Goughnour Appointed Commissioner After No-Reside nt Matthews Ousted
The First District court meeting ended with Ben Matthews ousted for non residency and Frank Goughnour named to fill the vacancy. The vote was 3 to 2 after Judge Tracy was reported ill delaying the appointment process.
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Court House
Ben Matthews
Frank Goughnour
First District
Hazelton
T. E. Lawler
Ed. Brooks
Charlie Clark
Jake Horstmeyer
George W. Lynn
League
North Dakota
Matthews
Mr. Matthews
Board of County Commissioners
Don Tracy
Tracy
Longevity Claim Sparks Race-Based Health Study
A student studying longevity claims white people live longer than black people, based on data from U S insurance companies. The report notes the data origin and hints at preliminary conclusions pending further analysis.
Citywide curfew ordered by council for minors
In compliance with a city ordinance and by order of the City Council a curfew is set beginning Thursday night January 6. Nine strokes of the Fire Bell will signal. All persons under 16 must be off the streets between 9 p m and 6 a m unless accompanied by a parent or guardian Mayor C A Wolverton.
League Newspapers Collapse Amid Monopoly Struggle in North Dakota
The Grand Forks American and The Tidende face closure as league controlled papers falter despite amendments. The Logan County Farmer at Napoleon halted after stockholders failed to fund operations, with editor fleeing to Fargo to seek help.
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Grand Forks American
League Day
the Tidende
Quit
Logan County Farmer
League
Bismarck
Grand Forks Herald
The
Tidende
American
Grand Forks County
Herald
Logan County
Napoleon
Frank Bryant
Napoleon Homestead
League Printing Commission
Bryant
Hérman Hardt
Fargo
Publishers Service Bureau
County School Notes Nine Month Diplomas and Teacher Salaries
Nine Month Diplomas of Honor were awarded to Eva Putnam Union Eva Theodore and Lydia Schnaible Emmonsburg. Punctuality Pins went to Irene Jordan Beth Sabraw Sarah Jenner Lyle Forsyth Cleyton McMullen Williamsport Keith Putnam Melvin Jackson Bertha Rypkema Minnie Rypke ma Union Elizabeth Peter Cornelius Anthony Droog Bakker and Ly lia Currier Burr Oak. Not more than forty four percent of Illinois teachers have more than an elementary education. Michigan reports six thousand six hundred thirty eight teachers without high school finish and one thousand five hundred fourteen with elementary only. Minnesota’s J M McConnell warns the danger is incompetent teachers not shortage. Several permit teachers were replaced this week with more to come. Average US teacher salary is 750 dollars while a messenger boy earns 900 and a Pullman porter 1500. All teachers should visit school patrons now. the superintendent attends a superintendents institute in Bismarck from the 13th to the 18th or 19th. County superintendents from the state will be in Bismarck for discussion of important school legislation.
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Eva
Putnam
Union
Theodore
Lydia Schnaible
Emmonsburg
Irene Jordan
Beth Sabraw
Sarah Jenner
Lyle Forsyth
Cleyton McMullen
Williamsport
Keith
Melvin Jackson
Bertha Rypkema
Minnie Rypkema
Elizabeth
Peter Cornelius
Anthony Droog
Bakker
Lylia
Currier
Burr Oak
Illinois
Michigan
J. M. McConnell
Minnesota
United States
Bismarck
Sleeves and Handkerchiefs in Early Sixteenth Century
Fragmentary note records that sleeves and handkerchiefs were not common or known before the early sixteenth century, indicating a historical evolution in garment and accessory usage. The text suggests sleeves achieved prominence later in time, with handkerchiefs emerging as a distinct item.
Monteith Chosen County Health Officer
Dr. George Monteith of Hazelton was named county health officer last week by the board of county commissioners succeeding Dr. Baer of Braddock who held the post for several years His army service during the past two years influenced the county officials in their decision
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George Monteith
Hazelton
Board of County Commissioners
Baer
Braddock
Monteith
County Commission Retrenches by Dropping County Agent
Emmons county commissioners voted to not renew County Agent H. O. Sauer whose three year term ended Jan 1. They cited inadequate value for cost and widespread county sentiment against the expense. Sauer was hired for 1918 1919 and 1939 and was away on a trip to Minnesota and Wisconsin points. The board also criticized publicity films financed with state immigration department co operation and county regent.
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Emmons
H. O. Sauer
Sauer
Banks Elect Officers at Annual Meeting
Local banks announced officer elections this week. First National Bank chose M. T. Bar ger as president with Thos McCrory and L. D. Leon as vice presidents, J. D. Meier and E. M. Graf as assistant cashiers, and Thos Jones as assistant cashier. City National Bank named Frank Chespease president with Fred Heinrich and Chas Coventry as vice presidents, Otto Becker as cashier, and Enoch Becker as assistant cashier. Peoples State Bank elected R. M. Volk as president with L duHeaume as vice president and J. R. Volk as cashier.
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First National Bank
M. T. Barger
Thos. McCrory
L. D. Leon
J. D. Meier
Thos. Jones
E. M. Graf
City
National Bank
Frank
Chespease
Fred Heinrich
Chas Coventry
Rumely Sentenced in German Ownership Conspiracy
New York doctor Edward A Rumely former publisher of the New York Evening Mail and S Walter Kaufman and Norvin Lindkeni were sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for conspiring to withhold from the government the ownership of the paper during part of the war.
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New York
Edward A. Rumely
New York Evening Mail
S. Walter Kaufman
Norvin Lindkeni
Hollweg Dies at German Estate After Brief Illness
Berlin reports the death of Dr. Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg former imperial chancellor of Germany born 1856. He died on his estate at Hohenfinow near Berlin after a short illness. Known for coining a phrase on the 1914 Belgian neutrality treaty and opposing U boat warfare during the war.
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Berlin
Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg
Germany
Hohenfinnow
Berlina
Dr. Hollweg
Belgium
Commissioners Allow Rec Ord Claims
The county commissioners ruled that the Emmons Day Record and the Emmons County Free Press may publish legal printing, with the Record holding official status after receiving a certificate of election on Nov 12. A prior opinion suggested equal publication, and a similar Burleigh County case supported the Record’s official designation. No further action is expected.
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Emmons
Emmons County Free Press
Free Press
State Printing Commission
Geo. W. Lynn
Burleigh
Proposal for New Legal Tender by Senator-Elect Watson
Atlanta reveals plans by Senator-elect Watson to introduce a bill in the sixty-seventh Congress making Liberty bonds and other war paper legal tender. He says federal reserve and farm loan banks would lend to individuals and treasury to issue unissued Lincoln greenbacks totaling 102 million dollars. The plan also calls for ending the war with Germany by resolution and restoring pre-war trade with Russia and Germany.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Constitution
Themtes Watson
United
Georgia
Very
Seon
Federal Reserve and
Farm Loan Banks
Secretary of the Treasury
Lincoln
Germany
Russia
Upward Business Turn Predicted by Northern Pacific Chairman
Howard Elliott, chairman of the Northern Pacific board, forecasts a rise in business over the next ninety days. He notes ample grain and lumber in the northwest should move soon, boosting related commerce while railroads struggle with income and outgo.
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St. Paul
Howard Elliott
Northern Pacific Railroad
Northwest
Elliott
North Dakota Bank to Stop Honor on Some Treasurer Checks
A 1920 bulletin warns treasurers handling public funds that the Bank of North Dakota will discontinue honoring checks drawn by county and other treasurers who have shifted deposits to local banks. The move, backed by the Industrial Commission, aims to prevent widespread withdrawals from triggering bank failures and harm state finances.
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Emmons County
Bank of North Dakota
North Dakota
Industrial Commission
F. W. Cathro
Bismarck
Marriage of First Cousins Permitted in Several States
First cousins may marry in Alabama California Colorado Deleware Florida Georgia Idaho Iowa Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Montana Nebraska New Mexico New York North Carolina Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin under current state rules.
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Alabama
California
Colorado
Seoeeshout
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Montana
Nebraska
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Legion Notes Highlight January Meeting and Auxiliary Start
The American Legion reports a January 5 meeting with plans for the year. The Women’s Auxiliary to the Legion begins January 21 at 8 pm in Linton Lodge Hall for eligible mothers wives sisters or daughters of Legion members. The Post backs Fordney fourfold compensation in the Senate and forms an Athletic Committee led by Earl Wood Otto Becker and Edw Miller to organize sports activities.
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Legion
Lodge
Linton
Women’s Auxiliary
Auxiliary
McCumber
Gronna
Fordney
Senate
Earl Wood
Otto Becker
Edw. Miller
Artful Stance Quietly Harnesses Social Success
A remark from the Bom ton Post on mastering boredom to appear engaged. The quote highlights charm through restraint and poised behavior as a social skill.
Local Knights of Pythias Install Officers and Honor World War Vets
The local lodge installed officers for the coming year with Chas Paulson as C C and others listed. Twenty five ex service men belong to the lodge. The group attended Episcopal services led by Rev Knight Malpass who spoke on secret orders and Knights of Pythias. An address honored members who served in the World War and a Certificate of Honor was presented. Tonight work in the rank of Page planned. visiting Knights urged to attend.
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C. C
Chas. Paulson
Knight Malpass
Knights of Pythias
Lodge
Week Weather Report Shows Mean Temperatures
U S Weather Bureau data for the week ends at noon show daily high lows and precipitation. The record indicates a mean daily temperature of 29.4 degrees above zero and a nightly mean of four tenths of a degree above zero based on the week’s figures.
Bishop to hold clerical conference in Strasburg
The Rt. Rev. Vincent Wehrle D D bishop of Bismarck will conduct a clerical conference in Strasburg on Thursday January 18 attended by Emmons county pastors. The bishop will discuss moral pastoral theology and Canon Law and will meet Catholics and citizens seeking counsel. Subscription for the Record is two dollars.
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Vincent Wehrle
Bismarck
Strasburg
Emmons
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Mayer
Chosen County Health Official
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