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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1901
Page
1
Linton North Dakota Pioneer Journal notes a science claim about a sheep gland boosting courage and heart action. It also recounts vaudeville moments including a conjurer cabinet trick and a penny swallowed by Willie, plus a minister joke about money from preaching. An Albia Union tale warns that a brass monkey cigarette smoking stopped its works and the preacher cites the lesson.
The New Orleans Times-Democrat reports Prof Thomas of that city has developed a process to degum cottonseed oil so it possesses the properties of linseed oil. The claim foresees a revolution in the cotton seed and linseed oil trade with a vast market, given that over 250 million dollars of linseed is consumed nationwide, affecting flax growers in North Dakota.
An observing Christian notes who needs religion includes the man who loses his temper when his wife asks for money, the wife whispered about another woman, the preacher seeking easier pay, the husband with hands in pockets while the wife does the wash and cares for the baby, the man with a dog who cannot afford the home paper, and those who see dishonest motives in every act.
The Universal Fuel Company at its Chicago experiment plant reports North Dakota lignite cokeable after successful tests. Coke ovens may rise near Wilton N D where Senator Washburn’s mines are. North Dakota dealers follow Washburn mines near Wilton as they aim to market product in St Paul and Minneapolis with favorable rates.
The Grand Forks Herald, long favoring prohibition, weighs in on the army canteen issue. It contends that the evidence supports permitting liquor sales at the canteen, signaling a shift in local opinion on military provisioning.
A moral contrast between officers and men highlights the need for good habits in troops and promotions tied to discipline. A New Hampshire settlers’ flourished brevity leads to a humorous road exchange about horse bot injuries, ending with a tragicomic note: turpentine’s deadly shorthand.
A New York dispatch reports the first Boer refugee delegation of about 100 people will reach the United States on December 30, with a larger group due January 15. They travel via Delagoa Bay and Marseilles and will be received by a New York committee urging land settlements away from Long Island. The plan cautions against placing refugees in dense New York areas and cites a 640,000 acre Idaho reservation opened to settlers as a model site. Many in the first group have fought for homes against English invasion, with 75 from the Transvaal and 25 from the Orange Free State.
The Fargo Argus notes North Dakota captured the gold medal at the Paris wheat exposition, defeating world competitors. Prof. Shepard of Fargo’s state agricultural station prepared the exhibit with Scotch five and Blue stem samples, highlighting breeding improvements and rivalries with Minnesota expert Prof. Hayes.
Jan 3 fire at Lute McKay’s hotel barn devastates stables and teams of several residents including Ralph Patterson, Paul Wagner, Jas Morris, George Runyon, and others. The blaze, possibly from a smoldering cigarette, sparked during supper while guests were present. A relief fund was started to aid those who lost livelihoods and property. Darby Dolan.
For over fifty years Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has helped mothers soothe teething pain, calm wind colic, and ease diarrhea in children. Sold by druggists worldwide, price twenty one cents a bottle. Always request Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and avoid similar products.
An exchange among married ladies in town notes their children’s early chatter. One mother says her daughter spoke at one year, another recalls a boy saying Papa and Mama at ten months. A cranky bachelor nearby recalls a man cursing Jacob for his birth day.
Central House offers good tables and comfortable rooms as it invites the general public to call. Traveling salesmen are especially welcomed to visit and inspect the accommodations.
Jo E Martin offers shaving and hair cutting in latest styles with shampooing as a specialty. Local advertisement notes Braddock North Dakota service.
First publication December 23 to last January 18 notice to creditors of the estate of George W Hanley deceased. Administratrix Gliven undersigned invites claims with proof within four months after publication to her residence in Glanavon district Emmons County Kota. December date appears as Elisha Wanley N. D.
Emmons County Treasurer will collect 1900 taxes at listed locations from January 7 to January 25 1901. Delinquent taxes include real and personal property. notices show varied post offices and dates, with daily hours and specific agents or stores in Gayton Hampton Barr Oak Buchanan Cherry Grove Union Exeter Odessa Seton Winchester and others. Allen County Treasurer letter dated January 1 1901.
The undersigned announces a daily mail stage line between the named points with facilities for carrying tigers and freight. Travelers to Emmons County are advised to use the Northern Pacific Railway to Steele. Soo Line trains to Braddock are infrequent and slow. Stages are covered for passenger comfort in bad weather. Hotel and feed stables accompany the operation with liberal rates and well kept rooms.
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