North Dakota News Ties War Press to Local Politics
The piece notes multiple North Dakota papers printing images of the public instruction superintendent and questions campaign timing against a candidate. It cites Emmons County press ranks for wartime duties, mentions Patterson, the Record man as home guard, and critic Herpert Root attacking Judge Roderick Rose, amid a claim of profitable 80-cent wheat for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Association of
Emmons County
Patterson
Jos
Home Guard
Herpert Root
Valley City
Enforcement League
Roderick ‘Rose
Root
North Dakota
Investigation at James Town asylum ends in buildering accusation
The piece alleges the town asylum inquiry has degenerated into buildering by Trustee McGinnis and ridicules a conspiracy claim by trustees. It questions investigators authority to judge morality and notes published charges of immorality, urging reflection by state residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Asylum
McGinnis
Public examiner urged to expose enforcement league plots
A writer questions the En forcement League and calls for a thorough probe into alleged espionage and efforts to stir litigation against license holders. The piece argues for transparency and criticizes campaign rhetoric while joking about North Dakota’s postwar military titles and civic decorum.
Kent Commutation Debate Stirs Emmons County Pad
Epitor Stneeger of the Emmons County Record questions the case against Myron R. Kent and urges caution before executing a man based on dubious testimony. The piece labels Swidensky as guilty and calls for broader civic reform including anti-swearing and anti-work-on-Sunday laws, while lampooning enforcement critics and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epitor Stneeger
Emmons County Record
Myron R. Kent
Swidensky
Kent
Agme
Prohibition Debate Echoes in Burleigh County Editorial
The piece rails at enforcement gaps in prohibition laws and laments lack of support from reform allies. It jokes about the mayor and his blue blood colt, cites violations, and pleads for unity with other leagues to sustain the crusade. The tone mocks lax aid while urging action against alcohol reform foes.
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Flanders
Burleigh
Burleigh County
Reform
Edwards
Wood
Dunlap
Lings
Official Proceedings of Will iamsport School District Board
The Will iamsport School District No 6 met January 14 in regular session. Present: H A Armstrong chairman M Rush P Klapprioh. Winnie Bennett approved for Kalberer No 2 school for five months from May 4. D R Streeter reported a balance of 88 98, approved. Clerk instructed to print 500 bill heads. Various bills approved including treasurer statements notices coal wood and stove pipe. Chairman named as committee to collect tuition from non resident pupils. Meeting adjourned.
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Logan
Emmons
Et da
Srisr al
Weviseessereeserense Psesees
Nels Petersen
North Dakota
Bo School Board
NE. Tersen
Lincoln Guir
Williamsport
Willliamstort
N. D
H. A. Armstrong
M. Rush
P. Klapprioh
Winnie Bennett
Kalberer School
Rush
D. R. &Treeter
Tregauer
Capital National Bank
Bismarck
D. R. Streeter
First National Bank
New York
Eee
Steele
E. Brindle
Joseph Smith
Daniel Boutilier
Balreine
A. Armstrong
Klapprich
Joun
Roop
Notice of Hay Permits on Northern Pacific Lands
Bids are invited for the privilege of cutting hay on Northern Pacific Railroad lands in Emmons county North Dakota for 1896. Bids open March 15 and public opening in Williamsport April 11 1896. Successful bidder notified and payment within fourteen days. then next highest bidder if needed.
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Brailroad Lands
Office
Land Department
St. Pau
Minn
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Emmona County
N. D
Williamsport
D. R. Streeter
Willlespors
Wu. H. Pxully
U. H. Putris
Lind
N. Plr. R
Northern Pacific Tourist Car Service Route Announced
The Northern Pacific unveils a through Tourist Car Service between St Paul and Sacramento and San Francisco via Portland and the Shasta route. The overland train from St Paul leaves each Wednesday carrying these cars. Reservations and details available from NP Railroad ticket agent in Sterling ND.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Sacramento
San Francisco
California
Portland
Shasta
Northern Pacific Overland
R. R
Sterling
Local notes from Emmons county and surrounding towns
Sheriff calls in town chatter includes visitors from Bis marck Winona and southern Emmons. Gossip lists sales at W L Yeater and Co and a sermon at Williamsport with invites. Mixing odd anecdotes and local business, residents report robberies, tax updates, teaching appointments, and a turkey shoot recap.
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W. L. Yeater & Co
Robert Cotton
Bismarck
Tom Vikse
Hans 0. Vikse
Southern
Emmons
Chase
Frank Walker
Winona
Local Notes From Glanaven and Dale County
Correspondents report small town happenings in Glanaven and Dale County. Mrs Mary Walker of Union visits Payne short week. Ed Langhers loses a horse last week. Wood-hauling delayed by soft weather. Dale Cemetery Association met, adopted a canon, formed a board of directors, site chosen on John Stewarts homestead two miles south of Dale schoolhouse. Andy Marah of Vanderbilt left for visit with his parents. Tong seeks deer meat near Ipswich ND. Venison sale at Vanderbilt noted. W L and CE Bales visiting La Grace Monday report usual activity. Loytenbiser promoted to Dale Lyceum chairman. Letter from S F Daily Sloan reports birth of daughter. William improves, hopes to visit the little lady. Cuyey Reporten.
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Glanaven
Mary Walker
Union
Andy Marah
Vanderbilt
Loytaenbiser
Dale Lyceum
Jacob
W. Ly Bales
Sloan
Gee
Cuyey
Lost horse description from town record
Taken Up at my place around December 25 1895 a pony or horse with white stripe on forehead and many white hairs at the root of the tail age about ten years brand on left shoulder reported by F H Dunnar visible in Ampton June 9 1806.
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Ampton
F. H. Dunnar
For Sale A Quarter Section Land Southeast Of Town
For sale a quarter-section of land near a dwelling house with cash terms and 400 dollars on time secured by mortgage and drawing 6 percent interest. Address Mrs. P Corvoran care of F Hender ae Bargo N J or call at the Record office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Movigere
P. Corvoran
Record Offers Reduced Rates for Subscriptions
The notice advertises a special pricing deal: $3 worth of papers for $2 for current subscribers paying to date, plus $2 for new subscribers for a year. The bundle includes the Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean, Farm Stock and Home, and the Record at reduced annual rates. Those not taking Inter Ocean and Farm paper can pay the Record to date for a $1.50 yearly rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Inter Qcean
Minneapolis
Record
Inter Ocean
Coal for sale near Williamsport mine
Notice from E. Brindle offering coal from his mine located eight miles southwest of Williamsport. Prices and delivery terms not specified in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mils
Williamsport
E. Brindle
Dale Lyceum appoints committee to thank donor
At a meeting on January 4 1896 the Dale Lyceum named a committee to thank Mr Braddock for donating the book Footprints of Four Centuries. The roster includes Mr Allen Mr Dean Mr Black Mr Coventry and Mrs Clark. A note advertises a one year offer of Farm Stock and Home Inter Ocean and Record for two dollars in cash.
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Dale Lyceum
Braddock
Lyceum
Allen
Dean
Black
Coventry
Clark
County Court Sessions Moved In Emmons County
County Court of Emmons county to hold sessions at Williamsport on the first Monday of each month under County Judge Justin Kalberer. Also advertises Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claiming fifty years of use for teething, priced at twenty five cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmons County
Williamsport
Justin Kalberer
Superior Grass in Northwestern Grasses Attracts Study
At the North Dakota immigration convention Prof Waldron of the Fargo agricultural college cited Washington department experiments. He said eastern grasses average seven percent albuminoids while northwestern grasses from Minnesota North Dakota and Manitoba average thirteen percent and some samples reach twenty four percent matching oats for feed. He cited rainfall sunshine and atmospheric ozone as key factors in this superiority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Magazine
North Dakota
Waldron
Fargo
Wisconsin
Agricultural Department
Washington
Minnesota
Manitoba
Service inaugurated by Northern Pacific and Southern Pacific routes
Adventage decided for the Calle ithney DRA ec Ca Car service linked to the Northern Pacific and Southern Pacific Shasta route between California and eastern points via Portland. Cars depart St. Rae Beets weekly, reach Sacramento and San Francisco by Monday morning, with ticketing through N. PRR.
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Calleithney Dra Ec Ca
Northern Pacific
BR. R
Southern Pacific R. B
Shasta
Botwetan
Ithe
California
Portland
St. Rae Beets
Northern Pacific Goverlana
Sacramento
San Fram Road
API
N. Prr
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Edie
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L. C. Green
Main Street
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Rarm Machinery
Louis Larson
Fourth Street
Bismarck, N.D
Heinrich Faath
South Prairie
Strasburg Schoolistrict
Smmons
Are Fauth
North
Vo Hae
Emong County
Willams
IW. L. Yeater & Co
Williamsport, N. D
E. Carlson
Ifth Street
MMONS
John P. Hoagland
Adamant
Jakota Block
Brsmapor
Bancis Jaszkowiae
Wetpenter A
Stonemason
Uchanan Valley
Pata
Wishi K
Ae Crane
Moe
Pleasa
W. L.ng
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Inong, N.D
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District Court
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Williamsport, N. C
Saturn
Williams
H. W. Grambs
Sheridan House
Gulf River
Cspital
United States
Europe
S. M. PY
Little
H.L. Michelson
Meat Market
Buckeye Mowers
Harvesters
Stickney, North Side
R.R., Steele, W. D
Henry Mayer
State OF
Rumors County Record
J. R. Streeter
Willianescot
Pioneer Journal of the County
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Bierly
Brugh
Jamestown
Commonwealth
Bill
Mus‘covite Cacti
Ean
Johannes Barleycorn
Shier
Towa
Turkey
George Laverly
Billsport
I. G. Smith
Yeater
Rusmarek
Bettie Yeater
Holland Settlement
Gogat
Sammy
Mr. Wipedouks
Levi Chapman
Fred Chapman
Ozone
Chas. Swartz
A. Suverly
Knox City
John A. Suverly
Gayton
Grand Forks
Barnes
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Wheat Trust
Nate Sherman
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Indian Jack
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Premeaux
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