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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1922
Page
6
The Emmons County Record acts as the official county newspaper, published in Linton, North Dakota since 1884. It notes display and local rates, with circulation focused on the county’s southern half and much of the northern half, and advert copy due by Tuesday noon weekly.
A heated battle rages in Washington to block the Senate confirmation of Andy Miller as a federal judge in North Dakota. Critics say Miller’s lifetime post would be an imposition on North Dakota, though observers fear senators may confirm him to protect their own appointments. The issue marks an embarrassing moment for the administration.
A North Dakota Good Roads Association delegate visited Linton promising a solid road plan modeled after Minnesota’s, without bond issues, aiming to curb waste. The piece also reports Frank C. Heaton’s embezzlement conviction, his claims of bank officials’ deceit, and a political debate over Eugene Debs and socialism in wartime context.
The speaker argues that clemency for Debs does not reflect on economics or crops. He asserts Debs knowingly violated government law during a national crisis and thus deserves the punishment he received before presidential clemency. Free speech and personal freedom are acknowledged, but actions carry consequences.
A Burnstad reader seeks publication of a campaign piece while the paper offers policy on publishing reader communications. The Record notes a bank scandal trial and criticizes the county board for expenditures and tax levies, while promising to print criticisms and responses.
Report notes that those who planned to gut and burn the farmers elevator nearly proved the scheme would work. They aimed to collect insurance proceeds for the flax while keeping the flax themselves, an arrangement that would have benefited both parties if carried out.
The year opens with eight months of terror in Mostow Russia as famine and disease bite hard. At Tsaratsin Saratoff Samara Ufa Orenburg and Kazan frozen bodies pile up awaiting burial faster than workers can dig trenches.
The Treasury reports a debt reduction of more than 180 million during December bringing total public debt to 23,438,984,351 on December 1 from 23,619,085,726 on November 30. The decline this month lifts the year end total below 24 billion and marks a cumulative 543 million drop since December 1920.
A new threat of a strike by bituminous coal miners of America emerged in Indianapolis as a preliminary wage conference between operators and miners was cancelled by the union.
Atlanta report states Mrs Tyler resigns from the Ku Klux Klan. The article notes her departure from the organization and implicates internal tensions within the group.
A broad selection of dated North Dakota items reports band formation in Golva, new leadership for the North Dakota Bottlers association in Jamestown, street closure at Beulah after warnings, and Dr John Lee Coulter named president of Agricultural College planning state tours. Other notes cover highway routing near Grand Forks, oil leases in Slope country, a fatal log cabin fire at Williston, editor change at Valley City, and 60 000 auto loads crossing the National Parks highway. People and offices affected include H Williams Mandan, I J Moe Valley City, Sam Kalil Cavalier, Major James M Hunley Mandan, and Grace Mayme Stanton Grand Forks.
Harry W. Haley, a Canadian WWI soldier, served six months in prison to atone for a comrade's life. He swapped identities with Private Thomas G. Jones, who vanished after saving Haley, was later found, and Haley was nearly released but completed the term before authorities uncovered the substitution. The American Legion seeks to clear Haley’s record and restore his honor.
Marshal Foch travels across the United States as guest of the American Legion covering 16 000 miles through 42 states. He visits over 200 towns and cities receiving hearty Legion hospitality and many speeches as he accumulates honors from 17 universities. A recent photo shows the generalissimo in a moment of strain during the long tour.
John Sylvester Myers, 102, walked from his Lime Ridge home to the Bloomsbury post of the American Legion in Pennsylvania. He recalled attempting to enlist in World War I but was rejected for being too old. He said he always felt he did his best.
The note explains tax increases across county boards and school districts, comparing 1910 to 1921. It argues school levies drive most growth, cites district shortfalls, and defends highway and agent costs from federal and state funds. It concludes economy is needed but drastic cuts unlikely without harming essential services.
A directory listing Emmons County officials and staff including Auditor Treasurer Register of Deeds CISRS Supervisor of Schools State's Attorney and County Judge with names such as E H Brant Chas B Carley A H Irvine Edw Miller Don L Tracy F Wagher H H Hanson Supt of Schools T P Lee Frank Goughnour F J McConville Jacob Schall Lou Heaume and others from the Fourth District.
Frank P. Allen presides with Associate Judge CH. Qisse and Fred A. Oliver. Stenographers Geo. M. McKenna and Rev. C. R. Newcomb serve the court with Juvenile Court Officer for Emons Logan and McIntosh counties.
Frank Sternhagen selects First Ward candidate. Second Ward choices include Martin Belchinee and Chas. Paulson. Third Ward features German Evangelical Friedens Church with services at 10 30 a m and Sunday School at 10 00 a m every third Sunday morning and evening services at 7 30 p m
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