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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1918
Page
7
A humorous Cartoons Magazine quote contrasts a rooster and hen in marriage vows and housework. It jokes that married roosters are selfish and that a man may do chores, but a rooster will not meddle in a hen’s domestic affairs.
In England two bootmakers facing each other in a village high street show rival pride. One displays Mens Conscia Recto in support of a son at college, while the rival quickly answers with Mens and Womens Conscia Rocti, a witty window exchange noted by Christian Montor.
A quotation extols service as mankind’s most released endeavor, defining it as education, growth, and a better world. It proclaims service as the hour’s spirit, a giving mindset that links the generous and the receiving, a brotherhood in business and mutual aid.
Paris dispatch reports strict checks on U S personnel leaving France with two week advance passport approvals. The move targets pro German elements and sabotage risk, requiring embassy or consul approval for all civilians and signed orders for military personnel before reaching home. General Pershing is exempt from the two week rule.
An incendiary blaze in Indianapolis destroyed the Industrial building spanning a city block, burning 1 million dollars in automobiles and causing total losses of 2 million. Twenty three manufacturers were housed there with war contracts. walls collapsed and firemen faced narrow escapes as authorities investigate enemy sympathizers.
Paris January 15 to the public state ment reports fifteen German airplanes and one captive balloon destroyed between January 1 and January 10. Trench pilots also claim 12 enemy aircraft brought down in enemy lines that probably were destroyed but confirmation was not possible.
Due to the law restricting army officers to US citizens, the offer from a Russian officer to volunteer with many Russian officers is refused. The move also alters plans to deploy Russian troops in France as labor troops alongside American labor battalions under General Pershing.
Chicago reports over 100000 workers led by 60000 schoolboys resumed attack on massive snow drifts that halted rail traffic for 48 hours. All 27 steam railroads have limited service now, with normal passenger schedules likely in two days and freight timelines possibly a week.
A burned saucepan is treated by filling with cold water and a liberal amount of soda. Let stand an hour, then heat slowly for a few minutes and the burnt particles will come off easily.
A. H. Smith, rail executive in charge of transportation, and one of Director General Mc Adoo's assistants, described by his duties during the recent nationwide storm. He said the storm severely disrupted freight relief efforts as trains operated under heavy strain.
An informal Attorney General Willan Langer opinion says the railroad and warehouse commission can order an elevator to pay the difference if a farmer is paid for a lower wheat grade than sold. The ruling requires evidence the grain was actually undergraded and cites A. J. Little, rate expert for the railroad commission.
Final account of administrator Peter Munch for Jakob Brockel deceased is laid before Emmons County North Dakota court. Hearing set February 16 1918 at Ten oclock in the forenoon to settle and distribute residue, close administration, and discharge at the Lin ton court house. Respondents must appear and file exemptions or contest. Dated January 14 1918 Judge Charles B Carley.
Advocates seek use of sheep as mobile lawn mowers in Estes Park area and Denver parks to cut maintenance costs. They envision snow white sheep and attendants in Dresden shepherdess dress to enhance scenic value in the Rocky Mountain National Park system next summer.
England issues new petrol regulations banning private pleasure driving. Police must locate owners if cars idle outside hotels or theaters and investigate use. Owners face prosecution for noncompliance with allowed purposes.
Elizabeth Daniels executrix of Henry H. Daniels deceased invites creditors and all with claims against the Hudson Wisconsin estate to file within four months with vouchers. Address for filing is Armstrong Cameron office in Lamton Lin ton Emmons county North Dakota. Dated November 19 1917 first publication January 17 1918.
The Farmers State Bank of Hazelton as mortgagee announces the foreclosure of the Albert Vetter and Basie Vetter mortgage dated March 18 1915 recorded April 14 1915 in Emmons County North Dakota. The Northeast quarter Section 14 Township 130 North Range 78 West will be sold at the front door of the Court House Linton ND on February 2 1918 at 2 PM to satisfy the debt plus costs. Armstrong Cameron attorneys. Dec 27 February 2.
Emmons County Board of Commissioners invites sealed proposals for road machinery including scrapers plows drags graders and blades. Bids due February 1 1918 at 2 pm with 5 percent certified check. Bid packets marked Bids on road machinery and sent to County Auditor Linton N. bb. The county may reject any or all bids. First publication January 17 1918.
Notice to creditors and claimants for the estates of James Riley of Watertown South Dakota and Gerrit Huizenga of Westfield North Dakota. Executors Helen C Riley and Steven Huizenga require claims with vouchers within six months of first publication, with notices dated January 14 1918 and December 14 1917 respectively, to be filed at designated offices.
A fragment reflecting on talent and social norms. It states that success often comes not from unique invention but from selecting expedients and social advantage, suggesting merit is judged by principle rather than raw creativity. The excerpt cites Linztitt as the source.
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