the sheriff for collection. penalties apply to real estate and other taxes, plus costs for advertising. Real estate taxes will be advertised in November. sale subject to redemption within three years. All taxes payable at the county treasurer’s office in the courthouse, Linton. Signed by the county treasurer and auditor.
In the estate of Franz Karl, an heir claim period is set four months from publication. The notice appears in Canton Township, Kota County, with dates including December and December 4, through the publication date. The proceeding concerns claims against the estate and requires action by potential claimants.
Fragmentary financial note shows weak capital, expenses and devalued assets. Mentions cashier's checks outstanding and adjustments to liabilities with unclear figures.
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