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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1912
Page
2
In Chicago and Iowa letters to the Record discuss the severe cold spell. The writer notes the unusually low temperatures and questions why the North Dakota region did not experience the same cold front.
The British government refuses Chicago meat packers on trial the right to bid on army and navy supplies. The meat trust has supplied large amounts of food for British forces. The piece notes tense weather reports and a critical look at Pat Norton and political double-dealers tied to the Republican slate two years ago.
George Oakes was badly burned in Grand Rapids township when kerosene mistaken gasoline exploded as he started a fire at the Pete Reeder farm. John Schmidt witnessed flames and helped extinguish them before hospital transfer. Mrs. Reeder and Kinney employee involved. house only smoked. The Record notes a mistaken funeral report and Mrs. Paul’s delayed dining car experience on a long train ride.
Miss Mary Mills rode the Huff train Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Baker Sr left for Florida to spend winter days. Wm. Meisner married Elsie Wells of Fort Rice at Mandan last Tuesday January 9. Mrs Knudson visited Glencoe for the holidays and cannot return due to cold. The Mott flyer collided with horses injuring twelve. Friskie reports on bathing being a hard graft.
Jasla Joseph Pleets, son of John Pleets, died last Wednesday and was buried today from consumption. Modern Woodmen of America plan a masquerade ball at Fort Yates next Friday evening January 19 for a member’s benefit. Venerable Sister M Placida, O S B, pioneer Standing Rock missionary, suffers with Bright’s disease and is under Dr. Goodrich’s care at the agency school. Sister Placida helped open reservation schools and is beloved by Indians there.
In Vollock Progress farmers report feeding Russian thistles to cattle due to a hay shortage. Some herds thrive, others suffer kidney issues. Early cutting before becoming tough yields best results. most mix hay to reduce risk. New Leipzig note: mail carrier finds blankets burned by foot warmer fire. James Meier named Arcadia official. Subscribe for the Record.
The letter from Mrs. Van Patten, long time missionary in Yokohama, recounts a journey starting in June to Corea visiting Moji Fusan Seoul and Pyong Yang. She notes large crowds at Corean sessions, the need for Bible women and a missionary, and describes river travel on the Yangtse and Kuling conventions with Dr. Andres and Dr. White.
North Dakota items report two incendiary fires in McClusky, rail fragments from Great Northern near Minot, infant death by suffocation near Churchs Ferry, and remarks on state growth in farm property since 1890. Other notes include leap year ball at Park River, a Dr. Buttles feeding silage, and local band practice near New England.
The notice records numerous warranty deeds and transfers. Christian Rossert and wife convey to Johann Wossert in a described war and survey section. Milwaukee Land Company transfers to Valentine Keller. Waukee Land Company additition to Strasburg areas appear with multiple names including Jennie Means and Bertha Corson. Several other conveyances list Mabel Welsden, John Biehler, and remaining grantees with tract details and parcel numbers.
A front page letter from John Reamer describes extreme cold with the thermometer well below zero and windchill severe. He notes deaths from freezing, widespread hunger, relief efforts like hot sandwiches, and mass hardship in Cr..is and nearby Milwaukee, with daily reports of people frozen and begging for aid.
Correspondent reports extreme cold nationwide and local illnesses. E Holm fell ill and was treated by Dr Snyder. H Was resting by evening. Allie Linderman visited Regina Farrell, then returned home with brother Guy. John Weber and Jacob Gray visited Herreid. Weber to remain awhile. German Lutheran pastor Hild preached in German, followed by Lovelace in English. Benedicts’ visit to Temvik for N P train to Linton delayed to 3 am. Local services by Rev Watkins of the North Dakota Enforcement League and Rev Wiley from Linton.
Notice is hereby given that the teachers examination for certificates will be held Thursday in February in the town and is open to all teachers whose certificates exceed six weeks prior to the term. All faults must be present and the school may be closed if not. Henry T. Wans County Superintendent of Schools.
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