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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1906
Page
4
Wiseuit's evening slip and Grand Forks Press declare debts paid and endurance for two papers. The Grand Forks Herald and Evening Times clash over language and commentary while the Advocate references a Herald article and seeks a reprint of a lost piece.
Fragmentary text from a historical page mentions a school principal and local figures in a county. Readable items reference a few names and generic actions but lack clear event, date, or place details for a definite news item.
The author critiques a Wey, North Dakota era Herald quotation misquote about Emmons county records and a Record editor. It argues the phrase should read that the brilliance of the mackerel in the moonlight, not by moonlight, and notes the merit or misapplication depending on viewpoint.
The editor of the Record was thanked by the state superintendent for backing in the legislature the push for decent teacher wages. At a Lin ton Institute over fifty teachers praised his stance on measures aiding Prof. Ladd in the pure food crusade and he chaired the caucus opposing the original primary bill until its defeat. He later supported the current secret ballot law and opposed appointing a tie trustee for the soldiers home. He voted against raising district judge salaries and helped defeat the banking bill capital provisions while backing a capital location bill. He plans future votes to settle capital location and denies claims of opposition to the primary bill by the editor, despite Patterson’s assertions.
Reports in the Minneapolis Tribune state that rumors of a Milwaukee extension are apparently confirmed, mentioning a new branch line out of Ftgo and extensive, tierate plans shaping the rail expansion.
A fragmented passage discusses reform rhetoric and the tension between reform advocates and established figures. It notes converts must prove sincerity through severity toward former allies, reflecting a wary view of political reform movements.
The Grand Forks Head endorses a soldier under the reform banner for public office aligning with the Herald. Critics question whether reform candidates only pushed for reform when it served their own office holding interests.
A fragmentary political musing from a North Dakota issue asks whether reformers can gain public support. It jokes about replacing a leader and pledges general changes, wondering if shuffling issues will satisfy voters.
In a rambling scene described as drunkenly confident, insurgent newspaper men at a city caf é voice are shown jumping to nominate a different governor candidate, illustrating a chaotic pre election scramble and crowded field without a clear leader.
The piece quotes a Bismarck Palladium editorial criticizing the Grafier and Trovatten for quitting political advocacy. It notes A T Guile of Fargo and suggests Trovatten will pursue a new scheme to separate people from their money.
The Searchlight of Fargo, a spontaneous self born and self-improved organ of the new gang Republican force in the state, has been sold to A. T. Cole. Cole is known as a writer on immortality and related topics. It remains to be seen how he handles urgent prose and poetry in political weather.
The Walcott Reporter notes Hon. B. F. Spalding touring the state delivering lectures to dense crowds about the alleged wickedness of current state political leaders. The piece mocks reform-minded office seekers leaving the Republican ranks in North Dakota, asserting hope persists in the human breast.
The Searchlight paper published at Fargo is sold to A. T. Cole of Fargo a frequent political writer. Cole plans to continue the paper along Bryan’s Commoner line and says insurgents are not all angels. He will challenge both insurgents and the opposition old guard.
The Pingree Patriot argues the superintendent of public instruction, Stockwell, should be retained. The editorial praises his tenure and support from teachers, stating he has ably filled the position and advanced the state's educational system.
The Fargo Forum criticizes the Lidgerwood Brondaxe for using conjecture suspicion and innuendo to attack former capitol communioners including Baird Reformer White. It argues such reporting lacks sincerity and labels writers as moral cowards despite possible voter appeal.
A self-styled reform paper argues that if President Roosevelt were in North Dakota he would be called an insurgent and critics would attack his motives. It says the President is a long-distance statesman and that the GOP administration should expect unrest.
The Fargo Fargo Cal Herald notes it is not a crime to hold office and cites Editor Winship’s tenure under the old gang regime as not harming his reputation.
In the Bismarck Tribune, Editor Winship mocks that ten to twelve years of state rule make qualifications irrelevant. He uses a satirical parable of a fox craving grapes to argue the political machine has made merit moot, concluding the grapes are sour.
Listes Camp M W A No 11020 holds meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Officers include A M Britts Venerable Consul Earl Atha Ad visor P J Wittmayer Clerk H A Bury Banker Arthur Zeigier Eacort Walter Kelly Watchman J Smith Sentry Managers One year F B Irvine two years Elmer Anderson three pears A M Britta
Methodist Epipceses announce Sunday February 11 services with 10 am sermon on Going Inn Camp on the Shores of the Red Sea. Noon worship at the shawl and 7 30 pm services featuring Lessons from the Life of Abraham Lincoln with special music. Free seats. F M Hayes is pastor.
Former Fargo mayor J A Johnson says he will decide this week whether to run for mayor. He believes no challenge will be made to the primary law around Grand Forks or Fargo and that the law is used as a scare tactic by interested parties to deter candidates.
State Superintendent W. L. Stockwell of Graf ton arrived in Grand Forks last evening and visited the western part of the county this morning. He will return for the convention tomorrow. Asked about rumors of his gubernatorial run, he treated the matter as a joke and said his duties as a schoolmaster are not reconcilable with the office of governor.
State's Attorney Farrington warns slot-machine owners that machines will not be tolerated in Linton and may be driven from town. The Advocate questions the timing and motives, noting prior tolerance of salons and slot-machines and challenging the attorney’s actions.
The passage threads rumors of drunken influence at multiple past elections including Strasburg 1902 and Winona years earlier. It questions election integrity, cites heavy drinking, and hints at threats toward those involved, while noting speculation about broader campaigns and private joint dealings.
Messrs Thorn and Danford plan coming events in the Dabiin area with Elder Danford to lie ds week. Visits from John Pestle and Jacob Bashens mark a string of travel notes. Quilt poll at Overmeier's February 13 paired with a quilt drawing. Local merchants report activity at Haggs Hardware and Universal Bread-Miz. A forthcoming bank building and hotel developments are noted in McKenzie town and Bismarck area. Public notices include eclipse timing and a planned railway plan event.
Local notes report rumors about Senate Hansbrough support and political maneuvering. L. A. Houghteling eyed seating prospects, while Charley’s paper rehashes politics. Community events include a Mitchell sale, skating at the opera house, and plans for a new Grand Pacific hotel in Bismarck with Broad street frontage.
Local rider August Obermeier debuts in a new storefront on Broadway, offering a bakery and confectionery with cigars in stock. The column lashed out at rival Patterson and Britts, questioning party loyalties, conventions, and printed positions while praising Obermeier as a proven Linton character and a strong public presence.
Master Curtis Seeley in the old town developed a mild small pox rash. Dr Hogue confirmed the diagnosis and the Seeley home was quarantined. The health board at Linton ordered fumigation and school closed briefly. The single case remained mild and no hospitalization was needed. Vaccination was offered to all children without doctor fees, optional to parents.
Ed McConville and his son Dale return from Bismarck where Mrs Med ville underwent an appendectomy at 4 Bismarck hospital. The operation was successful and she should be home in two to three weeks. John Winkle of Glanagon faced near death after collapse on the road to Vanderbilt. He was found unconscious and revived at home but remains seriously ill. A ten pound boy was born last Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. L Seymour.
Hazelton residents share notes on visits, travel, and local happenings. Gus Daftinrud from Liv arrives as family news and a death in Minnesota prompts his departure home. The town gains a phone line linking to larger communities while residents plan trips and attend events, with chatter about local workers and visits to relatives.
Fragmentary note references a female advance or agent in Charlotte Thompson matter at a Br intel. It implies ongoing binding or timing related to gender bias in professions.
Fragmentary item notes a land sale at Broadway and Wall Street with a price figure 412 and references to London in a historic sale record. Details are incomplete but indicate a real property transaction.
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