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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1911
Page
9
The piece recalls Lowestoft fishermen’s netting methods unchanged since medieval times and their hunterly gear. It describes night-hauling in vast waters, primitive dress such as a long jumper and sturdy stockings, and gear like coarse canvas coveralls and oilskins.
A Canadian Indian custom links dream requests to real gifts. A chief meets Sir William Johnson claiming a gift of his suit of regimentals. Johnson agrees. The chief then reveals another dream of gifting a large land tract to the governor. The chief consents to the land but asks to stop dreaming.
Mrs Deacon Holland recalls how new Laneshoro residents the Copes met neighbors with visits then proposed an "afternoon at home" every Friday. The idea aimed to give locals a predictable quiet day while the Copes shared social calls and ran about town, balancing hospitality with home duties.
A young French naval prodigy, son of a shipbuilder, earns swift triumph after capturing an enemy ship. His display of valor leads to a triumphant street procession and formal recognition. Officials confirm France and Holland were at peace, paving the way for legal proceedings and a commissioned naval career.
A Telegraph piece muses on vocation and avocation explaining that a lawyer who drafts conveyances and handles legal subtleties as a daily job may pursue photography as an avocation in leisure hours, with a home dark room as part of the hobby.
A Harper's Weekly excerpt extols the life on the U S Supreme Court bench noting the ideal blend of importance, independence, and restraint. It describes awe before the court, stage fright, rigid traditions, and the duty to uphold dignity and high standards. The Baby's Bath advises careful bath temp control for infants and warns against slips with soaps or chemicals.
A woman consults a bookmaker about a bet on a horse. They discuss odds such as eight to one and ten to one and the meaning of a sovereign stake. She asks what happens if the bet is placed exactly at 1 o'clock and how payouts are calculated. The exchange explores understanding betting terms and potential outcomes.
Dr Norvin Green of Western Union doubted Edison but challenged him to locate a line fault. Edison telegraphed Pittsburg then Albany to assess the route toward New York and pinpoint a break two miles from Poughkeepsie. The line was fixed that afternoon, prompting Green to back Edison and his inventions.
The New York American notes a mild balmy period in North America usually in November with clear skies and smoky horizons. It says Indians harvest corn during this time and describe a nine day second summer before winter. It compares to St Martin's summer in England and the Mediterranean, tied to the Nov 11 festival.
Fragmented discussion explains palpitations linked to anxiety and indigestion, noting various heart rhythm issues. It covers neurasthenic terms, the need for building up vitality, avoiding strain, and cautions youths about overexertion in athletic activity. Ends with a proverb about willpower and self-improvement.
The London Spectator argues that women’s love of dress is a natural recreation born of necessity and enduring emotions. It asserts dress offers social balance and contrasts frivolous indulgence among the rich with craving in the poor rooted in privation.
A bill collector asks for the name Goodenough. The man admits the name then reveals that Goodenough is enough, closing the door with a sly remark. The exchange turns on a pun about a name and a bill.
Anthony Trollope once served as a tax surveyor. After a heated discussion with a deputation including Mr Worsfold's friend, Trollope announced that when he writes "your humble and obedient servant" he is not, in fact, humble. The remark came during a tense exchange reported by the London Telegraph.
A teacher recalls a Brooklyn classroom exchange on Long Island geography. A student asks about natural peculiarities on the island exposing local curiosity. The anecdote mentions listening for sounds near the sea and the south side.
A fragmentary Cleveland Leader tale recalls a girl guiding a crowd into a doorway and asking a teacher about a favored version of Cinderella. The scene hints at a moral or magical lesson told by an observer within a grand home setting.
Lizzie Buechler formerly Lizzie Geffre of Linton North Dakota seeks commutation proof for a homestead entry filed April 12 1909 Serial No 012176 for lands in section 24 township 182 range 74 west Fifth Principal Meridian. Hearing set January 17 1911 at the county court in Linton North Dakota with witnesses George Schmidt Hague Michael Veter Hague Franz Master Strasburg and John V Vetter Napoleon.
A resident reports two stray cats in the vicinity. One is a dark male about years old with no specific collar or tail markings. The second is white on the belly with a black tail and pale-colored feet, described as older and possibly a pet rather than a stray.
Notice from U.S. Land Office concerning Strasburgz case for Lots 3 and 180 in the east quarter of Section 34 Range 75 Meridian. Claimant George Dexter and others must establish final proof before a judge and county court in Linton on January 7. Names listed include Wilhelm Lipp Joseph Fei Joseph Vorlic Michael Schne and Fay Harding.
A damaged OCR notice references a legal matter with affidavits, serial numbers, and property plots in a messy, uncertain format. It mentions the United States, a poll, and various parties but lacks clear dates or outcomes. This fragment preserves named entities like Pollock, Peter Hosebher, and Jinny Chiat in an uncertain context.
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