Linton Post Harbinger of Spring and North Dakota Weather
The Linton Post notes spring arrival as Oscar Will of Bismarck sends seed catalogue. It contrasts Porto Ricans and Yankees on New Year Day with a London Review critique of the US. North Dakota is praised for its climate despite recent harsh winters and flooding in many areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Semling & CO
Monarch
Great Western
Hanson
McKibben
SWEET
ORR & CO
Bismarck
Bismarck, N. D
Oscar Will
Negra Dakota
Emmons
Linton
North Dakota
T. P. Herron
Mies Wo
BisManck
N. D
Endowment Vision for North Dakota Schools Proposed
State Superintendent Devine predicts a permanent school fund of 32,000,000 once common lands are sold. He notes current annual income and tax funds total 540,000 and envisions future interest earnings reaching 1,500,000 for the benefit of present and future schoolchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Devine
Geld
Exch
Wood law test case signals tax delinquency crackdown
A Cass county judge ruled the re enacted Wood delinquent tax law valid in a test case, with an appeal to the supreme court. The piece also discusses railroad line politics, Milwaukee’s loss of patronage to the Soo, and Boer notices amid South African conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollock
Cass County
Supreme Court
Notices of distress amid Boer War actions
A dated notice from Captain G. H. M. Ritchie and others warns that confiscated property will starve families. Ventersburg is described as cleared and partially burned due to railway attacks, with Boer commandants instructed to deny supplies to starving women and children unless they choose to starve. Signed Bruce Hamilton, Major General, November 11, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Ritchie
K. Horse
Krugersdorp
God Save the Queen
Ventersburg
Bruce Hamilton
We Were Not There Joke At Indian Christmas Tree
A Bismarck Tribune note reports a bizarre Christmas Day event at Can nonball where half of a dressed dog was hung on an Indian Christmas tree as a present to two elderly women. The dog wore a crackerjack label reading The more you eat the more you want. The piece notes many dogs were killed and eaten during Indian festivals on Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck Tribune
General Miles
Miles
Schley
Cowardly theft of stable harness alarms town
Rev J A Lemery reports a night intrusion at his stable where a newly bought double harness was cut and damaged. Citizens pledge a $100 reward for information leading to conviction, urging nonpartisan action. Meanwhile Pioneer Press notes Franks Peavey’s sudden Chicago death from pneumonia after mild winter exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Lemery
Linton
Burge
Bin
Pioneer Press
Frank H. Peavey
Chicago
Twin Cities
Qhi
St. Paul
Boer National Hymn and notices from a historic page
The page blends a translated Boer National Hymn urging unity and liberty with assorted public notices. It includes an old hymn urging Transvaal pride, then lists items such as Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claims, a Christmas festival fund report, and notices for lost cattle and dancing party raffles in North Dakota.
For Sale Fine Organ On Approval at Record Office
I offer a first class organ not in stock space. Bought wholesale including freight for 58 dollars. A cut of the organ may be viewed at Record Office, Linton, SW. T Best Bradd N D
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Also Mentioned on This Page
General Merchandise
Braddock
Nordak
Snyder's Drug Store
J. F. Snyder
Braddock, N
Linton House
W. M. Derr
W. E. Petrie
Dealer
Linton, Nordak
A. J. Honstain
Linton, N. D
Fontella
Christ. Wolfer
Linton, North Dakota
Emmons County Record
D. R. Streeter
Pioneer Journal
The
London Saturday Review
United States
Europe
N. P
McKenzie
Hull
Here
Edgeley
Huilh
Minneapolis
Fort Yates
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Eureka
McPherson County
McIntosh
Milwaukee
Soo
South Africa
Pregent
Tammiteaing
Chicago American
Roosevelt-Miles
England
Linter
Anton Scherer
Tirsbol
Mahaney Bros
Honstain
C. O. Sherman
Orngan
Gayton, North Dakota
Emmons County Land Office
Hackney-Boynton Land Company
Edward Braddock
Oh. M. Burge
Postoimfice
Winchester
N. C
Sakic Aye
Fred Junce, JR
Lumber and Coal
Thomas Jones’ Postoffice Building
Lintun
G. A. Herolz
Emmons County
Minerva A. Dawson
Pames
Johin A.stiles
Winona
Inton
F. Wagher
Jeas M. Streeter
Macomber
Scomber
Charles Lane
Strict
Limon
V. John
Percy
St. P. M
Orlyn E. Burge
Frederick O. Casey
N.D
Gustavus A. Herolz
Nels Johnson
McGillivray
Preancis Jdaszeowiaek
Diamarck
MN. D
Goodhue
Trahern
Austin
A “M. Brit
Glenwood Steam Lawndry
Lupwie Mathhen
Tirabol
Eash
Rescottall Co
Peter Mrap
Burr Oak
Frank Sweetman
Sade
Renae
Chas. W. Shorman
Postoffice Building
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