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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1920
Page
1
Notes by G.O. Supt. announce another Reading Circle books exam on May 15 in the office. Attendance certificates are issued for Nine Month and Three Month perfect attendance with numerous names listed for the latter.
The Record publishes a petition from Braddock area Scandinavian residents rejecting the Scandinavian Educational Association announced at Bismarck. They condemn the organizers as unfit educators and call for Gov. Fraizer to dismiss Totten Muir and others allied with the Stangeland program. The letter urges independent papers to share that Scandinavian Americans support clean literature and traditional community institutions.
The band boys gave a concert and dance at the opera house last Friday night to a full house and a neat financial return. Reorganized recently after a hiatus, about twenty musicians are practicing and appear set to grow by spring as the park opens, with local business interests pledging support to finance the group. The Friday program was exceptionally good given the short preparation time.
I thank the many friends who assisted me since the death and during the funeral of Mrs Lawler. T. E. Lawler.
In Reeder and Scranton last night and Thursday afternoon, Rep H O Bratsberg and Rep B D Arnold admitted Townleyism links and pledged to fight Bolshevism. Arnold, urged by Attorney General Langer, said his record was mistaken and sought forgiveness for his past support, vowing renewed loyalty to North Dakota.
A business notice explains that statements of account are a routine procedure and not a reflection on credit. It urges subscribers not to feel offended and says the firm will wait if payment isn’t ready, noting open accounts represent real money to the company.
Emmons County reports crop improvement efforts and community programs. Seed testing increased yields, alfalfa and grass sowing expanded, drought responses with help recruiting workers, silos built, farm accounts kept, and grasshopper control funded. Special campaigns and cooperative renting promoted countywide agricultural activity with improved future prospects.
The Free Press backers have bought the Hazelton Republican and will consolidate it with their Linton publication. Herman Hardt of Logan County plans a campaign to sell stock in the publication to German speaking readers on the promise of a German edition.
The local American Legion post will hold its regular meeting at 8 p m Thursday March 4 in the club rooms under the First National Bank The business portion will be followed by a Dutch lunch and cigars All members are urged to attend Plans for club room amusements will be discussed and time will be set aside to discuss war risk insurance which is of keen interest to the men Attendees should learn about this important topic.
The Uintah railroad runs sixty two miles from Mack Colorado to Watson Utah over the Atchee mountains, with elevations above 9,000 feet and 75 percent curves.
The notice warns that state income tax reports must be filed before March 1. Singles earning 1000 dollars and married individuals earning 2000 dollars yearly must file, in addition to federal tax. Penalties for noncompliance are heavy. blanks available at banks. contact Tax Supervisor A. H. Irvine with questions.
A 1920 advocacy note urges voters to oppose repealing laws on cigarettes and Sunday observances. It warns against prize fighting repeal and stresses moral welfare, urging a NO vote in March 16, 1920 elections. Committee signatures include H. A. Thoreson and L. T. Chaney.
Sabra R Hardy Post No 50 of the American Legion in Golden Valley Mercer county runs a night school for reading writing and arithmetic with civics and 100 percent Americanism. David Schwartz leads with two teachers aiding. average attendance is 30 and pupils are over 40, many not English learners. The post also supports local commerce. Bowen murder fallout shows Lone Tree Township voters back Attorney General Langer as governor candidate, refuting earlier charges.
A compact ad notes a popular assortment of up-to-date magazines always in stock at Stone Drug Store. The brief promotion highlights the store’s inventory and convenience for shoppers.
The letter expresses gratitude for reader letters of appreciation while defending the paper against accusations of bias and corruption. It claims farmers and others have faced state-level attacks and advertises continued sharp reporting to expose grafters, with readers offering financial backing and resolve to sustain the Record.
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