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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1922
Page
1
The Fargo Courier News quotes Gov. Nestos as appearing hale and confident during a county seat visit. Report notes his calm temperament and clear answers, addressing claims he could not speak English and asserting progress under the new state administration.
Ellen Frazier died Monday night at the A. H. Irvine home in Wynet Linton after forty years in Emmons County. She moved to live with the Irvine family and was survived by sisters Mrs. Jake Hauser and Jane Stewart who preceded her in death. She visited relatives in Virginia last year and returned after several months. A retiring reader she kept informed on public affairs and, despite age, proudly voted in every election since women’s suffrage. The funeral was held yesterday at the Irvine home with Rev. Malpasa officiating and burial in Linton cemetery.
The Industrial Commission backed Manager Wilbert De Nault's amortization loan scheme of 26 years for farm loans at 6 percent interest. A $1000 loan would start with $65 interest and $15 principal in year one, then shift to higher principal payments totaling $80, with annual changes shown in a detailed year by year table. The plan excludes farms not actively worked by the owner.
The issue lauds Farm Bureau for securing freight rate reductions on feeds and hay and credits Herman Backhaus and E A Schuck for mobilizing petitions. It urges breeders to report to the county agent as a state poultry specialist will assemble a useful breeding stock list. Also notes "What Shall We Do" meetings in Highland Marie Temvik and a gopher control plan alongside farm-visit and office-call tallies for 1921.
Steele, N D J C Lynn departs for Steele Kidder county to locate for months and assume acting states attorney duties. Chas Seagren, elected Kidder county states attorney in 1920, departs for rest of winter for health reasons.
This 1919 to 1921 analysis by The Record explains Emmons county taxes. It compares state and county levies, notes the shift from land and business property to state funds, and discusses road and bridge funding, grasshopper taxes, and the 1919 legislative changes.
Obituary notes Frances Emma Liermann of Knapp born 1891 at Janesville died in Knapp. She married Ben C. Liermann in 1913 and had three children. Funeral held at M E church with Eastern Star service. Also reports Milwaukee road reduced freight rates for feeds and hay in the Roscoe Lincoln and Aberdeen to Morbridge routes, effective January 13, with guidance to consult local agents. Northern Pacific offers 35 per ton flat rate on alfalfa from Montana. further rate possibilities exist.
Gertrude Lommel donated 1.50 to the Children's Home this week. Junior Red Cross School status for Floy Tourtillotte. Diplomas of Honor awarded for Nine Month Perfect Attendance to Maynard, Fae Shorts, Raymond Zirnhelt, Lee Saville, and Eugene Bechtle. Punctuality Buttons earned by Edward Kruger, Verna Jokela, Wendelin Moch, Aldo Sundahl, and Harold Sundahl. Salary schedules for 1922 due by February 10 and March 1. Night schools to aid illiterates, about 350 known in the county, with home handwriting practice encouraged.
Dr Hogue has wed and visits Liston briefly. Mr and Mrs Hogue are in Seattle Washington and will not return to Linton for several weeks.
Governor Nestos has sent a circular to county auditors requesting reports on actions by boards of county commissioners to cut expenses and reduce the tax burden. He asks for specific, line by line cooperation and estimates of expected savings, plus advice on curtailing road-building programs. He notes promising cooperation but urges comprehensive, county-wide feedback after January meetings.
An excerpt ponders purpose in life and asks what we live for if not to ease difficulties for others, reflecting on compassion and shared human striving.
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