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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1921
Page
6
The Pioneer Paper of Emmons County announces publication details for The Record. It explains pricing per column inch for single insertions and contract space, composition rates per inch, and legal notices pricing per line. It notes distribution across the county and submission deadlines for advertising copy set for Tuesday noon.
The piece argues for abolishing the immigration department to save costs and calls for redistricting to reduce state legislative seats. It criticizes Rep Roy Yeater and notes turmoil around recall attempts of a county commissioner. It contemplates shifting representation to western counties and trimming government expenses.
The remark frames a political strategy caution about balancing competing demands. analysts warn that mixing divergent interests can erode support and threaten reelection prospects for public figures in contested environments.
The Bank of North Dakota refuses to honor checks drawn by the state treasurer to pay 1919 bail bosses, signaling a severe financial and administrative crisis within the state’s banking operations.
The Grand Forks American allegedly cost county farmers over 100000 before failing. Questions arise about the local paper’s burden on league farmers and who bought the publication experience.
The text credits Charlie Clark as both a league organizer and a leading figure in the scene, noting his varied roles and strong reputation. It hints at his influence while balancing organizational duties with competitive leadership.
The article analyzes a recall push against newly appointed county commissioner Frank Goughnour in Emmons. It weighs strategic risks for the league, possible spillover to McConville and the county auditor, and argues recalls should await regular elections due to cost and political leverage.
Commissioner McConville says he is not nonpartisan and attributes it to failing to pay eighteen dollars for membership. He asserts his political activities qualify him for party engagement.
J I Cahill once defeated for secretary of state is appointed to the board of administration replacing P M Casey who resigned. Cahill helped pass the bill creating the post and now gains a choice plum as the salary issue lingers. The piece notes Cahill’s earlier bill support and political leverage.
A state meeting of the Independent Voters' Association is planned in February in Bismarck. Reports indicate an effort to clean up the organization’s management. The I V A is described as costly for its results, and a less dictatorial secretary is desired by many supporters.
Dublin reports say President De Valera of the Irish Republic met with the Sinn Fein inner circle in conference. He reportedly landed in Ireland disguised as an aged peasant and entered a west coast town leaning on a staff with gray hair.
Serbian forces have landed on Arbe island amid incomplete evacuation by D’Annunzio’s legionaries. The maneuver shocked Fiume residents who sent protest telegrams to Rome, as reported from Ancona to Idea Nazionale.
William R. McCauley, state commander of the American Legion, urged the War department to immediately prosecute 16,000 war deserters in Illinois in a telegram to National Commander Colonel F W Galbraith Jr The demand was made in the name of former servicemen of Illinois filed from Springfield Illinois
The blind Rev. Henry N Cowden, longtime House chaplain, was retired after over twenty years of service. The House granted him a life monthly pension of 125 dollars and named him chaplain emeritus of the House.
Washington and Tokyo resumed discussions between Ambassador Morris and Shidehara to settle issues arising from California anti Japanese laws. The talks aim to lay the groundwork for improved relations and a working framework for settlement.
Dickinson reports the Stark County Bankers association forms. Deering adds 30000 to school. Minot mourns J G Webster's death. Fargo opens hockey season with a 9 2 win. Des Lacs cuts lignite price to 2 50 per ton. The New Year brings three local fires in Cooperstown. And more notices across Bismarck Grand Forks Rugby Drayton Langdon Stanley Marmarth Mayville etc with bank openings, road plans, and local incidents.
A compilation of county notes from cities including Bismarck Sykeston Hatton Sharon Grand Forks Adrian Williston Mandan Fargo Minot Grafton Medora Steele Jamestown Bathgate and Portland. Reports cover taxes franchise levies trials crashes coal firm changes legions and local developments with names and places.
A soured harvest and grain saved for Divide county farmers. state aided road projects from Ward to Minot. farm bureau growth in many counties. a Holstein record in New Salem and all state high school football honor list from Williston. Additional items note school superintendent training plans, the state Christmas tree in Williston, West Point admissions vacancies, a large barn fire near Harvey, and forecasts of reduced grain acreage. Also reports on parishioner petitions involving Dr. Clifford, forged paper charges against a bank official in Bergh, postmasters named in North Dakota, Collin Safety Razor receivership losses, guard company rights concerns in Dickinson Mandan Bismarck, a new Bankers Finance Corporation board in Fargo and bond market aims.
A partial directory of Emmons County officials including Auditor E H Brant Treasurer E T Atha Register of Deeds A L Gela Sheriff Theodore Meinhover County Judge Don L Tray Clerk of Court C F Waghe Superintendent of Schools H H Hansen State's Attorney Geo W Lynn County Commissioners F J McConville Chairman Fifth Dist Ben Matthews First Dist T P Lee Second Dist Ludwig Weber Third Dist L Duheaume Fourth Dist
Frank P. Allen presides with Fred A. Oliver and Co. H. Olsen as associates. Stenographers F. J. Graham and F. R. Newcomb listed. Rev. C. R. Newcomb named for juvenile court with officers serving Emmons Logan and Mc Intosh counties.
The document lists city officers including Mayor C A Wolverton Auditor Earl H Smith Treasurer M T Barger Police Magistrate A M Britts Justice of the Peace A M Britts City Attorney Scott Cameron Chief of Police Paul Marshall Assessor Clerk M Britte Engineer E D Fogle Fire Chief H L Petrie.
Nick Heisler Chris Bosch Wallace Eyes Second Ward Frank Sternhagen Second Ward A Wolverton Third Ward Chas Paulson Third Ward First Ward First Ward German Evangelical Friedens Church holds services at 10 30 morning and 7 30 evening and Sunday school at 10 00 every third Sunday morning and every Sunday evening Pastor Rev Martin Vosler leads the church.
The notice lists Sunday School and worship times for multiple churches. German Baptist Church holds services on the second Sunday at 11:30 am and 8 pm, with Sunday school at 10 30 am. Methodist Episcopal Church led by Nathan L Rockwell shows Sunday School at 10 30 am Epworth League at 6 45 pm preaching at 7 30 pm and Wednesday prayer at 7 30 pm.
Rosenthal Sacred Heart Church invites parishioners from Linton to attend the mission on the second and fourth Sundays. A high mass and sermon are planned at 10 a.m. each visit.
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