Local notes mix weather farming and travel
Sheriff Miller made a business trip to Hague Friday. Harry Lynn spent the first of the week in Bismarck. Born to Mr and Mrs John Kieffel a boy on Dec 29. Local store forces busy with invoicing. Gerrit Van Vugt of Westfield a Linton visitor Saturday. Several residents travel for legal business in Bismarck and Dickinson. A snow event occurred Friday but no blizzard. Various notices of illness, school activity, and church events fill the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kieffel
Linton
Strasburg
Miller
Mabel Winterberg
Dakota Business College
Fargo
Martin Winterberg
Herreid
William
Old Fashioned Merchant Refuses to Advertise
An article notes a merchant near Braddock who refused to advertise and got madder than a howl, a half day from Montana to Linton with a freight rate of five dollars per ton, as interstate action awaits. A Salvation Army report describes a destitute family of father, mother, and six children lacking food and warm clothing, despite county aid and Red Cross funds. The Courier News did not name the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Linton
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fargo Gourier News
Salvation Army
Braddock
Red Cross
Courier News
Luxury tax cuts lift burden on apparel and transport
The luxury tax on wearing apparel and sports goods is repealed as of midnight Saturday, with remaining levies shifted to manufacturers. Transportation taxes end for freight and passenger movement. carpets, trunks, bags and related items face a 5 percent tax on specified amounts borne by producers rather than buyers. Jewelry sales stay at five percent paid by vendors. Art sales tax drops to five percent.
Snow removal notice for Lin ton sidewalks
City of Lin ton requires all snow be removed from sidewalks within 24 hours after each snow storm. The city marshal will remove remaining snow and charge costs against the property. Henry Wittmayer, Chief of Police, signs as authority.
1921 Was Big Year in State Politics
A front page continuation notes the 1922 political landscape with factions within the Nonpartisan League, state offices up for contest, and a pivotal senate race. It cites Porter J. McCumber’s U.S. Senate seat, upcoming June 21 primaries, and the independence bloc's path to control amid recall-election aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Porter J. McCumber
Comber
League
Senate
Traill
Pierce
McHenry County
Farmers buy 1921 State Hail Warrants at market price
Advertisement from Craig & Co Liben North Dakota inviting farmers to sell their 1921 state hail warrants at top market price in a concise notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig & CO
N.D
Taken Up a 6 Year Old Brown Horse Near Braddock
A six year old brown horse weighing about 1300 pounds was taken up and may be found at the farm of E. Walker, 9 miles south of Braddock. Owner should call, pay charges, and claim the animal. Contact E. B. Walker, Braddock, N.D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Walker
Braddock
Acoustics Lead To Forgotten Minstrel Heist in Kentucky
An advance agent asked Kentucky hall owner about acoustics. the owner recalled a minstrel company two weeks ago that stole nearly everything. The note mentions Nicaragua being about the size of New York state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Harper's Magazine
Nicaragua
New York State
Wheat drive and Christmas relief reports across counties
Fessenden reports two hundred eighty eight bushels of wheat donated in Wells county for Near East relief. Devils Lake Salvation Army plans Christmas dinners for forty families and a children’s tree. Sawyer man thrown from buggy as horses fled, Chris Op land sustained a deep scalp wound needing forty three stitches. Oakee O E Elner escapes serious injury after icy grade spin. Streeter fire blamed on stove explosion at Jacob Grossman’s Implement store. loss insured. Cavalier pioneer C Kibler, 68, dies leaving a large family.
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Fessenden
Wells County
Devils Lake
Salvation Army Corps
Sawyer
Chris Opland
Oakee
O. E. Elner
Jacob Grossman
Cavalier
C. Kibler
Seven Injured in Detroit Riot During Armenia Republic Meeting
Seven men were injured and about 600 people were panicked as rioting broke out at a meeting of the Armenian Republic party in Detroit. Women and children were among those affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Party of the Armenia Republic
England Moves To Claim New World Glory
The story notes England's late interest in the Americas, contrasting Spain's early exploration led by Columbus. It explains that only after the Fifteenth Century did England actively pursue exploration, with King Henry VII funding a 1497 expedition to venture beyond the Atlantic and challenge Spanish prestige and profits.
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England
Atlantic
Spain
Columbus
Henry VII
Violin Wood Quality and Sound Production
The value of a violin lies in the sound producing qualities of the wood. Wood fibers act like strings, either parallel or interlaced. Spruce fibers are mostly parallel, giving fine musical qualities. Other woods have shorter fibers that limit free vibration and can interfere with sound.
Peculiarity in Animal Names Across Saxon and Norman Roots
A writer notes the curious distinction in animal names, explaining that live animals such as ox, steer, cow, and sheep derive from Saxon origins while their meat terms like veal, mutton, pork, venison, and pullet reflect Norman influence, illustrating a linguistic split between living creatures and their dressed forms.
Reflective remark by Queer at clubroom corner
In a quiet clubroom corner, Young Smoother muses on creditors and the vast number of people he owes nothing to. He wonders aloud why those claimants cause such noise about arrears as he reflects on his own financial stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smoother
Ito
Arerie
No Weather, Really Bad Weather Wise Man Quote
A quotation attributes the saying no weather is truly bad, only different kinds of good weather. It references a wise man from Ex claim, noting hot days storms rains winds and snows each serve a purpose.
Geed's Remarkable Vitality Survives 95 Years Seed
An Egyptian Wy seed pod stored in Kensington Museum, London, reportedly remained viable after 95 years. The seed was tested and grown, marking the longest known survival of its kind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Museum
England
Boca
Cement for China Mended by Delicate Note
A fragmentary note suggests a tentative fix or supply decision related to cement for China. The text is unclear but hints at an hour, price, and an attempted adjustment to the plan. No specific entities or dates are clearly identifiable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Franklin on Thrite A Msn May If He Knows Not
Fragmentary historical note references Franklin and a life lesson about listening. The text hints at a man learning late, hearing interventions, and dying with remaining questions about wisdom. Subtle allusion to knowledge, mortality, and perseverance appears throughout the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Werthin
Benjamin
County School Notes Highlights and Awards
State aid details for Strasburg night school and Linston High School aid noted. Certificates earned by 19 of 28 writers. pupils achieving top marks include Anna Sterslee with perfect December spelling and Eva McAllister Carl Pearson averaging 99 plus percent. Punctuality buttons, hot lunch started at Omio No. 2, and distributed Colgate toothpaste to county children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. S. Sheffield
Mrs. C. J. Enders
Otto Schaap
M. C. Sonderman
Elsie Arndt
Adeline Ziebarth
Lena Muckter
Marion L. Priest
Leo T. Daily
Jos. J. Vetter
Norma Scott Myrtle E. Green
Alice Diggins
Linston High School
Colgate
Omio No
John Burgad
Leo
Eugene Zachier
Lipp
Margaret Orleske
Martha Bibelheimer
Dana
Do. Fern
Mabel Sholts
Melvin Ein — Studley
Irwin Studley
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Hague
Harry Lynn
Bismarck
Gerrit van Vugt
Westfield
Nick Scherr
John Millenaar
Ford
Chas. Gillespie
Jamestown
Adam Vetter
H. DeBoer
Fred Earle
Alma Reidlinger
Arras
Anne Chestown
Dickinson
A.“Fischer
N. P
Carl Reich
Richard Geier
Hazelton
Harry, Hougse
State Hospital
E. D. Fogle
Oriental Novelty Co
Corpus Christi
Texas
Adolph Quast
Temvik
C. O Smith
Messrs
E. W., Myron and
Bryant Baker
Hazel
Verda Fogle
Mayville
Fay Harding
Court House
H. Sherwin
Wisconsin
Seeley’s
Adv
Neil Cameron
Merchandise Exchange
Lakefield, Minn
P. G. Rooks
Holland, Mich
Carson
Lester Schlangen
Ortonville
Minn
Laura Petrie
New England
A. Fischer
Pat Ryan
Hudson, Wis
Mrs. Rieger
Bauman
Mildred Lynn
Boston
J. P. Henn
M. A. Klein
H. H. Hanson
Harry Haugse
Minneapolis
Rev. Malpass
Dr. Schatz
Mrs. Gottlieb Schatz
Alex. Bosch
Ovenr
L. Jones
Olney, Ill
J. P. Schott
Ruth
Artas and
Zeeland
The
Maccabee Lodge
John Cleveringa
South End
F. B. Streeter
Grace Dawson
Aberdeen
Albert Dobson
I. T. Chaney
Anna Johnson
Fort Clark
Fred Tennant
Dale
Saratoga
N Y
Agnes Wietzleber
Duluth, Minn
O. Bauman
Karl M. Reich
McLaughlin, S. C
John Wolfer
Blanche Mack
Center
N. D
Molly Maier
Ft. Clark
Johanna Schott
Wm. Paget
Gus Bossert
Wm. Sadler
O. K. Hawley
Baldwin, Wis
Miss Thompson
Alexandra
S. D
Miss Youngquist
Hartford
H. O. Sauer
Flora Hermann
Emmons County
Joe Volk
Carrington
J. P. Schwinghamer
D. D
Napoleon
Emmons
Alvin Atha
Alton Junge
Walter Mohn
State University At
Grand Forks
George Schatz
W. Rodenberg
Henry Bootsma
Wolverton Hospital
Pete Nelson
Pete
Free Press
Lizzie Schlecht
John Renschler
Frank G. Richter
M. E. Church
Milwaukee
N.P
Mickie
City of Linton
Rae
Henry Wittmayer
E. B. Walker
Braddock, N.D
Jeanette “Droog
Bakker
Edna T Clay
Bessie Compaan
J Lee
Winnifred ‘Mandigo
Stanton
Agnes Stanton
Edward Bachmann
Cherry Grove
Marcella Zirnhelt
Ruby Jun
Highland
Gerrit Hollar- Hattie Ten Clay
Hattie Ten Clay
Frieda
Gerrit Hollar
Jay Li Lincoln
Ide Spitzer
Rath Smith
Aréne Collins
Mabel Co Compaan
Cee Bath
Wee
Han
Ae Tenner
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